All Asia articles
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NewsNissan cuts vehicle production and jobs as profits plummet by 78%
Nissan is closing factories, cutting shifts and slashing jobs as it fights to recover from mounting losses and an abandoned merger with Honda.
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NewsNissan’s green steel commitment to see 500% surge across Japan
Nissan announces its pursuit of a fivefold increase in green steel usage across its Japan operations, reinforcing its commitment to carbon neutrality and joining a broader industry shift towards sustainable materials.
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NewsWhat does China’s Deepseek AI mean for the automotive industry?
DeepSeek’s AI claims to train models with minimal Nvidia chips, shaking Wall Street and raising questions about computing power in automotive AI.
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ArticleUS tariffs threaten North American auto production
The threat of US tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico is disrupting automotive manufacturing, raising costs, and putting supply chain strategies under pressure.
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WebinarRegister now - Digital twins: faster, more transparent production planning
In this AMS livestream, the first in a new series focused on smart factory and digitalisation, our editors and experts will examine how digital twins are being scaled for large and small automotive production projects.
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WebinarRegister now - Shopfloor tools: Human-centric digitalisation in production
This AMS livestream will spotlight how advanced digital tools and automation can be best geared to support manufacturing associates, including shopfloor workers and engineers, to maximise value-added activities, increase quality and improve safety.
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WebinarRegister now - Electrified production: Scaling EV and battery output
This AMS livestream investigates how automotive manufacturers and suppliers are adapting existing and new factories to produce EVs and electrified vehicles.
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NewsNissan to halt AD van production as Honda merger takes shape
Nissan has announced it will discontinue its AD compact van production in November, aligning with ongoing merger talks with Honda, aiming to form the world’s third-largest automaker.
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NewsPolestar opts to produce premium SUV model 7 in Europe over China
Polestar’s European production of the Polestar 7 signals a key European localisation strategy, exiting China and eyeing increased supply chain resiliency
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NewsDürr to supply BYD’s European EV plant: EU tariff evasion?
Dürr partners with BYD for its first European plant, supplying cutting-edge robots and sustainable painting tech for electric vehicle production in Hungary.
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CommentThe automotive industry weighs the challenges of geopolitics and market factors in 2025
Trade wars, geopolitical tensions, mergers, increasing competition. Ian Henry highlights some of the automotive industry challenges to look out for in 2025.
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ArticleHow AI is shaping the future of automotive manufacturing
Explore how AI is transforming automotive manufacturing with advanced technologies like predictive maintenance, deep learning, and generative design.
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NewsMazda to build module pack plant for cylindrical lithium-ion batteries
Mazda’s new plant will be located in Iwakuni City, Japan and will produce battery packs for its new EVs.
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NewsThomas Dose on BMW Chennai’s growth and embracing diversity
BMW Chennai’s head, Thomas Dose, discusses his career path, challenges in India, and the importance of diversity in manufacturing.
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ArticleChinese vehicle makers look to international markets for growth
The number of domestic vehicle manufacturers in China has increased rapidly in recent years. A few, notably BYD, Geely and Chery, have become significant global players,
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ArticleChina: Fierce domestic competition sees international brands suffer
International brands, which have benefited from growth in the Chinese market over the years, now face serious headwinds.
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ArticleSkoda: “We need clarity in production about where the path leads”
Andreas Dick shares Skoda’s vision for digitisation and flexibility, tackling the challenges of electromobility, AI, and sustainable production.
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NewsHyundai Union to strike unless South Korean president Yoon resigns
Hyundai Motor’s union plans strikes as South Korea’s labour unrest escalates. Metal Workers’ Union demands Yoon Suk Yeol resign.
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NewsHyundai Kia’s ‘Wearable Robot’ with vehicle production applications
Hyundai and Kia’s X-ble Shoulder robot promises a revolution in worker safety, reducing injuries and enhancing efficiency across industries.
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NewsSouth Korea declares Martial Law: Automotive Production braces
South Korea Martial Law sparks concern over its automotive production and global supply chains as political instability threatens key industries