Schaeffler to end Continental accord as merger project wanes 3:46 pm U.S. ET | May 13, 2013  Schaeffler, the largest investor in tire and components supplier Continental, plans to end an agreement between the two German companies as it continues to dismantle a plan for a gradual merger.... Read More »
New needs, more speeds 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013  In March, luxury maker Land Rover proudly told an audience at the Geneva auto show that it would soon bring to market the industry's first nine-speed transmission. One month later, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors announced that they would jointly develop 10-speeds. Can 12-speeds really be that far behind? And why not a 24-speed?... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS GM delayed SUV rollouts to focus on pickups 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013 The early-2014 rollout of General Motors' next generation of full-sized SUVs will come about three months later than the company had planned. GM North America President Mark Reuss confirmed that the timeline was pushed back to ensure a "flawless" launch of GM's next-generation full-sized pickups.... Read More »
Audi to suppliers: Come to Mexico 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013 Audi AG brought more than 100 supplier executives to Mexico in early May, wooing them with a ride through the countryside that left their matching white Q5 crossovers splotched with mud. And the courtship came with a firm message: If you want to supply the next Q5, consider setting up shop in Mexico.... Read More »
EDITORIAL NHTSA must see the light on safety updates 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration needs to review its process for allowing automakers to introduce advances in lighting technology.... Read More »
Subaru's Ind. expansion includes Impreza output 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013 Subaru said last week that it will invest $400 million to expand capacity at its Indiana assembly plant and start building the Impreza compact there. Impreza production will begin in 2016.... Read More »
FINAL ASSEMBLY Tariff played a role in Mexico winning Audi plant 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013  At the groundbreaking for the Q5 plant in San Jose Chiapa, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler offered another explanation for deciding not to locate in the United States: The European Union slaps a 10 percent tariff on U.S.-built vehicles.... Read More »
NLRB likely to certify UAW to represent Flex-N-Gate workers at Texas plant 3:48 pm U.S. ET | May 10, 2013 The National Labor Relations Board likely will issue a certification today confirming the UAW as bargaining representative for hourly workers at a Flex-N-Gate Corp. plant in Arlington, Texas.... Read More »
Hyundai mulls 4th China plant, vice chairman says 2:31 am U.S. ET | May 10, 2013  Hyundai Motor is considering building a fourth car plant in China, its vice chairman said today, as the company seeks to increase production overseas to counter the effect of a firm local currency, a falling yen, and labor issues.... Read More »
Renault-Nissan parts warehouse in India nearly destroyed by fireMay 10, 2013 06:01 CET A major warehouse supplying parts to a Renault-Nissan plant in India was almost destroyed by fire early on Thursday, but the incident is unlikely to affect alliance operations in the country, Nissan said today.... Read More »
Renault-Nissan parts warehouse in India nearly destroyed by fire 3:48 pm U.S. ET | May 9, 2013 A major warehouse supplying parts to a Nissan-Renault alliance plant in India was almost destroyed by fire early today, a Nissan spokeswoman said, possibly affecting production at the plant that makes 400,000 vehicles a year.... Read More »
LINDSAY CHAPPELL Slow and steady wins at Subaru 10:32 am U.S. ET | May 9, 2013  Score one for the tortoise. Subaru's plan to invest $400 million to expand its Indiana auto factory is evidence that a long-term business outlook and a steady commitment to growth are worth more than neon headlines and Wall Street drooling.... Read More »
Volkswagen recalls 91,000 cars in Japan on transmission problemsMay 9, 2013 12:02 CET  Volkswagen said today that it is recalling around 91,000 cars in Japan, citing potential transmission problems that have already led to the recall of 384,181 vehicles in China.... Read More »
Subaru to invest $400 million to build Impreza at Indiana plant 6:50 am U.S. ET | May 8, 2013  Subaru, gunning for a fifth year of record sales in the United States, said it will invest $400 million to expand capacity at its Indiana assembly plant by a third and add output of its Impreza compact.... Read More »
Subaru to expand Indiana plant capacity, add Impreza production 3:24 pm U.S. ET | May 7, 2013  Subaru, the only automaker to boost sales in the United States each of the past five years, plans to expand production capacity at its Indiana factory by about 30 percent and add output of the Impreza compact car by 2016. The plant would supply four- and five-door variants of the Impreza for North America, according to a source familiar with the automaker's plans. Subaru is expected to announce the plans Wednesday.... Read More »
GM wins approval to build $1.3 billion Cadillac plant in China 9:00 am U.S. ET | May 7, 2013  General Motors, the largest foreign automaker in China, said it won regulatory approval to build a Cadillac factory to boost sales of luxury vehicles in the world’s biggest automobile market.... Read More »
GM hires retirees to smooth launch of full-sized pickups 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 6, 2013  General Motors has enlisted about 100 retired GM engineers to help monitor the launch of its next-generation full-sized pickups, which are expected to reach showrooms next month.... Read More »
LG Chem to start production at Mich. car battery plant in July 1:52 pm U.S. ET | May 6, 2013 South Korean battery maker LG Chem plans to begin commercial production at its Michigan factory in July and will initially supply its products to General Motors' Volt electric vehicles.... Read More »
GM to invest about $16 billion in U.S. market by 2016 10:04 am U.S. ET | May 6, 2013  GM is planning to invest about $16 billion on U.S. factories and facilities through 2016, more than it will spend in China, the company said.... Read More »
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE E-MAGAZINE The making of LaFerrariMay 6, 2013 06:01 CET  Ferrari's limited-edition supercars are special. Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo says the new LaFerrari is no exception because of features such as the supercar's gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, F1-inspired carbon fiber cockpit and a state-of-the-art aerodynamics.... Read More »
Ford takes long look at launches 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 6, 2013  Ford Motor Co. is modifying its vehicle-launch procedures to catch problems earlier, said Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of the Americas. The changes come after quality problems hobbled several important launches of Ford vehicles, including the Ford Escape and Lincoln MKZ.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS VW plans fuel-saving 10-speed tranny 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 6, 2013 Volkswagen's new 10-speed DSG transmission will be paired with V-6 and V-8 engines and will replace conventional torque converter automatics in some of the company's vehicles.... Read More »
Honda signals it may expand CVTs 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 6, 2013 Honda's plan to produce continuously variable transmissions at a new plant in Celaya, Mexico, hints that more Honda models sold here could be fitted with CVTs.... Read More »
U.S. output of the Prius is on hold 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 6, 2013  Once considered a sure bet for U.S. production, the Toyota Prius is now on indefinite hold for assembly here, said Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota's North American region.... Read More »
Ford boosts F-150 capacity in Kansas City 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 6, 2013  Ford Motor Co. will add workers and capacity at its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri to build more F-150 pickups, its best-selling vehicle. But the company remains parts-constrained on the Ford Explorer.... Read More »
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