Industry Developments

French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen has taken the next step in its 2005-2007 production programme in Argentina with the launch of the new Peugeot 307 Sedan. The new production line... 2006-06-15

US carmaker Ford plans to invest around US$9.2bn in Mexico as part of its 'Way Forward' restructuring plan to improve efficiency. The six-year project would double Ford's Mexican... 2006-06-15

The production industry in the Argentinean autos sector is recovering steadily from the setback caused by the financial crisis of 2001-2002. Output fell from 235,577 units in 2001... 2006-06-09

The Chilean market is still dominated by US giant GM, which is by far the largest company in terms of sales. Its Chevrolet Corsa model continued its reign as the most popular car... 2006-06-09

German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN has commenced new bus operations in Mexico, through co-operation between its MAN Nutzfahrzeuge and MAN Ferrostaal units. A new plant, based... 2006-06-06

Asian carmakers have stepped up the pressure on the Big Three in their own market, claiming 40% of sales in the US for the month of May. This represents a record market share for... 2006-06-05

Argentina's Automobile Dealer's Association (ACARA) is confident that 2006 will be a record year for the country's automotive industry, forecasting sales of 1.6mn new and used cars.... 2006-06-05

Struggling US carmaker General Motors has recognised the need for a dedicated head of its North American operations if it is to achieve a successful turnaround. In April 2005, CEO... 2006-05-31

German automotive component manufacture Bosch has highlighted the Americas as one of its key regions for growth this year. In 2005, the company saw its sales in the North America... 2006-05-26

Growing Indian-Brazilian co-operation, underlined by the ever-expanding partnership between Tata Motors and Marcopolo, has been bolstered yet further through a tie-up in the two-wheeler... 2006-05-24