Emerging Markets

Great Wall begins state-of-the-art engine production Chinese automaker Great Wall has only just begun producing cars. Its brand new engine facility will supply three new models with up to 300,000 Euro 4- and 5 -compliant engines a year. Read full story

Right steps help companies enter new markets Expanding into new areas is a big challenge for companies, one that offers high risk-reward trade-offs. Both risks and rewards are high in emerging markets, according to panelists who provided the Wall Street View on Strategy and Execution during the SAE World Congress. Read full story

A global manufacturing march for Seton A supplier of automotive leather has facilities in numerous locales around the world. Read full story

Intel teams up to tackle telematics Intel is making a concerted effort to gain a foothold in the nascent telematics market, unveiling an open Linux-based architecture that helps automakers respond to rapid changes in the marketplace. The company plans to leverage its expertise with mobile devices, augmenting those capabilities through partnerships. Read full story