North America News
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
The urgency for enhanced Design For Manufacture (DFM) in vehicle production
Discover how Design For Manufacture (DFM) is transforming automotive production by integrating collaboration digital tools and agile strategies to meet electrification challenges. With Chinese OEMs leading their European and US counterparts, enhanced DFM is essential.
TCS’ Anupam Singhal on offsetting EV cost and sustainability doubts
A recent Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) study found 64% of consumers are open to EVs, yet cost and sustainability concerns remain. AMS interviews Anupam Singhal, TCS’ president of manufacturing to find out how manufacturers and policymakers can now shape the transition to electrification
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.
Nissan 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.
Honda North America’s big investment in flexible manufacturing for EVs, hybrid and ICE vehicles
Honda invests $1 billion in retooling its Ohio manufacturing plants to build ICE, hybrid, and EV models on same production line.
What 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.
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.
Register 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.
Register now - Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production
This AMS livestream will explore how manufacturers are using digital tools to optimise current production lines for flexibility and futureproof planned facilities, including layout optimisation, flexible automation and planning for flexibility.
Register 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.
Register 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.
AAM acquires GKN to shakeup automotive driveline and EV production
AAM’s $1.4 billion deal to acquire GKN Automotive will reshape automotive manufacturing, strengthening its role in driveline systems and electric vehicle production
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.
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.
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.
EV producer Canoo files for chapter 7 bankruptcy in the US
Canoo Inc., the EV manufacturer, despite high-profile contracts with NASA, Walmart, and USPS, files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after failing to secure critical financial backing.
Rivian secures $6.6B loan for Georgia EV plant expansion
Rivian secures a key $6.6 billion DOE loan to construct a cutting-edge EV manufacturing plant in Georgia, aiming to scale production and meet surging demand.
The 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.
How BMW’s San Luis Potosí leads in sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant sets benchmarks in solar power, water recycling, and AI-led sustainability, making it a global leader in green automotive manufacturing.