Industry Developments

Argentina's automotive industry is in robust form. Strong production and sales figures posted in the first half of 2006 augur well for the remainder of the year. Industry representatives,... 2006-09-08

Business Environment

Japan's Nissan Motor has further underlined the success of Asian manufacturers in the US by announcing additional investment at its engine components plant in Decherd, Tennessee.... 2006-09-07

Japan's Nissan Motor has further underlined the success of Asian manufacturers in the US by announcing additional investment at its engine components plant in Decherd, Tennessee.... 2006-09-07

Lincoln Mexico, a division of the Ford group, is vying for the bigger share of the country's luxury market. The affiliate's ambitious strategy entails the launch of three new vehicles... 2006-09-07

Lincoln Mexico, a division of the Ford group, is vying for the bigger share of the country's luxury market. The affiliate's ambitious strategy entails the launch of three new vehicles... 2006-09-07

Ford's North American workers can rest assured that they are not the only ones with jobs on the line during the company's rough patch, as CEO Bill Ford steps down after five years... 2006-09-06

By the end of August 2006 Audi will have stopped producing its A3 premium hatchback vehicle in Brazil. According to local press reports, the move is in line with a plan that dates... 2006-09-06

Alfa Romeo is eyeing a larger share of Argentina's luxury brand market. The company Gruppo Modena is reported to have concluded an agreement with Fiat Auto, owner of the Italian brand,... 2006-09-05

MMC Automotriz has emerged as the fourth biggest carmaker in Venezuela. The company produces vehicles in the country for the Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi and Hyundai of Korea. MMC... 2006-09-05