Latest News & Features – Page 3
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Mazda’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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India 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.
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BYD 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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Honda 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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hofer powertrain and Pollmann International accelerate EV powertrain manufacturing
hofer powertrain and Pollmann International have teamed up to accelerate the industrialisation of next-generation electric powertrain solutions.
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Zeekr 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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India 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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European 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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Battery 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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BMW 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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Automakers 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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IONETIC 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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US 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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Infographic: 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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Renault 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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Honda upgrades production with advanced processes for 2026 Passport models
Innovative manufacturing enhances efficiency, quality, and ergonomics at Alabama Auto Plant.
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Lucid 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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Will 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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From 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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How 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