A major Ford union says production has restarted at its Genk plant in Belgium - but that simmering resentment means manufacturing speed is not running at 100%.
Hyundai Motor sees no immediate threat from the weakening Japanese yen but promised toughen its readiness against its Japanese and global rivals as they are expected to ramp up their offensive amid an overall slowdown in car sales this year.
The 2014 Nissan GT-R will cost $100,590 including a $1,000 destination charge, the company said on Thursday. That's an increase of $2,770 over last year's price.
Hyundai reported a 5.5 percent drop in quarterly net income after the won appreciated more than any major currency, reducing the value of overseas sales.
Volkswagen is to spend EUR785m (US$1bn) at its plant in northern Spain over the next five years, the third carmaker to boost investment in the country in recent months.
Talks between General Motors' Brazilian unit and labour leaders have broken down without reaching agreement on planned job cuts. More negotiations are planned, however.
A major French union is floating the possibility Renault could close two domestic sites unless it secures commitments to further productivity.
Volkswagen of America gave a glimpse of its Super Bowl spot today with an online teaser video, and like another of the automaker's most recent advertisements, it does not include a car.
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24 Jan, 2013
McLaren has been track testing its new P1 supercar ahead of its production launch at Geneva
General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroën have announced some further details of their strategic alliance, including plans for shared new product development and joint purchasing in Europe.
Denso said it would spend $151m and add 442 new jobs at two of its Michigan facilities located in Southfield and Battle Creek in 2013-2015.
Volkswagen has inaugurated its largest solar facility to date at its Chattanooga plant in Tennessee.
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24 Jan, 2013
The production version of the McLaren P1 will debut at Geneva in March
Toyota has secured Canadian government funding towards hybrid vehicle production in Canada.
NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: The Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG is a decadent and devilish sporting coupe.
Mitsubishi said it will recall about 14,700 electric vehicles globally, including some PSA models, due to a brake pump problem.
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5 Feb, 2013
The all-new Chinese-built Citroen DSX will rival the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 when it arrives in 2014
Toyota claims hybrid vehicles are now a mainstream choice for Australian motorists following record sales in 2012.
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