Automotive Manufacturing Solutions – Assembly

China’s carmakers surge ahead of Europe and Japan in global EV race

Chinese automakers are pulling ahead of Japanese and European rivals with AI-driven cars, battery advances, and growing global ambitions, as firms like BYD, Xpeng, and Xiaomi expand into Europe amid slowing domestic demand.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

28 April 2026

Is diesel making a comeback in Europe?

European diesel registrations fell from 50% market share in 2015 to under 10% in 2025. But new model announcements, relaxed EU legislation and shifting consumer behaviour suggest reports of diesel's death may have been premature

Hyundai commits to North American manufacturing scale with 36 new models, localised supply chain

The Korean OEM is restructuring its North American industrial footprint by expanding production, adding powertrains and deepening local supplier content as it moves to protect itself from tariff exposure and compete on home ground.

How design‑for‑manufacturing optimised JLR’s platforms

Watch: Collaboration and speed key to manufacturing transformation at Bosch