Industry Developments

While uncertainty still surrounds the latest version of South Africa's Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP), the country's parts manufacturers have called for the inclusion... 2008-07-02

Iranian carmaker Iran Khodro is looking to lift its export levels, following a meeting with its overseas representatives. Speaking at the meeting, Iran Khodro CEO Manuchehr Manteqi... 2008-07-01

French aerospace group Dassault has signalled its interest in Israel's electric vehicle project and is looking for a suitable partner. Speaking at a France-Israel business forum,... 2008-06-27

Tyre manufacturers and dealers in the UAE have agreed to a joint price increase in July, just six months after the last hike. From July 1, prices will rise by 6% across the board,... 2008-06-26

Chinese carmaker Changan has announced plans to produce its own-branded vehicle in Iran from H109. As part of a central strategy to raise overseas sales, Changan will produce the... 2008-06-24

Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has won a ZAR12bn (US$1.5bn) contract to supply exhaust components to the rest of the VW Group. Under the terms of the deal, VWSA will supply diesel... 2008-06-18

Iran's Minister for Industry and Mines has confirmed that although the country's two national carmakers will not be merged, they will need to undergo restructuring in order to qualify... 2008-06-17

German premium brand Mercedes has followed up its record sales in the Middle East and Levant in 2007 with its fifth consecutive month of solid growth in the region. Regional sales... 2008-06-13

German premium brand Mercedes has followed up its record sales in the Middle East and Levant in 2007 with its fifth consecutive month of solid growth in the region. Regional sales... 2008-06-13

Japan's Nissan Motor is the latest carmaker in the US to rethink its strategy based on market trends. The company will cut pick-up truck production down to one shift at its plant... 2008-06-10