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Mazda’s Lean Asset Strategy: Driving efficiency in development and manufacturing
Mazda has unveiled its “Lean Asset Strategy,” reinforcing its multi-solution approach to electrification.
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India invests heavily in ambitious electric vehicle strategy
In the first of a series of articles on India’s burgeoning automotive industry, automotive analyst, Ian Henry looks at the country’s ambitious electric vehicle (EV) plans.
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Infographic: The race to build the perfect EV
Automakers are racing to create the ultimate EV platform. From battery tech to gigacasting, discover the innovations driving the future of electric vehicles.
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Honda upgrades production with advanced processes for 2026 Passport models
Innovative manufacturing enhances efficiency, quality, and ergonomics at Alabama Auto Plant.
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From battery maker to EV leader: BYD’s strategic rise
How BYD achieved global production growth with vertical integration, platform standardisation, automation, and global supply chain finesse
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How the EV shift sparked integrated Design For Manufacture (DFM)
Automotive leaders at the AMS Evolution panel reveal how digital twin simulation and cross-functional collaboration are reshaping EV design and production
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The urgency for enhanced Design For Manufacture (DFM) in vehicle production
This is how Design For Manufacture is transforming automotive production with digital tools, collaboration, and agile strategies as Chinese OEMs outpace global rivals. With Western carmakers falling behind, expansion is critical.
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Smart factories and partners power JLR’s circular seat foam
JLR’s Circularity Lab is redefining sustainability through digital tools and collaboration, turning seat foam waste into a scalable closed-loop material solution.
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US 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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Audi wants to define new standards for AI image processing
Audi is driving AI innovation in vehicle production with advanced image processing, eliminating errors and setting new quality benchmarks for the smart factory era.
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BMW drives CO2 reduction with workforce engagement
BMW’s strategy for CO2 reduction goes beyond targets, embedding sustainability into operations, workforce training and leadership incentives.
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JLR invests £65m ($80m) in sustainable luxury paint expansion
JLR is investing £65m ($80m) to expand its luxury paint operations, doubling bespoke colour capacity while cutting emissions in Castle Bromwich and Nitra.
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JLR industrial chief Barbara Bergmeier steps down
Jaguar Land Rover’s industrial operations chief Barbara Bergmeier steps down, with experienced executive Nigel Blenkinsop set to take the reins.
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AI: Enhancing predictive maintenance in production lines
For predictive maintenance strategies AI now offers a significant step forward in real-time monitoring and data gathering and analysis.
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The robots are here: How humanoids are changing auto production
Explore the emerging role of AI-powered multipurpose at BMW, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz, and what the future holds for robotics in manufacturing.
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Volkswagen Mexico opens world’s 1st fully electric paintshop
VW Mexico has opened the world’s first fully electric paint shop at its Puebla plant, eliminating natural gas and running entirely on renewable energy
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Data-driven decision-making for sustainable automotive production
Data-driven decision-making is revolutionising automotive manufacturing. By leveraging AI and big data analytics, OEMs and suppliers are optimising operations, minimising waste, and achieving ambitious sustainability goals.
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A call for insights! Smart Manufacturing in North America
Discover how AI, IoT, and predictive analytics are reshaping North American automotive manufacturing. Join our survey and win prizes, including Apple Airpods Max.
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Stellantis to revive Belvidere plant with $5bn US investments
Stellantis revives its Belvidere plant with a $5bn investment, creating 1,500 jobs, building new pickups and engines, and strengthening its US manufacturing footprint.
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European auto suppliers keep slashing jobs amid EV slump
Unprecedented job losses grip European automotive sector as electric vehicle investments dwindle and market dynamics dramatically reshape industrial employment landscape.