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  Jul. 2007 * The 2007 Automotive Engineering Exposition: Lexus LS, a Bundle of New Technologies
An Overview of Automotive Suppliers' Exhibits (Powertrain, Safety and Driver Assistance, and Comfort-improving Systems)
  Jul. 2007 * The 2007 Automotive Engineering Exposition: An Overview of Automakers' Exhibits
Powertrain technologies contributing to improving driving and environmental performances
  Jul. 2007 * Head Lamps in Japan, the US and Europe Standard Equipment Rate: 20% for Projector Type and 10% for Xenon Type
Mazda, Fuji Heavy Industries, BMW and Porsche expand adoption of projector type
  Jul. 2007 * Toyota Group Expanding Chinese Auto Parts Operation in Tianjin,JiangsuProvince,Shanghai,Guangzhou and Foshan
Toyota to accelerate step to produce 980,000 engines
  Jul. 2007 * Nissan Introduces a Large Number of New Models Along with Innovative Technology Commercialization Thru FY2010
Production starts in India and Russia in 2009 in conjunction with enhancement of light commercial vehicle business
  Jul. 2007 * Russia: Toyota and VW Starting Production in 2007, Followed by Nissan and Suzuki in 200
Combined production capacity of seven Japanese, U.S., European and Korean automakers expected to reach 600,000 in 2009
  Jul. 2007 * DaimlerChrysler to Separate Chrysler Group and Concentrate on Premium Vehicle Development
Introducing clean diesel vehicles in 2008 and hybrids in 2009

  Jun. 2007 * Exhibitions by Japanese and Korean Auto Manufacturers at Auto Shanghai 2007(1)
Toyota and Daihatsu, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, and Hyundai and Kia, SsangYong Motor
  Jun. 2007 * Exhibitions by US and European Auto Manufacturers in Auto Shanghai 2007 (2)
GM, Chrysler and M-Benz, Ford, VW, PSA, BMW, Fiat, Renault
  Jun. 2007 * Exhibitions by Chinese Auto Manufacturers in Auto Shanghai 2007 (3)
Exhibition of own-brand vehicles by 19 Chinese auto manufacturer groups
  Jun 2007 * Electronic Key Systems: "Smart key" a Standard Feature on Over 20% and "Immobilizer" on Over 30% of Cars in Japan
Smart keys 4% in the U.S., and 13% in 5 countries in Europe (five major markets in Western Europe)
  Jun 2007 * New Car Assessment Program of the United States: NHTSA Evaluating Crash Avoidance Systems
Percentages of safety devices installed as standard, and safety ratings of Japanese brand vehicles under NCAP (New Car Assessment Program)
  Jun 2007 * 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
  Jun 2007 * In ASEAN, Japanese Auto Parts Suppliers Centering Operations on Thailand
In Thailand, suppliers are continuing to build new plants and establish comprehensive production facilities
  Jun 2007 * Automobile Production in 6 Countries in Central Europe to Grow by 1.4 M to 3.7 M in 2012 from 2006 Level
Production capacity to increase to 3.8 M in 2009 due to expanded capacity of Renault, Suzuki and Hyundai
  Jun 2007 * Mitsubishi Motors Integrating Platforms Focused on C Platform for Medium-Sized FF(Front Engine, Front Drive) Models
New Outlander/Pajero/Lancer launched as a global car in 2005-2007
  Jun 2007 * Production Capacity of European (VW/PSA/BMW/Fiat Combined)Passenger Cars in China Targeted at 2.32 Million a Year by 2010
960,000 produced in 2006 and 1.1 million planned for 2007
  Jun 2007 * Japanese Automobile Manufacturers: Sales Reach 21.28 Million in FY2006 and Over 22.4 Million in FY2007
FY2007 seen to decrease in operating profit due to declined cost improvement and exchange rate fluctuation turning to Decrease Factors

  May 2007 * Installation of Electronic Brake force Distribution System as Standard Surpasses 70% in Japanese Market
Minicar receives the first six-star rating in automobile collision safety assessment
  May 2007 * Mazda's New Midterm Plan: Sales Targeted at 1.6 Million Units for 2010
Mazda to increase R&D spending by 30% to introduce advanced powertrain in early 2010s
  May 2007 * 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
  May 2007 * Japanese Parts Suppliers in Europe Focusing on Products Related to Diesel Engines
Nippon Sheet Glass, NTN, Sumitomo Electric and Fujikura Aggressive in Equity Participation and Corporate Acquisition
  May 2007 * Auto Production in Turkey Expands to 1 Million as Emerging Export Base
Export boosted by Fiat/PSA's jointly developed model, Renault's Clio III and Toyota's Auris
  May 2007 * Four Chinese Automaker Groups affiliated with European, U.S, and Korean Makers Planning to Increase Combined Annual Production Capacity to 3.1 Million in 2010
1.05 million passenger cars produced in 2006, and 1.24 million planned for 2007
  May 2007 * GM Changing Development System of Platforms from Regional to Global for Higher Efficiency
Global sales reach 9.1 million vehicles in 2006, with non-North American sales achieving the best results ever
  May 2007 * In Japanese market, passenger car population shrinking significantly and period of ownership getting longer
Creating attractive cars is key to rekindling demand (JAMA Survey)

