Coverage tagged Manufacturing.
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Scania has commissioned Porsche Engineering to design its next-generation truck cab frames, drawing on Porsche’s expertise in styling, structural analysis and production efficiency.
Volkswagen’s Portuguese plant has produced the 100,000th third-generation Scirocco, marking a key milestone for the revived coupé just two years after its reintroduction.
Chevrolet’s sales in China reached 218,951 units in the first half of 2010, making it the brand’s third largest market after the US and Brazil.
Ford set a production limit of 5,500 units for the 2011 Shelby GT500, with strong demand and a high uptake of the SVT Performance package shaping the model's market impact.
The Russian carmaker posted a net profit of 1 billion rubles in the second quarter of 2010, reversing a long period of heavy losses and production decline.
Passenger car and van output across the EU climbed sharply in early 2010 compared to the previous year’s slump, but volumes remained well below pre-crisis levels.
The last Dodge Viper, a bespoke SRT10 Coupe, has rolled off the Detroit line, bringing nearly two decades of production at Conner Avenue Assembly to a close.
General Motors has finished building the first Opel Ampera manufacturing-validation car at its Warren facility, with more pre-production vehicles to follow for testing ahead of the European launch.
Geely has begun developing a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission based on DSI technology, with most of the engineering handled by its own teams following the Australian acquisition.
Volkswagen has established Volkswagen R GmbH in Warmenau to focus on sporty and exclusive models, including the Scirocco R, Golf R, and R Line packages.
Skoda Auto will cut daily Octavia production from 574 to 441 units from March, responding to weaker sales after Germany ended its car-scrapping scheme.
General Motors will eliminate around 8,300 jobs at Opel across Europe, including nearly 4,000 in Germany and over 2,300 with the closure of Antwerp, as part of a plan to restore profitability.
Spyker plans to position Saab as a premium niche manufacturer, with renewed model lines and funding secured through a mix of GM support and a European Investment Bank loan.
Toyota has announced a 20 percent reduction in manager bonuses following its large-scale US recall and a second consecutive year of financial losses.
London-based EcoCa Ltd is developing a two-seater microcar aimed at the Indian market, targeting a price nearly $500 below the Tata Nano and promising high fuel efficiency.
BMW and Brilliance Auto will invest $735 million to boost annual output in Shenyang to 75,000 vehicles, with a further plant planned for 2010.
Volkswagen Group of America is investing $125 million to establish flagship Audi and Volkswagen dealerships on Manhattan’s 11th Avenue, aiming to boost its US market presence from 2010.
SAIC’s Roewe brand will enter the Polish market through Pol-Mot Holding, starting with the 550 and 750 models and targeting homologation in 2009.
India’s largest vehicle maker reported a net profit of 7.29 billion rupees for July–September 2009, driven by strong domestic sales and contributions from foreign brands.
The Lexus LFA, powered by a 552hp V10 and limited to just 500 units, launches as the brand’s first supercar and new flagship for the Lexus F performance line.
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor and Bulgaria’s Litex Motor have signed a $6 million agreement to build a 50,000-unit assembly plant in Lovech, aiming for EU market access.
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.
Ford’s sale of Volvo to China’s Geely could be finalised by the end of August 2009, with a local Swedish partner set to take a minority stake.
National Geographic’s Ultimate Factory series offered a rare look inside the multi-stage process behind the Rolls-Royce Phantom, from German chassis construction to bespoke finishing at Goodwood.