Industry Developments

DaimlerChrysler has stepped up the competition against luxury segment rivals Audi and BMW in China, with the opening of a new plant in Beijing. The plant has an initial annual production... 2006-09-15

DaimlerChrysler has stepped up the competition against luxury segment rivals Audi and BMW in China, with the opening of a new plant in Beijing. The plant has an initial annual production... 2006-09-15

Japan's Mazda plans to face the slowdown in Indonesia's automotive market head on, taking direct responsibility for its brand. Mazda vehicles have been sold in Indonesia since the... 2006-09-14

Japan's Mazda plans to face the slowdown in Indonesia's automotive market head on, taking direct responsibility for its brand. Mazda vehicles have been sold in Indonesia since the... 2006-09-14

Germany's Volkswagen has appointed three new dealers in Malaysia, despite the industry's first-half slump in sales broken only by slight growth in May. Sharing BMI's optimism that... 2006-09-12

Germany's Volkswagen has appointed three new dealers in Malaysia, despite the industry's first-half slump in sales broken only by slight growth in May. Sharing BMI's optimism that... 2006-09-12

South Korea's Hyundai Motor is supporting its strategy to make India its global base for small cars with the news that it will invest US$500mn in a plant for engines and transmissions.... 2006-09-11

South Korea's Hyundai Motor is supporting its strategy to make India its global base for small cars with the news that it will invest US$500mn in a plant for engines and transmissions.... 2006-09-11

The period 2000-2005 saw great changes in the structure of the Taiwanese commercial vehicle market. The country had protected its domestic industry until entry into the World Trade... 2006-08-04

There is no change in places for Singapore in BMI's updated Business Environment Ranking for the automotive industry, as the country retains fourth place, although the composite... 2006-08-04