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Ford will introduce its Fiesta-based EcoSport SUV to the European market within 12 months, but has yet to confirm the production site.
Skoda prepares to launch a locally assembled Rapid saloon in China this April, with the model to be unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Expo and tailored for the Chinese market.
Fiat and Mazda have agreed to build the new Alfa Romeo Duetto, reviving the classic roadster as a lightweight two-seater with production targeted for 2014 or 2015.
Tesla’s Fremont, California facility is running at its current production limit, with Model S orders filling the 20,000-unit annual capacity and wait times stretching up to six months.
General Motors will establish its third US IT innovation centre near Atlanta, hiring around 1,000 specialists as part of a major in-sourcing and technology transformation plan.
The Ghent factory in Belgium marked its five millionth car at the end of 2012, a Volvo V40 D2, capping nearly five decades of production.
National Electric Vehicle Sweden has agreed a 2 billion SEK investment with Qingdao, giving the city a 22% stake and a role in future Chinese EV production.
Alfa Romeo's 4C sports car has been seen in final production form undergoing tests in the United States ahead of its planned launch later in 2013.
Ottawa commits another C$250 million to the Automotive Innovation Fund, extending support for large-scale R&D projects in Canada’s auto sector until 2018.
Nearly 100,000 hourly employees at GM and Ford in North America are due profit-sharing cheques of up to $8,000 each, reflecting the carmakers’ strong 2012 financial performance.
General Motors halted production at four American assembly plants during the week of 17 December 2012 to bring down unsold vehicle stocks after inventories exceeded targets.
Infiniti will build its first premium compact hatchback at Nissan’s Sunderland plant from 2015, targeting rivals like the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3.
General Motors paused production of the Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano at its Lake Orion plant in Michigan, citing high inventory and falling demand as key reasons for the shift cancellations.
Nissan’s Smyrna plant in Tennessee has started manufacturing lithium-ion battery packs for the Leaf, supported by a $1.4bn federal loan and creating over 300 jobs.
Volkswagen is increasing its European market share in 2012 while Opel and PSA Peugeot Citroën struggle with mounting losses and state intervention.
The French carmaker confirmed a further 1,500 job cuts in 2014, adding to previous reductions as it struggles with falling European sales and mounting debt.
Jaguar Land Rover has launched a dedicated cold weather testing facility in International Falls, Minnesota, expanding its North American engineering footprint.
Opel will halt vehicle manufacturing at its Bochum facility in 2016, affecting 3,000 workers, as GM addresses persistent overcapacity in its European operations.
Fiat will lay off 1,500 workers in Poland as it reduces output at its Tychy factory, responding to a sharp drop in European car demand and mounting losses.
Porsche has begun construction of its new North American headquarters in Atlanta, consolidating operations and adding a customer experience centre with a 1.6-mile test track.
Ford will reduce daily output of the B-Max by half at its Romanian facility, citing sluggish European sales, but engine production at the site will increase.
Renault and Nissan are developing a budget car for the Indian market, targeting a €3,000 price point to compete directly with the Tata Nano, with production set for Chennai.
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed the Alfa Giulia is in development and addressed speculation around larger sedans, as Fiat prioritises a European turnaround.
Daimler and Bosch have raised their joint venture’s electric engine production goal from 1 million to 2 million units by 2020, aiming to supply both Mercedes-Benz and other manufacturers.