  Apr. 2007 * VVT (Variable Valve Timing) Engines Exceed 50% in the U.S. New Car Market
Variable displacement engine vehicles reaching 650,000, and 5 to 7-speed transmissions expanding to over 50%
  Apr. 2007 * X-by-Wire Technologies: Application of Electronically-Controlled Throttle Systems Is Expanding to Major Models Including Mini Vehicles
Toyota to increase the use of brake-by-wire systems in its hybrid and Lexus models
  Apr. 2007 * Japanese and Korean Models Advancing in Installation of ESC (Electronic Stability Control) as Standard in Europe
Toyota's five-star rating models increase to eight, and Honda wins their first with the Legend in European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP)
  Apr. 2007 * Japanese Part Suppliers in North America: Recent Trends to Expand the Production Structures
Many plans to reinforce facilities for engines/engine periphery parts and to expand the product items.
  Apr. 2007 * Auto Manufacturers in India to Double Their Combined Annual Production Capacity of Passenger Cars to 3 Million in 2010
By new construction or expansion of production facilities, Renault/Nissan plans to increase its capacity by 400,000, Hyundai 300,000, and Suzuki 230,000
  Apr. 2007 * Japanese Automakers in China Planning to Produce a Total of 2 million Passenger Cars in 2007
Actual production in 2006 numbered 1.47 million. Sales target for 2010 is 3.5 million in China
  Apr. 2007 * PSA to Broaden Product Lineup and Renew Models More Frequently
In an attempt to expand international operations, PSA is planning to boost its production capacity in China to 450,000 a year for offering a full-line model lineup, and also to start local production in Russia.
  Apr. 2007 * Chrysler Group's Long Term Recovery Plan Focusing on Fuel Efficient Small Cars, Global Markets and Strengthened Alliances
For the short term, the group to cut production capacity by 400,000 and workforce by 13,000

  Mar. 2007 * Environmental Performance of New Models: Adoption of the Variable Valve Timing System and CVT Is Increasing.
Most new models except SUVs and vehicles with the turbo-charger are certified as Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (SU-LEVs) by the level of emissions.
  Mar. 2007 * Development of New On-board Hydrogen Power Technologies: DME Reforming, Organic Hydride, Hydrogen Inclusion Storage, and More
Reports on DOE's Hydrogen Posture Plan and automotive technologies exhibited at FC EXPO 2007
  Mar. 2007 * Japan's 2015 Fuel Economy Standard for Passenger Cars Is Set at 16.8km/L, an Improvement of 29.2% over the 2010 Standard
(Appendix) Fuel economy tables by auto manufacturer and by weight classification; and CO2 emission levels in the European market
  Mar. 2007 * The Long-Term Vision for the Indian Automotive Industry: the Industry's 2016 Sales will Quadruple to 145 Billion Dollars
This report also comes with the current status of Japanese component suppliers in India as they develop their production facilities
  Mar. 2007 * China's Vehicle Production Numbered 7.28 Million in 2006 and is Forecast to amount to 8.5 Million in 2007
China's light vehicle production will amount to 10 million-mark in 2012
  Mar. 2007 * Global Automobile Production of Japanese Manufacturers Increased by 1 Million to 22.5 Million in 2006
Plan to expand production capacity by 700,000 in Japan and 2.3 million overseas, totaling 3 million
  Mar. 2007 * Mexico's Vehicle Production Expands to Two Million-Level Due to Increase in Export
GM builds a new plant, and Ford and Nissan enhance their existing plants while Toyota and Honda boost their production facilities
  Mar. 2007 * Ford to Promote Development of Next Generation Vehicles Using Global Platforms
Posts an overall deficit of 12.7 billion dollars in 2006, while projecting an 8 million level global production in the mid-term run

  Feb. 2007 * Exhibitions by European Auto Manufacturers and Iran Khodro at Auto China (Beijing) 2006 (4)
VW/PSA/BMW/Fiat/Renault and Iran Khodro
  Feb. 2007 * Exhibitions by Chery Automobile and Private Auto Manufacturers in China at Auto China (Beijing) 2006 (5)
Chery Automobile/Geely Holdings Group/Great-Wall Motor/BYD Auto/ Hebei Zhongxing Automobile/Chongqing Lifan Automobile/ Zotye Automobile/Shuanghuan Automobile
  Feb. 2007 * Exhibitions of Chinese Auto Manufacturers' Own-brand Vehicles at Auto China (Beijing) 2006 (6)
China FAW Group/SAIC Motor/Dongfeng Motor/Chongqing Changan Automobile/Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings/Jiangxi Chenghe Automobile
  Feb. 2007 * New Technologies on New Models: New Equipment Featured by New Passenger Car Models Released to Japanese Domestic Market in 2006
Toyota boasts high technologies on safety/driving assists, Nissan appeals 4-wheel active steering and Honda features VSA/DBW.
  Feb. 2007 * Engine/Transmission Composition in the Japan Market: VVT Engine Accounting 75% and CVT Accounting 28%
New vehicle sales still to decline in 2007 (forecast by JAMA) while mini vehicles exceeded 2 million in 2006
  Feb. 2007 * Toyota's Production Capacity: The Annual Production Capacity Outside Japan will be Increased by Over 1.2 Million Vehicles During 2006-2008
The automaker is considering building new plants in North America, China, and India. The 2008 sales target is set at 9.8 million vehicles.
  Feb. 2007 * Brazil/Argentina: Production in 2012 Will Expand to 3.8 Million
Flex-fuel Vehicles (FFV) ratio in Brazil increases to 3/4, Honda and Toyota start launching FFVs in 2006/2007
  Feb. 2007 * Fiat's Passenger Car Business: Company Introduces 23 New Models, Aiming to Sell 1.4 million More Vehicles
Sales Target for 2010: Sell 3.5 million Vehicles And Expand Sales in Emerging Markets

