WOLVERHAMPTON, UK—Just a few months ago it was a cavernous, empty shell. Today it is a hive of activity, filled with the latest high-tech robots, manufacturing equipment and a team of enthusiastic engineers. Her Majesty the Queen has cut the ribbon on Jaguar Land Rover’s cutting-edge new engine assembly plant here.

GAYDON, UK—New technology is helping Aston Martin cut costs, reduce production time, and ensure quality.