Low-cost cars proliferate
EMERGING MARKETS ANALYSIS: Toyota’s low-cost car plans start to shape up
A combination of Toyota efficiency and the Keiretsu system could produce a potent rival to the Renault Logan. And with…
GERMANY: Low cost production seen up 70% in decade
A new study has found that the market for low cost cars could grow by as much as 70% in…
RUSSIA: Renault confirms Sandero for Avtoframos
Renault plans to start producing Renault Sandero hatchbacks at its Moscow-based Avtoframos plant at the end of 2009, the company…
JAPAN: Toyota plans another low-cost car plant – reports
Toyota reportedly is considering building a new plant in an emerging market to make low-cost, small cars for such markets.…
INDIA: New JV confirms Nano rival
Renault, Nissan and Indian motorcycle maker Bajaj Auto on Monday said they would form a joint venture company to develop,…
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UK: Romanians could prop up Renault – analyst
Renault first-quarter revenue up 4.2% year-on-year on restated figures fell short of the company's expectations though the company reaffirmed guidance…
RESEARCH: Low-cost cars: opportunities and challenges
It’s the hottest of hot topics – but it’s open to the widest of interpretations, writes Mark Bursa. What, exactly,…
GERMANY: Fiat to launch low-cost car in 2010
Fiat is planning to launch a low-cost car in 2010 and a micro car in late 2009 or early 2010,…
JAPAN: Honda to stay clear of low-cost car fray
Honda is staying out of the race to develop ultra-cheap cars, hoping motorists in fast-growing markets like India will pay…
INDIA: Maruti Suzuki denies sub-800 ‘Nano fighter’
Suzuki in India has denied media reports that Maruti Suzuki is readying a small car with a 660cc engine priced…