Volkswagen's new production leadership: From Palmela to Martorell Volkswagen is entirely restructuring the responsibilities of the production board member role after Markus Haupt's move to Seat CEO created a vacancy, electing not to appoint a new member. Timo Gilgen
Inside Palmela: How VW transformed a 30-year-old factory for net zero From geothermal networks to electrified paintshops and closed-loop metal recycling, Volkswagen's Palmela plant demonstrates how legacy factories can achieve significant decarbonisation—while confronting hard truths about polymer contamination and circularity limits. Ilkhan Ozsevim
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
Volkswagen accelerates AI-powered production with 5-year AWS extension The platform now hosts more than 1,200 AI-driven applications, ranging from real-time image-based quality inspections to energy optimisation, with machine learning executed via AWS services such as Amazon SageMaker. Anushka Dixit
Tariffs, competition and challenging markets put European OEMs under more pressure The European vehicle manufacturing sector faces major challenges amidst ongoing geopolitical and economic turmoil. This review looks at US tariffs, the slower adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), low factory utilisation, and the rising competition from the Chinese vehicle manufacturers. Ian Henry