  Jan. 2007 * Exhibitions by Toyota/Korea-based Auto Manufacturers at Auto China (Beijing) 2006 (1)
Toyota/Daihatsu and Hyundai/Kia/Ssangyong Motor
  Jan. 2007 * Exhibitions by Japanese Auto Manufacturers at Auto China (Beijing) 2006 (2)
Nissan/Honda/Mazda/Mitsubishi/Suzuki/Fuji Heavy Industries
  Jan. 2007 * Exhibitions by GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler at Auto China (Beijing) 2006 (3)
Ford exhibited as many as 52 models while GM and DCX showed 30 and 20 respectively
  Jan. 2007 * Marketing Plans of Diesel-engine (DE) Vehicles Among Japanese Car Manufacturers: Honda Launching in US in 2009, Nissan in 2010
Nissan to launch DE vehicles in Japan and China as well, while Toyota opts for joint development of small DEs with Isuzu
  Jan. 2007 * In Europe, 38.7% of Japanese Passenger Cars Sold are Diesel-Powered
The current ratio of diesel-powered vehicles and CO2 emissions among 17 major manufacturers
  Jan. 2007 * Annual Production Capacity in the ASEAN and Neighboring Countries: Already Stands at 4.87 Million Vehicles and Plans to Expand to 6.57 Million
The production capacity in India will double to 2.53 million due to a rush of new plants by Suzuki, Hyundai, Renault, and Fiat
  Jan. 2007 * Model Change Plans by Japanese Auto Manufacturers, GM, Ford, and Hyundai in the European Market
Increased Launches Planned for Compact SUVs and Mini Vehicles
  Jan. 2007 * VW Group to Focus on Launching VW Derivative Models, While Doubling Audi Models to 40
New Russian and Indian Plants Begin Full-scale Operation, and Skoda Expands Annual Production Capacity to 500,000

  Dec. 2006 * Headlamps: 26% Projector Type and 28% Discharge Type
Toyota and Daihatsu are expanding the use of mercury-free discharge headlamps
  Dec. 2006 * Toyota Installs CVT's in Large Number of Corolla and Auris models; Nissan to Begin Installing CVT's in Four Models Marketed in North America
Toyota plans to sell 1 million vehicles equipped with CVT's in Japan alone in 2010; Nissan plans to sell 1 million CVT-equipped vehicles globally in 2007
  Dec. 2006 * Mini-Cars' Collision Safety: Honda Zest Won the Mini-Cars' First Six-Star Evaluation
The summary of collision safe bodies and safety equipment of new mini-car models released in 2005 and 2006
  Dec. 2006 * Fuel Cell Vehicles: GM to launch Equinox in 2007, Honda to launch a new FCV in 2008
DCX announces B-Class F-Cell, demonstrates F600 HyGenius fuel cell concept car tests
  Dec. 2006 * In Its Business in Europe, Toyota Enhances Its Product Lineup of Diesel-powered Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
Updating its core models, Toyota moves up the 2010 sales target of 1.2 million to 2008
  Dec. 2006 * Business Results of FY2006: Cost Improvement Shrinks to 1/3 while Exchange Gained slightly less than 400 billion JPY
Outline of interim business results of 11 Japanese automotive manufacturers in September 2006
  Dec. 2006 * Taiwan: Toyota Begins Production of Yaris, and Honda Begins Production of Civic, while DCX and GM Start Consignment Production
Ford starts exporting SUVs to Japan and Mitsubishi Motors starts exporting sedans to the Philippines
  Dec. 2006 * Renault to Increase Sales by 800,000 through Marketing 26 New Models over Four Years by 2009
Half Are SUVs and Crossovers, Renault's Entry Models in New Segment

