All articles by Ilkhan Ozsevim – Page 2
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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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NewsBYD eyes Germany for third European assembly plant
BYD plans a third European plant, eyeing Germany despite high costs, to enhance local production and navigate EU tariffs on China-made EVs.
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NewsHonda cuts China ICE production by 50% as EVs gain momentum
Honda is cutting ICE production in China as EV demand surges. Facing fierce domestic competition, the automaker is betting on a new electric SUV to regain ground.
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NewsZeekr reshapes automotive manufacturing with Lynk & Co takeover
Zeekr’s takeover of Lynk & Co signals a major shift in EV production strategy, streamlining manufacturing, supply chains and R&D for competitive gains.
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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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ArticleBattery prices break ICE cost barrier opening up major EV potential
Battery demand exceeded 1TWh in 2024 as EV sales surged. Prices dropped below USD 100/kWh, signalling a new phase for the industry and intensifying global competition.
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NewsAutomakers win reprieve on 2025 EU CO2 vehicle emissions targets
The European Commission is giving automakers until 2027 to comply with strict CO2 targets, offering relief to an industry struggling with EV sales and global competition.
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NewsIONETIC appoints Steve Boulter as Chief Technology Officer
IONETIC appoints Steve Boulter as CTO to accelerate growth, lead innovation, and expand its Arc technology for custom EV battery packs.
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NewsLucid CEO steps down as losses mount and Gravity launches
Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson steps down as the EV maker reports a $397 million Q4 net loss, pivots strategy and prepares for the Gravity crossover’s market expansion.
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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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ArticleThe urgency for enhanced Design For Manufacture (DFM) in vehicle production
This is how Design For Manufacture is transforming automotive production with digital tools, collaboration, and agile strategies as Chinese OEMs outpace global rivals. With Western carmakers falling behind, expansion is critical.
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NewsVerne begins constructing Croatia’s first autonomous EV plant
Verne has begun construction on Croatia’s first autonomous EV plant at VGP Park Zagreb, a project set to boost the region’s role in future mobility and green tech.
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ArticleTCS’ 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
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NewsFlexis streamlines electric van production in Europe
Flexis is streamlining electric van production with a modular EV platform, localised battery supply and scalable manufacturing to cut costs and boost efficiency.
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ArticleSmart 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.
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NewsNissan 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.
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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.
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NewsVW adopts Dassault’s AI-driven cloud platform for vehicle development
Volkswagen will implement Dassault Systèmes’ AI-driven 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform to accelerate software-defined vehicle development and streamline processes.