BMW’s U.S. factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is integral to BMW’s efforts to protect profit margins and keep ahead of German luxury-car rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The only auto plant in the rural state also serves as a model for the industry.
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12 year production run of current Volvo XC90 ceases
Last week marked the end of an era for Volvo Cars as production in Sweden of the iconic XC90 – a car that revolutionised the global SUV sector – comes to an end after 12 highly successful years.
Six-millionth Audi with quattro all-wheel drive rolls off the assembly line
Audi introduced quattro all-wheel drivr in 1980 and since then the system has evolved and there been approximately 170 different vehicle versions (inculding body styles, engine and transmissions) equipped with quattro.
Jaguar’s new Ingenium family of efficient petrol and diesel engines
Jaguar Land Rover has revealed some details about its new Ingenium family of efficient diesel and petrol engines. The powerplants—designed, engineered and manufactured by Jaguar Land Rover—deliver class-leading levels of torque, horsepower and refinement while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
NHTSA probes 500K Ford cars for steering issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it is investigating steering problems in about 500,000 Ford cars.
