BERLIN--Volkswagen is about to end production of the Beetle—better known to many drivers as "the Bug." VW initially ended production in 2003, but brought the car back in 2011. Volkswagen officials say production won’t be restarted anytime soon.

SWINDON, UK--Honda’s car assembly plant here produces the Civic Type-R and every Honda Civic Hatchback imported to the U.S. Watch the Honda Civic Type-R be assembled in this real-time video.

For 50 years, progressive-die-stamping specialist Trans-Matic Manufacturing Inc. (TMMI) has stayed focused on producing affordable, high-quality parts for its thousands of customers.

Every automobile requires a starter, and for decades, Bosch Auto Parts has been the world's leading supplier of this key engine component. The company manufactures starters around the clock on seven assembly lines at its plant in Hildesheim, Germany.

MOSCOW--The Russian government will expand benefits for global automakers who assemble cars at local plants, as a way to double the number of cars exported from the country by next year.

Fixtures are essential to most assembly and machining processes. Their design is vital, as they have a direct effect on productivity, cost and quality. It is estimated that 40 percent of rejected parts stem from inappropriate fixturing.

On some assembly lines, today's MVP is a robotic tool that was originally developed for use on the battlefield. It's called an exoskeleton. The wearable device enables operators to perform a variety of overhead tasks. It minimizes physical strain and boosts efficiency.

SINDELFINGEN, Germany--Mercedes-Benz Cars layed the cornerstone for its new assembly plant here, called Factory 56, which the company heralds as the world’s most modern car production plant. The plant will commence production of upper and luxury class cars and electric vehicles in 2020.

JACKSON CENTER, OH--After delivering a record number of RVs in 2017, Airstream is expanding production to meet growing demand for its silver travel trailers. The company is investing $40 million and hiring 300 employees for its new production plant here.