Manufacturing

Honda launches world-first rare earth recycling process

Honda has started recycling rare earth metals from used hybrid batteries, aiming to reduce reliance on new mining and secure future supply for its electric and hybrid vehicles.

Bosch to Invest €60m in New Automotive Electronics Plant in Romania

Bosch will spend €60 million on a new factory in Jucu, Romania, producing electronic automotive components and creating around 2,000 jobs in the region.

UK car industry urges energy cost reform as production falls

UK vehicle output dropped sharply in July 2026, prompting manufacturers to demand urgent action on high energy costs and regulatory barriers.

Nissan releases global production, sales and export figures for June 2026

Nissan has published its production, sales, and export results for June and the first half of 2026, offering a snapshot of its position in a shifting global market.

How Volvo’s Revival Under Geely Redefined the Chinese Automaker’s Global Ambitions

Geely’s $11bn investment in Volvo has not only turned around the Swedish brand’s fortunes but also set a template for the Chinese group’s international expansion and technological progress.

2008–2010 crisis shakes global carmakers as sales collapse

Carmakers in the US, Europe and Asia slashed output, cut jobs and scrambled to shift product mixes as the financial crisis hammered global demand in late 2008.

Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C: The World's Largest Engine Powers Giant Container Ships

The Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C, a 14-cylinder diesel engine producing 80,080 kW, has driven the world’s largest container ships since entering service in 2006.

Japanese automakers deepen US investment and R&D commitment

Japanese-brand automakers have expanded their US manufacturing and R&D footprint, with cumulative investment surpassing $51 billion and direct employment topping 93,000 by 2018.

Nissan's Scratch Shield Paint Licensed for Mobile Phones

Nissan's self-healing Scratch Shield paint, first used on its cars, will be applied to NTT DoCoMo mobile phones in Japan and has also appeared on prototype iPhone cases.

Chrysler Ends PT Cruiser Production After Decade-Long Run

The final PT Cruiser left Chrysler’s Toluca, Mexico plant in July 2010, closing the chapter on a car that once defined retro design and mass-market appeal.

VW Chattanooga Workers Challenge UAW Vote Objection After Union Defeat

After Volkswagen Chattanooga employees rejected UAW representation in a closely watched 2014 vote, a group of workers has challenged the union’s attempt to overturn the result.

PSA Peugeot Citroën to Cut Another 1,500 Jobs in France

The French carmaker is preparing further redundancies on top of 11,200 previously announced, as overcapacity and weak demand continue to pressure its domestic operations.

Fisker Karma Hits Six Months Without Production as Battery Crisis Drags On

Production of the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid sedan has now been halted for half a year, with battery supplier A123’s bankruptcy leaving the assembly lines in Finland idle.

Saab and ZF agree chassis deal for next-generation 9-3

ZF will build a new plant near Saab's Trollhättan factory to supply rear axles and chassis components for the modular platform underpinning the 9-3 successor.

Ford to Shift Truck Production Back to US Plants

Ford prepares to move truck manufacturing to US sites as small car output leaves Michigan Assembly, with the Ranger pickup a likely replacement.

Lamborghini Gallardo bows out as production ends

Production of the Lamborghini Gallardo has come to a close, marking the end of a model that defined the brand’s modern era and brought the V10 supercar to a wider audience.

Toyota targets tenfold growth in hydrogen car output post-2020

Toyota is investing in new Japanese facilities to scale up fuel cell stack and hydrogen tank production, aiming for at least 30,000 fuel cell vehicles annually after 2020.

BMW’s Munich Plant Shift Bolsters Global Output Amid European Dip

BMW is investing €650 million to convert its Munich plant to electric-only production by 2027, using its global network to maintain output as European demand softens.

Nissan builds one millionth Qashqai at Sunderland

The Sunderland plant reached the one-million Qashqai milestone on 28 June 2011, just four and a half years after production began, setting a UK industry record.

Bosch Opens €30m CVT Push-Belt Plant in Vietnam

The new Dong Nai facility is Bosch’s first hi-tech CVT push-belt plant in Southeast Asia and will supply Asian automotive markets as demand for fuel-efficient transmissions grows.

UAW President urges Bochum workers to reconsider rejected Opel deal

Bob King calls for a new vote after Bochum’s workforce rejected a restructuring agreement that would keep the plant open until 2016 but cut jobs and freeze wages.

Chrysler suspends nine Trenton plant workers after TV exposé shows drinking and drug use

Nine Chrysler workers at the Trenton Engine Plant were suspended without pay after being filmed drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana during lunch breaks, prompting an internal investigation.

Apollo previews Intensa Emozione’s carbon fibre chassis

Apollo’s Intensa Emozione hypercar, limited to just ten units, features a carbon fibre tub weighing only 105kg and a naturally aspirated V12 engine.

Toyota ends Australian car production after 54 years

The final Camry rolled off the Altona line in October 2017, closing a chapter on local manufacturing and marking the loss of thousands of jobs as Toyota shifts to a sales and engineering focus.