Poland

Poland witnessed a surge in automotive production in the first half of 2006, despite a continuing slump in the domestic market. The passenger car segment accounted for 84.5% of total... 2006-07-25

France's Faurecia has announced a series production launch at its plant in Jelcz in the Wałbrzych Industrial Zone (WSSE). The new facility supplies seat components to the... 2006-07-17

Fiat sold 16,742 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Poland in the first half of 2006, making it the most popular brand with a market share of 12.1%.The Italian carmaker... 2006-07-14

Latest statistics from the Polish Finance Ministry show that imported used vehicles totalled 81,795 units in May, a 31% increase over April. The sharp rise is a set-back for Polish... 2006-06-30

Polish car producer FSO could be blocked from receiving a rescue package worth US$100mn if the European Commission decides that the firm's restructuring programme does not make financial... 2006-06-23

Pick-up sales rose 300% to more than 420 units in the first four months of 2006, according to Poland's Puls Biznesu daily newspaper. Japanese brands Nissan, Toyota and Mitsubishi... 2006-06-22

US and Japanese firms have announced plans that will boost Poland's autos parts manufacturing sector. American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings plans to purchase a manufacturing... 2006-06-02

Fiat remained Poland's leading automotive manufacturer in April 2006, when Polish vehicle production grew by more than 7% y-o-y to 58,859 units. Just under 81% of production was dedicated... 2006-05-16

Polish new car sales rose 3.3% y-o-y to 19,981 units in April, but were down 7.7% over the previous month, according to figures published by Poland's Automotive Market Research Institute... 2006-05-15

The European Court of Justice is set to start proceedings against Poland on June 15 over the country's controversial car import tax. The current excise tax regime has been criticised... 2006-05-08