Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 2, 2026
Autumn 2026 Issue: Across more than 60 pages the Autumn issue of AMS explores how carmakers are balancing cost pressure, EV uncertainty and geopolitical disruption through smarter, more flexible production.
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Our cover story features Mercedes-Benz production chief Michael Schiebe on how AI, flexible manufacturing and localisation will support a wave of new models. Elsewhere in the smart factory section, we tour Geely's ECRI testing ecosystem, speak to VW Slovakia CEO Wolfram Kirchert about ramping up the electric Cayenne, and hear from MHP Consulting on building true cyber resilience.
In electrification, Volvo's Torslanda team explains the physics behind the EX60's single aluminium castings, while BMW reveals how AI developed with the University of Zagreb is cutting battery cell setup times. We also examine how China, US policy U-turns and Europe's Industry Accelerator Act are reshaping EV manufacturing.
Sustainability coverage includes BMW's 40% lifecycle emissions cut on the new X5, JLR's circular-design Cornerstone concept, and how Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen are cleaning up their paintshops.
Automation and digitalisation features cover Magna's Assamstadt transformation, the rise of the autonomous factory, Audi's virtual PLC, and Mahle Powertrain's virtual-first commissioning approach.
Our analysis section looks at surplus EV battery capacity being redirected into AI data centre energy storage, and how US tariffs are rewriting North American investment plans.
The issue also includes a livestream review with Rivian and TE Connectivity on the wire harness challenge, plus expert insight from Henkel, ArcelorMittal, Sames, Spraying Systems and Visometry.
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Sections in this issue:
Smart Factory: Mercedes-Benz • Geely ECRI • VW Slovakia
Automation & AI: Magna • Physical AI
Digitalisation: Mahle Powertrain • VW Bratislava
Electrification: BMW Cell development • EV policy shifts
Sustainability: JLR project Cornerstone • Smarter paintshops
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