auto sector

Apr 23, 2010

Geely must capitalise on Volvo's heritage to create China's first global auto brand

For China's marketing industry, which has long touted the need for homegrown brands to 'go global', the Geely-Volvo story is one that must appear irresistible.

Apr 16, 2010

Lexus models presents fresh setback for Toyota

GLOBAL - Embattled Japanese car maker Toyota has suspended sales of its 2010 Lexus GX 460 across the world, after a US consumer title urged people not to buy it because of safety concerns.

Feb 9, 2010

Taiwan's car industry faces a bleak 2010 following sales boom from tax cut last year

Last year, a year-long commodity tax cut revived the Taiwanese auto sector from a 22-year lull. As the initiative became void on 31 December last year, there is little optimism for car sales in 2010.