Industry Developments

The most significant changes to BMI's latest Poland Automotives Report relate to automotive exports. High levels of production in 2006 and a surge in exports to Ukraine have prompted... 2007-05-14

New car sales continued to fall in Hungary in the first quarter of 2007, a trend

Russia's Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) has ambitious plans to become a global player in the commercial vehicle market. UK-based LDV, formerly known as Leyland Daf, is a key factor... 2007-05-03

Fears of a sharp downturn in new car sales following Bulgaria's accession to the EU in January 2007 dissipated after Q1 results showed sales up by 28.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 11,756... 2007-05-02

Acertec's plans for expansion in the Russian market have gained momentum and, according to press reports, the UK car parts manufacturer has earmarked up to GBP30mn for a plant in... 2007-05-02

An overhaul of General Motors' (GM) production facilities in Europe will have differing effects on its centres across Europe. While four GM plants located in Germany, Poland, Sweden... 2007-05-01

A lot is riding on Renault's new Twingo vehicle, the production of which has commenced in Slovenia. The Twingo is expected to hit the market in Slovenia, France and Italy in June... 2007-05-01

A downturn in Slovakia''s new car market may be offset by positive developments in terms of production and fresh investment, according to

Czech new passenger car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales rose by 9.2% and 22.8%, respectively in the first quarter of 2007, going against the previous trend of a slowdown.... 2007-04-26

Leading US car seat manufacturer Lear Corporation has earmarked investment of EUR25mn (US$34mn) to build a factory in Slovakia. The new facility