October 2010 management briefing: BRICs

The nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China form a neat acronym - the BRICs – that groups four countries with rapidly developing economies, large populations and plenty of as yet untapped potential for consumption growth as incomes rise. The BRICs are also notable for a rapid pace of industrial development. For October's briefing theme, we review the latest developments and prospects for the BRIC automotive markets.

BRIEFING FEATURE: What's in prospect for China's car market?

10 November 2010

In 2010, China is on course to eclipse Japan as the second biggest economy in the world. It already has surpassed the US as the world's largest vehicle market. But can breakneck growth continue and what are the structural issues ahead for the Chinese auto industry?

BRIEFING FEATURE: India's booming auto industry

2 November 2010

India is currently experiencing auto industry growth at a rate similar to that experienced by Brazil one decade ago, with numerous manufacturers establishing themselves singly or as part of joint ventures. While there are still significant challenges that may prevent India from experiencing the same sort of explosive growth seen in China, it has the potential for high rates of growth in the coming years.

BRIEFING FEATURE: Estève’s Russian Revolution

25 October 2010

The man who led the modernisation at Dacia has repeated the trick at AvtoVAZ. Renault’s Christian Estève talks to Mark Bursa

BRIEFING FEATURE: Brazil

20 October 2010

Brazil is riding the crest of a wave. The impact of the international recession of last year on Brazil was muted by an effective fiscal stimulus package which benefited the auto sector. Brazil's economy is forecast to grow by 7-8% in 2010, with the vehicle market also projected to show continued growth. Against that background, investment in new capacity is up to. We take a look at this dynamic automotive market and assess prospects.

BRIEFING FEATURE: Russia's turnaround

12 October 2010

Russia's automotive market and industry has been very hard hit by the country's severe economic recession of 2009. However, a moderate economic recovery is now taking hold and the automotive sector is seeing some uplift to volume helped by government support. In the first of series of just-auto management briefing articles focusing on the BRIC nations, Dave Leggett assesses the latest developments and prospects for Russia's automotive sector.