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
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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
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
