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Bentley’s board is set to decide imminently whether to put its first luxury SUV into production, with CEO Wolfgang Schreiber signalling a strong business case for the model.
Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers are discussing a German-style works council for the Chattanooga factory, with a formal plan expected by mid-2013.
French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroën will begin assembling four models in Kazakhstan from June 2013, partnering with Agromash Holding and targeting up to 10,000 units annually.
Chinese carmaker Geely will invest $151.7 million in Manganese Bronze Holdings, aiming to restore profitability and expand the iconic London taxi brand overseas.
Growing sales for compact SUVs in Europe have prompted Toyota to consider local production of the RAV4, aiming to boost regional content and supply.
Porsche plans to increase its workforce by 3,000 by 2018 as part of its drive to reach 200,000 annual sales, with new roles focused on its core German sites.
Ferrari has been named the world’s most powerful brand in the 2013 Global 500 survey, surpassing much larger carmakers and global corporations.
Proton is preparing a turnaround plan targeting a fivefold production increase and a major push into international markets, with Australia and Southeast Asia in its sights.
Dacia has produced its 400,000th Duster SUV at the Mioveni factory in Romania, less than three years after the model’s launch, with most output destined for Western Europe.
Both Mazda and Fuji Heavy Industries raised their annual profit targets for the 2012 fiscal year, citing the yen’s sharp depreciation as a key driver for export gains.
General Motors will idle all three of its US full-size pickup plants for 10 weeks to manage a spike in unsold inventory ahead of launching redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models.
Renault has delivered 670 Duster SUVs to the Military Police in Brazil, equipping the force with updated patrol vehicles tailored for operational needs in Paraná.
Tata Motors has dismissed speculation about a $1 billion investment in Romania, clarifying it has no current plans to establish manufacturing operations there.
Audi will build the new A3 sedan for Europe at its expanded Gyor facility, separating it from the Ingolstadt-built hatchbacks and Sportback models.
Fiat-Chrysler aims to expand its North American range to 16 Fiat and Alfa Romeo models by 2016, including new entries from both brands and the Alfa 4C sports car.
Dacia’s budget SUV has drawn more than 2,000 orders for its entry-level model and exceeded expectations for its 4x4 variant, pushing UK waiting times to five months.
Ford will introduce its Fiesta-based EcoSport SUV to the European market within 12 months, but has yet to confirm the production site.
Skoda prepares to launch a locally assembled Rapid saloon in China this April, with the model to be unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Expo and tailored for the Chinese market.
Fiat and Mazda have agreed to build the new Alfa Romeo Duetto, reviving the classic roadster as a lightweight two-seater with production targeted for 2014 or 2015.
Tesla’s Fremont, California facility is running at its current production limit, with Model S orders filling the 20,000-unit annual capacity and wait times stretching up to six months.
General Motors will establish its third US IT innovation centre near Atlanta, hiring around 1,000 specialists as part of a major in-sourcing and technology transformation plan.
The Ghent factory in Belgium marked its five millionth car at the end of 2012, a Volvo V40 D2, capping nearly five decades of production.
Alfa Romeo's 4C sports car has been seen in final production form undergoing tests in the United States ahead of its planned launch later in 2013.
Ottawa commits another C$250 million to the Automotive Innovation Fund, extending support for large-scale R&D projects in Canada’s auto sector until 2018.