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production cuts at two PSA French factories Considered

production cuts at two PSA French factories Considered

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen may close an assembly line at its Mulhouse plant in eastern France unless production picks up to more profitable levels.

Steel makers add lighter alternatives to maintain dominance in vehicle production

Steel will remain the dominant raw material in car production despite tougher competition from rivals, experts say.

Steel makers are offering lighter, more durable products to maintain their dominance against aluminum and plastics producers as the preferred raw material used in vehicle production.

UK October domestic demand pushes car output to fastest pace of 2013

BMW Group increased its production presence in the UK with the unveiling this week of a new Mini to be built at its Oxford factory in England.

UK car production rose last month at its fastest rate so far this year, with most of the growth destined for domestic consumption rather than export, the industry’s trade body said today.

Hyundai’s Czech plant sees output at full capacity despite downturn

Hyundai's Czech plant sees output at full capacity despite downturn

Hyundai plans to build 300,000 cars this year at its plant in the Czech Republic and keep production at full capacity in the coming years.

Ford B-Max production will halt on slow Europe demand

Ford B-Max production will halt on slow Europe demand

Ford says its Romanian unit will halt production of the B-Max for 13 days in October, following a planned one week stoppage this month, due mainly to weak European demand. The Ford B-Max is Ford’s No.4-selling model in Europe, according to JATO.