Industry lessons from Chrysler Group's Jeep recall
Following Chrysler Group's SUV recall announcement this weekend, Antony Bourne, Global Director at IFS offers his comments
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Ford and Schaeffler accelerate the future of driving
Improvements in urban mobility reach fifth gear thanks to auto- giant Ford Motor Company partnering with precision manufacturer Schaeffler to create the innovative, ultra-agile eWheelDrive research car
RDM develop Electric Defender for Jaguar Land Rover
Automotive specialist RDM Group has been in the spotlight after helping JLR develop and manufacture seven Electric Defender vehicles
General Motors face costly vehicle recall of 33,000
American automaker is recalling certain Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX vehicles due to a software problem which may cause the transmission to shift out of manual mode unexpectedly
Brose provides fuel injection to UK's auto industry
The global automotive supplier is strengthening its commitment to the UK's manufacturing industry by investing £15 million into new technology and state-of-the-art automation
Proving ground for green automotive technologies
Tata Steel's £22 million project, The Proving Factory hopes to develop the next evolution of green technologies which will fuel the cars of tomorrow
China named as Porsche's fastest growing region
With another year of record sales in 2012, Porsche China has now achieved an unbroken record of 11 consecutive years of growth
E-invoicing solution encourages Mazda's Bottomline
Mazda Motor Logistics Europe has furthered its ongoing growth strategy and commitment to sustainability with the adoption of Bottomline Technologies' latest solution, Transform
Rigorous tests to 'life-proof' Ford's new B-MAX
Keeping your new car clean can be a challenge for parents or pet-owners, so Ford has made the job a little easier by 'child-proofing' the new compact B-MAX
Nissan Europe drive down operating costs in 2013
As part of its business plan, Nissan Power 88, the auto-company is implementing an e-solution from Wax Digital to help tune its procurement strategy and financial management processes
Has the electric vehicle run out of juice?
KPMG has released the findings of its 14th Global Automotive Executive Survey and the road ahead for electric vehicles (EVs) looks to be anything but smooth driving
Jaguar Land Rover seek Saudi partnership
The UK's leading manufacturer of premium vehicles has signed a letter of intent which it is hoped will pave the way for an automotive partnership in Saudi Arabia
China still an option for Japan's spurned auto-brands
Following a particularly vitriolic anti-Japanese backlash in September, automotive experts and market analysts are suggesting now is the perfect time to reconsider Chinese buyers, rather than focus attention elsewhere
Ford unveils a new range
The range in question not only refers to the new product offering, but to groundbreaking achievements in hybrid car manufacturing
Ford's China sales rise by 48 percent
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Jetblack jetpack for World Land Speed record attempt
The group behind New Zealand's attempt to beat the World Land Speed record, has unveiled a new aerodynamic design and a hybrid rocket propulsion system
Nissan settles into the comfort zone
Nissan has developed a car seat with added spinal support in order to create a fatigue-free driving experience, even during long journeys
Ford in pole position when it comes to carbon fibre tech
The internationally renowned Ford Motor Company demonstrated a prototype carbon fibre bonnet yesterday which helps lower fuel consumption and could signify an increased use of lightweight materials in its future models
Inspiring a genration at 1,000 mph
In 2014 Bloodhound SSC will attempt to be the first car to travel in excess of 1,000 mph, smashing the existing land speed record, whilst inspiring a new generation of engineers, designers and mathematicians
Workers strike stops production at Toyota South Africa
Growing industrial unrest within the region spreads to Toyota Motor Corps' Prospection plant in Durban
B2B specialist ensures future growth for auto-industry
Autoliv, the leading international automotive safety organisation has announced a partnership with the operator of the world's largest cloud, B2B integration specialists, GXS
Cloud technology revolutionises automotive testing
A relative newcomer to the Australian V8 Supercar series, the family-run Kelly Racing team is behind one of the most significant events to happen to the sports history
Auto-industry drives investment into the UK
With £267 million, Honda has become the latest in a line of leading car manufacturers to place substantial investments into their UK sites, even though sales of cars across Europe has fallen in recent months
Customer satisfaction with auto industry at 20yr high
The satisfaction of American consumers with the major automobile manufacturers has risen for the second year running to reach its highest level in almost two decades
Luxury cars don't make the grade in new crash test
America's Institute for Highway Safety has designed a tougher test of a cars structural integrity in the hopes of helping consumers pick the safest vehicle
Is Toyota planning on moving production to the US?
