TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) on Friday said it was planning to transfer some its parts manufacturing operations to its main supplier Denso Corp (6902.T) to free up resources to compete more effectively on new vehicle technologies. Toyota said it would consolidate core electronics component operations of within Denso from late next year,… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Toyota sheds some manufacturing to focus on new car technology
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Mazda Production and Sales Results for April 2018 (Flash Report)
2018/05/30 Production and Sales Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for April 2018 are summarized below. Note 1: Overseas production figures indicate Mazda-branded units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units). However, non-Mazda-branded passenger vehicles produced at the Mexico plant are included.Note 2: Global production figures are the sum of domestic and overseas… Continue reading Mazda Production and Sales Results for April 2018 (Flash Report)
Mazda Celebrates 50 Million Vehicles Made in Japan
2018/05/28 Company Information HIROSHIMA, Japan – Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that cumulative production in Japan reached 50 million units on May 15. The company held a commemorative ceremony today at its Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi prefecture. Representative Director, President and CEO Masamichi Kogai, executive officers and union representatives were in attendance. The 50 million-unit… Continue reading Mazda Celebrates 50 Million Vehicles Made in Japan
US launches auto import probe, China says will defend interests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration has launched a national security investigation into car and truck imports that could lead to new U.S. tariffs similar to those imposed on imported steel and aluminum in March. The national security probe under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 would investigate whether vehicle and parts… Continue reading US launches auto import probe, China says will defend interests
Mazda and Mexico Would Be Hit by US Car Import Crackdown
Updates with analyst estimate in fourth paragraph, German carmakers’ shares in fifth. Go to Source
Executive Personnel Changes
2018/05/11 Company Information Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the following executive personnel changes, including Representative Directors, proposed to take effect on June 26 following the 152nd ordinary general meeting of shareholders and the subsequent meeting of the board of directors. (1) Representative Directors, Directors and Executive Officers New Post Current Post Name Representative Director and… Continue reading Executive Personnel Changes
Hendy Automotive opens Mazda dealership in Tunbridge Wells
Hendy Automotive continues to expand in the south with the opening of a new Mazda dealership in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Hendy already operates Mazda franchises in Eastleigh, Crawley, Eastbourne and Horsham and is an authorised repairer for the brand in Brighton and Winchester. The new dealership will open on May 1 at the group’s Mount… Continue reading Hendy Automotive opens Mazda dealership in Tunbridge Wells
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid launched with 456 bhp electrified powertrain
Porsche has launched an electrified version of the Cayenne called the E-Hybrid, which inherits technology from the powertrain of the hot-selling Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. The all-wheel-drive SUV variant uses a 3.0-litre V6 instead of the Panamera’s 2.9-litre unit (which is smaller because of a larger crankshaft that shortens the engine’s stroke) with an eight-speed Tiptronic S… Continue reading Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid launched with 456 bhp electrified powertrain
Mazda Production and Sales Results for March 2018 and for April 2017 through March 2018 (Flash Report)
2018/04/26 Production and Sales Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for March 2018 and for April 2017 through March 2018 are summarized below. Note 1): Overseas production figures indicate Mazda-branded units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units). However, non-Mazda-branded passenger vehicles produced at the Mexico plant are included.Note 2): Global production figures… Continue reading Mazda Production and Sales Results for March 2018 and for April 2017 through March 2018 (Flash Report)
BMW, Daimler, Toyota: Speech by China’s head of state Xi inspires the auto industry
Lexus production The Toyota luxury brand would benefit particularly strongly from the market opening. (Photo: AP) Automakers like BMW. Daimler and Toyota are likely to over the Message from the Chinese President Xi Jinping pleased: This announced in his speech on Tuesday to lower import tariffs on cars later this year. In doing so, the… Continue reading BMW, Daimler, Toyota: Speech by China’s head of state Xi inspires the auto industry