Factories

Renault to Build Three New Models at Valladolid Plant

Renault has confirmed production of an electric car in 2011, a new ecological model in 2012 and a traditional car in 2013 at its Spanish facility.

BMW to Build Two New Mini Models at Oxford Plant

BMW confirmed plans in September 2009 to produce two additional Mini models at its Oxford facility, aiming to expand capacity and secure jobs at the UK site.

Inside Toyota's Tsutsumi Plant: How the Prius Factory Sets Environmental Standards

Toyota's Tsutsumi factory in Japan powers Prius production with solar energy, advanced waste management and innovative green technologies, influencing global manufacturing practices.

About 19,000 GM workers strike at Brazilian plants over pay

Production at General Motors factories in São Paulo state halted as workers demand higher wage increases and bonuses, disrupting output during a peak sales period.

Opel Workers Demand Two-Year Moratorium on Plant Closures

Labour representatives at Opel push for a two-year guarantee to keep all European factories open as Magna prepares to take control from General Motors.

Study Warns 120,000 Pennsylvania Jobs at Risk if Detroit Three Collapse

A 2008 Economic Policy Institute report projected up to 120,000 Pennsylvania jobs could be lost within a year if General Motors, Ford and Chrysler entered bankruptcy.