Infineon opens Austrian chip plant ahead of schedule Infineon opens Austrian chip plant ahead of schedule September 17, 2021 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment The chipmaker is adding capacity at a time when automakers are being forced to idle production due to semiconductor shortages.
Motor Bella ends Detroit auto show drought Motor Bella ends Detroit auto show drought September 17, 2021 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment The event will take advantage of pent-up demand for in-person vehicle reveals and activations that haven’t been seen since January 2019.
Stellantis adds another week of downtime at Ontario minivan plant Stellantis adds another week of downtime at Ontario minivan plant September 16, 2021 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment Stellantis has added another week of downtime at its minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario, due to the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors.
GM extends downtime at crossover plants GM extends downtime at crossover plants September 16, 2021 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment Full-size pickup and SUV plants will continue running. GM is maintaining its full-year financial guidance and expects broader chip distribution in 2022.
Ford to spend additional $250M, add 450 jobs to boost F-150 Lightning production Ford to spend additional $250M, add 450 jobs to boost F-150 Lightning production September 16, 2021 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment Ford said the investment and jobs, spread across three facilities, will help it double planned production to 80,000 electric pickups per year.