Daimler closes truck manufacturing plant in north Portland; Lays off 375 workers
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A truck manufacturing plant in northwest Portland closed for good on Friday, laying off almost 400 workers.
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How Chinese Automakers Are Reshaping Mobility and Manufacturing Across Africa
In recent years, Chinese automobiles have become deeply embedded in Africa's development through localized manufacturing, market-specific adaptation and mutually beneficial cooperation.
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How PLM is evolving to meet the complexity of automotive manufacturing operations
PLM is evolving from a mechanical engineering repository into a connected lifecycle platform managing software, electronics and mechanical parts, ensuring compatibility and safe over-the-air updates for software-defined vehicles.
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Mauldin Unanimously Approves Annexation for Manufacturing Facility
Mauldin City Council has unanimously given final approval on a 9.07-acre property with a 140,000-square-foot flex industrial facility to prospective owner, PK U.S.A. Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer and supplier.
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GM Launches Manufacturing Futures Under its $50M Commitment to Michigan
General Motors’ new initiative, Manufacturing Futures, will connect 2,800 Michigan middle school students each year with advanced manufacturing education and career pathways.
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Yadea Plans Electric Bike Manufacturing Plant in Punjab
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Yadea Technology Global Group is exploring the possibility of establishing an electric bike manufacturing plant in Punjab, Pakistan. The proposed facility could strengthen the country’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, support local manufacturing and create new opportunities in the growing electric mobility sector.
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India EV Battery Manufacturing Push: Global Partnerships Take Centre Stage – Auto India Daily
India EV Battery Manufacturing and the critical mineral supply chain are becoming increasingly important for the country’s electric vehicle industry.
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Tariff exemptions offered to aluminum companies manufacturing in the US
July 21, 2026 12:44 pm, EDT A crane moves an aluminum coil onto the floor of an aluminum manufacturing facility. (Luke Sherratt/Bloomberg) key takeaways: The Trump administration program would reduce aluminum import tariffs from 50% to about 25% for approved companies investing in U.S. plants. The move addresses a shortage of U.S. aluminum as demand
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BMW’s Chinese manufacturing partner is preparing for an electric ATV threat
It’s becoming harder to dismiss electric ATVs as novelty machines built for people who enjoy explaining voltage at farm demos, trade show booths, and parties. The category is still young, still weird, and still trying to prove it can do the dirty work without pulling a gas engine for moral support. But when Loncin started
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In this age of global manufacturing, which semi trucks are still made in America?
The growth in global manufacturing has had a huge impact on the auto industry. For one, it makes it easier for companies to chase cheap labor around the world in an effort to maximize profits. But there have been a lot of protests, especially recently. For example, nowadays the