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Self-driving cars struggle with reliability and public trust

Reports indicate that self-driving cars remain far from flawless, with persistent technical and social obstacles keeping human drivers in the frame for now.

Volkswagen China Pays Employees 27-Month Year-End Bonus

FAW-Volkswagen workers in Changchun received bonuses worth 27 months’ salary for 2011, with some employees earning up to 35 months’ pay through additional incentives.

Fiat to Cut European Production by 300,000 Vehicles in 2012

Fiat will reduce its European vehicle output by 300,000 units in 2012, responding to falling demand and overcapacity across the continent's car market.

Final Chevrolet Colorado Leaves Shreveport Plant as GM Ends Production

General Motors has closed its Shreveport Assembly Plant after more than three decades, with the last vehicle off the line being a white Chevrolet Colorado.

Continental Hires Google Robotics Executive to Lead Autonomous Car Push

Continental has recruited a senior Google robotics executive to accelerate its autonomous vehicle programme, signalling intensified competition for talent in the self-driving technology sector.

Bosch to Invest €60m in New Automotive Electronics Plant in Romania

Bosch will spend €60 million on a new factory in Jucu, Romania, producing electronic automotive components and creating around 2,000 jobs in the region.

UK car industry urges energy cost reform as production falls

UK vehicle output dropped sharply in July 2026, prompting manufacturers to demand urgent action on high energy costs and regulatory barriers.

PSA considers phasing out Opel engines after acquisition

PSA may replace Opel and Vauxhall engines with its own units, citing efficiency and licensing costs, following the group's 2017 takeover of the German and British brands.

Musk Eyes Two or Three More Tesla Gigafactories for US Expansion

Elon Musk has revealed plans for two or three additional Tesla Gigafactories in America, with site announcements possible within the year as the company accelerates its domestic growth strategy.

Faraday Future Hires Key Talent from Apple’s Secretive Car Project

Bart Nabbe, a senior figure linked to Apple’s unconfirmed car initiative, has joined electric vehicle start-up Faraday Future as Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Romania in Talks With Global Carmakers for Third Vehicle Plant

Romania’s government is negotiating with two major automakers, one European and one non-European, over plans for a new car manufacturing facility in the country.

GM to invest $290 million in Corvette's Kentucky plant

General Motors will spend $290 million on upgrades at its Bowling Green Assembly, expanding on previous investments to modernise the home of the Chevrolet Corvette.

Automakers Rank Second Globally in R&D Spending, Report Finds

A trade group report shows global automakers and suppliers invest over $115 billion yearly in R&D, trailing only the pharmaceutical industry and outpacing technology and energy sectors.

BMW begins construction of $1bn Mexican plant for 3 Series

BMW has started building a new factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, investing $1 billion to produce up to 150,000 3 Series saloons per year from 2019.

GM to Add 1,000 Jobs in Ontario as Self-Driving R&D Expands

General Motors will hire 1,000 engineers and invest $10 million in cold-weather testing, strengthening its Canadian operations with a focus on autonomous and connected vehicle technologies.

Porsche R&D chief Wolfgang Hatz steps down after suspension

Wolfgang Hatz has resigned as Porsche’s research and development boss following months of suspension, with Michael Steiner named as his immediate successor.

Dyson awarded £16m government grant for UK electric car project

Dyson will use £16 million in government funding to develop a battery electric vehicle at its Malmesbury headquarters, aiming to create over 500 engineering jobs.

Future Mobility recruits BMW i executives for China EV push

Future Mobility, backed by Tencent and Foxconn, has hired key former BMW i managers as it prepares to accelerate electric vehicle development in China.

Carlos Ghosn to Step Down as AvtoVAZ Chairman Amid Russian Restructuring

Renault-Nissan's Carlos Ghosn will be replaced as AvtoVAZ chairman by Rostec's Sergei Skvortsov from 23 June, reflecting shifting control during a turbulent period for Russia's auto sector.

Porsche Awards €8,911 Bonus to Workers After Record 2015 Profits

Following its best-ever financial year, Porsche will pay a special €8,911 bonus to around 15,600 employees, recognising their contribution to the company’s 2015 results.

Nissan to Begin Car Assembly in Myanmar with Tan Chong

Nissan will start assembling the Sunny sedan in Myanmar this year, working with Tan Chong Motor Group and training local staff ahead of a new plant opening.

Authorities probe Caterham F1 collapse and attempted rescue

UK and Romanian investigations are underway into the 2014 collapse of Caterham F1 and the unusual circumstances of its attempted revival by the Engavest group.

Skoda Reaches 18 Million Cars Built, Marks Milestone at Kvasiny

The 18 millionth Skoda, a Superb Combi in candy white, rolled off the Kvasiny line as the Czech firm invests in expanding its domestic production.

Nissan invests £26.5m in Sunderland battery plant to secure UK EV supply

Nissan’s £26.5 million investment in its Sunderland battery facility will safeguard 300 jobs and underpin local production of batteries for the Leaf and e-NV200.