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Mar
15th

Mazda, Subaru extend shutdown; Mitsubishi to restart — for now

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Mazda and Subaru parent Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. have extended production shutdowns in Japan through Sunday following parts shortages triggered by the country's devastating earthquake, while Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Mar
15th

Donate to help earthquake victims in Japan:

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With Japan stricken by natural disasters, AutoWeek encourages its readers to donate to the Red Cross.
Mar
15th

Ghosn under pressure to quit after Renault spy case unravels

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Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn came under increasing pressure to resign after a dramatic climbdown and public apology following the collapse of an investigation into industrial espionage at the carmaker.
Mar
15th

JAPAN: Honda takes stock, suspends some Japan production

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Honda says it has suspended production at several plants as it assesses the situation following last week's massive earthquake.
Mar
15th

Toyota says quake-hit plants escape major structural damage:

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Toyota Motor Corp.
Mar
15th

UK: Honda mulls supply chain "counter-measures" after earthquake

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Honda is evaluating a series of "counter-measures" should supply chain issues start to impact on UK delivery following last week's earthquake and tsunami.
Mar
15th

Mercedes South Africa sees full-year revenue rise 23% to $5 billion

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Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd., a unit of Daimler AG, said full-year revenue rose 23 percent to 34.7 billion rand ($5 billion.)
Mar
15th

GKN may cut auto-parts output on Japan concerns

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British car-parts manufacturer GKN Plc said it may have to cut the number of auto components it makes because some of its Japanese customers may be unable to take deliveries.
Mar
15th

JAPAN: Nissan supply network devastation to continue disrupting output: report

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Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn has said devastation to its supply network in Japan is likely to cause continued disruption in Japan following last week's huge earthquake and tsunami.
Mar
15th

Russia’s car-scrappage scheme to end in September

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Russia has no plans to extend the car-scrappage scheme beyond September, a Trade Ministry official said.
Mar
15th

US: Nissan Americas continues production "until further notice"

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Nissan Americas has provided an update from its teams in Japan and abroad to asses the status of its employees and the impact on its operations following the huge earthquake last week.
Mar
15th

INDIA: Tata Motors posts strong February growth

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Tata Motors Group says its global wholesales, including Jaguar Land Rover, were 102,411 in February 2011, a growth of 14% compared to February 2010.
Mar
15th

Toyota says quake-hit plants escape major structural damage

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Toyota's northern Japanese factories in the region hammered by Friday's massive earthquake will need repairs but the plants sustained no major structural damage, the company said.
Mar
15th

Toyota says quake-hit plants escape major structural damage

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Toyota's northern Japanese factories in the region hammered by Friday's massive earthquake will need repairs but the plants sustained no major structural damage, the company said.
Mar
15th

BMW targets 2011 profit growth on sales of X3, 6-series models

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BMW aims to raise profit in 2011 after record results last year. The automaker expects 2011 earnings at its auto division will beat last year's margin of 8 percent of sales.
Mar
15th

JAPAN: Mazda extends production shutdown

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Mazda is to extend production suspension at its Hiroshima and Hofu plants until March 20 following the huge earthquake that continues to cause huge disruption across the country.
Mar
15th

FRANCE: Renault boss turns down Pelata resignation offer

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Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn has refused to accept the resignation of chief operating officer Patrick Pelata following the exoneration of the automaker's three sacked executives yesterday (14 March).
Mar
15th

Ghosn returns bonus, keeps Pelata as Renault spy case fizzles

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Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn gave up his bonus and turned down second-in-command Patrick Pelata's resignation after the carmaker admitted wrongfully accusing senior managers of spying in a case that has become a personal embarrassment for the top two...
Mar
15th

Ghosn returns bonus, keeps Pelata as Renault spy case fizzles

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Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn gave up his bonus and turned down second-in-command Patrick Pelata's resignation after the carmaker admitted wrongfully accusing senior managers of spying in a case that has become a personal embarrassment for the top two...
Mar
15th

The MINI goes harmonica crazy

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We love it! MINI's latest publicity stunt in New Zealand involves an instrument, 330 of them actually, and a brand new Cooper Clubman. Yes, the Clubman is literally covered in harmonicas; on its bonnet, roof, doors and fenders. The car seemingly has its own theme song which strangely reminds us of Peter Griffin and his walking theme song...
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