http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/industry http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/industry http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011339817/volvo-ceo-wants-new-model-below-xc60---seeks-partner-to With Volvo's technical relationship with Ford set to expire at the same time the upcoming Volvo V40's lifecycle expires in 2017, Volvo is looking to fill the void.]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:42:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011339817/volvo-ceo-wants-new-model-below-xc60---seeks-partner-to http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120138660/official-bmw-to-supply-diesel-engines-to-toyota BMW and Toyota have officially announced today they have agreed to a research collaboration into next generation environmental friendly technologies, confirming rumours that we reported on earlier this week. ]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:55:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120138660/official-bmw-to-supply-diesel-engines-to-toyota http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112338450/mclaren-production-centre-grand-opening-video British automaker announces it has begun development work on another car as it opens its brand new facility in Woking, U.K.]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:57:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112338450/mclaren-production-centre-grand-opening-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111111638268/fiat-500-sales-slow-in-us-bring-plant-layoffs Auto worker's union says 100 employees at Chrsyler engine plant have been laid off where the Fiat 500's engine is built. ]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:22:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111111638268/fiat-500-sales-slow-in-us-bring-plant-layoffs http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101337382/seven-big-automakers-agree-on-ev-charging-standards Standardized infrastructure and charging protocols will make EVs a more viable option for consumers.]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:14:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101337382/seven-big-automakers-agree-on-ev-charging-standards http://www.worldcarfans.com/111100737224/mercedes-benz-ranked-as-the-top-global-premium-car-brand The Benz brand placed 12th overall behind such big marques as Coca-Cola, Google and Apple. ]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:51:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111100737224/mercedes-benz-ranked-as-the-top-global-premium-car-brand http://www.worldcarfans.com/111083036129/german-auto-industry-faces-shortage-of-engineers Major German automakers planning big expansions but lack qualified people for the task.]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111083036129/german-auto-industry-faces-shortage-of-engineers http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081035623/gm-to-cut-engines--platforms General Motors has announced plans to drastically reduce the number of engines and platforms they develop. ]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081035623/gm-to-cut-engines--platforms http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080835547/vw-of-america-creates-new-executive-post-for-customer Volkswagen really pushing hard to re-invent brand image in the U.S. market in order to boost sales to proposed levels.]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080835547/vw-of-america-creates-new-executive-post-for-customer http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080335424/bmw-races-ahead-of-mercedes-in-us-premium-sales-for-july BMW sales for the first seven months of 2011 have risen 13 percent compared to just 7.3 percent for Mercedes-Benz.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:36:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080335424/bmw-races-ahead-of-mercedes-in-us-premium-sales-for-july http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080135358/automakers-support-new-us-fuel-economy-target-of-545 German automaker contends standards are too lenient on light trucks - a segment where their competitors dominate.]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:25:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080135358/automakers-support-new-us-fuel-economy-target-of-545 http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071134817/audi-will-get-its-own-north-american-plant VW Group also considering a new engine and transmission plant in North America for both the Audi and VW brands. ]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:42:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071134817/audi-will-get-its-own-north-american-plant http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070834779/eu-to-audi-no-tdi-trademark-for-you Get the full story on Audi's legal battle TDI, and find out why an EU court refused Audi's trademark claim, inside.]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:12:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070834779/eu-to-audi-no-tdi-trademark-for-you http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070634720/zagato-sold-to-spyker-owner After picking up Spyker and Bowler Off Road, Vladimir Antonov's CPP has acquired Italian design house Zagato. Details inside.]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:13:09 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070634720/zagato-sold-to-spyker-owner http://www.worldcarfans.com/111063034607/manual-transmissions-gone-from-future-supercars Will manual gearboxes still be available as standard equipment on future supercars? Will they even be an available option? One expert thinks there will be no need for the item in the near future. Details inside.