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Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for July 2018

*1 Beginning fiscal 2012, locally branded models produced in China, which to date had been included in the output figure for China, are now excluded *2 Includes imports to Japan   [ Summary : July 2018 ] < Domestic Production > July 2018･･･First consecutive monthly year-on-year increase since February, 2018 ( 114.4% year-on-year ) <… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for July 2018

James Bond cult brand: Aston Martin reviews IPO

All articles and backgrounds 08/29/2018 James Bond cult brand Aston Martin reviews IPO DPA James Bond aka Daniel Craig gets out of an Aston Martin DB 10 British sports car maker Aston Martin wants to go public. A corresponding registration document as a condition for the Gang on the floor the automaker had submitted to… Continue reading James Bond cult brand: Aston Martin reviews IPO

VW Group hit hard by new emissions test

To gauge the impact of WLTP, an Autocar survey of car firms revealed that, while most were expecting no issues or delays due to WLTP, several have been forced to suspend production or axe models to meet the new rules. Volkswagen Group brands have been particularly affected by the change in tests. Audi, Seat, Skoda… Continue reading VW Group hit hard by new emissions test

Toyota, Renault, VW: Japanese and French depend on German carmakers in terms of efficiency

Toyota production in Miyawaka In terms of operating profit, Japanese carmakers are even leaving Daimler behind. (Photo: AP) DüsseldorfThe world in Wolfsburg could actually be okay. With 5.5 million vehicles sold was VW also in the first half of the year the largest automaker in the world. Even the profit was lush with 8.16 billion… Continue reading Toyota, Renault, VW: Japanese and French depend on German carmakers in terms of efficiency

UPDATE 1-Nissan to boost China production capacity by 40 pct, source says

BEIJING (Reuters) – Japan’s Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) plans to invest about $900 million to boost vehicle-making capacity in China by 40 percent by 2021 – part of a 60 billion yuan ($8.73 billion) strategy to become a top three player in the world’s largest auto market. A car with the Nissan logo badge is… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Nissan to boost China production capacity by 40 pct, source says

Two Chinese EV sharing platforms in $730 mln push to fuel growth – sources

By Kane Wu and Julie Zhu HONG KONG: Two electric vehicle-sharing platforms backed by powerful Chinese carmakers plan to seek external funding totalling almost $730 million to fuel their growth, people with direct knowledge of the plans said. The moves come as Beijing continues its push into the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector as part… Continue reading Two Chinese EV sharing platforms in $730 mln push to fuel growth – sources

Brexit: what it means for the British car industry

If there was ever a company that tracked the recent downs and ups of our car industry, it’s Unipart, which was once a division of the state-owned dinosaur British Leyland but is now a thriving independent parts and logistics firm. Neill’s worries are those of the wider industry. Tariffs would be bad, but worse would… Continue reading Brexit: what it means for the British car industry

UPDATE 3-Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor apologise for improper vehicle tests

TOKYO (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp, Suzuki Motor Corp and Yamaha Motor Co improperly tested vehicles for fuel economy and emissions, the Japanese government said on Thursday, revealing fresh cases of compliance failures by manufacturers. The results came to light after the government had ordered the automakers to check their operations after revelations of improper… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor apologise for improper vehicle tests

Japan says Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor carried out improper testing

TOKYO (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp, Suzuki Motor Corp and Yamaha Motor Co conducted improper fuel economy and emissions tests on their vehicles, Japan’s transport ministry said on Thursday. The logo of Mazda Motor Corp. is displayed at the company’s news conference venue in Tokyo, Japan May 11, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo The report is… Continue reading Japan says Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor carried out improper testing