Plants & Production

PSA Adds Third Shift at Slovak Plant

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:51:00 +0000

The Trnava factory is expected to supply about 40% of the new 208’s volume.

Hyundai to Double Capacity at Turkish Joint Venture

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:44:00 +0000

In addition to the Hyundai i20 hatchback, which has been manufactured since 2010 at Hyundai Assan’s plant in Izmit, the JV will launch production of the next-generation Hyundai i10 small car in 2013.

Supplier Roundup

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:21:00 +0000

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers.

JATCO Eyes Global Expansion, Faces Down Strong Yen

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000

The Japan-based supplier is targeting a 40% increase in transmission sales by fiscal 2016 to 7 million units, meaning more capacity will be needed.

Alternative Powertrains Can’t Survive Without Government Help, Experts Say

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

In a new survey, automotive executives say more government support for alternative powertrains can help the segment gain an increased market share.

India’s Siel Rethinks Ending Honda JV

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:19:00 +0000

Siel executives began having second thoughts about quitting the JV after small cars such as the Brio boosted Honda sales in the first four months of 2012 to 28,606 units, a 71.8% year-on-year increase.

Next-Gen Alfa Spider to Be Built in Japan, as Mazda, Fiat Strike Deal

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:37:00 +0000

Giancarlo Perini

The move may give Fiat the tools to begin firming up a third leg to its global-strategy stool that has a base in Europe with Fiat and in North America through Chrysler, but lacks a solid partner in the Asia/Pacific region.

Chinese Auto Makers Have Foreign Objectives

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:12:00 +0000

Chinese exporters are focusing mainly on emerging markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America, where a taste for their small, inexpensive cars has grown rapidly.

Fuso Adds 4X4 to New-Generation Canter TF Truck Range

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:01:00 +0000

The main innovation of the new Canter range is adoption of the robotized Duonic transmission, which allows manual or automatic use, including an Eco mode to reduce fuel consumption.

Thai Output Gaining Post-Flood Momentum

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:19:00 +0000

Auto makers’ production capacity is back to nearly 100% and major companies, such as Toyota, Honda, Isuzu and the U.S. and European manufacturers, have gradually filled orders for about 450,000 units.