Vehicle makers
Lotus
AMS visits Group Lotus to examine the company's production methods and see how it has managed to successfully build its brand in times of tightening credit.
smart
As Mitsubishi, Fiat and others enter the city car market, AMS reports from Hambach, France, home of the original city car, the smart, on how the manufacturer plans to stay ahead of the pack
Motorsport
Motorsport manufacturing - Part 2
Following on from his investigation on how F1 technology has been incorporated into mass-produced vehicles, Matt Youson concludes his study by analysing advances in transmissions, thanks to FIA involvement
Technology
Machining and automation
Mark Venables reports on how carmakers are using the latest in machine tools and how advances in casting and forging techniques are changing the way cars are being produced.
Environment
Solar power and renewable energy sources
With new car plants opening around the world, Ruari McCallion analyses how various green initiatives are being incorporated to involve renewable energy sources and energy-saving measures.
Regional focus
North America
In light of declining domestic sales, striking suppliers and Federal energy guidelines, Lillie Guyer takes a look at how US carmakers are weathering the economic storm.
