Thursday, December 25, 2008

China To Launch Auto Industry Bailout In Jan

China to launch auto industry bailout in Jan http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008850/China-to-launch-auto-industry-b ailou t-in-Jan.html Shanghai, December 25 (Gasgoo.com) China's economic planning body is expected to roll out an auto industry rejuvenating plan as early as in the coming January, the Shanghai Securities ... Continue reading

FPT In Talks On Engine JV With China Automakers

FPT in talks on engine JV with China automakers http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008854/FPT-in-talks-on-engine-JV-with- China -automakers.html Shanghai, December 25 (Gasgoo.com) Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) is in talks with several Chinese automakers about cooperation in making small, fuel efficient engines, the ... Continue reading

China's FAW Toyota halts production due to sales slide

FAW Toyota halts production due to sales slide http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008856/FAW-Toyota-halts-production-due -to-s ales-slide.html Shanghai, December 25 (Gasgoo.com) FAW Toyota said its Tianjing plant will halt production on Dec. 26 - Jan. 5 "for the routine mechanical overhaul" and the facility's staff will ... Continue reading

Merry Christmas - Japan November 2008 Auto Production Worst Drop Since 1967

Japan auto production marks worst drop since 1967 amid sapped global demand TOKYO December 25, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Japan's production of cars, trucks and buses marked its steepest drop in at least four decades in November, an industry group said Thursday, as the fallout from the U.S. sl ... Continue reading