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US immigration officials raid $7.5bn Hyundai–LG plant, repatriation deal struck after 300+ South Koreans workers detained

The battery facility, part of the broader $7.5 billion Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America complex, is a joint venture aimed at building cells to power Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicles produced in the U.S.

Anushka Dixit

Marcus Williams

CEA and ProLogium partner to develop removable and recyclable solid-state battery module

The prototype will aim to showcase how Design-for-Disassembly could reshape battery production and recycling in Europe, which will be demonstrated at IAA Mobility 2025.

Anushka Dixit

Tariffs, trade shifts, and EV turbulence: How Trump’s second term is reshaping North American auto manufacturing

North American vehicle manufacturing is undergoing major changes. These are in response to political actions, wider market factors and some interesting decisions by major vehicle companies

Ian Henry

Europe: Chinese brand’s sales and localised production on the increase

Despite steep EU tariffs, Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding their footprint across Europe – doubling market share. With hybrid models gaining traction and production scaling locally, their momentum shows no signs of slowing.

Ian Henry

Europe: EV investment continues but managing capacity is an issue

Despite billions invested in electric vehicle production and battery supply chains, many European plants are grappling with low utilisation, underwhelming EV sales, and structural overcapacity. Can Europe's auto industry recalibrate to remain competitive?

Ian Henry

Report: Regional resilience despite volatility for automotive production

The S&P Global Mobility July 2025 forecast highlights regional resilience and challenges in light vehicle production. Despite volatile trade, North America and Greater China show surprising strength, as other regions seek to recalibrate.

Tag: regions

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US immigration officials raid $7.5bn Hyundai–LG plant, repatriation deal struck after 300+ South Koreans workers detained

CEA and ProLogium partner to develop removable and recyclable solid-state battery module

Tariffs, trade shifts, and EV turbulence: How Trump’s second term is reshaping North American auto manufacturing

Europe: Chinese brand’s sales and localised production on the increase

Europe: EV investment continues but managing capacity is an issue

Report: Regional resilience despite volatility for automotive production

European vehicle makers navigate the challenging US tariffs

Tariffs, competition and challenging markets put European OEMs under more pressure

GM invests $4bn to boost US EV output and shift assembly from Mexico, Canada

UK automotive production hits lowest April level since 1952 as exports falter and policy uncertainty clouds EV transition

Volvo announces 3,000 job cuts as EV sales drop and projects react

Tariffs changing the automotive landscape in North America

How JLR’s circular manufacturing drives global EV growth and decarbonisation

Toyota reorganises North American manufacturing into three pillars and seven regions as part of its long-term production and logistics strategy

JLR and Daimler Truck are building resilience through flexible manufacturing, agile supply chains and modular production systems

How Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Dräxlmaier are using digitalisation, automation and AI to transform production, logistics and sustainability across their global manufacturing networks

Mercedes-Benz to localise GLC SUV production in Alabama amid tariff pressures and market shifts

Nissan to slash 20,000 jobs and abandon battery plant as new CEO restructures operations after mounting losses in US and China

China’s rapid rise in electric vehicle adoption is reshaping global auto manufacturing, forcing Western OEMs to rethink costs, portfolios and consumer strategies

Jaguar Land Rover restarts US shipments after pause, as UK fears being sidelined in American trade priorities under Trump’s protectionist stance

China’s rare earth magnet export ban threatens global EV and automotive manufacturing, as US, European and Asian carmakers scramble to secure critical materials

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

Volvo Cars begins EX30 electric SUV production at Ghent, adding jobs and capacity to meet high demand across Europe

Will exports drive production growth across India?

As VW cuts back in Germany, Slovakia and Spain emerge as new pillars of cost-effective and future-focused production across Europe

Lucid acquires Nikola’s former Arizona facilities and offers jobs to over 300 former employees as it scales up EV manufacturing and testing operations

Toyota and Gorilla join forces to deploy AI warehouse tools and drive a global rollout of smart factory automation starting from Thailand

Ambitious targets and big investments for India’s carmakers

General Motors ramps up pickup truck production at Fort Wayne as US tariffs unsettle North American automotive trade and raise questions over Canada’s manufacturing footprint

Nissan transfers Rogue SUV output from Japan to Tennessee to hedge against new US tariffs and preserve its share of the American market

Audi pioneers virtual control systems with Siemens and Broadcom to transform production efficiency and digital automation in its Böllinger Höfe bodyshop

BMW ramps up Debrecen plant with cutting-edge modular assembly to lead Neue Klasse electric vehicle production from late 2025

Skoda expands manufacturing operations with new Vietnam assembly plant

At its Berlin Digital Factory Campus, Mercedes-Benz is boosting its connected manufacturing through AI, cloud platforms and human-machine collaboration across its global network

Hyundai Motor Group to invest $21bn in US vehicle production, future tech, energy infrastructure and supply chains, targeting 1.2m unit capacity and 100,000 new jobs by 2028

HORSE accelerates digital twin integration at Valladolid to optimise powertrain production, enhance sustainability and redefine EV manufacturing strategies

Honda to source hybrid vehicle batteries from Toyota’s new US plant as tariff threats and shifting EV policies force Japanese carmakers to rethink their supply chains

BYD considers establishing a third European assembly plant in Germany, aiming to bolster its presence in the region amid challenges of high operational costs and EU import tariffs.

