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
The Great $60bn EV Reset: Analysis Why OEMs & Tier suppliers are having to roll-back, retrench, and recalibrate their EV investments Daniel Harrison
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
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
Porsche and VW dial back EV ambitions as market shifts and costs mount Facing cooling demand and mounting platform delays, Porsche and the wider Volkswagen Group are scaling back their electric vehicle rollout plans. With €5 billion in write-downs, postponed launches, and a return to ICE and hybrid models, the road to electrification is no longer a straight line. Ian Henry
Carmakers and regulators rethink EV timelines as ICE makes a comeback in Europe Electric vehicle momentum is slowing across Europe as automakers delay EV launches, extend hybrid and ICE models, and push for regulatory flexibility. The EU is under pressure to revise zero-emission targets and support its own supply base. Ian Henry
How digital twins, hybrid clouds and predictive AI are enabling connected manufacturing in the automotive industry Automotive manufacturers are racing to connect systems, optimise production and secure supply chains through digital twins, hybrid clouds and AI. But legacy systems and organisational inertia remain major obstacles. By Ilkhan Ozsevim. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Software-defined vehicles are transforming value creation, customer models, and strategies across the automotive industry, from BMW to Stellantis and NXP It’s now time to take a more holistic view of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). After all, they involve completely new business models. Who is pursuing which strategy? By Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
Bodo Philipp joins MHP Consulting UK as CEO, driving digital transformation and building OEM partnerships to navigate the future of the UK automotive industry Bodo Philipp, with over 20 years of automotive experience at global names like Bugatti Rimac, Audi and Volkswagen, takes over as CEO of MHP Consulting UK. His mandate is to drive digital innovation, empower teams and strengthen partnerships with OEMs to navigate both traditional and EV sectors. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Virtual production networks are able to solve multi-level complexities across automotive manufacturing Virtual production networks provide automotive manufacturing with myriad solutions like advanced time- and cost-saving simulations, global collaboration capabilities, and innovative tools like digital twins to harness untapped production flexibility. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Porsche powers production with digital MHP FleetExecuter at Zuffenhausen as it expands it digital and automated ecosystem The Zuffenhausen plant is reaping the benefits of a digital ecosystem with Automated Guided Vehicles streamlining its production processes and preparing for wider deployment Ilkhan Ozsevim
Reshaping the future: Innovations and developments in automotive production engineering: propulsion by Electrification and Digitalisation Manufacturing engineering both powers and underpins production ecosystems across the industry. From BMW’s Munich plant to Porsche’s Zuffenhausen facility and Toyota’s expansions in Kentucky, we take a look at transformative initiatives shaping the industry. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Porsche plant in Leipzig wins Factory of the Year The Porsche factory in Leipzig, germany has won the ‘Factory of the Year’ award, presented by consulting firm Kearney and Automobil Produktion, a sister publication of AMS. AMS
Porsche launches all-electric Macan Porsche has revealed its first native all-electric model, the Macan SUV, using the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). Megan Kelly
A natural fit: how and why the automotive production industry is turning to bio-materials for sustainable solutions in pursuit of zero emissions and enhanced performance Bio-based materials like flax, hemp, kenaf, and jute are reshaping automotive production for sustainability. These natural fibres offer durable, lightweight alternatives for several vehicle components, from dashboards to electric vehicle batteries. Martin Kahl
Porsche partners with H2GS for green steel in sustainable production ramp up set for 2026 as auto industry pivots towards carbon free materials With steel manufacturing being a major contributor to carbon footprints across automotive, Porsche moves to scale up green steel production with H2 Green Steel deal Ilkhan Ozsevim
Porsche elevates Zuffenhausen production with €250m investment, focusing on mixed production lines Porsche’s €250m Zuffenhausen plant transformation signals a new era in sports car production. The facility, embracing smart factory principles, integrates traditional and electric models, employs advanced technologies like AGVs, and anticipates the new generation Macan in 2024, marking a historic shift in efficiency and quality. Ilkhan Ozsevim
AMS Summer 2023 – JLR goes electric In our AMS Summer digital edition, we have features on JLR’s plans to transform its end-to-end industrial system, ready for new electric models, Seat’s technical upgrades to production operations and upskilling the workforce and insights into developments at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant, and more. AMS
Forming innovations – press shops get smarter Digital tools are playing a major part in innovating every area of production. The press shop is no exception, with data gathering and AI increasing the visibility and efficiency of the forming process Mike Farish
Porsche’s smarter, greener paintshop Hear from leading paintshop experts at Porsche’s Leipzig plant on strategies for improving quality and reducing errors in paintshop, including new automation and processes to reduce overspray waste AMS
A lighter coat: how Porsche and suppliers are reducing waste and errors in paintshop Paintshop leaders from Porsche and Sames Kremlin spoke to AMS in an exclusive livestream and interview regarding innovations in technology and new approaches in the automotive painting process. Jason Dunn Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Paint it green – more sustainable, flexible paintshops When it comes to the future of paintshop, green is the only colour going. This exclusive AMS Livestream features paintshop leaders from Porsche and Sames Kremlin sharing innovations in technology and collaborative approaches to maintain speed and quality whilst reducing energy and waste in automotive painting processes. AMS
Porsche production: moving faster around the bend Porsche’s top manufacturing executive, Albrecht Reimold, explains the carmaker’s progress towards sustainable, connected manufacturing, and why he thinks the automotive industry needs to talk less and act more when comes to solving production problems Pascal Nagel Yannick Tiedemann
Breaking the Mould: Porsche expands production to Malaysia in shift away from European exclusivity Porsche has maintained that it will continue to build its models in Europe, resisting the global pull to seek out cheaper production costs in Asia. But as sales in the Asian market increase and production localises further, the luxury carmaker is partnering with a local company to build vehicles in Malaysia. Jason Dunn
Porsche and partners explore power and efficiency benefits of 3D-printed pistons Mahle and Trumpf join Porsche on a project to develop additive manufacturing processes for high-load drive components Gareth Price
Porsche gets comfortable with 3D-printed seat technology An innovative alternative to conventional sports seat upholstery is in development with a 3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat Gareth Price
Porsche prepares the details for a cautious return to production CEO Oliver Blume commends the joint efforts undertaken by Porsche workers and local agencies during the coronavirus crisis Gareth Price
Interview with Oliver Blume, Porsche The premium OEM’s global head of Production and Logistics talks about its recent expansion in Leipzig for the addition of the new Macan SUV. Glen Brooks
