From the Editor
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Is Korea set to become a low-cost country?
February 11th 2019
Hyundai is to open its first new car factory in Korea for over 20 years; but workers in this plant will be less than half the wages paid to those in the OEM’s other factories…
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In our next issue…
February 8th 2019
Coming soon in our March-April issue…
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Ford and VW confirm their alliance; and raise questions …
January 18th 2019
After months of rumours and speculation, Ford and Volkswagen have announced an alliance …
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New year, new arrangements
December 10th 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, the pace of change in vehicle manufacturing is accelerating….
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Travel blog: Big game in SA
November 23rd 2018
South Africa represents a massive opportunity for vehicle manufacturers, providing they are able to cater to customer needs while also achieving the right balance between quality and price.
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The break-up of Fiat Chrysler gathers pace
November 15th 2018
After separating from Ferrari and Iveco, Fiat Chrysler has now spun off its components activity, Magneti Marelli…
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Food for thought in Paris
October 9th 2018
So many big names were absent from this year’s Paris motor show…
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Ford’s future
September 21st 2018
Ford’s plans for Europe remain to be confirmed…
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PSA – setting a new pace with Opel
August 20th 2018
PSA has lost no time in starting the turnaround of Opel-Vauxhall…
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Travel blog: The American dream
July 31st 2018
Everything in the US has a reputation for being big. The cities, the cars, even the food – it’s all supersized in comparison to anything we have in Europe. So when obtaining content for our upcoming North American supplement, I decided to follow suit and go big by organising a 2,000 mile road trip with seven plant visits.