Vauxhall really couldn't be any clearer. As the UK manufacturer turns in sparkling numbers for its three Astra versions - overall volume is predicted to be up 50% - Ellesmere Port's plant director Tony Francavilla turned his attention to the supply chain at home - and didn't pull his punches.
Car sales in Western Europe fell by 3.6% year-on-year in April, according to JD Power Automotive Forecasting.
Cloaked image of two hatchbacks kicks off build up to unveiling of new 1-Series.
Race-car driver Scott Pruett is also a winemaker, and his vineyard is releasing a limited-edition Napa Cabernet to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
Merck KGaA, the pigment maker whose lost production forced some carmakers to stop taking orders for cars of certain colors, has resumed operations at its earthquake-damaged plant in Japan several weeks ahead of schedule.
Two U.S.-built Japan-brand vehicles may soon get the ax.
China's vehicle sales dipped 0.25% in April in their first year on year fall in over two years as the market's explosive growth showed its clearest sign yet of cooling, data showed on Tuesday (10 May, 2011).
Toyota Motor on Tuesday (10 May, 2011) denied a report its output would return to pre-quake levels two or three months earlier than expected but said it would try to resume normal production as soon as possible.
Car sales in China rose 2.8 percent in April, marking the third consecutive month of single-digit growth as the world's largest auto market cools after years of frantic expansion.
Toyota will make plug-in technology standard in its popular Prius hybrid car from 2014 according to Japan's Nikkei business daily.
Vauxhall is calling for greater emphasis on the UK supply base as it sees increasing demand for its Astra models creating further work and employment at the Ellesmere Port factory.
The maker of Subaru-brand cars has tapped a marketing and sales specialist to be the company's new president and lead global automotive operations in the post-quake era.
Two U.S.-built Japan-brand vehicles may soon get the ax. The Subaru Tribeca SUV and Mazda6 mid-sized sedan will be discontinued as their manufacturers seek to improve the efficiency of U.S. assembly plants, a Japan newspaper says.
Volkswagen plans to begin construction of a new car assembly plant in Indonesia by the end of 2011, according to government industry minister MS Hidayat.
While speculation continues over European production of General Motors' Ampera, the head of Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant near Liverpool, the only source of the Astra Sports Tourer, sees the factory in pole position.
Shanghai Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC Motor and Volkswagen, plans to develop a luxury sedan for the Chinese market.
Saab has been asked by Sweden's debt office to fill in gaps in its latest rescue plan to raise much-needed funds through a proposed change of ownership.
Saab has been asked by Sweden's debt office to fill in gaps in its latest rescue plan to raise much-needed funds through a proposed change of ownership.
Vehicle sales in the Philippines fell by 4.5% to 11,816 units in April, from 12,374 units a year earlier, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers in the Philippines (CAMPI).
India's new car sales grew at their slowest pace in nearly two years in April, according to industry data, as price increases and costlier loans kept buyers away.
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up
The latest auto news, reviews, prices, product and vehicle releases. 
