Volkswagen is now testing production methods for batteries at its Salzgitter facility Volkswagen has recently started trialling new manufacturing techniques for lithium-ion batteries at its Center of ...

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 ...

Ford is cutting jobs at its Cologne factory and will move production there to a one shift operation in January next year. Volkswagen, which is in the process of permanently cutting more than 700,000 ...

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 ...

Nokian Tyres is building the world’s first zero-carbon tyre factory, with Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone, and Pirelli leading the charge with recycled materials, bio-based components, and ...

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 ...

Panasonic is planning to grow the production of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) at Gigafactory Nevada by 10% over the next three years. The lithium-ion battery factory in Reno, which is a joint ...

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 ...

Leading automotive OEMs and tier-suppliers are deploying cutting-edge data tools to transform their operations. This article explores how they are using AI and big data to enhance resource efficiency, ...

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 ...

Automation is quickly transforming the production landscape, and is having a particular impact in areas such as cable assembly. As the demand for flawless quality and competitive pricing continues to ...