July2018(units) Year-on-Year Year-on-Year Trends Jan.–July2018(units) Year-on-Year Japan production 90,507 117.0% Up for the third consecutive month 588,482 101.3% Overseas production 219,892 107.1% Up for the 19th consecutive month 1,487,149 110.5% Global production 310,399 109.8% Up for the 19th consecutive month 2,075,631 107.8% Go to Source
Tag: Suzuki
Exide Industries & Leclanché To Launch Lithium-Ion Battery JV
More lithium-ion batteries on the horizon. Exide Industries, India’s largest manufacturer of batteries (not to be confused with Exide Technologies), and Leclanché announced the launch of a new joint venture to build lithium-ion batteries in India. India Both Exide Industries and Leclanché would like to catch onto the growing interest in the building battery business… Continue reading Exide Industries & Leclanché To Launch Lithium-Ion Battery JV
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 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
UK Will Require EV Chargers At Newly Built Homes, Lampost Chargers Too
Electric car charging points will also be installed in newly built houses. Under the Road to Zero Strategy, which was announced today, the government will invest £400 million in charging infrastructure. This investment includes a £40 million scheme to develop low-cost wireless and on-street charging technology, as well as providing grants of up to £500… Continue reading UK Will Require EV Chargers At Newly Built Homes, Lampost Chargers Too
August 2 Suzuki Announces the Financial Results for FY2018 First Quarter (April 2018 to June 2018)
2 August 2018 Suzuki Announces the Financial Results for FY2018 First Quarter(April 2018 to June 2018)– Increased net sales and income– Record-high net sales and each income 1. Outline of the Financial Results for FY2018 First Quarter The consolidated net sales of this first quarter (April 2018 to June 2018) increased by ¥118.2 billion (13.6%)… Continue reading August 2 Suzuki Announces the Financial Results for FY2018 First Quarter (April 2018 to June 2018)
UK joins project for autonomous vehicle platform that can find potholes
Two UK road authorities and Jaguar Land Rover are contributing to a global research project intended to develop a system that could enable autonomous vehicles to spot potholes. Using a platform created by connected tech and transport analytics firm Inrix, JLR, Transport Scotland and Transport for West Midlands will contribute to the development of the AV Road Rules… Continue reading UK joins project for autonomous vehicle platform that can find potholes
Honda Civic Type R to be refreshed next year in hot hatch title defence
Honda will respond to increasingly tough competition against the Civic Type R by refreshing the 316bhp model for 2019. Seen here testing in Germany, the British-built Japanese hot hatch is due to receive minor design changes including tweaked bumpers and new headlights, as shown by the placement of camouflage on the development car. Honda is also… Continue reading Honda Civic Type R to be refreshed next year in hot hatch title defence