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Mar
20th

Half of top U.S. suppliers at risk of bankruptcy

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More than half of the top U.S. auto parts suppliers could file for bankruptcy protection in 2009 with at least one million job losses, according to a study by global consultants A.T. Kearney. Full story...
Mar
20th

New York auto show: updated 2010 Mazda CX-9 set to debut:

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The Mazda stand at next month’s New York auto show will be bustling with three different debuts. An updated 2010 version of the company’s award winning CX-9 crossover will make its world debut, while the 2010 CX-7 has its American introduction. Full story...
Mar
20th

New York auto show: Updated 2010 Mazda CX-9 set to debut:

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The Mazda stand at next month’s New York auto show will be bustling with three different debuts. An updated 2010 version of the company’s award-winning CX-9 crossover will make its world debut, while the 2010 CX-7 has its American introduction. Full story...
Mar
20th

FRANCE: Renault not seeking to boost AvtoVAZ – report

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Renault is not looking to inject any further capital into its Russian partner AvtoVAZ, French reports suggested today. Full story...
Mar
20th

THAILAND: GM prunes output target again

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General Motors Thai unit has lowered its production target for 2009 due to weakening economic conditions. Full story...
Mar
20th

Mitsubishi makes deep cuts in Europe

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The global economic downturn has forced Mitsubishi to move its European sales, marketing and product operations to corporate headquarters in Japan. Full story...
Mar
20th

INDIA: Few Nanos on the road till mid-year despite March launch

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Tata Motors' new Nano 'people's car' will be launched officially in India on Monday but won't be seen in any volume on the roads until the middle of the year, reports suggested today. Full story...
Mar
20th

NETHERLANDS: Head office jobs go as Mitsubishi restructures

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Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) is restructuring its European unit and relocating vehicle-related functions (such as sales, marketing, product management and business planning) from the Netherlands to Japan. Staff there will now liaise directly with Mitsubishi Motor Europe's (MME) 34 European distributors "to better prepare for tomorrow", the automaker said on Friday. Full story...
Mar
20th

FRANCE: Renault moving line from Slovenia to Paris

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Renault is moving the Clio Campus production line from Slovenia to the Paris region, after receiving state aid in exchange for a pledge to protect French jobs, a union official has said. Full story...
Mar
20th

CANADA: Component maker aid started north of the border

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The US government had barely announced aid for GM and Chrysler tier one suppliers last night before its counterpart north of the border chimed in to say it welcomed the US plans and, by the way, already had a similar programme for Canadian parts suppliers. Full story...
Mar
20th

US: Partsmakers get a boost (terms & conditions apply)

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The US treasury has announced a US$5bn aid programme for struggling components suppliers, leading to speculation the federal government will give more aid to General Motors and Chrysler. Full story...
Mar
20th

Renault wants to be minivan leader again

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Renault has revealed competitive pricing for its new Scenic model line that it hopes will help the automaker reclaim leadership in Europe's tough compact minivan segment. "We want the Scenic to be No. Full story...
Mar
20th

Inchcape plans rights issue to boost balance sheet

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British dealer group Inchcape wants to raise £232 million (247 million euros) by issuing new shares after its profits fell last year. Full story...
Mar
20th

Fiat denies plan to assume Chrysler debt

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MILAN (Reuters) -- Italy's Fiat SpA denied today that it would assume any current or future debt from Chrysler LLC. Full story...
Mar
20th

THAILAND: Nissan’s eco-car exports to include Japan

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Nissan has confirmed that its planned THB5.5bn ($US155m) eco-car programme in Thailand remains on track despite the deepening crisis that is consuming the global car industry. Full story...
Mar
20th

UK car production down 59%

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UK car production in February fell 59 percent on a year ago as falling demand forced manufacturers to cut output, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said today. Full story...
Mar
20th

Renault to build a cheaper Clio in France

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PARIS (Reuters) -- Renault will build an older version of its Clio small car in France, a union official told Reuters. Full story...
Mar
20th

Scrappage bonus leads Renault to boost small-car production

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Renault today said it will increase Clio and Twingo production after a government scrappage incentive boosted demand for small cars. Full story...
Mar
20th

Scrapping bonus pushes Renault to boost small car output

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Renault today said it will increase Clio and Twingo production to meet rising demand in France, where the models are benefiting from the country's scrapping bonus. Full story...
Mar
20th

Chevrolet Cruze to start at 14,990 euros in Germany

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Chevrolet's new Cruze sedan will have a starting price of 14,990 euros in Germany when it goes on sale May 16. The Cruze will be positioned as a value model under the Astra, which is sold by Chevrolet's sister brands Opel and Vauxhall. Full story...
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