  Nov. 2006 * Plant-Based Automotive Materials: Mitsubishi Motors to Start Full-Scale Use in 2006, Honda in 2009
Injection moldable resins developed by Mazda; 1,000-ton/year demonstration plant in operation at Toyota
  Nov. 2006 * Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) in the US Market: Toyota and Nissan Start Production of HEVs.
GM, DCX and BMW will each launch their SUV equipped with a jointly developed hybrid system between 2007 and 2009
  Nov. 2006 * Gasoline Direct Injection Engine: DCX/BMW Successfully Achieves Lean Burn Engine with New Technology.
While Toyota/Mazda/VW expands the adoption of Direct Injection Stoichiometric Combustion Engines.
  Nov. 2006 * Safety Equipment in New Models by Japanese Auto Manufacturers: Pre-crash System in Corolla/CR-V/Move
ABS+EBD mostly standard while adopting of ESC+TRC expanding. Some models of mini vehicles use six airbags
  Nov. 2006 * Thailand: Toyota Establishes Manufacturing Structure of 550K in 2007 while Nissan Aims for 200K in 2008
Honda/Isuzu strengthen R&D facilities, Mitsubishi Motors starts full-scale export of Triton pickup
  Nov. 2006 * Recent Trend in US Big-Three: GM and Ford Reduce Production Capacity by 1 Million and 1.2 Million, Respectively
US Big-Three North American production will total 8.73 million in 2011, a decrease of 1.34 million compared to 2005
  Nov. 2006 * Isuzu: Domestic Market Share Targets of 40% for Small Trucks and 30% for Medium-Sized and Large Trucks are Attainable
Strengthening the overseas sales network; building a structure capable of producing 350,000 pickups in ASEAN countries
  Nov. 2006 * Hyundai Motor Group Will Expand Global Production Capacity to 6 Million in 2009
The group launches a luxury car in the North American market while it mass-produces a lower midsize model at its two plants in Central Europe

  Oct. 2006 * Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) for Commercial Use: 2-Ton Trucks Launched by Mitsubishi Fuso and Isuzu
Hybrid trucks to be launched by Volvo in Europe in 2009 and by Paccar in the US in 2008
  Oct. 2006 * Car Navigation: Hard Disk Drive(HDD) Type System Growing Increasingly Popular While Manufacturers Introduce More Entertainment Features
Toyota's standard feature on its GS450h includes a navigation-integrated vehicle control system
  Oct. 2006 * Indonesia: Toyota/Daihatsu/Suzuki Add Production of Strategic SUV Models to their Production Lines
Nissan also produces new MPVs from 2007; 2006 sales halved due to sluggish economy
  Oct. 2006 * Daihatsu: Reinforces Small-Car Business Based on Joint Development with Toyota, Competing Closely with Suzuki for Mini-Car Sales
Following the rapidly expanding entrusted and OEM production for Toyota, Daihatsu will build second Oita Plant and new engine factory
  Oct. 2006 * Mazda/Mitsubishi Motors/Fuji Heavy Industries: Developing Hybrid Vehicles (HEV), Electric Vehicles (EV) and Biofuel Vehicles
The three automakers' mid-term environmental plans targeted for 2010
  Oct. 2006 * North American Commercial Vehicles(CV) Manufacturers Mark Positive Earnings but will Face Shrinking Market in 2007
Hino commences production in Canada, tripling sales in two years since its first launch of its vehicle in the North American market
  Oct. 2006 * Dongfeng Motor Production Plans Including Expansion for 1.4 million Passenger Cars through Joint Ventures with Nissan/Honda/PSA/Kia
Targeting 1.8 million in 2010 (1.35 million passenger cars and 450,000 commercial vehicles)
  Oct. 2006 * Recent Trends of Six Major Auto Manufacturing Groups in Europe: DCX, VW, and PSA Undertake Large-scale Restructuring Initiatives While Renault Implements Cost Reduction Initiatives
(Reference) A Report on the medium-term forecast for light vehicle production by auto manufactures in five major countries in Western Europe

  Sep. 2006 * Exhibitions by Japanese/Korean Auto Manufacturers at 2006 Guangzhou Motor Show (China) (1)
Toyota/Nissan/Honda/Mazda/Mitsubishi/Suzuki/Fuji Heavy Industries and Hyundai/Kia/ SsangYong
  Sep. 2006 * Exhibitions by European/US Auto Manufacturers at 2006 Guangzhou Motor Show (China) (2)
GM/DCX/Ford and VW/PSA/BMW/Fiat/Renault
  Sep. 2006 * Exhibitions of Chinese Own Brand Vehicles by Local Automobile Manufacturers at 2006 Guangzhou Motor Show (China) (3)
China FAW Group/Dongfeng Motor Corp./Chery Automobile/Geely Holding Group
  Sep. 2006 * New Equipment on New Car Models in US Market: Expanded Adoption of Parking Assist System and Zone Air Conditioning as Standard
Major equipment on new models released in the US market by GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler
  Sep. 2006 * Suzuki: Plans to produce 3 million vehicles worldwide in FY2009 by setting up new plant in Japan
Increasing production of global strategic models, Swift,Escudo (Grand Vitara) and SX4 worldwide
  Sep. 2006 * 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
  Sep. 2006 * Mercedes Car Group to Share Technologies Extensively with Chrysler, and to Restructures Smart Business Unit
Focusing on two-seater, Fortwo and putting on the US Market as well in 2008
  Sep. 2006 * Malaysia: Perodua's Substantial Increase in Production/Sales vs. Proton's Slump
Production/export shows signs of expansion responding to the new automobile policy of the government, Toyota begins exporting Hiace to Thailand

