Jan. 30, 2018 Toyota City, Japan, January 30, 2018―Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its production, domestic sales, and export results for December 2017 and for CY2017, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Hino Motors, Ltd. December 2017 Results Unit = vehicles; figures in ( ) show year-on-year percentage change Toyota Daihatsu… Continue reading TMC Announces Results for December 2017 and CY2017
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Mazda Production and Sales Results for December 2017 and for January through December 2017 (Flash Report)
2018/01/30 Production and Sales Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for December 2017 and for January through December 2017 are summarized below. I. Production Note 1): Overseas production figures are based on Mazda brand units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units). However, non-Mazda branded passenger vehicles produced at the plant in Mexico… Continue reading Mazda Production and Sales Results for December 2017 and for January through December 2017 (Flash Report)
Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Resultsfor December 2017 and CY2017 (Flash Report)
January 30, 2018 < December 2017 > December 2017 Units 2017 vs 2016 Domestic production *1 ☆ 61,560 +2.7% First y/y increase in 2 months Overseas production *2 20,570 -24.3% First y/y decrease in 3 months Global production total 82,130 -5.7% 2nd consecutive month of y/y decrease Passenger vehicles 9,580 -6.7% 2nd consecutive month of y/y decrease… Continue reading Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Resultsfor December 2017 and CY2017 (Flash Report)
Gérard Détourbet Is Renault’s Master of Cutting Corners
Six years ago, after more than four decades with Renault SA, Gérard Détourbet decided he was done. He was in Chennai, leading a group of engineers from Renault and its strategic partner, Nissan Motor Co., in an attempt to create a low-cost vehicle for the Indian market, when some of his employees left his team… Continue reading Gérard Détourbet Is Renault’s Master of Cutting Corners
Ford China CEO shocks investors with resignation; company officials focus on future
CLOSE We sit down with Jim Hackett, Ford Motor Company’s new CEO, to talk about his new position and the company’s future. Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press Ford China CEO and chairman Jason Luo, who began his job just a few months ago, has resigned. (Photo: Key Safety Systems) Ford China CEO and chairman Jason… Continue reading Ford China CEO shocks investors with resignation; company officials focus on future
Engine production at Nissan’s Resende plant in Brazil reaches 200,000
This milestone shows that the Resende plant is helping Nissan grow in Latin America RESENDE, Brazil – A major milestone was achieved this week by Nissan’s Resende Industrial Complex, in Rio de Janeiro State in Brazil. Less than four years since start of operations, Nissan’s plant in Brazil has produced its 200,000th engine – a… Continue reading Engine production at Nissan’s Resende plant in Brazil reaches 200,000
Group 1 Automotive Acquires Two Additional Dealerships in El Paso, Texas
HOUSTON, Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), (“Group 1” or the “Company”), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the expansion of its business presence in the El Paso, Texas market with the acquisition of two new dealerships. The dealerships are Audi El Paso and Subaru El Paso, and are expected to generate approximately… Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Acquires Two Additional Dealerships in El Paso, Texas
Who Is Responsible When a Self-Driving Car Has an Accident?
In Brief Two recently reported crashes involving cars with autonomous driving systems have re-raised a key question. Who is at fault — the driver or the car? Collision Ethics Two separate incidents in California involving self-driving vehicles have recently gotten attention. One accident involved a Tesla Model S, the other, a Chevrolet Bolt that was using General… Continue reading Who Is Responsible When a Self-Driving Car Has an Accident?
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus to build modern version of the Baja Boot
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus builds some pretty fantastic machines. The race team turned road car producer is most famous for owner James Glickenhaus’ Ferrari Enzo-based Pininfarina-designed P4/5 and the more recent SCG 003. Last fall, SCG announced the 004S, a three-seat sports car with a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8. More recently, the company revealed plans to build… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus to build modern version of the Baja Boot
BMW’s new lease lets you drive for ridesharing services
It’s not always obvious, but many car leases don’t allow you to drive with ridesharing services or rent your car to others. And it’s no surprise as to why — the high mileage and varying driving habits aren’t going to help the car’s condition when the lease is over. BMW, however, is sticking its neck… Continue reading BMW’s new lease lets you drive for ridesharing services