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PRODUCTION Renault's Dacia output halted by pay strike in RomaniaMarch 20, 2013 16:45 CET  Renault's Romanian unit Dacia stopped production as employees went on strike in a dispute over pay, the company said.... Read More »
FROM THE CURRENT ANE PRINT ISSUE Are Korean automakers winning the right way in Europe?Nov. 14, 2012 06:01 CET  While struggling European carmakers reduce production and consider plant closures, Hyundai and affiliate Kia are reporting record sales. The Korean brands attribute buoyant sales to their lean organizations and modestly priced, desirable new cars. Others disagree.... Read More »
Hyundai and Kia thrive in China as Japanese brands stumbleOct. 8, 2012 07:34 CET Hyundai and Kia forecast sales in China will exceed their targets as Korea's two largest carmakers benefit from a wave of anti-Japan protests in the world's largest vehicle market.... Read More »
Fiat-VW dispute highlights tensions as market hits 17-year lowSept. 28, 2012 10:04 CET  Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne and Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resolved a dispute that threatened to paralyze Europe's main car lobby group as the region's market sinks to a 17-year low.... Read More »
Audi China dealer told to ditch banner urging the murder of JapaneseSept. 20, 2012 10:49 CET  Audi has asked a Chinese dealer to remove a banner advocating the murder of Japanese people after a photograph of the sign went viral on the Internet amid escalating tensions between the two countries.... Read More »
Maruti Suzuki to reopen riot-hit factoryAug. 17, 2012 06:01 CET  Maruti Suzuki India, the country's biggest carmaker by volume, will reopen a factory more than a month after a deadly riot forced the company to halt production of its two best-selling models.... Read More »
Maruti Suzuki mulls options to remain India's No. 1July 30, 2012 13:34 CET Maruti Suzuki is weighing options to restore output of its most popular models as recurring labor disputes at one of its plants threaten the company's lead in Asia's third-largest car market.... Read More »
Maruti Suzuki shares fall after factory lockoutJuly 23, 2012 08:19 CET  Maruti Suzuki India fell in Mumbai trading after the company said it's locking out a factory near New Delhi, pending the conclusion of a probe into a deadly riot last week. Chairman R.C. Bhargava on July 21 ruled out an early resumption of the factory, which accounts for about 40 percent of the company's manufacturing capacity, though he didn't give an estimate as to how long the stoppage will last.... Read More »
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