Hydro’s recycled, low-carbon product line to be featured in more EVs in US, Europe
General Motors’ Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicle will feature a front bumper system made with Hydro CIRCAL.
Tag: Automotive
Novelis shipments decline, Bay Minette commissioning advances
Novelis reported lower third-party rolled product shipments, higher intersegment volumes and provided a more detailed Bay Minette startup timeline.
Daimler closure, International sale reshape truck manufacturing
Daimler Truck North America will close its Portland commercial truck plant while International Motors will sell its Springfield assembly operations to Roshel, reshaping commercial vehicle manufacturing in the US.
Commerce sets preliminary duties on Mexican, Canadian trailers
Commerce issued preliminary antidumping duty determinations on Mexican and Canadian van-type trailer imports, with Mexico receiving higher preliminary margins.
Constellium sees 'digestible' impact from Iran war so far
Constellium raised its 2026 guidance, now expecting adjusted EBITDA in the range of $980 million to $1 billion
Ford rebuilds F-Series output after Novelis disruption
Ford narrowed its F-Series production decline during the second quarter, but Super Duty output, gross stocks and fleet deliveries continued to reflect the Novelis aluminum disruption.
Semi-fabricated markets aren’t moving together
Recent earnings show stronger shipments in specific rolled products than extrusions, but changing automotive programs, billet supply disruptions and trade flows complicate broader market conclusions.
Nemak targets second-half start-up for Georgia megacasting plant
Nemak expects production at its Georgia megacasting facility to begin in the second half of 2026, with ramp-up continuing through 2028 following its acquisition of GF Casting Solutions.
Kaiser's packaging ramp drives shipment growth
Higher packaging and general engineering shipments drove Kaiser Aluminum's second-quarter volume growth, while favorable metal conditions lifted earnings.
ADI expects auto sales from Mississippi mill to begin before year end
SDI, which runs Aluminum Dynamics Inc (ADI), has been ramping up production in Mississippi and at a recycled slab center in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.