Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have advanced the use of DuAlumin-3D for high-temperature automotive components, opening new possibilities for stronger, lighter 3D-printed aluminium parts in engines and beyond. Aluminium has long been attractive for automotive components because it...
India’s public-sector banks have proposed putting electric vehicles, charging networks, battery-swapping infrastructure and climate-transition projects into a clearer priority-sector lending framework. The plan could direct more formal credit toward the systems needed to scale electric mobility,...
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Novelis, a globally prominent sustainable aluminium solutions provider and aluminium rolling and recycling firm, has officially announced the restart of its hot mill at its Oswego facility in New York. The earlier-than-expected recovery helped ease concerns over material shortages and production...
Hyundai has released the first teaser images of the next-generation i20 for the Brazilian market, giving an early look at the hatchback’s updated design. The biggest changes appear at the front and rear. The new i20 will feature connected LED daytime running lights at the front and a full-width LED...
Aluminium consumption in India's transportation sector increased from 0.70 million tonnes in 2020 to 1.35 million tonnes in 2025, nearly doubling in five years at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 14 per cent. The growth momentum is expected to continue, with consumption projected to...
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK has advanced its circular economy strategy by establishing a closed-loop aluminium recycling system at its Burnaston facility in Derbyshire, England. It has created what the company describes as a European-first process for recovering aluminium from end-of-life...
More than 5.45 million electrified vehicles, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrids, were sold across Europe, China and the United States during the first quarter of 2026. While Europe delivered double-digit growth driven by stronger demand...
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD says its new aluminium frame technology has reduced vehicle weight while improving structural performance in the Yangwang U8L SUV. According to the company, the frame is around 56 kg (more than 120 lbs.) lighter than a comparable steel structure and has passed a...
Japan’s aluminium market is facing growing uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East begin disrupting one of the country’s most critical supply routes for the metal. For years, Japan has relied heavily on Gulf producers such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with the region...
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has unveiled engineering details behind the advanced one-piece aluminium frame used in its luxury SUV, the Yangwang U8L. The company disclosed that the development programme began in 2023 and involved building what is said to be China’s largest...
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) brings together the capabilities needed to make electric construction equipment a practical, on-site reality. By addressing power supply, charging, energy management and operational integration as a single system, the collaboration responds directly to rising...
Japan’s automobile industry is facing growing concerns as disruptions in Middle Eastern aluminium supplies continue to push prices higher, increasing procurement costs and raising fears of specialised alloy shortages through 2027. The country is considered one of the most exposed to the disruption...
Thatcham Research has launched a new aluminium welding certification programme aimed at helping vehicle repair technicians work on modern aluminium vehicle structures, including megacast components. The certification has been introduced as vehicle manufacturers increasingly adopt...
Nissan has announced plans to streamline its operations in Europe, including cutting around 900 jobs and merging production lines at its UK plant in Sunderland. The company said it will combine two production lines at the Sunderland facility, where the Leaf, Juke and Qashqai models are built. It...
Ford Motor has faced pressure due to rising aluminium and gas prices, but Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) says the concerns may be greater than actual risks. UBS upgraded Ford’s rating from neutral to buy and kept its price target at USD 15, suggesting about 23.4 per cent upside. The bank said...
The US government has rejected requests from Ford Motor Company and other automakers seeking relief from aluminium import tariffs, despite ongoing supply disruptions. According to the report, Ford last week petitioned the administration for temporary duty relief until Novelis’ aluminium rolling...
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) reduced aluminium output by 19 per cent and stopped some deliveries because it could not ship through the Strait of Hormuz. Qatalum stopped production after the gas supply was disrupted following attacks on the energy infrastructure. The conflict in the region has disrupted...
Toyota is advancing its circular manufacturing strategy in the UK by feeding aluminium recovered from end-of-life vehicles into new engine components for Corolla production. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform At Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK’s Burnaston plant...
The ongoing Iran-US conflict has disrupted aluminium supplies, creating challenges for automakers such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. The disruption is linked to issues in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, where Gulf producers have declared force majeure, affecting around 10 per cent of...
India’s leading carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, is finally stepping into the electric spotlight. And, it’s doing so with a little international collaboration. Maruti Suzuki India has chosen battery packs from China’s BYD Auto for its first mass-market electric vehicle, marking an interesting new chapter...
