UK auto production prospects improving Economic headwinds, supply chain challenges and future trading uncertainty have put the UK’s automotive manufacturing sector under considerable pressure, but there are signs of a positive change ahead. Ian Henry
The changing shape of Europe’s automotive production operations European vehicle manufacturing is having to adapt to weakening EV demand and increasing competition. This means revising production volumes and rethinking the ICE-EV balance in the short term. Ian Henry
Bentley appoints Andreas Lehe as new Board Member for Manufacturing Andreas Lehe joins Bentley as Board Member for Manufacturing, commencing 1 September and replaces Peter Bosch, who moved to CARIAD as CEO in June. Lehe will report directly to Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO. Nick Holt
Bentley starts work on new Launch Quality Centre and Engineering Technical Centre Bentley says the new facility will be integral to its preparations for future battery-powered electric vehicle production Rebecca Morley
Bentley increases use of additive manufacturing 3D printing makes its mark in the luxury segment as early adopter, Bentley, increases its use of this process beyond prototyping Mike Farish
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
Carmakers pledge to switch to all-electric vehicles The wave of electrification is slowly turning into a tsunami, in Europe at least. Illya Verpraet takes a look at some of the big manufacturing plans in 2021 Illya Verpraet
OEMs see the sunny side of sustainability As the cars themselves become cleaner, manufacturing operations can’t stay behind. In an effort to achieve carbon neutrality, OEMs turn to large-scale solar developments to power their plants Illya Verpraet
Calling stop on automotive supply chains: How long can companies survive the Covid-19 crisis? With the coronavirus pandemic causing a level of automotive plant shutdowns not seen since the second world war, suppliers and logistics providers will face failures without direct support from government, and close collaboration with OEMs and industry. Christopher Ludwig
New recycle system at Bentley puts waste water to work A paintshop water treatment innovation is helping Bentley achieve sustainability targets and reduce consumption Gareth Price
The other side of Brexit After three years of confusion and turmoil, the UK is on the brink of leaving European Union. So OEMs with operations based there have decisions to make Ian Henry
Bentley’s prudence for performance After more than half a century of carmaking, major changes are underway at Bentley’s Crewe headquarters as the luxury brand enacts a leaner and streamlined phase Nick Gibbs
Scott Ward, director of manufacturing, Aston Martin St Athan As Aston Martin opens its brand new St Athan facility ready for production of its DBX, Nick Gibbs meets director of manufacturing at the plant, Scott Ward Nick Gibbs
