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Industry / South Korea
BMI expects increasing competition between Asian carmakers in Peru after the country's free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea. Although Japanese majors Toyota Motors, Nissan Motor and Suzuki Motor hold considerable influence in Peru, BMI believes their dominance could soon be eclipsed by South Korea's Hyundai Motor and its sister firm Kia Motors, should a possible FTA between...
2010-09-01Companies / India
While BMI generally views the global expansion of emerging market (EM) brands as a positive development, Indian utility vehicle manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra is finding its move...
2010-08-27Industry / Peru
Used car sales in Peru are heading to record levels of 260,000 units by the end of this year - compared with the 200,000 units sold last year, says José Antonio Aróstegui Girano,...
2010-08-26Companies / Australia
Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors Company (GM), has released a flex-fuel variant of its Commodore large sedan, aimed at not only tapping growth in its domestic market, but also the lucrative flex-fuel segment in Brazil, which played a part in its development. Holden claims that it has worked with its Chevrolet Brazil sister company over the last decade to learn...
2010-09-01Companies / India
German automotive supplier Continental is looking to expand in India, complementing its partnership with Modi Tyres for the commercial vehicle segment, which BMI expects to outperform...
2010-08-31Companies / Australia
Since China has overtaken the US as the largest market for General Motors Company (GM) in terms of units sales in H110, the carmaker has given the green light to its European division,...
2010-08-27Companies / Russia
BMI's view that regulations on overseas carmakers in Russia will increase has played out with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin revealing plans to raise import duty on foreign cars in an attempt to boost investment in local manufacturing.
2010-08-31Industry / Russia
Increasing vehicle ownership in emerging markets is creating new opportunities for both carmakers and parts suppliers. Having operated as an original equipment manufacturer in Russia...
2010-08-26Industry / Poland
Despite fairly resilient demand in 2009, economic uncertainty in Europe and the strength of the zloty against the euro is hurting new vehicle sales in Poland.
2010-08-25Companies / Iran
Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) has announced that its self-developed diesel engine, the first in the country, has passed the necessary tests to enter production. However, while the engine meets both Euro IV and V emission standards, increasing its export potential, BMI warns that exports markets will be limited by sanctions imposed on
2010-09-01Companies
Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor is looking for ways to overcome the eroded competitiveness of its exports from Japan thanks to the strengthening yen, as it aims to achieve sales growth...
2010-08-31Companies / South Africa
As South Africa's vehicle production returns to normal after an eight-day strike, it could be short-lived as workers in the tyre and component sectors threaten to follow suit. With...
2010-08-26Companies / United Kingdom
Our view that non-auto companies will show an increasing interest in the sector is being played out with the takeover of Tomkins by Canadian private equity (PE) group Onex and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
2010-09-01Industry
Volvo Cars has started producing the new V60 station wagon at its Torslanda plant in Sweden. The model will offer strong competition to the BMW 3 Series Touring, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz...
2010-08-31Industry
A significant degree of optimism has returned to tyre manufacturers in Europe, with Continental,Michelin and Pirelli all raising their end of year targets. While much of this is owing...
2010-08-27
