UK vehicle production slips behind global leaders as China and North America accelerate EV manufacturing, trade alignment and industrial policy AMS explores why the structural forces behind Britain’s vehicle production are in decline, contrasting it with the strategic clarity and industrial momentum driving EV investment across North America, and preeminently. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Digital transformation at inflection point within automotive manufacturing Cost, productivity and quality are key gains of digitalisation and AI is yet to be fully exploited.
A Mckinsey report warns that Europe’s automotive industry must adapt rapidly to electrification, software and global competition or risk falling further behind Europe’s automotive industry is under pressure. A McKinsey report outlines five major disruptions that threaten its future. From software to supply chains, the industry must move fast to avoid losing ground to global competitors. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Global battery industry enters new phase as demand surges and prices drop below key cost threshold for Electric Vehicles The global battery industry has entered a transformative phase. EV demand is pushing annual battery needs past 1TWh, while prices fall below a key cost threshold. China remains dominant, but market shifts and consolidation are poised to reshape supply chains worldwide. Ilkhan Ozsevim
UK auto production prospects improving Economic headwinds, supply chain challenges and future trading uncertainty have put the UK’s automotive manufacturing sector under considerable pressure, but there are signs of a positive change ahead. Ian Henry
Automotive supplier job cuts inevitable, German economic survey reveals Slowing orders and the electrification transition prompts tier ones trimming back on investment, a DIHK study finds Gareth Price
With its architect in exile, the Alliance is destined for separation Having led the way on OEM collaboration and cooperation, Renault and Nissan seem set to unwind their alliance Ian Henry
EVs are transforming the automotive workforce as well as the market The means by which electric vehicles powertrains and batteries are assembled could lead to significant reductions in factory headcounts Ian Henry
Challenging relationships As the trend of electrification gains pace, and demand in the global new car market dwindles, suppliers are looking at ways to best serve their OEM customers Ian Henry
PSA-FCA merger: Sergio Marchionne gets his wish, posthumously As CEO of FCA, Sergio Marchionne tried and tried to find a mega-merger partner for the group. Less less than two years after his death, a likely candidate has emerged… Ian Henry
What took the air out of Dyson’s electric car project? The iconic manufacturer of vacuum cleaners has cancelled plans to develop and build an EV. That was probably a smart decision, considering the huge costs, competition and struggling market that Dyson would have been entering. An analysis from Ultima Media’s automotive analyst, Daniel Harrison. Daniel Harrison
Building blocks for autonomous vehicles Michael Nash touches on some of the most recent announcements regarding the production of autonomous vehicles Michael Nash
