Industry Developments
China
US carmaker Chrysler is taking seriously its strategy to add smaller, more fuel-efficient cars to its product range, turning again to a partnership with a Chinese firm. Adding to...
2008-07-04Indonesia
A hike in Indonesia's subsidised fuel prices has had a varied impact on Indonesia's leading vehicle distributors. Indomobil Sukses International, which represents the Nissan, Suzuki,...
2008-07-03Thailand
Japan's Nissan Motor is making Thailand the focus of its attentions in Asia, as the company looks to increase its market share over the next five years. Speaking to The Nation daily,...
2008-07-02China
Metals manufacturer ArcelorMittal has entered into a joint venture to produce steel for the automotive industry in China. Based in Hunan Province, the joint venture will begin production...
2008-06-30Vietnam
In a bid to raise the localisation levels in domestically produced vehicles, Hanoi's Department of Industry and Trade has established a programme aimed at developing the automotive...
2008-06-25Hong Kong
Hong Kong has produced its first indigenous vehicle, although it will not be sold on the domestic market.
2008-06-24India
Japan's Honda has become the first carmaker to offer a hybrid model in India, rolling out the Civic Hybrid. According to Honda, the 1.3-litre petrol engine, supported by an electric...
2008-06-19China
Ford and General Motors are solving the dual issues of surplus inventories in the US and extra demand in emerging markets by raising exports of their North American built vehicles...
2008-06-17
