Number Cruncher 5:02pm

Australasia sales boost Inchcape

Pre-tax profit at auto dealer rises 23%

From LEX 4:18pm

European tyremakers: wear and tear

Tyremakers have outperformed auto sector recently, but that may not last long

Shake Shake in Botswana From RETAIL & CONSUMER 1:09pm

Brands raise a toast to Africa expansion

Consumer goods companies are poised for growth

From LEX 9:10pm

US carmakers: in neutral

Sales rebound is not doing much for the share prices of GM and Ford

From MARKETS Mar 11, 2013

Subprime car loan securities sales soar

Investors search for higher yields in risky ABS deals

A customer negotiates with a sales person at a Tata Motors Ltd. dealership in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, July 26, 2012. ©Bloomberg Mar 11, 2013

India car sales weakest for a decade

Industry facing shrinking turnover and higher costs

Profile Mar 10, 2013

Qoros enters stage with Chinese model

First vehicle likely to be priced below €20,000

From TELECOMS Mar 8, 2013

Telecoms stocks surge as probe fears ease

Telefónica rallies to its highest level so far this year

From LEX Mar 8, 2013

Chrysler: the cost of a car

Allowing market to referee dispute between Fiat and VEBA is unattractive option

From LEX Mar 8, 2013

Letter from Lex: all-time highs and lows

The Dow Jones hits an all-time high as some large M&A deals begin to unravel

Mar 8, 2013

UK car industry optimism requires caution

Uncertainties over car demand in continental Europe remain

Mar 8, 2013

UK car sector geared up for huge growth

Investments add weight to strong 2017 production forecasts

Mar 8, 2013

Cities named for electric F1 series

Eight cities agree to host inaugural series

Mar 7, 2013

India witnesses SUV boom

Sales of 4x4 vehicles rising amid downturn in overall car market

Mar 7, 2013

Continental warns on weak auto demand

European market weighs on car parts supplier

From MARKETS Mar 6, 2013

Renault up as union talks enter final lap

Carmaker’s key union agrees compensation deal

Mar 6, 2013

‘Stealth look’ on cars a growing trend

Matte finishes shine at Geneva motor show

Mar 6, 2013

Nissan seeks to overtake Toyota in Europe

Plan involves expansion of output at UK site

Number Cruncher Mar 6, 2013

Used cars help Lookers ride downturn

Margins and volumes rise in division

From LEX Mar 6, 2013

Toyota: unstructured thoughts

Reorganised management and simplified structure are sideshows

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