Automakers pause North American production on U.S. winter weather

By Sharay Angulo 3 Min Read MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Freezing weather that interrupted gas supplies in the southern United States and Mexico was wreaking havoc on Thursday on car manufacturing plants on both sides of the border, with Ford Motor Co, Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Toyota Motor Corp reporting disruptions to their assembly… Continue reading Automakers pause North American production on U.S. winter weather

@Groupe PSA: PR Innovation for sustainable interiors001221

Innovation for sustainable materials is taking place across our Business Groups and within the Sustainable and Smart Product Line. Sustainable solutions for vehicle interiors, inscribed in the “Interior for the Planet” initiative, are developed based on 3 pillars: use less, incorporate recyclable and recycled materials, and create alternatives to petrol solutions, with no impact on… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Innovation for sustainable interiors001221

Nissan to halt production due to earthquake, following Toyota

TOKYO — Nissan Motors will halt production at two assembly plants in Japan for two days next week due to repercussions from the earthquake that hit the northeast of the country on Feb. 13, Nikkei has learned. Nissan’s Oppama plant, which makes the company’s flagship Note compact car, and its subsidiary Nissan Shatai’s Shonan plant,… Continue reading Nissan to halt production due to earthquake, following Toyota

Nissan to temporarily suspend output at two assembly plants in Japan due to quake

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor’s logo is displayed during a press preview for the company’s new Ariya all-battery SUV at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it will suspend production at two assembly… Continue reading Nissan to temporarily suspend output at two assembly plants in Japan due to quake

@Mitsubishi: OUTLANDER PHEV Became Europe’s Best-selling Plug-in Hybrid SUV in 2020

TOKYO, Feb 18, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) announced that the OUTLANDER PHEV has closed out 2020 as Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV. A total of 26,673 units were sold across Europe in 2020, and the OUTLANDER PHEV became the second best-selling plug-in hybrid across all segments(1). The OUTLANDER PHEV is… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: OUTLANDER PHEV Became Europe’s Best-selling Plug-in Hybrid SUV in 2020

Nissan to adjust production due to limited parts supply after quake: sources

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd will adjust production in Fukuoka prefecture this week due to disruptions in parts supplies after an earthquake hit northeastern Japan, two sources familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor’s logo is displayed during a press preview for the company’s new… Continue reading Nissan to adjust production due to limited parts supply after quake: sources

@Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS: World Premiere of the All-New OUTLANDER

TOKYO, Feb 17, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) today revealed the all-new OUTLANDER, featuring a new design direction, premium quality, rugged performance and innovative technology. The flagship SUV is reimagined and reinvented in every way and gears up for sale in North America (the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico) in… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS: World Premiere of the All-New OUTLANDER

@Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS Launches the Refreshed PAJERO SPORT in Indonesia

TOKYO, Feb 17, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) continues to expand its product portfolio by launching the refreshed PAJERO SPORT1 mid-size SUV in Indonesia. Inheriting the PAJERO series’ off-road capability, reliability and durability, the PAJERO SPORT fuses elegance and comfort. The latest model is designed with a more refined, powerful exterior… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS Launches the Refreshed PAJERO SPORT in Indonesia

Toyota halts half of Japan production lines after powerful quake

TOKYO — Toyota Motor will halt production at 14 Japanese assembly lines for up to four days through Saturday, after a weekend earthquake in northeastern Japan disrupted operations at the automaker’s suppliers. The suspension begins as early as Wednesday and affects half of Toyota’s 28 lines at nine factories nationwide, including subsidiaries such as Hino… Continue reading Toyota halts half of Japan production lines after powerful quake

Toyota supplier Akebono Brake says it faked data 100,000 times

TOKYO — Japanese auto parts supplier Akebono Brake Industry said on Tuesday it found about 114,000 instances of misconduct, including the falsification of inspection data of brakes and their components. Of those components, about 5,000 cases failed to clear quality standards Akebono had agreed with its automaker customers, the company said. Such components were delivered… Continue reading Toyota supplier Akebono Brake says it faked data 100,000 times