All EV manufacturing articles
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ArticleChina’s rare earth curb shakes global auto production
China’s rare earth export clampdown risks halting EV and auto production worldwide, hitting magnet supply for motors, semiconductors and AI-driven systems.
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NewsVolvo launches EX30 EV production at Ghent plant
Volvo has begun producing its popular EX30 electric SUV in Ghent, Belgium, boosting capacity, creating jobs and cutting lead times for European buyers.
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ArticleHonda looks to master flexibility to futureproof production operations
Honda North America’s newly upgraded production operations in Ohio are going to be the OEM’s template for flexible production of ICE, hybrids and EVs on a single line.
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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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ArticleDigital threads weave together connected car factories
Digital twins and AI are reshaping connected car factories, promising leaner, smarter and more resilient automotive manufacturing.
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Article“Pure electrical production is not our goal”
Mercedes-Benz Bremen is building 10 models across drivetrains, piloting AI tools and expanding Maybach production—without committing to full electrification.
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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.