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Iran / Companies
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...
2010-08-31South Africa / Companies
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...
2010-08-26Industry Developments
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...
2010-09-01Japanese 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...
2010-08-31South 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...
2010-08-26South Africa
The South African government has agreed to temporarily exempt light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from its carbon emissions tax, which BMI had seen as a threat to a segment that outperformed...
2010-08-25
