SOUTH AFRICA: Talks continue to halt component strike
Negotiations to halt the automotive component strike in South Africa could continue late into tonight (6 September) as both sides strive to reach a settlement. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:09:00 GMT
SOUTH KOREA: BMW confirms Mando deal
BMW has confirmed South Korean parts manufacturer Mando will supply it with components but declined to specify the nature of the deal or its value. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:43:00 GMT
INDIA: Maruti Suzuki adds plant # 4
India's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki, which has more than 50% of the fast-growing market, intends to hang on to that share by boosting output to 1.5m units a year. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:08:00 GMT
UK: August sales slump was expected
UK new car registrations fell 17.5% in August to 55,305 units compared with scrappage scheme-fuelled August 2009. August is also a slow month ahead of the twice-yearly registration plate change on 1 September. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:17:00 GMT
PHILIPPINES: Government plans vehicle production incentives
The Philippine government plans to offer additional incentives to encourage investment in vehicle production. Board of Investment (BOI) executive director, Efren Leano, said "we want to make the Philippines a more attractive investment destination for automobile production".The Philippine government plans to offer additional incentives to encourage investment in vehicle production. Board of Investment (BOI) executive director, Efren Leano, said "we want to make the Philippines a more attractive investment destination for automobile production". Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:13:00 GMT