Industry Developments

Bahrain's fleet car sales will receive a boost from a move to improve the country's taxi services. Implemented by the Economic Development Board (EDB) as a way of developing the economy... 2008-09-25

Renault and Volkswagen have both announced the launch of new sedan models, which will be aimed at the Middle East's mid-range passenger car segment. For Renault, which has unveiled... 2008-09-23

Japan's Honda Motor has announced plans to expand its plant in Turkey to accommodate growing demand for its Civic model in export markets. The plan involves the investment of TRL22.4mn... 2008-09-22

The Nigerian Automotive Council (NAC) has called for an increase in import tariffs on vehicles in order to protect and support the development of the domestic industry. Among the... 2008-09-19

Japan's Suzuki is reaping the rewards of its efforts to expand in the Middle East, posting growth of 40% year-on-year (y-o-y) in Lebanon in H108. According to the Khaleej Times, Suzuki... 2008-09-18

Ford is the latest carmaker to announce cutbacks in South Africa, with plans to cut around 800 jobs from its local workforce. The US carmaker has confirmed that voluntary redundancy... 2008-09-17

Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) is fighting battles on many fronts since it claimed the lead of the country's passenger car market in June 2008. Just two years after launching the... 2008-09-16

Chinese carmaker Chery is sticking to its plan of investing in Turkish production facilities, underlined by a visit from company president Yin Tongyao to examine three potential sites.... 2008-09-15

Mercedes-Benz Middle East and Levant has consolidated its position as the region's leading German premium carmaker, with sales growth of 20% year-on-year (y-o-y) in August. Sales... 2008-09-11

The long-awaited successor to South Africa's Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP) has been given the go-ahead by the government. The Automotive Production and Development Programme... 2008-09-10