Nissan’s global production in December increased 13.1% year-on-year to 397,446 units, marking an all-time record for the month of December.Production in Japan increased 24.6% year-on-year to 114,175 units, mainly due to increased exports of Rogue and Juke, and increased demand for Serena.Production outside of Japan increased 9.1% year-on-year to 283,271 units, marking an all-time record [...]
Archive for January, 2012
Nissan Production, Sales and Export Results for December and Calendar Year 2011
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Honda Sets All-Time December Record for Automobile Production in North America, USA and China
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the calendar year 2011 as well as for the month of December 2011.Production in Japan, production in regions outside of Japan and worldwide production experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two years (since 2009).
Production in [...]
New Economical, Powerful LPG Models Expand Opel’s ecoFLEX Offer
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Rüsselsheim – Opel is expanding and enhancing its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) offer. The Astra 5-door hatchback, the Astra Sports Tourer and the Meriva can now be ordered with the new, powerful yet economical 1.4 liter LPG Turbo ecoFLEX engine.
The engine that can operate in LPG and gasoline mode packs a punch and is available [...]
Opel/Vauxhall Supports UK Hydrogen Initiative
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Rüsselsheim/London – Opel/Vauxhall has joined forces with the UK H2 Mobility initiative to promote the manufacturing and use of hydrogen vehicles in Britain. UK H2 Mobility will prepare an action plan aimed at turning the UK into a leading global hydrogen vehicle player. The initiative which is backed by the British government and local industry [...]
Mazda Releases Special Edition Mazda Biante GRANZ in Japan
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda Motor Corporation announced the launch of the special edition of its mid-sized tall ‘high-roof’ Mazda Biante minivan. The special edition Mazda Biante GRANZ goes on sale from at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan.
Based on the high model grade Mazda Biante 20S that comes with Mazda’s unique [...]
Mazda Commences Production of Mazda CX-5 with New-Generation Super Clean SKYACTIV-D Diesel Engine
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda Motor Corporation commenced production of the all-new Mazda CX-5 with its new-generation SKYACTIV-D 2.2-litre, super clean diesel engine at its Ujina Plant near Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima. The CX-5 will be the first model of the company’s new-generation products that adopts SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY throughout the vehicle, in the powertrain, body and [...]
NHTSA Investigation closed
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Rüsselsheim – On Friday the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States decided to close its investigation into the safety of the Chevrolet Volt which is similar to the Opel Ampera.
The NHTSA investigation concluded that “no discernible defect trend” existed and that “the vehicle modifications recently developed by General Motors reduce the potential [...]
Fans, Media React To ’13 Fusion NASCAR Reveal
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012There is always a moment after an automaker lifts up the sheet (or raises the curtain or drives on to the stage) when everyone holds their breath. The thought “Do they like it?” races through the minds of all of the men and women who invested countless hours on the new product.
I think it is [...]
Super Bowl Spot Previews 2013 Cadillac ATS
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012DETROIT – The on-road performance of the 2013 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sedan will be the focus of a new advertising spot this Sunday during the U.S. television broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI.The 30-second spot is available today on Cadillac’s official YouTube channel and Facebook page.The ad showcases what will make ATS a [...]
Renault Trucks At The “Eco Transport And Logistics” Show
Monday, January 30th, 2012Renault Trucks will be presenting its Optifuel Solutions, designed to reduce Diesel vehicles’ consumption, as well as its Clean Tech offering of vehicles running on alternative energies (electricity, hybrid and CNG), at the second “ECO, Transport and Logistics” tradeshow.
In response to the environmental challenge road haulage is now facing, Renault Trucks offers customers a whole [...]
Urban Lab 1: An Experimental Vehicle For Urban Distribution
Monday, January 30th, 2012Urban Lab 1 is a new Renault Trucks project designed to improve goods distribution in towns. Developed with the bodybuilder Gemco E-Trucks B.V, this experimental vehicle opens up new possibilities in the field of urban distribution by bringing the loading sill down to ground level.
For, on this vehicle, electrifying the transmission from the powertrain actually [...]
First 3 New Hyundai Models For 2012 Launched
Monday, January 30th, 2012Meridian Enterprises, importers and distributors of Hyundai in Malta are launching the first three new models of 2012, the Hyundai Veloster winner of ‘The Good Design Award 2011’ Award, the Hyundai Elantra, which has just been awarded the ‘Autobest 2012’ Award as the best choice in 15 European countries and the Hyundai i40 which represents [...]
Honda’s Legendary Fireblade: Release Is Near, Price Is Here
Monday, January 30th, 2012As Australia waits with baited breath for the release of the 2012 Fireblade, Honda Australia announces the 20th anniversary model will retail at $18,490 for the standard, and $19,490 for the ABS model (MLRP). Due for Australian release in early February, the 2012 CBR1000RR will impress riders with advanced technology and even greater performance. It’s [...]
Lexus Announces Pricing for 2013 LX 570
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012TORRANCE, Calif. – Lexus announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2013 LX 570 luxury utility vehicle, which will arrive at dealerships in early February with bold new styling, interior enhancements, cutting-edge technology and remarkable off-road capabilities. The LX will carry an MSRP of $80,930, an increase of 1.9 percent or $1,475. [...]
