The News Review:
- China’s Changan Auto Group sets 2007 sales target of 850000…
- A new auto pact for a new auto industry
- Japan Dec auto production up 7.9 pct year-on-year
China’s Changan Auto Group sets 2007 sales target of 850000…
Forbes – Jan 29, 2007
The company said in a statement that its sales revenue rose 43. 83 pct in 2006 to 43. 2 bln yuan with auto sales of 708737 units. Auto exports of Changan Auto Group one of China’s major automakers and joint venture partner of Ford and Suzuki (other-otc:.
A new auto pact for a new auto industry
Globe and Mail – Jan 29, 2007
(Too bad: nly journalists get the free booze. )The Detroit show — first and biggest of them all — celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. But lurking behind the glitter was fear the curtain may be closing on Detroit’s century as automotive capital of the world. Will the snappy new products shown in Detroit reverse the massive losses experienced by GM Ford and now Chrysler?GM’s resurgence seems encouraging.
Japan Dec auto production up 7.9 pct year-on-year
Forbes – Jan 29, 2007
9 pct higher than a year before at 955040 vehicles rising for the 14th straight month the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said. 8 pct to 822556 vehicles rising for the 14th straight month while truck output fell 3. 8 pct to 124995 vehicles falling for the third consecutive month.