Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of February 2010.
ProductionProduction in Japan for the month of February 2010 experienced a year-on-year increase for the second consecutive month (since January 2010).
Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the fourth consecutive [...]

Regardless of the 5000 km of testing completed during the winter and the excellent start of the WTCC season in Curitiba, the development program of the Cruze continues relentlessly. The Chevrolet team spent two days testing in Pembrey on Wednesday and Thursday, with Alain Menu at the wheel of the Cruze.
The Swiss driver completed the [...]

The Chancellor failed to mention that, in addition to the 1.0 ppl duty increase from 1 April, he has already taken measures to claw back a duty incentive provided to the refiners for biofuels production. This latter measure will result in an increase to the cost of product by up to 1.0 ppl also from [...]

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) represents 8,000 motor sector businesses that sell, service and repair new and used vehicles, employing 600,000 individuals and is the customer-facing side of the motor industry.
Sue Robinson, RMI Director
Today’s Budget announcement provided a few positives for the retail motor industry but in the main did not address the key [...]

The MRA will have display at the Denver Auto Show on Wed April 7th through Sunday April 11th at the Colorado Convention Center in Downtown Denver.
We are requesting volunteers, both experts and novices, to man the booth these 5 days. This will involve interaction with Denver Auto Show attendees which includes speaking about the MRA, [...]

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its production, sales and export figures for February, 2010.
ProductionNissan’s global production in February was up considerably by 72.4% year-on-year to 270,366 units.
Production in Japan saw a significant increase of 121.3% year-on-year to 97,109 units due to increased output of the Fuga, Serena and other export models.
Production outside of Japan [...]

The Renault-Nissan Alliance (the Alliance) and the People’s Government of Wuhan (Wuhan Government) today in Yokohama, Japan, signed a definitive agreement to develop zero-emission mobility. Ruan Chengfa, mayor of Wuhan City, and Hiroto Saikawa, executive vice president of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., witnessed the signing.
“Wuhan is working towards becoming an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly city. [...]

Being held in and around Morelia, right in the center of Mexico, from November 1-6 2010, this annual event, eagerly awaited by all Enduro enthusiasts, is a unique opportunity to test personal riding skills against the elements and nature while enjoying six days of great enduro riding amongst hundreds of like-minded enduro riders.
Rental Bikes, Spare [...]

This document has been translated from the Japanese original, for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) resolved at the Board of Directors Meeting held on February 12, 2010 to continue the takeover defense measures against [...]

Hyundai has increased its European market share level to 2,6% during the first two months of 2010, which is up from the 2009 full-year figure of 2,4%. Figures supplied by automotive industry body ACEA reveal that February was Hyundai’s twelfth consecutive month of growth in Europe, with sales of 26.144 units – equivalent [...]

In conjunction with Earth Hour, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia is pledging its full support by initiating an Earth Hour awareness campaign which comprises print and radio advertisements, TV programs sponsorship as well as giveaway of Mitsubishi Earth Hour ‘fan’ for the public.
During the campaign which runs from 23 to 27 March, Mitsubishi Motors collaborates with TV [...]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed a mass production system for lightweight, high-strength “hollow-head” engine valves employing proprietary forging technology that enables hole-forming from the valve stem to head in one process. The new forging technology was achieved based on the company’s unique production knowhow in hollow valves for aircraft engines. With hollow valve [...]

Louis Chevrolet, a race car designer and driver, co-founded Chevrolet with Billy Durant, establishing a racing heritage at the company’s inception. That legacy continues today in many forms of motorsports, including the Chevrolet Cruze competing in the popular World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).
This year is the first full racing season for the Cruze, which was [...]

At the New York Auto Show, Chevrolet reveals the compact 2011 Cruze Eco. This high-efficiency model is powered by a 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine with variable valve timing that achieves an estimated 40 mpg on the highway when combined with a six-speed manual transmission. Cruze Eco is expected to deliver the best fuel economy in [...]