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General Motors paused production of the Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano at its Lake Orion plant in Michigan, citing high inventory and falling demand as key reasons for the shift cancellations.
Eight of the 20 most viewed commercials on YouTube in 2012 were from car manufacturers, with Volkswagen, Honda, Chrysler and others leading the pack.
Volkswagen is increasing its European market share in 2012 while Opel and PSA Peugeot Citroën struggle with mounting losses and state intervention.
The 2012 Bologna Motor Show opened with less than half its previous scale, few premieres and major manufacturers absent, reflecting the deepening European automotive crisis.
Chevrolet is preparing to drop its 'Chevy Runs Deep' campaign in early 2013, as the brand weighs a new marketing approach to support its expanding global presence.
Chevrolet’s Volt has again claimed the highest spot in Consumer Reports’ annual owner-satisfaction survey, outpacing rivals including Nissan’s Leaf and Toyota’s hybrid range.
The International Energy Agency projects the number of vehicles worldwide will reach 1.7 billion by 2035, driven mainly by rapid growth in China and India.
The Peugeot 301, a compact sedan developed for emerging markets, marks the French brand’s push to reduce its reliance on struggling Western European sales.
October 2012 saw new car registrations in Western Europe slip 4.9% year-on-year, with France and Italy particularly affected, while the UK bucked the trend with double-digit growth.
Tesla posted a third-quarter loss of $110.8 million while doubling Model S production, with the company missing its original 2012 output target despite surging demand.
Sergio Marchionne’s restructuring plan will see Lancia dropped, with Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Jeep each set for new strategic roles in the group.
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has secured contracts to supply over 1,700 Atego trucks to the Ministry of Defence and 400 Sprinter ambulances to the Ministry of Health, with deliveries underway and completion expected by 2013.
Volkswagen will ship 200,000 Europe-built vehicles to China in 2013 and invest €3.4 billion in Brazilian operations as European demand falls.
New car registrations across Europe fell 10.8% in September 2012, with only the UK market showing growth as most major brands reported double-digit declines.
The facelifted 2013 Acura ZDX arrives with updated styling and more standard equipment, but Acura has confirmed the slow-selling crossover will be dropped within months.
Honda maintained steady sales through 2012’s global downturn by focusing on fuel-efficient models, strong brand loyalty and a reputation for reliability, even as rivals struggled.
Mazda faces a European backlog of 15,000 CX-5 crossovers and is stretching global capacity to 200,000 units to keep up with orders.
Citroën CEO Frédéric Banzet says the brand’s World Rally Championship team must reduce its spending amid declining European sales and uncertain series promotion.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B180, featuring a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine and seven-speed dual clutch, enters the Indian market as a premium family MPV.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new dealership in Osaka and expanded its retail space in Tokyo and Yokohama, responding to growing demand in Japan.
Strong appetite for ultra-luxury cars in Asia is set to push Rolls-Royce to a second consecutive annual sales record, even as European markets remain weak.
With US government still holding a major stake, GM’s share price and losses in Europe have renewed debate over its stability just three years after its historic bankruptcy.
Major manufacturers including Ford, Opel, Fiat and Peugeot Citroën are facing mounting losses as European car plants run well below capacity and sales continue to fall.
The British marque has launched a two-storey facility in Bangkok, featuring space for seven cars and a bespoke customer lounge.