Europe

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.

PSA Pulls Trigger on 301 for Emerging Markets

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The new sedan goes into production soon in Vigo, Spain, home of one of PSA’s largest factories. Annual capacity should total 100,000 units.

U.K. Motorexpo to Feature 250-Plus Vehicles

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:15:00 +0000

Motorexpo admission is free and visitors can get close to and into the vehicles. They also can take many of the vehicles for a test drive around the Canary Wharf leisure district and the wider public-road network.

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.

Digital-Only Launch for Chevy Volt in U.K.

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In its first project for Chevrolet, global media agency Carat seeks to create a high-impact online presence, forming partnerships with media giants including AOL, Yahoo and AskMen.

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.

Zipcar Offers Ampera EREV to Londoners

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Because many trips taken by members are less than 35 miles, Zipcar expects a large number of journeys will use electric power only.

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.

France Vehicle Sales Down 1.3% in April

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:21:00 +0000

WardsAuto Staff

France vehicle sales totaled 205,775 units for April 2012

Spanish Sales Dry Up With No End in Sight

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:45:00 +0000

Deliveries fell 21.7% to 56,250 units last month for the market’s worst April ever, and marked the 22nd consecutive month of decline. Sales in the first two weeks of May were down 25.7% year-on-year.