GERMANY: BMW '09 net profit down 36% but improvement seen
As expected, BMW posted a hefty 2009 decline in net earnings today, but there were signs of significant improvement to the trend in the fourth quarter and the company is being cautiously optimistic on the 2010 outlook. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:23:00 GMT
RESEARCH ANALYSIS: China's recession-defying automotive market
With the world's economies in turmoil, China's star continues to rise. Indeed, China has remained the only one of the world's major economies that continued to show growth through the global recession of 2008-09. In this extract from a just-auto research report looking at the Chinese auto industry and its prospects, Mark Bursa considers the causes of continued - and seemingly inexorable - market growth. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:13:00 GMT
US: Soave quits VW to head up Fiat launch
Laura Soave will lead the reintroduction of Fiat in North America, reporting to Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:07:00 GMT
BRAZIL: Peugeot readies small pickup for launch
Peugeot Brazil has developed this attractive new pickup truck - targeted at the popular 'pseudo offroader' recreational vehicle segment. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT
INDIA: Raw materials, emission control costs, could hit automakers
A rise in raw material prices, coupled with costs associated with new emission regulations, could force Indian automakers to increase prices further, which may hit volumes according to a local media report. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:44:00 GMT