Manufacturing

China-built Citroën C5 sedan to launch in October 2009

Dongfeng-Citroën will introduce its locally assembled C5 saloon next month, targeting China’s mid-size segment with three petrol engines and localised design changes.

Opel Workers Demand Two-Year Moratorium on Plant Closures

Labour representatives at Opel push for a two-year guarantee to keep all European factories open as Magna prepares to take control from General Motors.

No Breakthrough in Geely’s Bid for Volvo as Talks Continue

Negotiations between Ford and Geely over the sale of Volvo remained at a standstill in late September 2009, with regulatory and financial hurdles still unresolved.

Inside Toyota's Tsutsumi Plant: How the Prius Factory Sets Environmental Standards

Toyota's Tsutsumi factory in Japan powers Prius production with solar energy, advanced waste management and innovative green technologies, influencing global manufacturing practices.

About 19,000 GM workers strike at Brazilian plants over pay

Production at General Motors factories in São Paulo state halted as workers demand higher wage increases and bonuses, disrupting output during a peak sales period.

GM to Drop Corporate Badge from Vehicle Exteriors

General Motors will begin phasing out its “GM” logo from all vehicles starting with the 2010 model year, shifting focus to individual brands after a turbulent year.

Porsche Achieves Record Profits and Sales in 2008

Porsche set new records for profit, turnover and vehicle sales in the 2007/08 business year, with the Cayenne driving growth despite global economic uncertainty.

Chrysler's $29 Billion Annual Economic Impact Detailed

Chrysler LLC reported in December 2008 that its US operations generated over $29 billion in direct economic activity each year, including wages, pensions, taxes and supplier purchases.

New Porsche Museum Opens in Stuttgart on 31 January 2009

Porsche’s new €100m museum in Stuttgart, opening 31 January 2009, will showcase rotating exhibits from the marque’s history, with facilities for events, dining and research.

Study Warns 120,000 Pennsylvania Jobs at Risk if Detroit Three Collapse

A 2008 Economic Policy Institute report projected up to 120,000 Pennsylvania jobs could be lost within a year if General Motors, Ford and Chrysler entered bankruptcy.

Michelin Develops Advanced Lunar Wheels for NASA Moon Rover

Michelin has engineered a new lightweight composite wheel for NASA's next-generation moon rover, offering improved load capacity and traction for future lunar missions.

Hand-built Lamborghini Countach emerges from basement after years of work

A Canadian craftsman spent years fabricating a Lamborghini Countach replica by hand in his basement, eventually removing a wall to extract the finished car.