Industry Developments

Tata Motors has chosen Gujarat as the new home for its Nano compact model, after protests led by the Trinamool Congress party against land compensation packages for farmers prompted... 2008-10-08

Ford India has revealed that the new small car to be built at its plant near Chennai will be exported to markets in Asia Pacific and Africa, where small car demand is highest. Ford... 2008-10-07

Chinese carmaker Guangzhou Auto is planning to launch its own mid-range sedan and has acquired the platform to the discontinued Alfa Romeo 166, according to Fiat sources. Although... 2008-10-03

Japan's Honda has backtracked on its decision to withhold the Jazz compact car from the Indian market, after a positive response to the model's appearance at the Delhi motor show... 2008-10-02

South Korean carmaker Hyundai has finally reached a new labour agreement with its union, some four months after negotiations began. Hyundai's members of the Korean Metal Workers'... 2008-09-30

Australian automotive component producer Teson Trims has been forced to close after failing to find a buyer, leading to the loss of 126 jobs. The company went into administration... 2008-09-29

German automotive component manufacturer Continental has opened a second plant in the Philippines, to produce sensors, transmission controllers, chassis, and safety components. Continental... 2008-09-26

South Korea's Ssangyong Motor is scaling back on both its workforce and the size of its products, in order to recoup some of its losses. The producer of SUVs and large sedans has... 2008-09-25

Japanese carmaker Toyota is seeking the advice of steel suppliers such as Nippon Steel Corp and Sumitomo Metal Industries on how to cut its production costs, according to Japan's... 2008-09-19

Tata Motors is actively seeking new locations for its flagship US$2,500 Nano car after protests by the Trinamool Congress party stalled production at the so-called Nano Plant in Singur,... 2008-09-19