AMS Livestreams
US tariffs threaten North American auto production
The threat of US tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico is disrupting automotive manufacturing, raising costs, and putting supply chain strategies under pressure.
Audi wants to define new standards for AI image processing
Audi is driving AI innovation in vehicle production with advanced image processing, eliminating errors and setting new quality benchmarks for the smart factory era.
BMW drives CO2 reduction with workforce engagement
BMW’s strategy for CO2 reduction goes beyond targets, embedding sustainability into operations, workforce training and leadership incentives.
JLR invests £65m ($80m) in sustainable luxury paint expansion
JLR is investing £65m ($80m) to expand its luxury paint operations, doubling bespoke colour capacity while cutting emissions in Castle Bromwich and Nitra.
Register now - Digital twins: faster, more transparent production planning
In this AMS livestream, the first in a new series focused on smart factory and digitalisation, our editors and experts will examine how digital twins are being scaled for large and small automotive production projects.
Register now - Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production
This AMS livestream will explore how manufacturers are using digital tools to optimise current production lines for flexibility and futureproof planned facilities, including layout optimisation, flexible automation and planning for flexibility.
Register now - Shopfloor tools: Human-centric digitalisation in production
This AMS livestream will spotlight how advanced digital tools and automation can be best geared to support manufacturing associates, including shopfloor workers and engineers, to maximise value-added activities, increase quality and improve safety.
Register now - Electrified production: Scaling EV and battery output
This AMS livestream investigates how automotive manufacturers and suppliers are adapting existing and new factories to produce EVs and electrified vehicles.
JLR industrial chief Barbara Bergmeier steps down
Jaguar Land Rover’s industrial operations chief Barbara Bergmeier steps down, with experienced executive Nigel Blenkinsop set to take the reins.
AAM acquires GKN to shakeup automotive driveline and EV production
AAM’s $1.4 billion deal to acquire GKN Automotive will reshape automotive manufacturing, strengthening its role in driveline systems and electric vehicle production
AI: Enhancing predictive maintenance in production lines
For predictive maintenance strategies AI now offers a significant step forward in real-time monitoring and data gathering and analysis.
The robots are here: How humanoids are changing auto production
Explore the emerging role of AI-powered multipurpose at BMW, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz, and what the future holds for robotics in manufacturing.
Volkswagen Mexico opens world’s 1st fully electric paintshop
VW Mexico has opened the world’s first fully electric paint shop at its Puebla plant, eliminating natural gas and running entirely on renewable energy
Data-driven decision-making for sustainable automotive production
Data-driven decision-making is revolutionising automotive manufacturing. By leveraging AI and big data analytics, OEMs and suppliers are optimising operations, minimising waste, and achieving ambitious sustainability goals.
A call for insights! Smart Manufacturing in North America
Discover how AI, IoT, and predictive analytics are reshaping North American automotive manufacturing. Join our survey and win prizes, including Apple Airpods Max.
Stellantis to revive Belvidere plant with $5bn US investments
Stellantis revives its Belvidere plant with a $5bn investment, creating 1,500 jobs, building new pickups and engines, and strengthening its US manufacturing footprint.
European auto suppliers keep slashing jobs amid EV slump
Unprecedented job losses grip European automotive sector as electric vehicle investments dwindle and market dynamics dramatically reshape industrial employment landscape.
Nissan to halt AD van production as Honda merger takes shape
Nissan has announced it will discontinue its AD compact van production in November, aligning with ongoing merger talks with Honda, aiming to form the world’s third-largest automaker.
EV producer Canoo files for chapter 7 bankruptcy in the US
Canoo Inc., the EV manufacturer, despite high-profile contracts with NASA, Walmart, and USPS, files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after failing to secure critical financial backing.
Rivian secures $6.6B loan for Georgia EV plant expansion
Rivian secures a key $6.6 billion DOE loan to construct a cutting-edge EV manufacturing plant in Georgia, aiming to scale production and meet surging demand.