All EV manufacturing articles
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ArticleThese are the strategies for the Software-defined Vehicle (SDV)
SDVs are shifting value creation in the auto industry, with OEMs racing to develop software, form tech alliances, and launch new digital revenue streams
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NewsLucid expands Arizona footprint with Nikola asset deal
Lucid acquires Nikola’s Arizona plants and offers 300+ jobs to scale EV output and testing as part of its Gravity SUV and midsize vehicle production ramp-up
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NewsNissan to shift Rogue output to US to beat tariffs
Nissan is transferring Rogue production from Japan to Tennessee in response to 25% US tariffs, joining a wider shift in global carmaking strategy.
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VoiceArcelorMittal’s Multi Part Integration optimises production
ArcelorMittal’s Multi Part Integration solution simplifies manufacturing, cuts costs, improves safety, and reduces CO2 emissions, meeting the evolving demands of the automotive industry.
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NewsHairpins and horsepower: how JLR’s copper loops are reshaping EVs
JLR is using hairpin winding machines to supercharge EV motor production, blending cutting-edge precision with traditional craftsmanship in Wolverhampton.
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NewsBMW powers up Debrecen plant for Neue Klasse rollout
BMW’s Debrecen plant comes online with modular EV assembly and just-in-sequence logistics as it prepares to build the next-gen BMW iX3 from late 2025.
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ArticleDigital twins are catalysts for automotive production strategies
This is how Automakers are leveraging digital twins to optimise production, cut costs and adapt to electrification, making factories more agile and efficient. Stellantis, Webasto, and Cintoo disclose…
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ArticleFuture-ready: BMW’s digital transformation of its Munich plant and beyond
BMW isn’t just adapting its product portfolio it’s reengineering the entire production operation, prioritising flexibility, digitalisation, and long-term operational efficiency.
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News$21bn Hyundai plan to scale US automotive vehicle production
Hyundai ramps up US automotive investment with a $21bn plan to boost production, localise supply chains and advance EV and robotics technologies by 2028
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NewsJAC expands Mexican plant to boost EV and truck output
JAC Motors is expanding its Mexican plant to raise output by 30% and build EVs, trucks and pickups, targeting 60,000 units and future-proofing local production
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NewsJLR creates 150 EV manufacturing roles in the UK
JLR is recruiting 150 EV technicians in the UK to support the production of Range Rover Electric and next-generation battery and drive unit manufacturing.
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NewsMercedes-Benz advances AI and robotics in production
Mercedes-Benz is redefining production at Berlin-Marienfelde with AI and humanoid robots, pioneering digital manufacturing methods for a more intelligent future.
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NewsMazda’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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ArticleIndia 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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NewsBYD eyes Germany for third European assembly plant
BYD plans a third European plant, eyeing Germany despite high costs, to enhance local production and navigate EU tariffs on China-made EVs.
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NewsHonda cuts China ICE production by 50% as EVs gain momentum
Honda is cutting ICE production in China as EV demand surges. Facing fierce domestic competition, the automaker is betting on a new electric SUV to regain ground.
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NewsZeekr reshapes automotive manufacturing with Lynk & Co takeover
Zeekr’s takeover of Lynk & Co signals a major shift in EV production strategy, streamlining manufacturing, supply chains and R&D for competitive gains.
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CommentIndia aims to become a global player in automotive manufacturing
India is potentially on the cusp of becoming a major global player in vehicle production. Whether it can achieve this status will become clear in the next couple of years.
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ArticleBattery prices break ICE cost barrier opening up major EV potential
Battery demand exceeded 1TWh in 2024 as EV sales surged. Prices dropped below USD 100/kWh, signalling a new phase for the industry and intensifying global competition.
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ArticleBMW plants prepare for a new era with Neue Klasse production
Even as BMW gears up production for its Neue Klasse electric vehicles, it is maintaining a highly flexible, mixed powertrain approach across its production network.