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OTTUMWA, IA— John Deere is laying off 75 employees at its Ottumwa, Iowa, plant, effective February 7.

The Dodge Viper’s production officially ended in 2017 when the Conner Avenue Assembly plant was shut down. Slowing sales and anticipated challenges with meeting updated safety standards were cited as reasons for its retirement.

TOKYO—Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are planning to join forces to compete in the fast-changing automotive landscape.

SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Group recently revealed the smart factory technologies that it is deploying in assembly plants.

KARIEGA, South Africa—Plant Kariega, part of Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA), has set a new production record of 167,084 vehicles in 2024, surpassing its previous high of 161,954 vehicles achieved in 2019.

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL—A new R&D project will study cold welding techniques for in-orbit spacecraft repairs.

COLOMIERS, France—Daher has opened the Daher Learning Center in Colomiers, near Toulouse, France. The Daher Learning Center can accommodate up to 40 learners simultaneously, offering customized programs for key technical roles, including systems mechanics, assembly fitters, and cabin integrators.

REGENSBURG, Germany--BMW's state-of-the-art facility here was cited for its flexibility and digital production prowess.

CAMBRIDGE, MA--Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a unique way to teach general-purpose robots new skills.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Production is set to begin in Q4 2025 to address growing U.S. renewable energy demands.