  Aug. 2006 * New Equipment on European New Passenger Car Models: Extended Adoption of Parking Assist System and AFS
Active head restraints now prevail as standard equipment, while ACC adoption is limited for high end cars.
  Aug. 2006 * Variable Valve Timing Systems: Development Trends Among Japanese Automotive Manufacturers
Toyota increases availability of its Dual VVT-i; Nissan develops continuously variable lift system
  Aug. 2006 * Weight Reduction: In Addition to the Plastic Use, Parts Integration Expanded and High Tensile Strength Steel Adoption Prevailed
Overview of the 2006 Automotive Engineering Exposition and the presentations of the JSAE Material Forum
  Aug. 2006 * China FAW Group Plans Production of 1 Million of Its Own Brand Vehicles in 2010
Planned production/sales of vehicles including Toyota/Mazda/VW brands numbers 2 million
  Aug. 2006 * BMW Sets a New Sales Target of 1.6 Million Vehicles for 2010
BMW achieved its 1.4 million-vehicle sales targeted for 2008 ahead of schedule due to an active release of new models
  Aug. 2006 * Fuji Heavy Industries to Build Toyota Camry at SIA in US with Annual Production of 100,000 Starting in 2007
Reduces new car development cost by 30% and production models' material cost by 16%
  Aug. 2006 * Philippine Auto Industry: Ford Boosts Exports with Focus FFV and Toyota Launches Vios Production in 2007
Mitsubishi postpones establishing an export site while Honda discusses production of the City for the Middle East
  Aug. 2006 * European Commercial-Vehicle Manufacturers Boosting Investments in Asian Operations
Continued Robust Sales at Volvo, Iveco, MAN, and Scania Against Backdrop of Expanding European Market
  Aug. 2006 * The Mid-term Environmental Plans of Toyota and Honda: Expanding the Lineup of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Renewing Engines
Expanding targets for 2010 outside Japan, Honda quantifies some of the targets

  Jul. 2006 * Six-speed AT in the US Market: GM/Ford/Chrysler Develops Their System for Mass-production of 6-speed ATs for FR/FF Models
Toyota uses the 6-speed AT in Lexus models as standard while Nissan/Chrysler increases the use of the CVT
  Jul. 2006 * Safety Features in the US Market: Curtain Airbags and Active Headrests are on the Rise
Installation of passive safety equipment as standard features and the safety assessment of Japanese brand models
  Jul. 2006 * The 2006 Automotive Engineering Exposition: An Overview of Automakers' Exhibits
Hybrid technology was featured in the Lexus GS450h, new Civic Hybrid and two models of 2-ton trucks
  Jul. 2006 * 2006 Automotive Engineering Exposition: Parts and Components Manufacturers Exhibits in Summary
Power train technologies for enhancing driving and environmental performances supported by various safety equipment and systems
  Jul. 2006 * Production of Japanese Automobile Manufacturers: Overseas Production to Reach 15 Million While Domestic Production to Surpass 10 Million
Toyota expands the annual production capacity in North America to 2 million, Honda envisions selling 4.5 million in 2010
  Jul. 2006 * Mazda Introduces the CX-7 and CX-9 as new crossover models in North America
FY2006 sales projected to exceed three trillion yen for first time ever, Mazda will strengthen ties with Ford Changan Automobile in China
  Jul. 2006 * GM's European Business: Further Streamlines Manufacturing System and Consolidates Mid-size Car Manufacturing
Between 2005 and 2006, GM newly develops an umbrella organization for powertrain development and production and product design
  Jul. 2006 * SAIC Motor Corp. Starts Production of Its Own Brand Passenger Cars in 2006, With Plans to Boost the Production Volume to 200,000 in 2010
The company will also begin manufacturing engines to be used in its own brand passenger cars in 2006
  Jul. 2006 * Australia New Vehicle Sales Grow to Approximately One Million with Toyota Estimated as Top Producer in 2007
GW and Ford bring Australian production sites into their global development community

