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
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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
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
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
Mitsubishi Motors increases the production of XPANDER
Tokyo, August 7, 2018 – Mitsubishi Motors has announced it is to increase production of its XPANDER small MPV following strong demand from customers across the ASEAN region. The XPANDER is built at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bekasi, Indonesia and exports began in April this year. It was planned to produce 100,000 units… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors increases the production of XPANDER
Earnings boosted: “It’s hard to believe” – VW return on Toyota level
All articles and backgrounds 08/03/2018 Earnings boosted “It’s hard to believe” – VW returns close to Toyota DPA Volkswagen headquarters in Wolfsburg Toyota In terms of earning power, it ties in with earlier heydays. The Japanese group increased its operating profit in its first quarter by just under one-fifth to the equivalent of around 5.3… Continue reading Earnings boosted: “It’s hard to believe” – VW return on Toyota level
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for June 2018 and First Half of Calendar 2018
* Includes imports to Japan * Beginning fiscal 2012, locally branded models produced in China, which to date had been included in the output figure for China, are now excluded [ Summary : June 2018 ] < Domestic Production > June 2018･･･Fourth consecutive monthly year-on-year increase since February, 2018 ( 119.8% year-on-year ) <… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for June 2018 and First Half of Calendar 2018
Mitsubishi Motors Reports First-Quarter Financial Results for FY2018
Tokyo, July 24, 2018 – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced first-quarter financial results for Fiscal Year 2018 ended March 31, 2019 (1Q/FY2018). 1. 1Q/FY2018 Financial Results Highlights Mitsubishi Motors reported net sales for 1Q/FY2018, up 27.0% year-on-year to 560.0 billion yen. Operating profit rose from 20.6 billion yen in the same period… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Reports First-Quarter Financial Results for FY2018
Mazda to resume plant operations next week
Anton Andres / Mazda | July 19, 2018 13:59 Production line for Mazda crossovers to reopen on July 23 The record rains in Japan last week saw production stoppages from Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Daihatsu. With the storm out of the country, Mazda has announced that they will resume operations next week, July 23, as cleanup… Continue reading Mazda to resume plant operations next week