In a letter signed by Wentzville plant executive director Eric Shelhorn and UAW Local 2250 chairman Jon Daugherty, the largest automaker of the Detroit Big Three confirmed a 20-day production halt at the assembly complex of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. Caused by a parts shortage, the stoppage will be in place between September… Continue reading World NM: GM To Suspend Mid-Size Pickup Truck Production Over Parts Shortage001943
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World NM: Volkswagen ID. Golf Reportedly Pushed Back Over Budget Constraints001942
The next Golf will be Volkswagen’s first software-defined vehicle. Originally intended to launch in 2029 with a Rivian-developed electrical architecture, the ninth generation of the compact hatchback we all know and love may go live in 2030 due to financial issues. Citing people familiar with the Volkswagen Group, the folks at Bloomberg understand that Volkswagen… Continue reading World NM: Volkswagen ID. Golf Reportedly Pushed Back Over Budget Constraints001942
World NM: Suzuki Swift Hits Big Milestone, Over 10 Million Units Delivered Since 2004001941
Back in July 2025, the Suzuki Motor Corporation sold its 10 millionth Swift. A milestone that few models have achieved in this industry, this watershed moment would not have been possible without continued improvements over no fewer than four generations. Of the more than 10 million units delivered thus far across more than 170 countries,… Continue reading World NM: Suzuki Swift Hits Big Milestone, Over 10 Million Units Delivered Since 2004001941
World NM: 2026 Volvo ES90 Electric Liftback Sedan Begins Production, It’s Not Cheap001940
Volvo’s fastest-charging EV yet has recently started production. Made in China, the all-new ES90 is the very first series-production Volvo with 800-volt goodies for more driving range and faster charging. A different animal from the internal combustion S90, the newcomer is made using climate-neutral energy at the Chengdu assembly plant. Volvo says it has one… Continue reading World NM: 2026 Volvo ES90 Electric Liftback Sedan Begins Production, It’s Not Cheap001940
World NM: GM Is Temporarily Reducing Factory Zero EV Production To Better Align With Demand001939
According to the Detroit Free Press, the General Motors Factory Zero assembly complex will partially shut down two shifts. The Detroit-based automaker said that its production adjustments impact the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ. The August 27 memo cited by the Detroit Free Press also reads that 360 factory workers will be hit… Continue reading World NM: GM Is Temporarily Reducing Factory Zero EV Production To Better Align With Demand001939
World NM: Volvo’s Best-Selling Model Yet Will Be Produced in the United States From Late 2026001938
Until June 2025, the best-selling Volvo production model family of the bunch was the iconic 240 series. A key milestone in automotive history, the 240 was dethroned by a relative newcomer. More than 2.7 million examples of the XC60 were delivered through June 2025, which goes to show that utility vehicles are increasingly popular. So… Continue reading World NM: Volvo’s Best-Selling Model Yet Will Be Produced in the United States From Late 2026001938
World NM: Macan Number 1,000,000 Rolls Off the Assembly Line at Porsche Werk Leipzig001937
Remember when car enthusiasts were up in arms over Porsche’s decision to venture into the sport utility vehicle space with the Cayenne? Fun times, for sure, yet the German automaker was right to cater to more customers than ever before. The Zuffenhausen-based automaker doubled down on SUVs with the introduction of the Macan in 2013,… Continue reading World NM: Macan Number 1,000,000 Rolls Off the Assembly Line at Porsche Werk Leipzig001937
World NM: The 2026 Ford Escape Allegedly Won’t Be Sold in Six US States Due to Emission Regulations001936
Our friends at Ford Authority have learned that Ford won’t sell the forthcoming 2026 model year Escape in certain US states. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the cited publication understands that 2026 models will be produced with the non-California emissions system exclusively. In other words, the 2026 Ford Escape would not meet emission regulations… Continue reading World NM: The 2026 Ford Escape Allegedly Won’t Be Sold in Six US States Due to Emission Regulations001936
World NM: Nissan USA Produces 700,000th Murano Crossover001935
A mid-size crossover with many competitors, the Murano has reached an important milestone in the United States of America. No fewer than 700,000 units were produced since 2014 for the 2015 model year, with production originally handled by the Canton assembly complex in Mississippi. Canton eventually passed the torch to the Smyrna plant in Tennessee… Continue reading World NM: Nissan USA Produces 700,000th Murano Crossover001935
World NM: Dodge Charger SIXPACK Production Ramps Up, V8 Rumors Intensify001934
The Windsor Star has it on good authority that Stellantis Canada is ramping up Dodge Charger SIXPACK production. According to the cited publication, which cites Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions, production of the Dodge brand’s six-pot coupe kicked off earlier this month. A three-door liftback rather than a true coupe, said variant of the STLA… Continue reading World NM: Dodge Charger SIXPACK Production Ramps Up, V8 Rumors Intensify001934