  Jun. 2006 * AFS and Night Vision: Availability Expanding in Europe; the Next E-Class to be equipped with full AFS
Night Vision to be used in DaimlerChrysler's S-Class and BMW's 5/6/7 Series
  Jun. 2006 * FCV Development by Car Manufacturers in Europe, the U.S. and Korea: PSA and Fiat Strengthen Development System
DCX, GM and Hyundai Plan to Start Marketing FCVs in the Early 2010
  Jun. 2006 * Automobile Safety Systems in the US Market: Installation Rate of EBDs as Standard Equipment Surpasses 50%, Rate for TPMSs Exceeds 30%
The following is a report describing the installation rates of preventive safety systems as standard equipment at 13 major automaker groups between 2003 and 2006
  Jun. 2006 * 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
  Jun. 2006 * China-base Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers Enhance Their Engine Production System to Prepare for Tighter Emission Regulations
Recent trends of 14 major manufacturer groups that produce commercial vehicles
  Jun. 2006 * Honda to Build New Plants with Annual Capacity of 200,000 Each in Japan and the US
Plans to renovate powertrains and production plants as well as establish a technology-oriented Acura brand
  Jun. 2006 * Already with 1 Million Vehicles, Iran's Annual Production Capacity Will Increase to 1.5 Million by the End of 2010
Large-scale production of Renault Logan/Fiat Palio/VW Gol/Kia Rio is leading Iran's production expansion
  Jun. 2006 * Ford's European Operation: Ford Brand Cars in Full Production, Basic Platforms Reduced to Two
Land Rover's new cars selling well, Volvo releasing new cars to aim for 600,000
  Jun. 2006 * Japanese Automotive Manufacturers: 20.48 million units in FY2005 and 21.77 units in FY2006 in sales
Outlines of Financial results of FY2005 and forecast for FY2006 for Japanese automotive manufacturers'
  Jun. 2006 * Trends of Japanese Automotive Part Suppliers in China: Establishment of New Manufacturing Bases Concentrated in Guangdong
Establishment of manufacturing bases/increase in the number of product items/expansion of production capacity for the Toyota plant in Tianjin

  May 2006 * Parking Assist Systems: On-board Camera Systems Increasing in Japan
Availability ratios of parking assist systems, including radar systems, have risen sharply in Japan, US and Europe
  May 2006 * The US Tightens CAFE Standards for Light Trucks Defining Separate Figures for Size Categories for 2008-2011 MYs
GM, Ford and Chrysler enrich model lines with hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and ethanol fueled vehicles.
  May 2006 * Automobile Safety Systems in the Japanese Market: Brake Assist and EBD Systems Surpass 50% Installation Rates as Standard Equipment
Increasing number of models received highest rating of six stars in automobile safety assessments on collision safety performance
  May 2006 * Russia: VW and Nissan Building Factories, Hyundai Expanding Contract Production
GM, Ford, Renault, and Toyota Can Collectively Produce 305,000 in 2008
  May 2006 * Nissan Sells 4.2 Million Vehicles in 2008 Focusing on the Infiniti, New Markets and Commercial Vehicles
Successfully delivering NISSAN 180 plan commitments to sell additional 1 million; further plans will boost sales by 820,000
  May 2006 * Partnerships Involving Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers: Volvo Became the Largest Shareholder of Nissan Diesel
The manufacturers are forming various alliances in expanding global business, environmental compatibility and reinforcing the light commercial vehicle segment
  May 2006 * Passenger Car Business in China by European and US Auto Manufacturers: GM Plans an Annual Production Capacity of 1.3 Million Vehicles
Production remained at 1.1 million between 2003 and 2005. The combined annual production capacity will total 3.5 million in 2008
  May 2006 * The Trends of Japanese Automotive Part Suppliers in ASEAN: Expansion of Manufacturing Structure Progresses Mainly in Thailand
Number of electronics related bases also increases in addition to response to Toyota's plan to increase IMV production

  Apr. 2006 * Telematics Service: GM OnStar Boosts the Number of Its Subscribers to 5 Million
In Japan, Honda has obtained slightly more than 300,000 members while Toyota has launched an emergency notification service
  Apr. 2006 * Distance Control: DCX and VW Offering Adaptive Cruise Control System with a Low-Speed Mode
Ford has ACC with a braking subsystem while Japanese auto manufacturers have pre-crash subsystems in their ACCs
  Apr. 2006 * Toyota's Business in North America: New Models to be Massively Introduced Highlighting Light Trucks and Lexus Cars
Plans for new plants in Canada and Texas are expanded resulting in Toyota's N.A production capacity reaching a scale of 2 million by 2008.
  Apr. 2006 * In India, Total Production Capacity of Major Automakers to Reach 1.7 Million Passenger Vehicles in 2007
Suzuki and Hyundai Motor Each Have Operations with Production Capacities of 600,000 Units; Other Automakers Rushing to Build New Plants
  Apr. 2006 * Passenger Car Business in China by Japanese and Korean Auto Manufacturers: Planned Annual Production Capacity Numbers 4.22 Million
Hyundai Motor plans an annual production capacity of 1.03 million in 2008 while Toyota plans 700,000 in 2007
  Apr. 2006 * In the US Market, Production of 8-Cylinder Vehicles by Toyota and Nissan Amounted to 300,000 level
The ratio of 5-speed AT models manufactured in North America surged to 30% whereas the ratio of 5-speed AT models by GM is 7%
  Apr. 2006 * Recent Trends of Six Western European Automobile Manufacturers: BMW Surpassed M-Benz for Yearly New Vehicle Sales
Renault plans to boost sales by 800,000 vehicles over the next four years while VW/DCX both intend to implement large-scale restructuring
  Apr. 2006 * Movements of Japanese Auto-parts Suppliers in Europe: New Establishment and Expansion of Sites in Central Europe Continue
Mainly Responses to Toyota's Production Increase in Europe while Movements Related to Diesel Engines also Increase

