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issued
month |
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Topic |
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2008 |
2008.06 |
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High
Performance Coupes and Crossover SUVs to be Introduced Intensively in Japanese
Automakers' Model Lineup
Each automaker is planning to enter untapped market segments with such models
as the iQ by Toyota, Exiga by Fuji Heavy Industries and a 2.5L sedan by
Suzuki |
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2007 |
2007.06 |
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Japanese
Automakers' Model Plans
Toyota/Nissan/Honda Expanding
High-End Model Lines, Mazda Upgrading Leading Models, Mitsubishi
Reviving "Galant" Nameplate, and Suzuki Focusing on Larger
Models Than Minivehicles |
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2007.05 |
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Model
Plans of GM/Ford/Chrysler Revive Popular Names for NA Market
Mercedes to release the Smart
and BMW/VW to expand high grade brands |
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2007.01 |
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Model
Change Plans by Japanese Auto Manufacturers, GM, Ford, and
Hyundai in the European Market
Increased Launches Planned
for Compact SUVs and Mini Vehicles |
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2006 |
2006.09 |
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Product
Plans of European Automakers: Launching More SUV/Crossover
and Coupe Models
VW/BMW/DCX/Fiat launching
luxury brand entry cars and luxury mini cars |
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2006.06 |
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US
Market Model Plans: Three US Auto Makers, GM/Ford/Chrysler
Revive High-Performance Models
Toyota/Nissan/Honda to also introduce
the next generation Toyota Supra/Nissan GT-R/Acura NSX |
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2006.01 |
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Japanese
Auto Manufacturers' Model Plans: New Models Designed for North
America and Europe Increase
High performance models including Toyota
LF-A/Nissan GTR/Honda NSX successor to be released in 2007 |
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2005 |
2005.10 |
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Model
Plan in the European Market by Japanese, US, and Korean Auto
Manufacturers: Introduction of 1.0L-class New Vehicles Will
Increase
GM will expand introduction of GM-Daewoo-base
models while Ford will jointly develop a compact vehicle with
Fiat |
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2005.07 |
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Model
Plans in the European Market: European Auto Manufacturers
Launch Various New High-end Models
DCX, BMW, and VW will introduce crossover
vehicles while Renault, PSA, and Fiat will enhance introduction
of high-end sedans |
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2005.04 |
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US
Market Model Plans Incorporate Continued Introduction of New
SUV and Sports Wagon
GM and Ford discontinue the sales of
their previous mainstay passenger cars while Japanese and
European players additionally market new entry-level cars |
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2005.01 |
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Japanese
Automakers' Plans for their Domestic Models which Minivans
with Various New Concepts on the RiseToyota,
Nissan and Honda introduce luxury models with advanced safety
technologies, increased numbers of model names being changed |
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2004 |
2004.08 |
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GM,
Ford and Toyota Progress Platform Sharing for Model Plans
for the European Market
Toyota from Turkey, Honda from China
and Hyundai from India, respectively,launch new models |
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2004.07 |
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DCX,
BMW, VW Diversify High-Grade Models in their Model Plans for
the European Market
PSA/Toyota, Renault/Nissan Start Launching
Joint-Developed Models from Varied Production Regions |
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2004.03 |
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The
Big Three Augment Their Passenger Cars While Japanese and
European Automakers Strengthen Their LCVs and High-Performance
Models, Respectively
Japanese Automakers Plan on New Compact
Car Models to Explore New Markets in the US |
