Ford’s Moving Assembly Line Turns 100 Years Old
A century after Ford’s Highland Park plant revolutionised car manufacturing, the moving assembly line remains the backbone of global automotive production.
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A century after Ford’s Highland Park plant revolutionised car manufacturing, the moving assembly line remains the backbone of global automotive production.
MINI has prepared a television commercial featuring the upcoming model and its English bulldog mascot Spike, as the new-generation car nears its official debut.
Mitsubishi will debut the eK Space and eK Space Custom, its latest Nissan co-developed kei cars, at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, targeting Japan’s compact segment.
Audi’s next RS3 has been seen in development disguise outside the Nürburgring, with expectations of more power from its five-cylinder engine.
General Motors has set up an internal task force, informally called 'Team Tesla', to examine Tesla's rapid growth, technical approach and business model as the electric upstart's valuation surges.
Audi is set to enter the growing European subcompact SUV segment with the Q1, aiming for a 2016 launch and targeting a starting price near €20,000.
Chrysler has reduced SRT Viper output by a third, responding to low demand and a backlog of unsold cars at dealerships across the United States.
Land Rover sets the 2014 Evoque's US base price at $41,995 for the five-door Pure, with new tech and a standard 9-speed automatic transmission across the range.
Skoda has launched a new commercial for the Rapid Spaceback, highlighting the hatchback’s practicality and equipment as it enters European markets following its Frankfurt debut.
Aston Martin has halted production of the Cygnet city car, ending its brief run as the brand’s smallest and most controversial model.
Renault's Oran facility will assemble the Symbol saloon from late 2014, marking the company's first manufacturing venture in Algeria and creating hundreds of jobs.
Ford says US auto sales cooled in September after August reached a six-year high, with industry forecasts pointing to a lower annualised rate for the month.
Ford COO Mark Fields has reiterated that CEO Alan Mulally remains committed to the automaker, rejecting speculation linking Mulally to the soon-to-be-vacant Microsoft leadership role.
GM’s legendary design chief received this one-off 1963 Corvette convertible as a personal gift, featuring unique factory modifications and a rare side-exit exhaust.
Qoros becomes the first Chinese brand to achieve a five-star Euro NCAP rating, with the Qoros 3 Saloon posting the highest overall score of any car tested in 2013.
Nissan secures a year-long exclusivity agreement with Apple to feature iTunes Radio in select models, including the Leaf and Versa Note, starting with the iOS 7 rollout.
Daihatsu presented eight concept vehicles and its Ayla Technology booth at the 2013 Indonesia International Motor Show, highlighting new directions for compact and affordable cars.
Honda has announced US pricing for the 2014 Accord Hybrid, which enters showrooms from 31 October and claims the highest EPA city mpg rating for any four-door sedan.
Footage reveals the Porsche 991-generation 911 Turbo Cabriolet testing its retractable roof, confirming all-wheel drive and PDK-only setup ahead of its market debut.
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson sparked debate in September 2013 by suggesting on Twitter he might run as an independent candidate in Doncaster North at the next general election.
Fresh official images of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG show the high-performance saloon’s styling and highlight its 585hp V8 biturbo engine ahead of first customer deliveries.
Acura has confirmed pricing and specifications for its 2014 TSX Sedan and Sport Wagon, with the range starting at $30,635 and a new Technology Package available.
ATC Design has released digital renderings of the anticipated 2015 Honda Civic Type R, offering a glimpse at the hot hatch’s potential styling and performance ambitions.
The Ford Evos Concept, previewing the brand’s future design and technology, will make its first South African appearance at the 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show.