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:35:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111063034607/manual-transmissions-gone-from-future-supercars http://www.worldcarfans.com/111063034600/saab-saved-for-now How far can the troubled Swedish brand, Saab, stretch $36 million? Not far enough, if a deal with two Chinese firms collapses. The story inside.]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:11:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111063034600/saab-saved-for-now http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062834530/large-saab-sale-brings-in-much-needed-cash Swedish brand Saab, still mired in financial distress, secures an all-cash deal for over $18 million in cars. How long will the cash last? The story inside.]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:02:41 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062834530/large-saab-sale-brings-in-much-needed-cash http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062434440/sad-saab-saga-continues---upaid-workers-threaten-bankruptcy Latest troubles could sound the death knell for the Swedish automaker that once built jets. ]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:21:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062434440/sad-saab-saga-continues---upaid-workers-threaten-bankruptcy http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062234391/us-republicans-still-believe-auto-bailout-was-a-bad-idea Leading Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who hails from Michigan, believes auto bailouts were a mistake. ]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:12:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062234391/us-republicans-still-believe-auto-bailout-was-a-bad-idea http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062134331/ford-to-invest-1-billion-into-troubled-lincoln-brand Lincoln dealers troubled by a lack of new products are promised a new lineup by 2015 that will more than double current sales levels. ]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:11:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062134331/ford-to-invest-1-billion-into-troubled-lincoln-brand http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061734250/volvo-drops-s40-and-v50-from-us-lineup Swedish automaker discontinues two more models in the United States citing poor sales. ]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:10:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061734250/volvo-drops-s40-and-v50-from-us-lineup http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061334127/saab-aims-to-become-54-chinese-announces-new-partner Saab has signed a new agreement with Pang Da Automobile and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile. Full coverage inside]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061334127/saab-aims-to-become-54-chinese-announces-new-partner http://www.worldcarfans.com/111053033754/vw-may-build-tiguan-in-north-america VW needs to expand North American production in order to reach its sales targets there profitably. ]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 00:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111053033754/vw-may-build-tiguan-in-north-america http://www.worldcarfans.com/111052633693/ferrari-arrives-in-india Ferrari opens first dealership in India in New Delhi which will be run by official importer Shreyrans Group.]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 20:10:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111052633693/ferrari-arrives-in-india http://www.worldcarfans.com/111052633679/little-darth-vader-opens-vws-chattanooga-plant-video Child from Volkswagen's Super Bowl commercial on hand to cut the ribbon at the new plant dressed in his Little Darth Vader guise. ]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 16:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111052633679/little-darth-vader-opens-vws-chattanooga-plant-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111052333613/bmw-5-series-gt---officially-a-mistake Citing low sales, the CEO of BMW North America said the 5-Series GT has failed to entice wagon buyers and is sending those customers to Mercedes.]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 01:10:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111052333613/bmw-5-series-gt---officially-a-mistake http://www.worldcarfans.com/111051233327/saab-deal-with-chinese-partner-fails After Hawtai Motor Group failed to secure government approval for its deal with Spyker over the future of Saab, Saab has virtually no operating capital left.]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111051233327/saab-deal-with-chinese-partner-fails http://www.worldcarfans.com/111050233049/bmw-x1-us-launched-delayed-until-late-2012 Citing strong sales of the X3, BMW has decided to delay the U.S. launch of the X1 until the end of 2012.]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 02:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111050233049/bmw-x1-us-launched-delayed-until-late-2012 http://www.worldcarfans.com/111042832965/gm-likely-to-regain-top-dog-status-given-toyotas-production Toyota's production and recall woes will hit its sales this year giving GM the opportunity to reclaim the number one spot.]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:21:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111042832965/gm-likely-to-regain-top-dog-status-given-toyotas-production http://www.worldcarfans.com/111042532881/ferrari-aiming-for-8000-unit-sales-per-year---report Italian supercar-maker looking to expand sales in China, India and Latin America. ]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111042532881/ferrari-aiming-for-8000-unit-sales-per-year---report