Julian Buckley tours the company's Ellesmere Port facility, and talks to Plant Director Tom Schmidt to discover how plans for the new Astra are shaping. Malcolm Wheatley reports on production techniques used by heavy vehicle makers, manufacturers of construction equipment and farming implements. Covering all the bases, Steed Webzell takes a look at each of the production processes that shape BIW, including welding and robotics. Cost-cutting has taken top billing in the world of automotive production. Ruari McCallion looks at how carmakers are putting used machinery and infrastructure to good use to save money. AMS travels to Turkey to examine what benefits await carmakers investing in this country. Representatives of Ford Otosan and Mercedes-Benz TŸrk talk about local production, while forging companies demonstrate what makes them the quality alternative to European competitors.