  Mar. 2006 * Automated Manual Transmissions (AMTs) in the European Market: Popularity of Dual-clutch types rapidly rising; Ford actively increasing number of installations from 2007
BorgWarner plans to produce 1.5 million dual-clutch AMTs yearly
  Mar. 2006 * Stability Control Recommended by European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP)
Five Toyota models get five-star ratings while Mazda 5 becomes the first Japanese model other than Toyota to get five stars
  Mar. 2006 * Development Efforts of Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) Technologies: Many Aim at Achieving DOE's 2015 Goals
Automotive Technologies from the Second International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Exposition (FC EXPO 2006)
  Mar. 2006 * China's Vehicle Production Numbered 5.71 Million in 2005 and is Expected to Increase to 6.3 Million
In 2010, China's light vehicle production will increase 3.44 million from 2005 to a total of 7.72 million
  Mar. 2006 * Mitsubishi Motors: Launches 9 New Models in Japan, 6 in North America and 7 in Europe in 2005-2007
Abolishes regional exclusive models, developing new models as global models in 2007 and later
  Mar. 2006 * In 2006, Korea Expects Vehicle Production of 4 Million and Exports of 2.75 Million
Hyundai/Kia targets global sales of 4.12 million in 2006 while GM and Renault boost their export
  Mar. 2006 * Chrysler Group Shares More Technology with the Mercedes Car Group and Enters OEM Relationship with VW
Launches ten new models in 2006 and strengthens diesel car sales in North America
  Mar. 2006 * New Car Sales in Western Europe: 6-Speed MT Accounts More Than 1/4 of Passenger Car Sales
Sales of Passenger Cars in 2005 are 7.15 million for Diesel Engines and 7.35 million for Gasoline Engines

  Feb. 2006 * Environmental Performance of New Models: Use of Variable Valve Timing and CVT has Further Increased
Many of the new passenger cars launched in 2005 are certified SU-LEV on reduction of emissions
  Feb. 2006 * Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV): Honda Stepping Up from Technical Development to Model Development
Honda ready to launch new FCV, based on Honda FCX Concept car, within 3 to 4 years
  Feb. 2006 * Japanese automobile manufacturers' Production Volume Overseas in 2005 Increased 1.17 million Units for the Year: 2005 Total Was 10.6 Million Units
Among Target Figures for 2006, Toyota and Suzuki Alone Expect to Increase Production Volume by 600,000 Units
  Feb. 2006 * In Nissan's Business in China, the Development of a Business System by New Dongfeng Motor has been Progressing to Full-Line Production
New Dongfeng Motor's annual sales target for 2006 is 240,000 passenger cars and 310,000 commercial vehicles
  Feb. 2006 * Japanese Autoparts Suppliers in North America: Expand Manufacturing Structures Further as Contracts from GM etc. Increase
They also respond to Japanese automobile manufacturers that are increasing production volume by establishing their local joint ventures as wholly owned subsidiaries
  Feb. 2006 * Ford Renews Passenger Cars, CUVs and Minivans Using Volvo and Mazda Platforms
Ford will close 14 plants in North America and cut output 1.2 million
  Feb. 2006 * Annual Vehicle Production Capacity in Six Central European Countries Will Increase to 3.5 Million in 2009
2010 estimated production shows the Czech Republic at 970,000, Poland at 840,000 and Slovakia at 850,000 vehicles
  Feb. 2006 * Reviving Fiat: New 20 Models to be Launched by 2008 Through Diverse Tie-Ups.
Production in 2007 will be recovered to 2.1 million

  Jan. 2006 * Trends in New Automotive Technologies: New Lexus Models to Feature World-First and Other Cutting-Edge Systems
A summary of new technologies featured in new passenger car models launched by Japanese carmakers in 2005
  Jan. 2006 * Gasoline Engine Vehicles Account for 70% of Western European Passenger Vehicle Sales in Displacement Range of Under 1.8 Liters
Although the ratio of diesel engine vehicles is increasing in displacement range of 1.2-1.6 liters
  Jan. 2006 * Toyota Increases Domestic Production Capability Focusing on the Lexus and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Toyota Plans Global Production of 9.06 Million in 2006 and Its Non-consolidated Domestic Production of 4.11 Million
  Jan. 2006 * 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
  Jan. 2006 * GM Will Introduce an Average of 15 New Vehicles in the North American Market a Year Centered on Crossover Models
GM also plans to cut USD7 billion cost a year through measures such as a reduction of its annual production capacity by 1 million in North America
  Jan. 2006 * In DaimlerChrysler's Business in China, Beijing Benz Started Production of E-Class
With its partnership with Beijing Automotive and Fujian Motor at the core, DaimlerChrysler plans to build up an annual production capacity of more than 300,000 vehicles
  Jan. 2006 * Turkey: Production to Reach 1 Million in 2009; Major 6 Automakers' Plan to Achieve Annual Output of 1.14 Million
Toyota expanded annual production capacity to 200,000 and Honda added the City to its production lineup
  Jan. 2006 * Sales in Japan: Nissan/Honda Restructure Sales Networks while Toyota Strengthens Used Vehicle Business
New car sales in Japan see slight increase again in 2006, Honda to introduce Acura following Toyota's Lexus

