The deal that ended with the building of a $1bn assembly plant for South Korean car manufacturer Kia in a rural US state has had wide-reaching implications, both economic and cultural. And although there has been a price to pay on both sides, it appears to be outweighed by the benefits
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Car part supply sector makes inroads into emerging markets
As original equipment manufacturers up their presence in developing countries, the auto parts industry is following close behind
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/ Automotive Components
A jump-start for the US
Automakers are responding to a US government injection of ‘green’ dollars into the industry by retooling for a new era in car manufacture.
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/ Automotive Components
FDI car parts market slumps
According to greenfield trend tracker fDi Markets, 2009 has seen a drop in foreign investment projects in the automotive components sector.
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/ Automotive Components
China ramps up auto spending
Recent activity shows that China is growing as a source of outward investment in the automotive industry, as well as continuing to be a key global destination market.
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From a spark to a flame
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