Software-defined vehicles are transforming value creation, customer models, and strategies across the automotive industry, from BMW to Stellantis and NXP It’s now time to take a more holistic view of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). After all, they involve completely new business models. Who is pursuing which strategy? By Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
Ambitious targets and big investments for India’s carmakers After a period of downsizing or complete withdrawal by some foreign OEMs, investment in Indian production is on the rise again with the domestic vehicle makers leading the way. Ian Henry
India aims to become a global player in automotive manufacturing India is potentially on the cusp of becoming a major global player in vehicle production. Whether it can achieve this status will become clear in the next couple of years. The transition to EVs adds to the national challenge as the domestic players are not really leaders in this sector. Meanwhile, the Indian EV supply base is nascent and dependent on foreign investors. Ian Henry
Mahindra & Mahindra to pioneer ABB’s Inkjet paint technology in Indian EV market Mahindra & Mahindra partners with ABB Robotics to implement PixelPaint technology in its new EV line. The innovative system ensures precise paint application with minimal waste; a key step in automotive personalisation and efficiency for the Indian market. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Antolin expands its production footprint in Asia with a new plant in India The new plant will produce lighting, HMI systems and electronics for leading automotive manufacturers in the Indian market. Nick Holt
Qualcomm’s collaborations with leading automakers to reshape automotive manufacturing Partnerships with BMW, Mercedes, JLR and Mahindra revolve around automotive digital advancements and driving industry transformation. Ilkhan Ozsevim
India’s light vehicle demand is rising again, and so is manufacturing investment India has long been seen as the next big thing in automotive manufacturing, due to its growing middle class and high demand for vehicles, but it has struggled to get there. Will new investment help it realise its potential? Ian Henry
AMS Summer 2023 – JLR goes electric In our AMS Summer digital edition, we have features on JLR’s plans to transform its end-to-end industrial system, ready for new electric models, Seat’s technical upgrades to production operations and upskilling the workforce and insights into developments at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant, and more. AMS
Volkswagen signs preliminary deal for MEB EV parts supply to India’s Mahindra Mahindra plans to use the MEB electric drivetrain, battery system and VW-specification battery cells in its forthcoming EV SUVs. Peter Murphy
US giants in Asia: Part 1 – down and nearly out in India As GM and Ford scale back from the subcontinent, the withdrawal is symptomatic of their global challenges and retrenchment back in the homeland Ian Henry
AMS on Africa: Part 3 – Game plan for South Africa Despite competition elsewhere in the continent, South Africa retains its key place among global manufacturing strategies Ian Henry
Stumbling blocks on the Korea path Outside of the Hyundai-Kia story, Korea’s other automotive players continue to struggle and in global production terms the country is slipping down the rankings Ian Henry
