Monthly Archives: July 2013

Ford’s historic Michigan plant moves closer to reopening as tourist attraction

Ford's historic Michigan plant moves closer to reopening as tourist attraction

The Michigan factory where Henry Ford’s moving assembly line was born would be a destination for tourists and car enthusiasts alike if plans by a local historic preservation group come together.

Mercedes C-class sedans probed by U.S. regulators over rear lights

Mercedes C-class sedans probed by U.S. regulators over rear lights

U.S. safety regulators have opened a probe of an estimated 218,000 Mercedes C-class sedans after receiving consumer complaints claiming a failure of rear turn signals and brake lights.

Hyundai boss goes back to the shop floor on Channel 4’s Undercover Boss

Hyundai boss goes back to the shop floor on Channel 4's Undercover Boss

In the latest installment of Undercover Boss, Hyundai’s company director Ray Pope steps out from his cosy office and goes undercover on the shopfloor of the multi-million pound car giant.

BMW DesignWorks designs first class section for Singapore Airlines

BMW DesignWorks and Singapore Airline shake hands

BMW’s DesignWorks is a world renowned design division, and besides working on the car maker’s projects, they take on plenty of side projects.

When is an Asian car not an Asian car?

On a mission to view a top-secret new Hyundai, and apart from the excitement of visiting a new country, it’s good to see that the company’s installation here appears to be going from strength to strength.

From the day the first foundations were laid in 1995, to the moment the first car rolled off the line here in September 1997, Hyundai has enjoyed more ready access to Europe.