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FCA will keep its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant idle for an extra three weeks, citing weak demand for the Chrysler 200 and a shrinking US sedan market.
Nissan will start assembling the Sunny sedan in Myanmar this year, working with Tan Chong Motor Group and training local staff ahead of a new plant opening.
Skoda’s Czech facility has produced its one millionth DQ200 dual-clutch gearbox since 2012, reflecting rising demand across Volkswagen Group models.
The Kecskemét facility in Hungary has produced half a million Mercedes-Benz vehicles since opening in 2012, with the CLA and CLA Shooting Brake built exclusively for global markets.
Renault has confirmed plans to expand its presence in Iran, aiming to accelerate production and model launches following the lifting of international sanctions in January 2016.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart will be phased out within 18 months, redirecting investment to more profitable segments.
The 18 millionth Skoda, a Superb Combi in candy white, rolled off the Kvasiny line as the Czech firm invests in expanding its domestic production.
Hyundai is considering local Genesis manufacturing in China to avoid tariffs and compete with established luxury brands on price.
Citroën is preparing to bring back the C6 nameplate as a new flagship saloon in China, with production set for the Dongfeng-PSA joint venture.
National Electric Vehicle Sweden has agreed to supply 250,000 electric vehicles to Panda New Energy, marking a major step in its post-Saab strategy.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has suspended its €250 million loan for Volkswagen’s new Polish van plant following the diesel emissions scandal.
Hyundai Motor is preparing to design its own computer chips for self-driving vehicles, aiming for greater control over critical autonomous technology components.
Jaguar Land Rover will report lower pre-tax profits for 2015 as major investment and the Tianjin port explosion hit both costs and sales, according to the company.
Mercedes-AMG will shift V12 engine assembly from Affalterbach to Daimler’s Mannheim site in early 2016 to address full order books for its flagship models.
BMW will invest $417 million in its Rosslyn plant to shift production from the 3 Series to the X3 SUV, marking the first X3 output outside the US.
Seat faces scrutiny within Volkswagen Group as the company seeks to reduce costs in the wake of the diesel emissions scandal and mounting financial pressures.
Investors await Tesla’s Q3 2015 results, but attention is focused on Model X output and the company’s ability to hit its full-year delivery goals.
Automakers are using advanced digital prototyping and simulation tools to reduce new model development time by up to a year and save millions in prototype and testing costs.
Suzuki has secured approval to build a car manufacturing plant in Gujarat, India, with an initial capacity of 100,000 units and investment of 50 billion yen.
Voting on the proposed four-year deal between Fiat Chrysler and the UAW has met with rejections at major plants, raising the risk of a difficult ratification process.
A reserve requirement cut by China’s central bank has freed up 30 million yuan for Volkswagen’s finance arm, offering scope to support car sales in a slowing market.
A looming 40% tax on high-value health plans from 2018 is set to become a flashpoint in negotiations between the UAW and US automakers, with both sides calling the levy unfair.
Mexican officials want half of all vehicle content in the Trans-Pacific Partnership to be sourced from within the bloc, matching stricter North American standards.
Ford will begin assembling the Ranger in Nigeria with Coscharis Motors, aiming for 5,000 units a year to supply the local market and potentially West Africa.