Ford to triple EcoBoost vehicle production in 2012
Ford will triple the production capacity of EcoBoost-equipped vehicles in 2012
Sectors - Automotive
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
Rolls-Royce Motors Cars - Striving for perfection
Manufacturing Digital visits Goodwood to discover how each Rolls-Royce is lovingly hand-assembled by a team of dedicated, highly skilled employees
BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept
Connecting the driver to their vehicle and surrounding environment
Renault axes five models and third of dealers
French automaker Renault will stop selling five models in the UK and cut the number of authorised dealers by one-third
Saab files for bankruptcy after GM rejects rescue plan
Swedish automaker Saab has filed for bankruptcy after General Motors blocked a rescue plan from Chinese investors
Ford Focus Electric expected to hit 100 mpg equivalent
Ford believes it's petrol-free 2012 Focus will hit the equivalent of 100 mpg and charge in half the time of rival the Nissan Leaf
Ferrari launches Tailor-Made personalisation programme
Luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari has launched Tailor-Made, a new personalisation programme enabling the customer to create unique and bespoke vehicles
BMW and Toyota to develop greener technology
BMW and Toyota are to collaborate on research for cleaner, greener car batteries
Toyota to invest £100m in new hatchback production
Toyota is planning to invest £100 million in its Burnaston facility which will produce all future hatchbacks including hybrid, petrol and diesel models
Kia's green factories minimise environmental impact
According to Kia, fuel consumption isn't the only green issue affecting cars today, the production process also plays a big part in reducing environmental impact
David Cameron opens new McLaren production facility
UK Prime Minister David Cameron meets F1 drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton as he visits McLaren's brand-new production centre
Jaguar Land Rover plans ambitious expansion
Jaguar Land Rover is planning to recruit more than 1,000 members of staff to increase capacity and facilitate future growth
Nissan PIVO 3 concept close to production?
Ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan has unveiled the latest incarnation of its PIVO EV concept which could be the closest production version yet
Gordon Murray T.27 electric car hits 350mpg equivalent
The Gordon Murray T.27 electric city car wins the RAC Future Car Challenge achieving a staggering 350mpg equivalent
Mini Yours personalisation programme launches
Mini launches new customisation package which offers customers a collection of premium options
Car manufacturers not installing DAB digital radios
In a report by Auto Express, 50 percent of car manufacturers do not offer digital radio units for their model range
2011 Frankfurt Motor Show concepts
Manufacturing Digital takes a look at some of the most important and exciting concepts which made their debuts at this year's automotive event
Bentley receives R&D financial boost
Bentley has received a £3 million grant from the Department for Business Regional Growth Fund (RGF) to support research and development as well as safeguarding jobs
Ford reliability slumps in Consumer Reports' survey
Consumer Reports' 2011 Annual Car Reliability Survey shows that three of Ford's new models are performing badly when it comes to reliability
Nissan aims to be world's most eco-friendly automaker
Nissan has announced a new six year green program in order to become the world's most environmentally friendly vehicle manufacturer
DeLorean to make comeback in 2013 with electric motor
The DeLorean DMC-12, made famous by the Back to the Future film franchise, is going back into production in 2013 with an electric motor
Toyota returns to Le Mans with hybrid sports car
Toyota will compete in the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours with a hybrid powered sports car
See Inside Manufacturing: Bentley and Jaguar Land Rover
Bentley Motors and Jaguar Land Rover have opened their doors to students as part of the See Inside Manufacturing initiative
Wildcat robot car helps beat traffic jams
Oxford University develop Wildcat robot car which interprets its surroundings and helps beat traffic jams
McLaren MP4-12C hits production problems
Production of McLaren's MP4-12C supercar has slowed down due to various quality issues
Toyota car production returns to pre-tsunami levels
Toyota announces that global vehicle production has returned to pre-tsunami levels on the same day it is crowned the top-rated automotive company by Interbrand
Bentley launches Linley Continental Flying Spur
Luxury carmaker Bentley collaborates with British design company Linley to produce limited edition run of 10 Continental Flying Spurs
Nissan developing futuristic mind-reading cars
Nissan is working with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland (EPFL) to develop cars which scan the driver's thought patterns and predicts their next move
Toyota - Respect and virtue in the face of adversity
Keivan Zokaei, Head of Consulting at S A Partners LLP and Professor at the University of Buckingham, talks about Toyota never abandoning its core principles and culture of respect and continuous improvement, not even in its darkest time
Are hydrogen cars really the future of motoring?
A mainstream alternative to petrol is in high demand, but is hydrogen the answer?
Aston Martin pips Apple and Google to win coolest brand
Aston Martin fights off fierce competition to win UK's coolest brand award for the fifth time in six years
First factory-built vehicle for wheelchair users
The first factory built mobility vehicle for wheelchair users which meets the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act rolls off production line in Indiana
Jensen Interceptor to return in 2014
UK-based CPP Global Holdings says it will produce revised version of iconic Jensen Interceptor for release in 2014
Rolls-Royce to expand manufacturing facility
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is to expand its manufacturing facility at Goodwood in West Sussex following significant growth in sales over the last 18 months
Red Bull Racing and Renault extend engine partnership
F1 team Red Bull Racing and automaker Renault have extended their Formula One engine partnership by a further five years
Jaguar C-X16 concept revealed
Jaguar releases pictures and information about C-X16 hybrid sports car concept ahead of 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show debut
Eterniti Motors Hemera will be world's first super-SUV
Boutique British luxury carmaker Eterniti Motors claims its first car, the Hemera, will be the world's first super-SUV ahead of unveiling at Frankfurt Motor Show
Skoda begins test production of electric Octavia
Skoda has begun a 10 car trial of its first fully electric vehicle, the Octavia E Line
VW NILS - The future of minimalist mobility?
Latest Volkswagen concept NILS will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month
Smart Forvision electric vehicle concept unveiled
Smart Forvision EV developed alongside BASF to be showcased at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Renault Frendzy: A concept car for a new generation
French automaker's latest concept showcases cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art design
Land Rover confirms new Defender based on DC100 concept
All-new version of iconic Defender to be released in 2015 after concept will make its bow at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show
McLaren launches bespoke service, plans new factories
While McLaren Special Operations aims to provide bespoke services for customers, the automotive group is also planning to expand its manufacturing activity
General Motors and LG to develop electric vehicles
Automaker and consumer electronics giant join forces to design and engineer future electric vehicles
Audi A8 hybrid to enter production
Luxury saloon car will start series production in 2012
