Labour costs and tariffs squeeze automotive manufacturers New survey reveals energy, materials and tariffs create perfect storm for global automotive production as industry races to balance cost control with technological transformation and electrification targets Ilkhan Ozsevim
Sponsored AMS/ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2025: Cost pressures bite, but EV and Hybrid optimism persists Stagnant vehicle sales, job losses, and delayed investment are intensifying cost pressure across automotive manufacturing, the AMS/ABB Outlook Survey 2025 reveals. Yet despite tougher conditions, manufacturers remain cautiously optimistic, particularly around hybrids and electric vehicles. Daniel Harrison
