Every OEM roadmap now assumes centralised compute, zonal E/E architecture, 800V electrification and high-speed in-vehicle data networks. Far fewer roadmaps answer a harder question - can these systems ...
Data compiled by McKinsey shows that back in 2019, Japan was the biggest global vehicle exporter, with 4.8m units exported. At this point China exported only around 700,000 vehicles. Fast forward to ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) and software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are transforming the automotive industry, though the path forward is far from smooth. These technologies promise to reshape everything ...
AI and automation are becoming key technologies for surface inspection in the paintshop, but human workers are still providing the finishing touches. Report by Michael Nash. Progress in the automotive ...
Ford Motor Company has confirmed it will expand Lincoln production within the United States from 2030, drawing a firm line under the brand's brief experiment with Chinese-built imports. The ...
For years, humanoid robots have existed in the imagination of automotive engineers as a distant promise, compelling in theory but frustratingly elusive in practice. BMW Group has now made a decisive ...
HORSE, the Renault-Geely joint venture, is harnessing digital twins at its Valladolid plant to transform powertrain production, boost flexibility in EV output, reduce emissions and embed data-driven ...
They protect the most valuable part of an EV—but what are battery enclosures currently made of? What could they be made of? And what are their key design considerations? One of the most important ...
The carmaker’s Japanese production suffers a sudden system failure, impacting one-third of global output and exposing supply chain vulnerabilities and recovery hurdles. Toyota, the world’s largest ...
The European Commission has eased 2025 CO2 targets, averaging them over 2025-2027. While this relieves short-term pressure, it raises concerns over Europe’s ability to stay competitive with China in ...
Digital twins are rapidly moving from experimental technology to essential engineering tools across automotive manufacturing. At AMS' sister publication's event, Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain UK ...
Electric Dreams: Tesla’s gigafactory network and EV battery production blueprint From Fremont to Berlin, Tesla’s gigafactories are the drivers in its goal to lead the EV market. Each site plays a ...