(May 31, 2016) SHANGHAI — Automotive supplier Brose has manufactured its five millionth front seat structure since the start of production in 2012 for a joint project between Daimler and BMW. By 2026 the mechatronics specialist will produce around 32 million structures. The premium manufacturers use the structures in various models such as the Mercedes C-Class and E-Class or the BMW 7 Series and 5 Series.

(May 31, 2016) HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the total production volume of the Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) reached five million units at the end of April. The Mazda3 sets a new record for Mazda by achieving the milestone figure in only 12 years and 10 months since production of the model began in June 2003.

(May 30, 2016) PRINCETON, Ind. — Over the past 20 years, Toyota Indiana has built 4.45 million vehicles. But it isn’t the planning, engineering, problem solving or high-pace of the assembly line that stands out to Norm Bafunno, the plant’s president. It’s the people.

(May 29, 2016) When is a headlight more than just a headlight? When it pierces through the night, letting oncoming traffic know exactly what you’re driving without having to see any other part of the vehicle. When it’s as much a status symbol as it is a safety system. And when it comes equipped on the 2016 Mazda CX-9, the only non-luxury midsize, three-row crossover SUV with standard LED headlights and tail lights.