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DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48137) has announced the addition of Automotive Emerging Markets - January 2007 to their offering.

Automotive Emerging is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the activities of the worlds vehicle and component manufacturers in Central and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa, Middle East, Pacific Rim and of course the Indian sub-continent and China.

Topics covered include:

-- Corporate strategy

-- Distribution

-- Environment

-- Financial performance

-- Foreign investment

-- Joint ventures

-- Legislation

-- Logistics

-- Manufacturing

-- Mergers and acquisitions

-- New products

-- Personnel

-- Sales performance

-- Vehicle manufacturer supplier relationships

This report deals with the dynamic world of some of the fastest growing automotive markets. From China to Russia to India to Indonesia, the scope of this report is both vast and inclusive. AEM covers all aspects of the automotive industries in some of the most vibrant markets, including manufacturing, model launches, manufacturer strategies, market data such as sales and production figures. It focuses on not just vehicle manufacturers but also covers component manufacturers, ensuring that nothing goes unreported on the channel. Key markets include the more obvious ones such as China, India and Russia, plus other countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Poland, the Czech Republic and South Africa.

Automotive Emerging Markets provides both broad macro-economic information as well as detailed focus analysis down to vehicle or supplier level: there is no better way to stay informed on the latest emerging market developments.

Who relies on this report?

-- Vehicle manufacturers

-- Suppliers

-- Consultants

-- Investment Banks/Finance/Venture capital

Table of contents:

China: Antonov licences TX6 transmission to Geely subsidiary

China: Court fines Aux for illegal vehicle production

China: CNHTC aiming to sell 80,000 trucks in 2007

China: Daihatsu to assemble vehicles under its brand in 2007

China: Guangzhou Honda to launch new R&D centre

China: Delphi forms joint venture to produce half-shafts

China: FAW Group sales climb 9.1% year-on-year

China: FAW announces four new engines

China: Geely sets up two new joint ventures

China: Isuzu planning to double sales via new distribution network

China: Lexus to launch its first hybrid vehicle

China: Noble forms joint venture with Wuhan Iron and Steel Group

China: Mahle to increase exports to Japan

China: TRW opens new plant to supply Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler

China: SAIC to build Ssangyong SUVs in China

China: Tata Motors seeks market entry

China: Vehicle sales for November up by 25% year-on-year

China: Yorozu to boost output of suspension parts

China: ZF to expand engineering centre

India: Apollo in talks with Volkswagen over supply deal

India: Ashok Leyland global sales rise by 64.3% in November

India: Bosch announces major investment

India: DaimlerChrysler reported to be planning Chrysler brand launch

India: Excise duties on large cars expected to be cut

India: Force Motors to transfer heavy commercial vehicles division to subsidiary

India: GM plant in Halol builds its first Chevrolet Aveo U-VA

India: Government to sell remaining stake in Maruti

India: Government reported to be planning mandatory ABS for all vehicles

India: Honda Motor India commences operations

India: Mahindra sells cable accessories business to 3M

India: Mahindra funds low-cost hybrid car project; reveals plans for Scorpio SUV hybrid

India: Mahindra Renault upgrades dealerships ahead of Logan launch

India: Mahindra to enhance engine production capacity at Igatpuri

India: Maruti launches Zen Estilo

India: Modine to establish new plant in Chennai

India: November car and CV sales rise dramatically

India: Passenger car production capacity to double by 2010, says study

India: Reva receives US$20m R&D funding from outside investors

India: RSB acquires US transmission supplier for US$19m

India: Suzuki planning a US$2,240 car

India: Tata and IBM negotiate to form partnership for Rs100,000 small car project

