Category: OEMs

Statement of Opel Automobile GmbH

Statement of Opel Automobile GmbH 2018-05-24 “We repeat that there is a strong commitment to invest in Germany as long as the production sites can perform in a competitive manner to ensure a sustainable future for the company after nearly 20 years of losses. We have outlined this already in November last year when we… Continue reading Statement of Opel Automobile GmbH

The Confederation admits Daimler deadline to clarify exhaust gas allegations

The federal government increases the pressure on Daimler: The car maker is due to submit alleged use of an illegal shutdown device on diesel vehicles within 14 days results. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche in Berlin Monday, 28.05.2018 11:43 clock Daimler should be at the behest of Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer Quick clarity on the… Continue reading The Confederation admits Daimler deadline to clarify exhaust gas allegations

VW has to throttle production

From September on, only cars whose consumption has been measured using the new WLTP process may be sold. That does not create Volkswagen in all models – and expects delivery bottlenecks. VW plant in Wolfsburg Sunday, 27.05.2018 15:01 clock When converting to the new exhaust test standard WLTP calculates Volkswagen at its core brand with… Continue reading VW has to throttle production

VW stops manufacturing major diesel models

Production problems at VW: The car manufacturer suspends the production of several diesel models, for the widespread 2.0 TDI engine, a software update must be developed. VW TDI engine 2.0 Saturday, 26.05.2018 19:04 clock Volkswagen has a temporary production stop for important dieselimposed models and wants to fix a false one. As the group confirmed… Continue reading VW stops manufacturing major diesel models

End of 35 hours, negotiations open at PSA factory in Vesoul

The bargaining meeting will open Tuesday, May 29 at 1:30 pm between the management of PSA Vesoul and the trade unions. In mid-May, the management proposed a local agreement to increase the actual working time by 7.8%, from 7 hours to 7 hours 33 per day, or from 35 hours to 37 hours 45 per… Continue reading End of 35 hours, negotiations open at PSA factory in Vesoul

Mahindra Reaffirms its Commitment to South Africa with the Establishment of Local Assembly Facility

Mahindra Reaffirms its Commitment to South Africa with the Establishment of Local Assembly Facility Durban facility to assemble full Pik Up range enhancing local employment and skills Planned at the Dube Tradeport SEZ Company aims to source up to 40% of value locally Company aspires to leverage SA as base for future African exports Durban,… Continue reading Mahindra Reaffirms its Commitment to South Africa with the Establishment of Local Assembly Facility

Mazda Celebrates 50 Million Vehicles Made in Japan

2018/05/28 Company Information HIROSHIMA, Japan – Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that cumulative production in Japan reached 50 million units on May 15. The company held a commemorative ceremony today at its Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi prefecture. Representative Director, President and CEO Masamichi Kogai, executive officers and union representatives were in attendance. The 50 million-unit… Continue reading Mazda Celebrates 50 Million Vehicles Made in Japan

McLaren Automotive passes 15,000 cars built milestone

McLaren Automotive manufactures its 15,000th car, after just seven years of production Milestone comes less than 18 months after the manufacture of the 10,000th car, demonstrating growth in customer demand and manufacturing operations McLaren Automotive today celebrated the manufacture of its 15,000th car at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey, just seven years… Continue reading McLaren Automotive passes 15,000 cars built milestone