China's Hybrid EV shift demands Western production pivot A new survey reveals how Chinese consumers are reshaping global automotive production priorities, with technology trumping price wars and plug-in hybrids gaining ground over pure battery electric vehicles: McKinsey Ilkhan Ozsevim
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
BMW Regensburg deploys GenAI to reinvent quality checks BMW’s Regensburg plant is using generative AI to automate bespoke quality inspections, enhancing speed and consistency across its complex, mixed-model production. Ilkhan Ozsevim
