All Europe articles
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CommentTariffs, competition and challenging markets put European OEMs under more pressure
Europe wrestles with US tariffs, the slower adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), low factory utilisation, and rising competition from the Chinese vehicle manufacturers.
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NewsStellantis appoints Fernando Andreu to lead EV manufacturing expansion at Ellesmere Port
As Stellantis’ Ellesmere Port plant welcomes new Plant Director Fernando Andreu, and adds production of medium-sized battery electric vans.
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ArticleThe shift to smarter, more flexible manufacturing
OEMs are rethinking automotive manufacturing with flexible systems, modular lines, digital twins, and agile supply chains.
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VoiceUrgent reforms needed in Europe’s EV industry, warns SSAB
At the Swedish Steel Prize 2025, SSAB’s Erik Nymann warns that Europe’s EV industry must act swiftly to counter China’s dominance in batteries, rising US tariffs, weak recycling systems, and lagging infrastructure.
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VideoWatch: How JLR Is futureproofing production and skills
JLR’s Loretta Dittrich explains how the OEM is managing complexity with automation, modular design, and workforce upskilling at Automobil Produktion Kongress.
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CommentHybrid powertrains will continue to support the transition to vehicle electrification
Weak EV demand, critical mineral supply challenges and tariff-driven market uncertainty keeps hybrid vehicles in the big picture for production investments.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why the UK trails as EV investment shifts global power
AMS explores why the UK is losing ground in the global EV race as China and North America scale faster and align policy with manufacturing strategy.
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NewsUK car output slumps to 70-year low amid global headwinds
UK car manufacturing plummeted in April to its lowest since 1952, as exports to key markets fell and policy shifts unsettled the EV transition.
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VideoVideo: Arno Güllering on transforming Dräxlmaier’s global production
Dräxlmaier COO Arno Güllering shares how the company is advancing smart factory strategies through cloud systems, AI-powered maintenance, and mindset shifts across its global operations.
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ArticleTunç Kip: Human-Machine Interfaces the key to optimised production
Human-Machine Interfaces are key to enhances productivity across auto plants from Munich to Michigan and beyond.
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NewsToyota to build GR Corolla in the UK starting 2026
Toyota Motor Europe has confirmed that its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire will begin production of the Toyota GR Corolla in 2026.
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ArticleArno Guellering on harnessing shopfloor visualisation and genAI in Draexlmaier production
COO Arno Güllering wants to build on the tier-1 supplier’s highly connected production to ensure both plants and HQ have a mindset ready to embrace change.
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ArticleHumans and machines converge for Mercedes-Benz’ vehicle production
Mercedes-Benz is merging human expertise with AI and robotics to redefine how vehicles are built, from chatbots to humanoids and shopfloor analytics.
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VoiceCybersecurity: Building defence-in-depth into smart factories
Smart factories are vulnerable to growing cyber threats as IT and OT systems converge. Siemens outlines a holistic cybersecurity approach rooted in IEC 62443, Zero Trust, and defence-in-depth principles to protect digital enterprises and ensure resilient, sustainable industrial operations.
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Analysis‘Restructuring’: Volvo cuts 3,000 jobs as EV demand continues to falter
Volvo slashes 3,000 white-collar jobs amid declining EV sales and revised electrification goals, highlighting industry-wide market pressures.
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ArticleA conversation with JLR’s Tomasz Jozwiak: end-to-end asset reuse for EVs
JLR is redeploying surplus robots, pumps and tooling from Castle Bromwich to EV sites worldwide, cutting costs, CO₂ and boosting resilience through circularity.
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NewsBMW develops next-level digital manufacturing at Landshut and Regensburg plants
BMW’s Landshut and Regensburg plants showcase how AI, automation, and smart logistics are transforming component production into future-ready operations.
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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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ArticleWhen machines talk back: How HMIs are rewiring the factory floor
Discover how next-gen HMIs are reshaping automotive manufacturing - from predictive AI dashboards and cobot coordination to ergonomic innovation and immersive digital training platforms.
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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