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SILAO, Mexico—General Motors has paused production for several weeks at its Silao, Mexico, assembly plant, which builds the high-volume Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.

CANTON, MS— The Canton facility currently builds gasoline models but is still slated to produce several next-gen EVs eventually. 

MUNICH—According to a recently study conducted by Roland Berger and Lazard, stagnant production volumes, geopolitical uncertainty, increasing competition and rising cost pressures are challenging automotive suppliers.

The proposal is intended to boost domestic manufacturing investment.

A new study compares laser technologies for removing the enamel coating from magnet wire prior to welding.

TOKYO—Melco Mobility Solutions, a Japanese manufacturer of auto parts, air conditioners, lighting and other products, has ordered 100 autonomous mobile robots from U.S. start-up Cartken Inc.

ESSLINGEN, Germany—Cellcentric, a joint venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group, has begun pilot production of fuel cell systems for heavy trucks at its assembly plant here.

An assembly process that once required seven people now needs just two.

MONTGOMERY, AL—While the Montgomery facility has the capacity to build nearly 400,000 vehicles annually and maintains a consistent monthly output, the company has shifted its strategy to prioritize U.S. sales. 

AMSTERDAM—In an effort to create a more circular economy, automotive supplier Valeo has agreed to supply two remanufactured components to Stellantis: an LED headlamp and an infotainment display screen.