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france24.combusiness6 hrs ago
Hungarian Authorities Fine Contractors After Second Worker Death at BYD Factory Site
A worker was struck by a lorry and died on June 18 at the Szeged construction site. Hungarian authorities fined contractors for safety and labor violations while investigating the incident.
bbc.co.uktechnology27 days ago
BMW to Deploy Humanoid Robots at European Car Plant
BMW plans to introduce two humanoid robots at its Leipzig factory this summer. The robots will perform parts-feeding and battery-assembly tasks. The company has previously tested similar robots at a U.S. plant.
teslarati.comtechnology31 days ago
Tesla Begins Assigning VINs to $59,990 Cybertruck Orders
Tesla has started issuing vehicle identification numbers to buyers who placed early orders for the Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive Cybertruck priced at $59,990. The action indicates that first deliveries are expected within weeks.
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middleeasteye.networld37 days ago
Ford Discusses Supplying Military-Adapted F-Series Trucks to Forces in Europe and North America
Ford is in discussions to provide military-adapted versions of its F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks to armed forces in Europe and North America. Talks are described as productive, though no contract has been signed.
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cnbc.comworld40 days ago
Toyota Files to Expand Texas Truck Factory, Adding 2,000 Jobs
Toyota has filed for approval to build a new manufacturing facility in Bexar County, Texas, as an expansion to its existing truck factory. The project would create 2,000 new jobs with construction targeted for completion by 2029. The move comes as President Trump pressures carmak…
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South China Morning Postworld41 days ago
BYD and Stellantis in Talks to Produce EVs at European Plants
BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, said it is negotiating with Stellantis to use spare capacity at its European plants as Chinese EV makers expand globally. Phate Zhang, founder of CnEVPost, said China’s EV assemblers are hunting for production sites in droves. Stellant…
indiatoday.intoday.intechnology41 days ago
Elon Musk Visits China With Son and Tesla Executive
Elon Musk traveled to China accompanied by his son and met with Tom Zhu, Tesla's Senior Vice President of the Asia-Pacific region and Global Vehicle Manufacturing. Zhu has worked at the company for more than 12 years. The visit was reported on May 15, 2026.
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automotiveworld.comtechnology44 days ago
Ford Announces Containerized LFP Battery Storage Systems Planned for Late 2027
Ford has officially introduced Ford Energy, a new business unit that will supply U.S.-assembled LFP prismatic battery energy storage systems in 2-hour and 4-hour configurations. The systems, rated at 5.45 MWh, are scheduled to become available beginning in late 2027. The move fol…
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ai47 days ago
Magna Deploys AI and Autonomous Systems Across Its 330 Global Plants
The Canadian auto supplier, which serves 59 global automakers including Tesla, BYD and Toyota, has embedded artificial intelligence into quality control, predictive maintenance and energy tracking. Sharath Reddy, Magna's SVP of R&D, said the clearest gains come from applications…
South China Morning Postworld48 days ago
Leapmotor to Produce Electric Vehicles at Stellantis Plant in Spain
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor has agreed with Stellantis to add a production line at a Spanish plant in Zaragoza that was previously planned for Opel vehicles. The companies will jointly manufacture Opel-branded fully electric C-SUVs and B10 models at the Figueruelas facility, with…
automotiveworld.comworld49 days ago
Renault to Produce Military Drones at Le Mans Plant by Late 2026
Renault is setting up a workshop at its Le Mans factory to assemble Chorus defense drones developed in partnership with Turgis Gaillard. The first prototypes are scheduled to leave the workshop this summer for testing in September. The company had not planned a return to defense…
CNBCfinance49 days ago
Lucid Group Aligns 2026 Production with Demand as New CEO Reviews Operations
Lucid Group suspended its prior target of 25,000 to 27,000 vehicles for 2026 while incoming CEO Silvio Napoli evaluates the business for greater cost efficiency. The EV maker reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $282.5 million and a loss per share of $3.46, citing supplier issu…