Zeekr consolidates Lynk & Co to streamline production, enhance cost efficiencies and accelerate EV manufacturing under Geely’s restructuring

A Mckinsey report warns that Europe’s automotive industry must adapt rapidly to electrification, software and global competition or risk falling further behind

Global battery industry enters new phase as demand surges and prices drop below key cost threshold for Electric Vehicles

EU allows automakers flexibility for 2025 emissions targets to be averaged over 2025-2027, easing regulatory pressure

IONETIC strengthens leadership with Steve Boulter as CTO to drive innovation and growth in EV battery pack technology

Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico & Canada take effect, China import tax rises to 20%

Renault expands circular economy with new polish repair facility for sustainable used car refurbishment

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson exits as EV maker battles mounting losses, shifting strategy and the launch of its Gravity crossover

Accelerating EV innovation transforms design and manufacturing processes as Toyota and Volkswagen lead cross-functional integration and digital twin adoption for future production

Verne breaks ground on Croatia’s first autonomous EV factory, a milestone for digital and green manufacturing at VGP Park Zagreb

Two-thirds of consumers consider EVs but cost and sustainability concerns persist in the shift to electrification - TCS’s Anupam Singhal shows the way

Will Volkswagen’s surplus German plants become Chinese production operations?

JLR and partners push seat foam circularity forward through digital tools and collaboration, accelerating sustainable material reuse in luxury vehicle production

Nissan slashes jobs, closes 3 factories and scales back production in a bid to recover from sustained losses and a failed merger with Honda

EU invests in AI to transform automotive manufacturing with ‘AI smart factories’, automation and next-generation production technologies

Nissan to amplify green steel usage in Japan by 500% aligning with global automakers in pursuit of carbon neutrality by 2050

US tariffs on Mexico and Canada threaten North American auto production and supply chains, raising costs for manufacturers

Audi is transforming vehicle production with AI-powered image processing, eliminating errors and setting new standards for quality control and smart factory innovation

JLR expands sustainable paint facilities with £65m ($80m) investment to meet soaring demand for personalised luxury vehicle finishes across its brands

AAM’s $1.4bn acquisition of GKN Automotive could mark a major shift in automotive manufacturing, strengthening its position in driveline systems and electrified vehicle production

Shape the Future: Join the 2025 Survey on Digital Transformation in North American Automotive Manufacturing and Win Exciting Prizes

Stellantis to reopen Belvidere plant, build new pickup truck and dodge durango, investing $5bn in US production amid strategic reshuffle

Automotive suppliers and producers confront existential crisis: mass layoffs and plummeting electric vehicle investments threaten European manufacturing

Canoo Inc., the advanced mobility innovator, files for chapter 7 bankruptcy, citing financial challenges and unsuccessful capital efforts

Rivian strengthens EV ambitions with $6.6B federal loan to develop advanced manufacturing facility in Georgia

Polestar plans European production of imminent Polestar 7, moving away from China in nearshoring drive, solving for supply chain complexities

Dürr to equip BYD’s first European passenger car factory in Hungary with advanced sustainable painting and cleaning technologies, marking a milestone for both companies, and the EU tariff question

HORSE launches new high-performance eMotor production at Aveiro, Portugal, for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, enhancing automotive electrification

Coventry and Warwick Gigapark aims to transform UK EV battery production amid competition and policy pressure

BMW Group strengthens circular economy through SK tes battery recycling, advancing sustainability in Europe and beyond

BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico is driving global sustainability with solar power, water reuse, and AI-driven carbon reduction

Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs and shift Golf production to Mexico amid huge German manufacturing overhaul

How Opel Eisenach’s New Grandland EV Production Blends Lean Principles, Flexibility, and Automation for Competitive Advantage in a Changing Industry

BMW i Ventures backs Phoenix Tailings to reshape rare earth metal refining, securing a sustainable and ethical US supply chain for clean energy and manufacturing

Chinese vehicle makers look to international markets for growth, but domestic government pressure and trade barriers may slow expansion.

China: Fierce domestic competition sees international brands suffer lower sales and a contraction of output

VW Wolfsburg plant kicks-off Tayron production with precision and digital innovation

Skoda’s Andreas Dick on driving flexible manufacturing, digitisation and the role of AI in transforming automotive production for future competitiveness

PowerCo partners with Alterric and EnviTec to power Salzgitter Gigafactory with 3 Terawatt Hours of green energy over the next decade

BMW’s new aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Centre features world’s largest and quietest wind tunnel enhancing acoustic research for Electric Vehicles