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JLR refurbishes tools and robots at scale, cutting carbon and costs while supporting EV production.

A conversation with JLR’s Tomasz Jozwiak: end-to-end asset reuse for EVs

2025-05-23T15:38:00+01:00By

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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BMW develops next-level digital manufacturing at Landshut and Regensburg plants

2025-05-20T09:29:00+01:00By

BMW’s Landshut and Regensburg plants showcase how AI, automation, and smart logistics are transforming component production into future-ready operations.

Flexibility replaces rigidity in JLR and Daimler production strategies, say Loretta Dittrich and Jürgen Distl at the Automobil Produktion Kongress

Making vehicle manufacturing more flexible at JLR and Daimler

2025-05-20T09:23:00+01:00By

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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When machines talk back: How HMIs are rewiring the factory floor

2025-05-20T06:31:00+01:00By

Discover how next-gen HMIs are reshaping automotive manufacturing - from predictive AI dashboards and cobot coordination to ergonomic innovation and immersive digital training platforms.

Sara Gielen, Plant Manager Sindelfingen at Mercedes-Benz, aims to harmonize the tradition of 110 years of the Sindelfingen plant with the tools of digitalization. (Photo- Marko Priske)

Mercedes-Benz, BMW & Dräxlmaier embrace agile, digital ecosystems

2025-05-19T11:05:00+01:00By

Mercedes, BMW and Dräxlmaier turn to AI, robots and digital tools to boost efficiency, sustainability and flexibility in production and supply chain

Nissan to cut 20,000 jobs amid losses and EV setbacks

Nissan to axe 20,000 global jobs as EV production losses bite

2025-05-13T09:26:00+01:00By

Nissan plans to cut 20,000 jobs, abandon a battery plant and scale back operations after major losses in the US and China under new CEO Ivan Espinosa.

Mckinsey & Company confirms China leads EV surge, reshaping global auto manufacturing strategies

China’s EV boom forces shift in global manufacturing

2025-05-09T16:08:00+01:00By

China’s dominance in EVs is outpacing the West. As demand shifts and expectations rise, global carmakers must adapt fast - or risk being left behind.

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5G networking: How JLR is building smarter factories

2025-05-01T21:18:00+01:00By

Steve Mason, JLR’s Advanced Digital Technologies Manager for Global Industrial Operations speaks to AMS about the integration of 5G networks into factory environments.

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Register now - Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production

2025-04-30T10:54:00+01:00

This AMS livestream will explore how manufacturers are using digital tools to optimise current production lines for flexibility and futureproof planned facilities, including layout optimisation, flexible automation and planning for flexibility.

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Stellantis: too big to fail or too big to be managed?

2025-04-28T18:51:00+01:00By

Facing inancial woes and tariff challenges across both its North American and European arms, Stellantis’ senior management will be tested and stretched more than ever.

Volvo starts EX30 EV production in Ghent to meet demand

Volvo launches EX30 EV production at Ghent plant

2025-04-25T13:38:00+01:00By

Volvo has begun producing its popular EX30 electric SUV in Ghent, Belgium, boosting capacity, creating jobs and cutting lead times for European buyers.

he Touareg and Passat are built in Bratislava, and the Taigo and T-Cross are built in Pamplona (right). (Image- Volkswagen:Automobil Produktion Collage)

VW’s Bratislava and Pamplona gain strategic production value

2025-04-21T23:18:00+01:00By

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.

On a 60,000-square-meter site in the heart of the Sindelfingen plant, an old assembly hall was demolished to build the new paint shop, literally %22on the rubble.%22 (Image- Mercedes-Benz AG)

Mercedes-Benz gives the green light for new paint shop

2025-04-21T22:40:00+01:00By

Mercedes-Benz is investing hundreds of millions in a new digital, low-emission paint shop in Sindelfingen, powered by AI, digital twins and green energy.

UK watchdog fines carmakers £77m for green marketing collusion

UK fines carmakers and trade bodies £77m for green ad collusion

2025-04-08T08:26:00+01:00By

UK fines ten carmakers and two trade bodies £77m for colluding over recycling claims, hindering competition in green vehicle advertising.

Audi virtualises factory production control, shifting from hardware to cloud

Audi leads with virtual controllers in vehicle bodyshop automation

2025-04-03T11:52:00+01:00By

Audi and Siemens debut virtual controllers in Böllinger Höfe, marking a milestone in digital factory automation and sustainable production

JLR's Hairpin wiring boosts EV motor efficiency by 25%

Hairpins and horsepower: how JLR’s copper loops are reshaping EVs

2025-04-01T14:56:00+01:00By

JLR is using hairpin winding machines to supercharge EV motor production, blending cutting-edge precision with traditional craftsmanship in Wolverhampton.

Debrecen sets BMW’s benchmark for next-gen electric car production

BMW powers up Debrecen plant for Neue Klasse rollout

2025-03-31T10:59:00+01:00By

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.

Mercedes-Benz redefines connected manufacturing with AI, data and MO360

Mercedes-Benz excels in connected manufacturing at Berlin-Marienfelde

2025-03-26T17:06:00+00:00By

Mercedes-Benz is reshaping production with AI, cloud platforms and smart tools at its Berlin campus, setting a digital benchmark for global automotive plants

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Digital twins drive powertrain transformation at HORSE Valladolid

2025-03-21T12:06:00+00:00By

HORSE uses digital twins to enhance flexibility, reduce emissions, and boost EV readiness at its Valladolid plant, reshaping powertrain manufacturing.

JLR hires 150 technicians to support UK EV production.

JLR creates 150 EV manufacturing roles in the UK

2025-03-20T17:06:00+00:00By

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.