Industry Developments

Despite earlier concerns that Japan's Toyota was reconsidering the viability of producing in Australia, the company has announced plans to produce the hybrid version of its Camry... 2008-06-10

General Motors (GM)' Australian subsidiary, Holden, plans to end production of its four-cylinder Family II engine in Melbourne, adding to the mounting number of job losses in the... 2008-06-09

Spanish automotive component supplier Grupo Antolin Irausa has announced investments in China and South Korea aimed at strengthening its Asian presence. The Chinese project is a 50:50... 2008-06-06

Taiwanese carmaker Yulon Motor will launch its own brand of vehicles on the Chinese mainland starting in 2009. Yulon has entered into a joint venture with China's Zhejiang Zhongyu... 2008-06-04

India's Tata Motors has secured the acquisition of the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) division from Ford after an initial agreement on the US$2.3bn deal was signed in March 2008. Under the... 2008-06-03

Strong new vehicle sales in the year to April 2008 have confirmed BMI's projection for a return to growth this year. Growth of almost 50% year-on-year took monthly sales for April... 2008-05-30

Japan's Nissan is planning a new plant for its joint venture with Dongfeng, as it aims to meet to its long-term targets. The partners will spend CNY1bn (US$144mn) on a new plant for... 2008-05-29

Japan's Toyota Motor is ramping up production of its hybrid vehicles, which includes setting up a third battery plant in co-operation with Matsushita Electric Industrial. Panasonic... 2008-05-28

Sweden's Volvo and Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Eicher Motors have formally announced a joint venture, which will combine Eicher's entire truck and bus operations with Volvo's... 2008-05-27

Australian General Motors subsidiary Holden will release alternative-fuelled versions of its Commodore large sedan within the next two years, according to GM group vice president... 2008-05-23