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A couple living in Germany for two decades were arrested on suspicion of passing automotive trade secrets to Russian intelligence, with links to major parts supplier Faurecia.
Saab’s last hope for survival in October 2011, a €70m bridge loan from Chinese firm Youngman, looked set to collapse after reports of a Beijing veto.
Volkswagen delivered 3.81 million passenger cars globally from January to September 2011, driven by strong demand in China and Central Europe and new models like the US-built Passat.
Continental Tire will invest $500 million in a new Sumter, South Carolina facility, aiming for 1,600 jobs and up to 8 million tyres produced annually by 2021.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn warns prolonged yen strength could force Japanese carmakers to rethink domestic production, with Infiniti models set for overseas manufacturing.
Peugeot confirmed plans to start local production of the 3008 compact SUV in China from 2012, targeting a growing market but facing strong competition from established rivals.
A Nissan UK executive revealed the Leaf’s 48-module battery pack would cost about £19,000 to replace, raising questions about long-term electric vehicle ownership costs in 2011.
Nissan will begin building a model based on the Renault Logan platform at its Russian plant in 2012, targeting the country’s budget car segment.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled two new climatic wind tunnels at its Sindelfingen facility, offering extreme weather simulations for testing next-generation vehicles and alternative powertrains.
Audi has started series production of the Q3 compact SUV at SEAT’s Martorell facility, following a €330 million investment in new infrastructure and tooling.
India’s car market is forecast to reach 11 million annual sales by 2020, putting it behind only China and the US, according to a JD Power report.
Daimler is nearing a July decision on Maybach’s future, with talks ongoing for Aston Martin to build the next-generation model at Gaydon or risk the brand’s closure.
Merck’s Onahama facility, the world’s only source of Xirallic paint pigment, has resumed production less than two months after the March 2011 earthquake halted supply to automakers.
Standard & Poor’s has revised its outlook to negative for Toyota, Honda, Nissan and three major suppliers, citing ongoing production stoppages following Japan’s 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Daimler has confirmed plans to reduce its holding in EADS, the parent of Airbus, as the German car group looks to refocus on its core automotive business.
The New Delhi-area F1 track, set to host its first Grand Prix in October 2011, has been officially named Buddh International Circuit, invoking peace and calm.
Production halts continue at Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Mazda as supply chain disruptions and damage assessments deepen, with global manufacturers bracing for knock-on effects.
Dieter Zetsche's compensation reached €8.7 million in 2010 after Daimler posted a strong recovery, with the management board's total pay more than doubling from the previous year.
Saab has started series production of its new 9-4X SUV at the Ramos Arizpe plant, with the first unit destined for media duties before heading to the Saab museum.
General Motors begins full-scale production of the Chevrolet Volt today at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with a live video stream marking the milestone for the extended-range hybrid.
Škoda will unveil a revised logo in 2011, reflecting its 20-year partnership with Volkswagen and shifting focus towards environmental values.
Hyundai Motor America will manufacture the majority of its US-market cars domestically, with the Sonata and other top sellers leading the shift.
BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop hybrid components for future front-wheel-drive vehicles, aiming to cut costs and accelerate electrification.
Nissan and Dongfeng have introduced Qi Chen, a new marque aimed at China's growing demand for affordable small cars, with first models planned for 2012.