For production of Opel’s ADAM ROCKS, the company will use 40 assembly tools from a 3D printer. Among these will be an assembly jig—a specific, fixed frame—made by a 3D printer to produce the vehicle name logotype on the side window.
Volvo Cars forecasts 10 per cent sales growth in 2014
Volvo Car Group expects sales for the full year to increase by close to 10 per cent in 2014 driven by steady growth in key markets and an improving product offer, according to Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive.
Volvo Car Group reports first half operating profit of SEK 1.2bn
Volvo Car Group has reported an operating profit for the first six months of 2014 of 1,210 MSEK on the back of strong demand in key markets such as China, Sweden and Western Europe.
NEVS presents Saab 9-3 EV prototype
National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), the company working to resurrect the Saab brand, unveiled the Saab 9-3 Electric Vehicle as designed and produced as part of a prototype series in Trollhättan. NEVS halted production of the conventional Saab 9-3 Aero in May as it struggles to sort out its financing.
Saab’s owner seeks partner to secure brand’s future
Saab’s owner, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), says it is in discussions with potential partners as it seeks to restart car production and develop future models.
NEVS was forced to stop production at Saab’s factory in Sweden in May due to a shortage of cash to pay suppliers. NEVS last week denied that Saab is facing insolvency after a supplier filed a bankruptcy petition.