India: Tata November vehicle sales up by 43.1%

India: Tata-Cummins to invest in engine capacity expansion

Indonesia: Astra to assemble new Daihatsu Terios and Toyota Rush SUVs

Indonesia: Toyota to raise levels of SUV and minivan exports

Malaysia: Government to encourage automotive electronics sector

Malaysia: Hino expects new model to boost 2007 sales

Malaysia: Honda expects flat sales for 2006 and 2007

Malaysia: Second-quarter losses widen at Proton

Malaysia: Vehicle sales down 7.2% in November

Pakistan: November car sales up 34%; October dip attributed to national holidays

Philippines: Government bill will make Biofuel use mandatory

Philippines: November vehicle sales up by 9.3% month-on-month

Philippines: Toyota component exports set to reach US$530m by year-end

Taiwan: Yulon Nissan trims its 2006 forecast

Thailand and North America: Mazda reported to be planning new plants

Thailand: Diesel-to-gas conversion programme launched

Thailand: Ford to debut facelifted Everest at Bangkok motor show

Thailand: Panasonic Automotive to establish Asian markets hub

Thailand: Siam Nissan to export Tiida to Australia

Thailand: Tata and Thonburi set up joint venture for pickup assembly

Thailand: Tax breaks announced to encourage green vehicles

Thailand: Vehicle production expected to rise in 2007

Thailand: Vehicle sales predicted to more than double by 2012

Vietnam: Sanyang to build US$20m commercial vehicle plant

Argentina and Mexico: Agreement signed to eliminate automotive components tariffs

Argentina: Carlos Ghosn says Renault may share Cordoba plant with Nissan

Brazil: DaimlerChrysler celebrates 50th year of production

Brazil: Fiat to add third shift at Betim plant

Brazil: First Chinese cars to arrive in January

Brazil: Iveco to invest US$68m in local operations

Brazil: November sales rise by 15%; record year expected

Brazil: PSA targets 10% of the local market by 2010

Brazil: Volkswagen on track for 15% sales increase

Venezuela: Supplier strike disrupts production in four plants

Bulgaria: New car sales rise by 9.2% annually for year to end of November

Czech Republic: Commercial Vehicle Group acquires CIEB

Eastern Europe: MAN in pole position with 59% sales growth

Hungary: Audi reportedly planning future A3 Cabriolet build at Gyor plant

Hungary: Raba enters into US$29.4m supply contract with Marmon-Herrington

Romania: Pirelli Ambiente to establish particulate filter plant

Romania: Renault to lift Dacia Logan output to 350,000 units per annum

Russia: Aston Martin to open its first dealership

Russia: AvtoVAZ expects doubling of profits for 2006

Russia: Car sales rise by 11.4% in first ten months

Russia: Changfeng in talks to build assembly plant

Russia: Fiat and Severstal-Avto joint venture launches production of Albea

Russia: GAZ Group posts strong growth in net profits

Russia: Geely to launch local assembly in 2007

Russia: General Motors to build Chevrolet Lacetti in Avtotors Kaliningrad plant

Russia: Toyota raises production target of future Camry plant

Russia: ZAZ and Bogdan lay cornerstone for new plant in Nizhny Novgorod

Serbia: Local bodywork on countrys first Euro 4 buses

Slovakia: Zizala to set up new automotive lighting plant

Slovakia: Zilina plant begins production of Kia ceed; engine output to be raised

Uzbekistan: GM Daewoo reportedly signing deal for former Daewoo Motor plant

Iran: IKCO and Peugeot to invest US$4m to improve network

Iran: Iran Khodro plans US$1bn of exports for 2007

Iran: Tam Iran Khodro to export US$58m in engineering services

Israel: November sales grow by 3.2% year-on-year

UAE: Emarat plans CNG refuelling stations in Dubai

Algeria: Peugeot to import 206 sedans from Iran Khodro

Senegal: Iran Khodro Diesel reportedly planning truck production

South Africa: DaimlerChrysler to begin Mitsubishi Triton production in 2008

South Africa: BMW hopeful of next generation 3-Series build

South Africa: Mittal Steel considering new automotive steel plant

South Africa: Rising interest rates blamed for decline in November new vehicle sales

South Africa: SKF to shutter Uitenhage plant

South Africa: Toyota increases output at Prospecton plant

South Africa: Volkswagen unveils new US$104m paint shop

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