Industry Developments

Japan's Toyota has become the first manufacturer to reach the production limit for tax credit on hybrid vehicles in the US. The federal law states that tax credits for hybrid vehicles... 2006-09-21

Mexico's automotive industry is abuzz with rumours that the Indian carmaker Tata Motors is interested in selling its cars on the domestic market. One of the biggest carmakers on its... 2006-09-21

Mexico's automotive industry is abuzz with rumours that the Indian carmaker Tata Motors is interested in selling its cars on the domestic market. One of the biggest carmakers on its... 2006-09-21

Nissan Motors is bidding to take advantage of Brazil's stronger currency. Unlike other carmakers such as Volkswagen who are bidding to scale down their Brazilian operations, Nissan... 2006-09-20

Nissan Motors is bidding to take advantage of Brazil's stronger currency. Unlike other carmakers such as Volkswagen who are bidding to scale down their Brazilian operations, Nissan... 2006-09-20

Following on from similar moves by its fellow Big Three manufacturers, the Chrysler division of DaimlerChrysler has announced plans to reduce its production for H206 in order to reduce... 2006-09-20

Following on from similar moves by its fellow Big Three manufacturers, the Chrysler division of DaimlerChrysler has announced plans to reduce its production for H206 in order to reduce... 2006-09-20

Basque car parts manufacturer CIE Automotive continues to build upon its plans for global expansion. The company has invested EUR19mn to acquire 53.63% of the voting rights in the... 2006-09-19

Basque car parts manufacturer CIE Automotive continues to build upon its plans for global expansion. The company has invested EUR19mn to acquire 53.63% of the voting rights in the... 2006-09-19

In an attempt to turn around its flagging North American business, US carmaker Ford has decided to hit the gas pedal on its restructuring plan. Initially planning to cut 30,000 jobs... 2006-09-18