How AI Is Disrupting Automotive: GM’s Smart Factory, Mercedes' Robot Painters & Dealer Tech Revolution
GM Doubles Down on AI for Factory, Marketing & EV Infrastructure
General Motors is integrating AI and ML across its Factory Zero plant, marketing insights, and EV charging infrastructure to detect defects early, adjust production in real-time, and personalize customer experiences. This data-driven strategy is part of GM’s bid to maintain its lead in a rapidly evolving automotive market.
Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-general-motors-car-manufacturing-marketing-electric-vehicles-automotive-industry-2025-7
Automakers Could Save Billions with Predictive AI Quality Control
Upstream’s AI platform is helping automakers reduce costly warranty claims and recalls by 5–20% through early defect detection via software-defined vehicle data analysis. With $51B in warranty claims in 2023, this shift from reactive fixes to proactive quality management could dramatically impact the bottom line.
Read more: https://www.wardsauto.com/automakers/automakers-save-billions-wwith-ai-predicting-vehicle-problems
BLiNK AI Appoints Dan McAllister as Chief Revenue Officer
BLiNK AI has appointed Dan McAllister as CRO to spearhead growth of its Telematica™ and BlinkVoice AI platforms across North America. With two decades of experience in automotive SaaS, McAllister plans to scale dealer adoption and deepen OEM partnerships for smarter customer engagement.
Read more: https://www.kxnet.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/831322170/blink-ai-names-dan-mcallister-as-chief-revenue-officer-to-accelerate-growth-and-deepen-automotive-market-leadership/
AI-Powered Spray-Painting Robot Deployed at Mercedes-Benz Asia
Lianhe Sowell has introduced a vision-based robotic spray painter at Mercedes-Benz’s largest Asian body shop, achieving millimeter-level accuracy using real-time 3D scanning and AI path optimization. The deployment aims to enhance efficiency, precision, and paint consistency in high-end automotive refinishing.
Read more: https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2025/07/16/lianhe-sowell-delivers-vision-based-spray-painting-robot-to-mercedes-benzs-largest-asia-body-shop/93091/
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