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Mahindra and Mahindra is looking at making a splash in China by lining up exports to the communist nation. The company which is fast readying its fuel-efficient SUV models in the United States, will see China as one of the most potential markets overseas.

Mercedes Benz will construct a small car plant in Hungary by 2012.

Japanese automotive giant Toyota is likely to make its Prius hybrid model  part of a separate brand. The company is has confirmed it is considering a new Prius brand. Smaller and larger hybrid cars may be built under the new Prius sub-brand.

Speculations over Chrysler stake sale by Daimler were put to rest with the German auto giant confirming that it is in talks with Cerberus to sell its 19.9 per cent stake in its former partner.

Yet another Chinese car maker will see global attention focused on it during the run up to year 2009 as it lines up a new brand of car. FAW Haima Automobile Co is expected to unveil its new own-brand car in the A0 segment next year thereby launching itself into the big league.

Freightliner will reveal its new PH37ACmi PowerHaul diesel locomotives at the world's largest rail exhibition, Innotrans 2008, held in Berlin.

Despite the decline in sales of luxury automobile models in the US, Hyundai expects annual sales of 50,000 units of the Hyundai Genesis, 20000 units of the Hyundai Genesis sedan and 30000 units of the Hyundai Genesis coupe version.

General Motors plans to launch 18 Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) in 2009. 

Mazda's new Biante minivan is turning out to be popular in Japan with the vehicle more than doubling the sales target in its first month of sales.

Auto giants Chrysler and Nissan Motor Co are likely to enter into a a possible partnership soon.

As the British International Motor Show opens in London next week, luxury car retailer Broughtons Specialist Cars will lift the wraps off the Zagato Bentley GTZ and Spyker C8 Aileron.

Harley Davidson to buy MV Augusta of Italy

Fiat is betting big on New Zealand and has commenced its pre-launch publicity for the Scudo van in the country.

The Chevrolet Beat will make it to the US. Question is, when?

Volvo, most probably, would see a change of hands if things work out for Chery. This is just a rumor, as of now.

Car major GM Daewoo has taken a new step toward making its vehicles affordable.

The new Kia US corporate campus has got rolling at Irvine in California.

Chrysler and Nissan Motor will start production of its Dodge Hornet next year.

Auto giant Ford Motor Co has decided to put off the production of its 2009 F-150 pickup truck owing to drop in sales of pickups and sport utility vehicles.

Volvo plans to offer customers of its 2009 range a slew of value added enhancements which would spell the ultimate in luxury and technology.

Hyundai motor’s plans for the small car don’t end with India.

After the acquisition the famed Land Rover and Jaguar brands,Tata Motors has now found a new target worthy of its attentions!

Automobile giant General Motors has said that it would close down four pickup and SUV assembly plants throughout North America.

It’s a Chinese invasion of sorts in South Africa. Chinese car maker Chery is on the verge of taking over South African roads.

Most car makers are climbing on to the hybrid car wagon, as fuel prices show no sign of coming back down. Joining the group is Chrysler LLC

Even as the Tata Motors is racing to keep the September deadline for the launch of the Nano, the far-away communist Cuba has started its wait for the people’s car from India. 

Auto exports to China seem to be getting better with car makers General Motors and Ford Motor entering into major export contracts with the communist nation.

Rising prices of fuel has affected the auto industry world over, and even Japanese companies like Toyota have taken a hit.

White-collared executives at Ford are in a fix.  The auto giant has reportedly told salaried workers that their pay increments would get delayed.