Production: Latest News
US Vice President Joe Biden Inadvertantly Divulges Fisker Product PlanOctober 30, 2009 6:02:08 PM
New plans from Fisker include a compact sedan, dubbed the Fisker Niña, as accidentally reported by VP Joe Biden. Details inside.
Porsche to Share Panamera and 911 Platforms with VW GroupOctober 27, 2009 5:45:41 PM
New Porsche CEO Michael Macht said more production synergies can be had between Porsche and VW Group now that the two German automakers have merged.
smart fortwo Electric Drive Series Production to Begin in 2012 in FranceOctober 8, 2009 8:02:55 PM
The Smart fortwo electric will be mass-produced at a facility in France. Production is slated to begin in 2012.
Current Generation BMW 5-Series Production to End this Year?October 6, 2009 7:30:40 PM
According to a recent report, BMW will end production of the current 5-series (E60) in December.
Tata to Close Jaguar or Land Rover Factory in UK by 2014September 24, 2009 10:40:21 PM
Tata plans to shutter one of their central England factories within the next four years. Several thousand jobs could be lost.
MAZDA2 subcompact confirmed for U.S. and Canada in late 2010September 18, 2009 7:05:00 PM
Good news for North American lovers of small, well-handling and fuel-efficient cars is that the Mazda2 is headed their way. First appearance will be the LA Auto Show.
BMW confirms 4-cylinder engines for U.S.September 18, 2009 3:35:10 PM
BMW North plans to introduce twin turbo four-cylinder power to its next-generation 3 Series. The car is due in Germany in 2011 and in the US by 2012.
MINI Coupe and Roadster Concepts Confirmed for Production at Plant Oxford UKSeptember 4, 2009 5:43:48 PM
Excitement was in the air at the MINI plant in Oxford when BMW chairman announced that two very exciting new models would soon be built at the plant.
Porsche Panamera Platform to be Shared with Other VW Brands - reportSeptember 4, 2009 5:13:48 PM
VW has a host of luxury brands which could benefit from the Panamera platform including Audi, Bentley and Bugatti. Sources have said that the Panamera platform will not be shared with Lamborghini.
Toyota announces Auris Hybrid to be built in UKJuly 17, 2009 2:13:33 PM
Production is set to begin in the middle of 2010 at Toyota's plant in Burnaston in the U.K. Engines for the full hybrid Auris will also be built in the U.K. at Toyota's engine plant in Deeside, North ...
One millionth Opel Meriva rolls off the lineJuly 16, 2009 6:20:01 PM
The milestone occurred yesterday, as a rather ordinary 1.3-liter CDTI Meriva ecoFlex rolled off the production line in Zaragoza, Spain.
Dodge Viper SRT 10 UncanceledJuly 13, 2009 4:02:47 PM
The Dodge Viper SRT 10 has been saved at the 11th hour by the new management at Chrysler, but some parties are not too happy about the decision.
New MINI marks 1.5 million unitsJuly 6, 2009 8:43:41 PM
MINI celebrated the production of its 1.5 millionth vehicle, and used the opportunity to hint that the popularity of the brand shows no signs of decreasing.
Fiat 500 models confirmed for USJuly 3, 2009 6:47:20 PM
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that the Fiat 500 will be sold in U.S. Chrysler dealers, with four models available.
VW Up! will only cost 900 euros to build - reportJuly 3, 2009 6:17:20 PM
Volkswagen is planning to markup th cost of the Volkswagen up! by as much as 1000%.
VW builds 1 millionth T5 vanJuly 2, 2009 7:59:48 PM
The millionth Volkswagen T5 rolled off the production line last week, and we have the details inside.
BMW 3-Series GT hatchback approved for productionJuly 2, 2009 4:04:11 PM
Destined to go into production in 2011, the 3-Series GT will offer the same odd styling and hatchback versatility of its bigger brother, the 5-Series GT.
Honda Commemorates 50 years of Innovation in AmericaJune 12, 2009 4:00:28 PM
Honda has certainly come a long way since their early digs in a Los Angeles storefront. They started selling motorcycles, and went on to employ more than 27,000 across the U.S.
Chevrolet builds 1,500,000th CorvetteJune 11, 2009 5:00:01 PM
The 1,500,000th Corvette produced is a 2010 Grand Sport. The car is said to be able to do 0 - 60mph in under 4 seconds. Prices are US$55,720 for the coupe and US$59,530 for the convertible.
GM kills medium-duty trucks while opening new battery labJune 9, 2009 1:59:52 PM
Truck plant in Flint, Michigan will close as GM opens new battery lab in its home state. About 400 GM employees at Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick plant will be either reassigned or offered buyouts. New ...
Tata Nano heading to US by 2011 with $2,300 price tagJune 8, 2009 2:40:18 PM
Despite being as bare as an insane alyssum’s white padded room, the Nano boasts a Toyota Prius beating 65 miles per gallon.
Chrysler Proposes $448 million plan for electric vehicle developmentMay 28, 2009 1:27:31 PM
Chrysler has introduced a nearly half-billion dollar plan to develop electric and hybrid vehicles, but one part of the plan could ruffle some feathers.
US plans to receive Ford Focus RS CanceledMay 27, 2009 5:27:06 PM
Ford may end up not selling the Focus RS in the US. A high-ranking company executive says the process would just be too big a financial burden for such a niche car.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Production BeginsMay 26, 2009 11:22:39 PM
The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport has begun production. A total of 150 units of the 407km/h topless hypercar will be made. Buyers can expect to part with €1.4 million for each car when it goes on sale in...
2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe is based on W204 C-Class PlatformMay 21, 2009 2:09:41 PM
The new 2010 E-Class Coupe is not based on the actual 2010 E-Class platform but on the smaller C-Class's platform. One reason for this is weight while another is marketing.
Obama administration sets 35.5-mpg standard for 2016May 19, 2009 1:33:54 PM
New standards call for an average fleet economy rating of 39 mpg for passenger cars and 30 mpg for light trucks. The Obama administration estimates the new regulations will add about 1,300 US dollars ...
Skoda Yeti Production CommencesMay 14, 2009 9:05:55 PM
Škoda has begun assembling the new Yeti crossover. The first units rolled off the production line on the 12th May. UK dealers will starting delivering their first Yetis in September.
Last Ferrari 430 Up for Auction - Proceeds to benefit Abruzzo earthquake victimsMay 13, 2009 6:53:31 PM
Ferrari has announced plans to auction off the last F430 in order to help the victims devastated by the recent earthquake in Italy's Abruzzo region.
Tesla Motors Reports 1000 Orders for Model SMay 13, 2009 3:25:14 PM
Model S is a 5+2, 4-door electric sedan that does 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and can go 300 miles (488 km) on a full charge.
Porsche Reopens Leipzig Plant Tours - Experience New Panamera ProductionMay 13, 2009 2:55:14 PM
Plant tours are free and can be booked online. Porsche's Leipzig plant produces the Panamera and Cayenne models. The Panamera was unveiled at the Auto Shanghai show on April 19 and arrives in dealer s...
