Could Porsche shift production of the Cayenne from Bratislava to Leipzig? According to media reports, Porsche is considering moving Cayenne production from Bratislava to Leipzig. For Leipzig, it would be a significant gain. For Bratislava, a serious loss. But the decision is unlikely to be straightforward. Timo Gilgen
From paint shop to platform hall: Jan Drinka's 30 years at VW Bratislava Jan Drinka has accompanied the transformation of the Volkswagen plant in Bratislava since 1992. In conversation with AMS, he talks about automation, new joining techniques and the ramp-up of the electric platform for the Porsche Cayenne. Timo Gilgen
VW reportedly weighs closure of four German plants in deepest cost-cutting push yet Various media report on new cost-cutting plans by the VW Group. According to these reports, up to 100,000 jobs are to be cut and four German plants are to be closed. We show what consequences this could have for production. Timo Gilgen
The E-Cayenne is conceived from the line backwards In the Cayenne Electric, architecture, battery and body structure merge. Porsche has developed the SUV from a manufacturing perspective. This has consequences for the underbody, material mix and the production system. Timo Gilgen
Why Bratislava has become Volkswagen’s most versatile plant As the electric Cayenne joins the line in 2026, Bratislava highlights how Volkswagen balances complexity, volume and flexibility at a single site. Timo Gilgen
Batteries for the E-Cayenne are being produced in Slovakia A battery module production facility is being established in Horná Streda, which is more reminiscent of cleanroom logic than traditional assembly. A high degree of automation, real-time data, and an analysis centre are intended to ensure the series ramp-up of the Cayenne Electric. Timo Gilgen
How Porsche builds the body of the new electric Cayenne The electric Porsche Cayenne is being produced at the Volkswagen plant in Bratislava. The body construction is highly automated, the material mix is complex, and the platform is newly conceived. A tour through a production in its ramp-up phase. Timo Gilgen
