Low-cost cars are in vogue

FRANCE [updated 15:45BST]: Renault confirms Nissan-badged Logan model for Mexico

Renault on Thursday afternoon (BST) confirmed it would build a version of its Logan low-cost car at its Curitiba, Brazil,…

INDIA: Logan philosophy is simplicity

A mobile phone that simply makes and receives calls is all many of us want. That is the philosophy behind…

EMERGING MARKETS ANALYSIS: Renault struggling to find a slot for UK Logans

Renault has launched the Logan in India, and is doubling output in Romania – but strong demand for the car…

GERMANY: VW planning two low-cost cars

Volkswagen is planning a second low cost car, according to a report in a German consumer car magazine. VW chief…

INDIA: Mahindra-Renault JV opens RHD Logan order book

Renault’s locally-built Logan has gone on sale in (right-hand drive) India with a choice of both petrol and common rail…

BRAZIL: Fiat enters the rush for the affordable car

A recent announcement by Fiat group CEO Sergio Marchione caught the Brazilian subsidiary somewhat by surprise. He confirmed to Reuters…

GENEVA: Fiat, Toyota, eye cut-price cars

Fiat is considering whether it should develop a low-cost passenger car similar to ones made by French rival Renault. Fiat…

IRAN: Order books open for local Logan

Iranian buyers will from tomorrow (3 March) be able to place orders for the locally assembled Renault Logan which will…

CZECH REPUBLIC: Skoda eyes low-cost car

Skoda Auto wants to develop a low-cost car for the Asian market, company president Delef Wittig was reported to have…

UK: Cheap Toyota car ideas could trickle up – analyst

Toyota plans to radically rethink the entire production process and focus on low-cost materials and technology in an effort to…