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Audi Adds Extra Shifts to Meet Demand for its A6 and A7 Models
While most carmakers in Europe complain of overcapacity and are forced to close plants, Audi announced that it has added 12 extra shifts at its factory in Neckarsulm, Germany. This happened in the first quarter of this year, due to strong demand for its A6 and A7 models. The VW-owned premium carmaker said it is planning additional shifts in April to meet demand for its large models. Read more »
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Psa Peugeot Citroën Increases 2015 Output In Europe By 60,000 Vehicles
French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroën has announced it is increasing output at its European plants to meet increasing demand in the region. France’s largest car manufacturer said more than 60,000 additional vehicles will be produced in Europe...
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Toyota Adds Third Shift At French Plant On Strong Yaris Demand
Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) will start 3-shift operations in June 2014 to meet increasing demand for the Yaris supermini. Originally built to operate on two shifts, the Valenciennes plant will add a third shift, with 500 additional staff...
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Porsche May Halt Weekend Shifts At Zuffenhausen Plant Due To Reduced Demand In Europe
Since September, Porsche’s main plant at Zuffenhausen has been running eight extra shifts in order to satisfy demand for the all-new 911. Yesterday, the carmaker announced that its global sales increased by 24 percent, to 11,688 vehicles, in October....
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Hyundai And Kia Target 7 Million Sales In 2012
Despite the global economic crisis, Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have seen a rapid rise in global sales, thanks in part to their value for money offerings but also a new range of models. As a result of the new sales records and increased demand,...
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Vw Trims Touareg, Porsche Cayenne And Audi Q7 Suv Production As Demand Falls
The deteriorating business environment caused by the financial crisis is forcing car makers on both sides of the pond to proceed to more cuts in production of models that aren't selling as they used to. Volkswagen will reduce its output of the VW...
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