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Cadillac ELR EV Will Go into Production Next Year
5/1/2012General Motors Co. plans to begin making the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range hybrid car late next year, according to GM Inside News, which cites an anonymous source.
GM to Cut 100 R&D Jobs at U.S. Tech Center
5/1/2012General Motors Co. plans to eliminate about 100 research and development jobs at its Technical Center in Warren, Mich., according to The Detroit News.
European Ratings, Real-World Fuel Economy Diverge
5/1/2012The shortfall between Europe's fuel economy ratings and actual fuel consumption has grown from 8% in 2001 to 21% today, according to the International Council on Clean Transport.
Gap Grows Between European Test and Real-World Fuel Economy
5/1/2012The shortfall between Europe's fuel economy ratings and actual fuel consumption has expanded from 8% in 2001 to 21% today, according to the International Council on Clean Transport.
Hyundai to Boost Car Output at Alabama Factory
5/1/2012Hyundai Motor Co. says it will add a third shift at its assembly plant in Montgomery, Ala., in September to meet strong North American demand for the Elantra compact and Sonata midsize cars built there.
April Vehicle Sales Nearly Double in Japan
5/1/2012Sales of passenger and commercial vehicles in Japan surged to 359,600 units last month, up 94% from April 2011, according to industry reports.
Auto Ad Spending to Grow 14% in U.S.
5/1/2012The U.S. auto industry will boost its ad spending 14% to $30.8 billion this year, Borrell Associates Inc. predicts.
Nissan’s Infiniti Brand Cranks Up China Presence
5/1/2012Nissan Motor Co., which operated 25 Infiniti dealerships in China in 2011, says it will have 90 outlets for the luxury brand by year-end and 125 stores by 2015.
GM Hikes U.S. Sales Outlook for 2012
5/1/2012General Motors Co. now expects the American light vehicle market to reach 14 million-14.5 million units, up 500,000 units from its previous forecast.
American Factory Activity Accelerates
5/1/2012U.S. manufacturing activity grew in April at the fastest pace since July 2011, according to the Tempe, Ariz.-based Institute for Supply Management.