All Bodyshop articles
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NewsToyota overhauls North American manufacturing structure
Toyota realigns North American operations into three pillars and seven regions, with a wave of executive changes and a focus on EV, safety and efficiency.
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ArticleMaking vehicle manufacturing more flexible at JLR and Daimler
JLR and Daimler Truck are boosting manufacturing with flexible systems, agile supply chains and automation to meet EV and ICE complexity on the same lines.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz, BMW & Dräxlmaier embrace agile, digital ecosystems
Mercedes, BMW and Dräxlmaier turn to AI, robots and digital tools to boost efficiency, sustainability and flexibility in production and supply chain
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Article5G networking: How JLR is building smarter factories
Steve Mason, JLR’s Advanced Digital Technologies Manager for Global Industrial Operations speaks to AMS about the integration of 5G networks into factory environments.
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ArticleSurvey: Robotics rising rapidly in automotive manufacturing
Automotive producers are trusting robots with more core functions, redefining jobs and boosting efficiency, but safety and trust remain central concerns.
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ArticleVW’s Bratislava and Pamplona gain strategic production value
VW ramps up production in Slovakia and Spain, shifting key models like the Passat and future EVs away from Germany to cut costs and drive innovation.
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NewsGM boosts Indiana output as tariffs hit North American trade
GM is expanding pickup truck production at Fort Wayne, Indiana, amid new US tariffs, raising questions over Canadian output and North American trade dynamics.
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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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NewsAudi leads with virtual controllers in vehicle bodyshop automation
Audi and Siemens debut virtual controllers in Böllinger Höfe, marking a milestone in digital factory automation and sustainable production
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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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NewsSkoda expands manufacturing operations with new Vietnam assembly plant
Skoda has officially begun local assembly of its Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan at a newly established facility in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province.
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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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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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NewsEuropean automotive production in dire need of efficiency gains
A McKinsey report warns that Europe’s automotive sector is losing ground in global markets. Without decisive action, its competitive edge may erode even further.
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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.
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ArticleRenault boosts sustainability with Poland’s new ‘Renew Factory’
Renault launches a sustainable repair facility in Poland, targeting the booming used car market while cutting costs and carbon emissions for refurbished vehicles.
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ArticleHow 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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NewsEurope’s $208.4bn AI investment to catapult automotive production
The EU’s InvestAI fund will drive AI adoption in automotive, supercharging manufacturing with smart factories, enhanced automation, next-gen production technologies.
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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.