Nissan's Ghosn Cautious About Hybrids
Nov 28, 2005
TOKYO November 26, 2005— Carlos Ghosn, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co, said Friday he remains "cautious" about producing hybrid cars until it is clear there is a real demand for them. "Hybrid is a serious technology and it may be a very competitive technology," he told a press conference in Tokyo. "Bu ... Continue reading
Sales Rise for Three Japanese Automakers
Nov 28, 2005
TOKYO November 27, 2005; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co, Mazda Motor Corp and Mitsubishi Motors Corp marked year-on-year increases in domestic sales in October, but those of Toyota Motor Corp and Nissan Motor Co suffered declines, the automakers said Friday. Domestic sales of Mazda rose for the eighth consecu ... Continue reading
Hybrid Sales Scoreboard from Toyota
Nov 27, 2005
November 25, 2005 Toyota Worldwide Hybrid Sales Top 500,000 Units Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that global cumulative sales of Toyota hybrid vehicles have topped the 500,000 mark, with approximately 513,000 units sold worldwide by the end of October this year*. TMC launched the PriusR ... Continue reading
Toyota October 2005 Sales Results
Nov 27, 2005
November 25, 2005 Toyota Announces October Results Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced the production, sales in Japan and export results of TMC, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd., for October 2005. ... Continue reading
NEW FORD 4-TRAC PICK-UP CONCEPT POINTS TO STYLISH FUTURE FOR TRUCKS
Nov 27, 2005
BANGKOK, Thailand, November 24, 2005 – Ford Motor Company today staged the world premiere of a stunning concept pick-up truck at the Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok. The concept, dubbed 4-Trac, is a dynamic package that brings together Ford’s “tough truck” DNA with ideas that explor ... Continue reading
Brabus Unveils Smart Concept At Essen Motor Show
Nov 26, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 25, 2005 at 7:30 PM CST I'm pleased to anounce that I've finally awoken from my turkey- induced coma, and am suffering only a few lingering effects from my wanton gluttony. As you all know, yesterday was Thanksgiving, but as you also know, DaimlerChrysler never sleeps. While ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2005
With a Wide-Ranging 2006 Line of Value-Packed Cars and SUVs Backed by America's #1 Warranty, American Suzuki is a Must-See for Show Goers BREA, Calif., Nov. 25 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2005 Motor Trend International Auto Show in Las Vegas at a unique time in its 20-year history selling ... Continue reading
Photos Of ASMA-Design's Mercedes CLS Shark II
Nov 25, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 25, 2005 at 12:30 PM CST A while back, we brought you the first photos of ASMA-Design's new tuning package for the CLS, dubbed the CLS Shark, as well as a new tuning package for the upcoming 2007 S-Class. ASMA's designs were both met with mixed reviews - some of you thought t ... Continue reading
Nissan, Renault Boss Ghosn Plays Down Fears of a Possible U.S.-Japan Trade War
Nov 25, 2005
TOKYO November 25, 2005; Yuri Kageyama, writing for the AP reported that Carlos Ghosn, the turnaround star of the global auto industry who now heads both Nissan and Renault, has no advice to give to stumbling U.S. rival General Motors. "I have a lot of respect for companies, particularly those which are struggling beca ... Continue reading
Ghosn Says Nissan Sales Slump a Shorty
Nov 25, 2005
TOKYO November 25, 2005; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn sought to allay fears of a protracted fall in the auto maker's sales, characterizing last month's sudden, sharp slide as a short-lived reaction to the completion in September of a highly publicized sales drive. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Launches AZ Engine Production in Guangzhou
Nov 25, 2005
Tokyo (JCN) Nov 24, 2005- Guangqi Toyota Engine Co. (GTE), a Toyota Motor's engine part production joint venture established with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. of China in February 2004, began producing AZ 2.4-liter gasoline engines at its plant in Nansha, Guangzhou City, China, on November 22. GTE has already been ma ... Continue reading
Nissan to Sell Renault Samsung-Built Sedan Globally
Nov 25, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Nov 24, 2005 - (JCN Newswire)Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced today it plans to sell the SM3 compact sedan model produced by Renault Samsung Motors (RSM) in Korea in various markets around the world starting next year. RSM will begin production of the new generation SM3 sedan for Nissan at its Busan plan ... Continue reading
Honda Domestic Sales and Global Production on Rise in October
Nov 25, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Nov 25, 2005 - (JCN Newswire)Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of October. Production Domestic production for the month of October decreased 5.8% compared to the same month a year ago due to a decline in export shipments -- the fourth consec ... Continue reading
Buyers of big cars in China to pay more tax
Nov 25, 2005
BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2005; Chinaview.cn reported that buyers of big cars will fork out more taxes and those who opt for smaller models will pay less under a revised auto consumption tax likely to come into force next year. Industry experts see it as a government move to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The c ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger The Neighbourhood Mechanic
Nov 24, 2005
Dave is a licensed auto mechanic with over 40 years in the trade. For the past 24 years he has operated Dr. H. Honda Specialists in Etobcoke Toronto). Dave the neighborhood mechanic can be heard answering his neighbors car questions on AM740 radio each Saturday at 9 AM. Some of these conversations will also be publishe ... Continue reading
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