Industry Developments
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...
2010-08-31Russia
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...
2010-08-26Poland
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.
2010-08-25Romania
Continued sharp declines in sales and increasing pressure on the government to keep austerity measures in place have convinced BMI that the new vehicle market is headed for yet another...
2010-08-24Czech Republic
Czech truck maker Tatra plans to export its way out of financial trouble by increasing its exposure in emerging markets, a decision which backs up BMI's optimistic outlook for growth...
2010-08-20Russia
In line with the gaining popularity of foreign brands in Russia, international carmakers continue to maintain their focus on increasing their manufacturing presence in the country....
2010-08-19Hungary
Singapore-based parts supplier Flextronics has revealed plans to close down its plant in Mor, Hungary by March 2011, which will result in nearly 340 job losses. Although the company...
2010-08-18Ukraine
Auto production in Ukraine marked its first month-on-month (m-o-m) growth so far this year in July with output reaching 7,530 units, up 11% compared with June this year, according to...
2010-08-16
