Volkswagen consolidates production, development and procurement across brands From January 2026, Volkswagen will jointly manage central functions of the volume brands. A new brand group board is set to accelerate decisions, reduce costs by €1 billion by 2030, and reorganise the industrial base of the Brand Group Core. Timo Gilgen
Dürr implements highly automated paint shop for Ceer Dürr is constructing a modular and largely automated paint shop for the Saudi Arabian electric car manufacturer Ceer. The project combines flexible production concepts with energy-efficient technologies and digital control systems. Timo Gilgen
How far can vehicle assembly automation really go? The automation of vehicle assembly is gaining importance. Flexible lines, AI-supported processes and smart tooling help OEMs to manage variant diversity, cost pressure and skills shortages. An overview. Timo Gilgen
Why smart sequencing is becoming a backbone of modern vehicle assembly Rising product variety is forcing automakers to rethink sequencing strategies to stabilise assembly, protect workers and scale production efficiently. Timo Gilgen
Nissan retools Sunderland for next-generation Leaf Nissan has launched production of the third-generation Leaf at its Sunderland plant. New EV platforms, reconfigured factory processes and the EV36Zero framework are shaping how the site scales electric vehicle manufacturing and industrial flexibility. Timo Gilgen
Hyundai prepares humanoid robots for vehicle production The Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots from Boston Dynamics in automotive manufacturing from 2028. The strategy combines scalable robot production, AI partnerships and service-based business models for industrial use. Timo Gilgen
Volkswagen's new production leadership: From Palmela to Martorell Volkswagen is entirely restructuring the responsibilities of the production board member role after Markus Haupt's move to Seat CEO created a vacancy, electing not to appoint a new member. Timo Gilgen