The Japanese corporation synonymous with pioneering techniques in automotive manufacturing has hinted at a possible shift in location for the production of some of its biggest names
Honda rises, BWM falls, yet both remain optimistic
Though on the surface they appear to be at opposite ends of the spectrum, declining European markets offset by increasing sales in the US and Asia, show BMW and Honda's situations are really two sides of the same coin
Importance of UK's specialist car industry highlighted
To coincide with the launch it's a new report covering the UK's unique specialist automotive producers, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) hosted a panel discussion last night with industry experts and specialists
'Half a billion litres' of petrol could be saved globally
A company in Canada has manufactured a device that could solve a problem most people didn't even realise existed
BMW plant celebrates three-millionth engine
The German car manufacturer is a renowned global company, and a recent resurgence in its productivity in the UK has been topped off by a momentous feat
Project AM310, Aston Martin's supercar replacement
The British supercar manufacturer, best known for providing iconic vehicles to James Bond, has unveiled the successor to the current DBS or DB9, code-named Project AM310
General Motors' investment boosts UK car manufacturing
US auto-giant General Motors has secured over 2,000 jobs at Vauxhall's Ellesmere production plant by announcing that the next model in its Astra series will be built in the UK
Google's driverless car receives DMV licence
The US state of Nevada's Department of Motor Vehicles has become the first to grant a self-driven vehicle licence, opening the doors for the highways of tomorrow
$100 million recall for Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce is recalling nearly every car sold in Australia in the last decade over brake safety concerns which could prevent vehicles from stopping and the possibility some models could catch fire
Resin shortage applies brakes to auto industry
Following a factory explosion last month, the world's supply of Nylon-12 has been severely depleted causing shockwaves felt by every one of the world's car manufacturers
Jaguar to start production on new F-TYPE
As part of Jaguar Land Rover's five year £5bn investment plan, the company has confirmed plans they are to launch a new F-TYPE sports car
China targets the western car market
After failing to break through into Europe's automotive mainstream in previous years, a Chinese manufacturer has finally managed to open the door to the western world
Electrical fault causes BMW recall
The premium carmaker has made the decision to recall 1.3million vehicles worldwide, including 109,000 in the UK and over 350,000 in the US, due to a manufacturing oversight
Nissan to resurrect Datsun
Rumours have circulated for some time regarding Nissan's plans to revive the Datsun brand-name, and this week it was announced officially that the Datsun is indeed to be resurrected
Nissan to create 2,000 new jobs
The Japanese car manufacturer has released a statement indicating that the new compact model, Invitation, is to be assembled at their Sunderland plant
'Journey of Discovery' for Land Rover
8,000 mile trip to celebrate the one millionth Land Rover Discovery rolling off the production line
Japanese car manufacturers raise production
After a difficult year, Japan's big three release figures showing an increased output
BMW is a beacon of South African manufacturing
The Rosslyn plant is responsible for the best-selling premium car in its class, the BMW 3 Series
Skoda hits 14 million vehicle production milestone
Skoda is celebrating a vehicle production milestone after manufacturing its 14-millionth car
Ford to triple EcoBoost vehicle production in 2012
Ford will triple the production capacity of EcoBoost-equipped vehicles in 2012
GM's Chevrolet Volt declared safe by NHTSA after probe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has declared General Motor's Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle is safe after concerns over the car's lithium battery
Nissan and Daimler to produce engines for Mercedes-Benz
Nissan and Daimler joint-venture will produce engines for Mercedes-Benz cars and luxury Infiniti brand vehicles
Rolls-Royce achieves record sales in 2011
Rolls-Royce has revealed record sales figures for 2011 with 3,538 cars delivered globally, the highest annual number in the company's 107-year history
Bentley SUV closer to production? Sales up 37 percent
With Bentley's global sales up 37 percent, will the company proceed with plans to release a luxury SUV?
VW aims to make production 25 percent more eco-friendly
Volkswagen intends to make car production 25 percent more environmentally friendly by 2018
