Tariffs redraw North American auto manufacturing map From BMW to Nissan, automakers are shifting assembly lines to the US to avoid steep tariffs – while Canadian and Mexican operations face uncertain futures. Here's how tariffs are reshaping the industry's landscape. Ian Henry
AMS/ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2025 Whether you’re navigating supply chain disruption, rising costs, tariffs, and labour shortages—or seeing growth through electrification, sustainability, and automation – we want your expert opinion.
Sponsored Smart energy and data solutions power shift to green auto manufacturing As sustainability has become a priority for global automotive manufacturing, OEMs and suppliers are adopting digital energy management systems to track, reduce and optimise energy consumption and carbon emissions across plants and supply chains. Siemens is helping to lead this transformation, enabling measurable reductions in CO₂ and operational gains, especially in paintshops and bodyshops. AMS Editorial
Digital shopfloors: PdM powers manufacturing uptime Automotive manufacturers are integrating predictive maintenance systems to boost shopfloor productivity and reduce downtime. Waites' Bill Kilbey explains how digital tools transform equipment reliability across OEM and supplier operations. Ilkhan Ozsevim
The new battleground of human capital: An interview with Julien Matalou, ManpowerGroup VP With the automotive industry's rapid transformation, automakers are facing complex pressures. In this exclusive interview with ManpowerGroup's Global VP, Julien Matalou, AMS discerns ways to bridge the skills gap, embrace automation, and build a more resilient workforce. Ilkhan Ozsevim
EU carmakers say 2035 CO2 targets unworkable Europe’s leading automotive executives are pressing Brussels to rethink its car and van CO2 rules, warning that rigid 2030 and 2035 targets are no longer realistic amid rising costs, import dependence and trade barriers. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Small EVs offer big production and industrial advantages A new report argues that smaller, more affordable electric vehicles are central to reducing supply risks, improving competitiveness and restoring growth in global automotive markets. Ilkhan Ozsevim
SSAB’s recycled steel more than “ready for the road” Steelmaker SSAB is advancing the use of its recycled and fossil-free steels in automotive production, including its SSAB Zero offering, which promises up to 77% lower CO2 emissions with no loss in performance. AMS
