Latest News & Features – Page 3
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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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CommentIndia aims to become a global player in automotive manufacturing
India is potentially on the cusp of becoming a major global player in vehicle production. Whether it can achieve this status will become clear in the next couple of years.
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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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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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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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NewsUS tariffs take effect in Canada, China and Mexico; tariffs on EU soon
Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico & Canada are now in effect, while China faces a 20% import tax. Global markets react as automakers brace for higher costs and disruption.
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ArticleInfographic: The race to build the perfect EV
Automakers are racing to create the ultimate EV platform. From battery tech to gigacasting, discover the innovations driving the future of electric vehicles.
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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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NewsHonda upgrades production with advanced processes for 2026 Passport models
Innovative manufacturing enhances efficiency, quality, and ergonomics at Alabama Auto Plant.
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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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ArticleWill the BMW Neue Klasse be a gamechanger in e-Architecture?
BMW’s Neue Klasse introduces a software-defined EV architecture, integrating high-performance computing and energy management for unparalleled efficiency.
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ArticleFrom battery maker to EV leader: BYD’s strategic rise
How BYD achieved global production growth with vertical integration, platform standardisation, automation, and global supply chain finesse
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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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AnalysisAMS/ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2024 results
The AMS/ABB 2024 survey reveals key automotive manufacturing trends, from rising costs to trade disputes and the shift to smart factories.
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NewsMercedes-Benz develops flexible van architecture for EV and ICE powertrains
To meet customer demand Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer vans with ICE powertrains alongside electric vehicles (EV) built on a single architecture going forward.
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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