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

@Nissan: 2021/02/15 Nissan announces future plans for small vans in Europe Nissa…000223

2021/02/15 Next generation small van range to be built on Alliance platform All-electric and internal combustion engine versions to be made in France Will include LCV and passenger car options with various size combinations PARIS, France – Nissan today confirmed plans for its next generation of small vans for customers in Europe. Leveraging further the… Continue reading @Nissan: 2021/02/15 Nissan announces future plans for small vans in Europe Nissa…000223

Alfa Romeo, finally the compact suv Tonale

Unveiled in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019, the little brother of the Stelvio SUV about 450 cm long will settle in an important market segment, the same in which the Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback, the BMW X1 and X2 and the Mercedes GLA, without forgetting the Nissan Qasqhai and… Continue reading Alfa Romeo, finally the compact suv Tonale

@Nissan: Get ready!000222

2021/02/13 Get ready… There’s less than one week to go until the all-new Nissan Qashqai is unveiled! Dynamic driving is at the core of the third generation of the pioneering crossover with electrified powertrains including the introduction of Nissan’s innovative e-POWER technology to Europe. Inside, the all-new Qashqai boasts a class-leading portfolio of connected services and new… Continue reading @Nissan: Get ready!000222