Manufacturing

Daimler, Volvo, Toyota and Partners Target Hydrogen Trucking by 2030

Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Toyota, Bosch and others are joining forces to develop a hydrogen ecosystem for heavy-duty vehicles, with a full plan due at IAA 2026.

How the Alfa Romeo 166 Found a Second Life in China

Guangzhou Automobile Group gave the Alfa 166 platform a new future as the Trumpchi sedan, blending Italian engineering with local ambitions from 2010 onwards.

Ford boosts purchases from minority and smaller suppliers

In 2013, Ford spent $6.5 billion with minority-owned suppliers, surpassing its internal target and highlighting a shift in its global sourcing strategy.

BMW confirms plan for Brazilian assembly plant amid new import rules

BMW will submit an investment plan to the Brazilian government after months of uncertainty caused by higher import taxes and stricter local production requirements.

Nissan to Restart Production at Five Japanese Plants After Earthquake

Nissan will resume operations at five domestic plants from 21 March, though output may remain limited and engine production at Iwaki faces further delays.

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Production to Begin This Autumn

Dodge is set to start building the supercharged Challenger SRT Hellcat this autumn, with speculation over initial production numbers causing debate among enthusiasts and dealers.

Ford Begins Production of New Focus at Vsevolozhsk Plant

Ford has started building the latest-generation Focus near St. Petersburg, offering Russian buyers three body styles and four engine options.

Renault Confirms Talks with Mitsubishi, No Alliance Reached

Renault has admitted holding discussions with Mitsubishi in early 2013, but both manufacturers have denied any formal alliance or partnership agreement was made.

GM begins restoration of sinkhole-damaged 1 millionth Corvette

Ten months after a sinkhole struck the National Corvette Museum, GM has started restoring the historic 1 millionth Corvette, a 1992 convertible, to its original condition.

Environmental trust pursues $13.5m from 'old' GM after bankruptcy

A trust handling environmental cleanups at former GM sites says the pre-2009 company failed to pay $13.5 million promised as part of its bankruptcy settlement.

German Carmakers Set 2011 Production and Sales Records

Germany’s automotive industry posted record sales and production in 2011, with strong demand in China and the US offsetting weaker results in Western Europe.

Scania to supply 360 city buses for Malaysian urban fleets

Scania has secured an order for 360 K 250 UB4x2 city buses for operation in Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan, with a focus on accessibility and efficiency.

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.

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.

TVR Ceases Sports Car Production After Decades of British Craft

The Blackpool-based marque has halted sports car manufacturing, ending a legacy that once included the Cerbera, Tuscan and Sagaris.

GM Predicts 7–10% Growth for China Auto Market in 2012

General Motors expects China's car market to expand by up to 10 percent in 2012, signalling continued strength despite global economic uncertainty.

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.

Honda launches world-first rare earth recycling process

Honda has started recycling rare earth metals from used hybrid batteries, aiming to reduce reliance on new mining and secure future supply for its electric and hybrid vehicles.

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.

Nissan releases global production, sales and export figures for June 2026

Nissan has published its production, sales, and export results for June and the first half of 2026, offering a snapshot of its position in a shifting global market.

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.

Suzuki Swift debuts European specification at Geneva

Suzuki revealed the European-market Swift at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, confirming two petrol engines and a focus on space and handling for the new generation.