East European automotive market growth prospects
ANALYSIS: RUSSIA: Tighter vehicle emission regulations set to squeeze local producers
The introduction of tighter vehicle emission regulations in Russia is set to squeeze Russia’s indigenous carmakers. Euro II emission standards…
EMERGING MARKETS ANALYSIS: East European car markets experiencing mixed fortunes
The car markets of central and eastern Europe have substantial growth potential according to research undertaken by the automotive market…
RUSSIA: Volkswagen close to assembly plant deal
Russia's economic development and trade minister German Gref has said that Volkswagen is expected to sign an agreement on the…
EXCLUSIVE: FRANCE: Analyst warns of five plant closures by 2009
Five car plants in Western Europe are facing closure over the next three to four years, according to an automotive…
RUSSIA: Car production up 4.1% in Q1
Russian car output rose 4.1% year on year in the first three months to 254,000 units, according to data from…
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EMERGING MARKETS ANALYSIS: Rosoboronexport deal suggests GM and AvtoVAZ will go their separate ways
The future of General Motors’ joint venture with Russia’s AvtoVAZ looks decidedly shaky following the takeover of AvtoVAZ by state-owned…
RUSSIA: AvtoVAZ promises new cars in 2009
Russia’s largest car manufacturer AvtoVAZ plans to start production of newer B and C class cars in 2009, Vladimir Artyakov,…