Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the calendar year 2017 as well as for the month of December 2017. Worldwide Production Calendar Year 2017 December 2017 Units vs.’16 Units vs.’16 Japan 817,500 -0.3% 76,758 -1.5% Outside of Japan 4,419,342 *1 +5.8% 351,676… Continue reading All-Time Calendar Year Automobile Production Records
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Volvo’s first EV will be a hatchback shooting for 310-mile range
In May 2016, when Volvo showed off the concept that previewed the XC40, it also unveiled a hatchback sedan called Concept 40.2. Later in the year, it announced it would electrify every model and introduce full EVs. Now, a report from Autocar claims that Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle will be a standalone model based on… Continue reading Volvo’s first EV will be a hatchback shooting for 310-mile range
Maruti to start manufacturing budget electric vehicle on its own – Times of India
NEW DELHI: India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki will start making its first affordable electric vehicle (EV) by 2020 based on technology from parent Suzuki Motor, ahead of products developed in partnership with Toyota.The company and its parent are focusing on in-house capabilities but are also looking for partners to put in place the ecosystem for… Continue reading Maruti to start manufacturing budget electric vehicle on its own – Times of India
TMC Announces Results for December 2017 and CY2017
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
Nissan production, sales and exports for December 2017 and CY 2017
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2018) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for December 2017 and calendar year 2017. “2017 was our best-ever year for global sales and production,” said Executive Vice President Daniele Schillaci, global head of marketing and sales. “The Rogue series set an annual sales record in… Continue reading Nissan production, sales and exports for December 2017 and CY 2017
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