All Editors Pick articles
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ArticleBMW conquers Mexico with sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico is a benchmark in sustainable, flexible automotive production. With innovations like near-zero water waste and preparation for electric vehicle production, it’s driving a green future while maintaining global quality standards.
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ArticleHow North America aims to make EVs affordable for the masses
Automakers explore ways to cut costs by up to 50% to make EVs affordable, embracing advanced manufacturing, automation, and collaboration to scale up sustainable mobility
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ArticleAMS Evolution 2024: Recap blog
Get insights on technologies like AI, robotics, and sustainable production systems driving flexibility and zero waste in factories at the second AMS Evolution North America Conference 2024
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NewsThis is how efficiently the VW plant in Portugal works
VW’s Palmela plant keeps running efficiently with lean principles, 90% automation, and innovative 3d printing, ensuring the success of the t-roc and its successor. This is how…
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ArticleAutomotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 2, 2024
Issue 2, 2024 of Automotive Manufacturing Solutions is out now, with a focus on the North American manufacturing sector, EV and battery production projects, hybrid powertrains, and much more. This issue includes insights from BorgWarner, BMW, Ford and Stellantis.
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NewsStellantis’ production absorbs supply chain and logistics
Stellantis shifts its supply chain and logistics under manufacturing to enhance collaboration and flexibility, marking a key leadership shake-up amidst a turbulent market.
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ArticleVW’s plant closures illustrate industry’s existential crisis
Volkswagen is at a critical juncture as it confronts severe challenges with possible plant closures and intensifying competition in the EV market
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ArticleMegacasting: a new frontier or unfounded flare-up?
Megacasting claims to reimagine automotive production, reducing parts and welds significantly. But is it a one-size-fits-all solution?
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NewsThe race towards sustainable tyre production
This is how players in the tyre industry are pioneering sustainable production from recycled materials to innovative manufacturing, to reduce carbon footprint.
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NewsBYD halts Mexico plant eyeing 2024 US election outcome
Chinese EV giant BYD has put its Mexico plant plans on hold, citing uncertainty over US trade policies. The company will reassess its decision after the 2024 US election.
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NewsGM and Samsung SDI seal $3.5B deal for Indiana EV battery plant
GM and Samsung SDI have finalised a $3.5B partnership to build a high-capacity EV battery plant in Indiana, aiming to power future electric vehicles.
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AnalysisDespite industry fears, global EV sales reach record highs
Is the ‘EV crash’ hype or reality? Uncover the truth, as global data reveals a different story. Analysis by Daniel Harrison, Ultima Media.
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NewsUK car production drops 8% in first half of 2024
The SMMT has released the UK’s automotive production figures for the first six months of 2024
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NewsGlobal IT outage affects Mercedes-Benz production
Everstream Analytics confirmed to AMS that automotive production halts have been reported due to the IT outage.
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ArticleIs ABB Robotics’ new inkjet paint tech the future of automotive paintshop?
ABB Robotics’ new automotive paint tech could reshape automotive paintshops, cutting energy costs & waste for increased efficiency and sustainability.
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ArticleA question of sustainable steel: issues of definition, recycling & cost
The 2024 Sustainable Steel Automotive Webinar explores challenges steel adoption, focusing on the importance of terminology, recycling and cost barriers.
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NewsHonda starts production of fuel cell electric vehicles in the US
The 2025 CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell electric vehicle is now being produced at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio.
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NewsUS government sues Hyundai, suppliers in Alabama over alleged child labour
The US Department of Labour has sued Hyundai and its Alabama partners over alleged child labour violations. If the allegations are proved, the urgent need for robust supply chain oversight and ethical practices in the automotive sector become mainstream
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NewsJLR boosts training to build electric cars
JLR says 95% of its global retail partner technician workforce is now EV trained, with further training underway for 11,000 manufacturing colleagues to build BEVs.
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CommentWeak demand dims electric future
Consumer resistance and trade disputes mean the future may not be so electric after all as vehicle makers express caution on zero emission vehicle targets.