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Hybrid powertrains will continue to support the transition to vehicle electrification

2025-06-10T10:00:00+01:00By

Weak EV demand, critical mineral supply challenges and tariff-driven market uncertainty keeps hybrid vehicles in the big picture for production investments.

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GM invests $888M in Tonawanda plant to build next-gen V-8 engines for trucks and SUVs

2025-06-09T18:23:00+01:00By

GM invests $888m investment in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant to supports production of its sixth-generation V-8 engines, powering full-size trucks and SUVs.

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Video: BMW’s Dr. Michael Nikolaides on AI, robotics, and resilience

2025-06-03T09:37:00+01:00By

BMW SVP Dr. Michael Nikolaides shares insights on AI, automation, robotics and global flexibility across BMW’s production and supply chain strategy.

Tunç Kip shows how intelligent HMIs transform production complexity into clarity, flexibility, and measurable performance gains

Tunç Kip: Human-Machine Interfaces the key to optimised production

2025-06-02T14:38:00+01:00By

Human-Machine Interfaces are key to enhances productivity across auto plants from Munich to Michigan and beyond.

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Arno Güllering on harnessing shopfloor visualisation and genAI in Dräxlmaier production

2025-05-28T17:10:00+01:00By

COO Arno Güllering wants to build on the tier-1 supplier’s highly connected production to ensure both plants and HQ have a mindset ready to embrace change.   

Mercedes-Benz tests advanced Human-Machine Interfaces blending AI, robotics and shopfloor input at Berlin Digital Factory

Humans and machines converge for Mercedes-Benz’ vehicle production

2025-05-28T13:44:00+01:00By

Mercedes-Benz is merging human expertise with AI and robotics to redefine how vehicles are built, from chatbots to humanoids and shopfloor analytics.

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Cybersecurity: Building defence-in-depth into smart factories

2025-05-28T13:42:00+01:00By

Smart factories are vulnerable to growing cyber threats as IT and OT systems converge. Siemens outlines a holistic cybersecurity approach rooted in IEC 62443, Zero Trust, and defence-in-depth principles to protect digital enterprises and ensure resilient, sustainable industrial operations.

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Tariffs changing the automotive landscape in North America

2025-05-26T19:34:00+01:00By

New tariffs have triggered shorter-term shifts in US production operations and longer-term evaluation on investments and strategies as supply chains are restructured.

Toyota decentralises manufacturing to boost EV agility, localisation, resilience.

Toyota overhauls North American manufacturing structure

2025-05-21T10:09:00+01:00By

Toyota realigns North American operations into three pillars and seven regions, with a wave of executive changes and a focus on EV, safety and efficiency.

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.

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Tariffs take effect? Mercedes to move GLC SUV production to Alabama

2025-05-13T14:12:00+01:00By

Mercedes-Benz will begin assembling its top-selling GLC SUV in Alabama by 2027, responding to US tariffs and shifting market dynamics.

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.

Jaguar Land Rover’s next shipment lands in America around May 20. If tariffs persist, a Range Rover Evoque will cost $12,500 more.

JLR resumes US exports as automotive tariff risk looms

2025-05-06T16:48:00+01:00By

Jaguar Land Rover restarts US exports after a month-long pause as 25% tariffs threaten to raise prices and Britain is edged out of trade deal priorities.

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Register now - Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production

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

This livestream explores how manufacturers like Bosch and Borgwarner are futureproofing production for flexibility through digitalisation and collaboration.

Rare earth restrictions threaten EV, robotics, and auto supply chains.

China’s rare earth curb shakes global auto production

2025-04-30T10:44:00+01:00By

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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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.

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Honda looks to master flexibility to futureproof production operations

2025-04-23T19:20:00+01:00By

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.

Lucid Motors expanded its EV plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, in 2024

Lucid expands Arizona footprint with Nikola asset deal

2025-04-14T13:33:00+01:00By

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