  Dec. 2005 * New Technologies for Better Visibility and Safety: LED Headlamps, Car-Mounted Cameras, etc.
Overview of safety equipment developed by parts makers exhibited at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
  Dec. 2005 * Toyota's Business in China is to Establish a Production System for 700,000 Units of Toyota Brand Vehicles and 1 Million Units of Engines
Targeting more than 10% share of the Chinese market in 2010; Production in which Daihatsu is involved is expanding
  Dec. 2005 * Diesel-Powered Passenger Cars in Western Europe: the Ratio of Those with a Common Rail System Amounts to 75%. CO2 Emission of 154g/km
In the first half of 2005, the ratio of DE (Diesel Engine) models in the total sales of passenger cars in 18 Western European countries is 49.2%
  Dec. 2005 * Environmental Management: Toyota's Eco-VAS Performs Environmental Assessment at All Processes of Development
Japanese version of RoHS is being eyed for the restriction of the use of environmentally hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
  Dec. 2005 * The 39th Tokyo Motor Show: Outlines of Exhibits from European/American/Korean Automakers
Large amount of vehicles for commercial releases are showcased while DCX also displayed HEV concept cars with DE
  Dec. 2005 * Mexico's New Car Market Expands to Over One Million Sales with Newcomers: Mazda, Suzuki and Isuzu Now Accepted
GM, Ford, DCX and VW launch production of new vehicles for North American exports, followed by Nissan with a scheduled production of the Tiida
  Dec. 2005 * Volkswagen Announces Personnel Cost Reductions at German Plants and Its "Olympic Program" for Its Operations in China
The Company Plans to Remodel Lineup of Vehicles Designated for Sale in North America to Improve Profitability, to Reach Four Billion Euros by 2008
  Dec. 2005 * Business Performance of Japanese Automakers in the First Half of FY2005: Sales Volume Expands to Over 10 Million
Japanese automakers expect to exceed 20.8 million on full-year with \50 trillion sales

  Nov. 2005 * Tokyo Motor Show 2005: Outline of Exhibits by Japanese Automakers
Concept Exhibits Combining Environment & Safety Features with Improved Design & Riding Comfort
  Nov. 2005 * Substances of Environmental Concern: Voluntary Reduction Efforts Being Made in Non-Control Areas
Mercury-free discharge lamp chosen by Toyota, LED meter backlights by Mitsubishi
  Nov. 2005 * Environmentally Friendly Vehicles: Low Emission Vehicles Meeting/Surpassing the New Three-star (☆☆☆) Standard Overtake 60% Mark in New Car Sales
New three-star (☆ ☆ ☆ ) certified cars make up over 90% of Toyota's production and 80% of Honda's sales
  Nov. 2005 * Engine Production in China: Passenger Car Manufacturers' Annual Production Capacity Amounts to 4.75 Million Only by the Planned Expansion
Plans for engine production bases of Japanese auto manufacturers' are concentrated in Guangzhou city while those of European/US automakers are concentrated in East China Area
  Nov. 2005 * Brazil and Argentina Will Achieve Total Production of Three Million in 2010
Sales of flex-fuel vehicles sharply increases in Brazil while Toyota starts IMV production in Argentina
  Nov. 2005 * PSA Updates Its Models Equivalent to Two Thirds of Its Sales Volume in 2004-2006
Sales outside Western Europe, which have already amounted to the 1 million level, will be further boosted whereas the 4 million sales target is delayed
  Nov. 2005 * Daihatsu Deepens Alliance with Toyota for Small Cars, While Expanding Offshore Business
It Achieves Mini Vehicle Share of 30% in the Domestic Market, Aiming for Top Share 2007
  Nov. 2005 * North American Commercial Vehicle Market: Commercial Vehicle Makers with Excellent Business Performance Generated by Market Recovery Enhance Product Lineups
Hino Motors also Fully Enters into the Market as it Starts Local Assembly of a North American Exclusive Modele

  Oct. 2005 * Gas/Electric Hybrid-Powered Vehicle(HEV) Projects by US and European Automakers: BMW Joins Joint Development by GM/DCX
Ford will have HEV versions in half of its model lineup toward production of 250,000 in 2010
  Oct. 2005 * US Tightens CAFE Standards for Light Trucks, Introducing Fuel Economy Targets in Each Size Category
US sets different CAFE standards for each manufacturer based on product mix, requiring Japanese manufacturers to further improve fuel economy
  Oct. 2005 * Air Bag Installation in the Japanese Market: Low Level of Installation for Side/Curtain Air Bags
Installation rate of 8.5% for front seat side air bags and 6.2% for curtain air bags
  Oct. 2005 * 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
  Oct. 2005 * Renault to Expand Sales Outside Western Europe, While Logan's Sales Target Is Set at One Hundred Million in 2010
Renault to Strengthen Decia/Renault Samsung as Export Bases, Deepening Alliance with Nissan
  Oct. 2005 * Finished Car Production Sites in ASEAN and Surrounding Areas: Annual Production Capacity Reaches 5.55 million in 2008
Expansion projections for the 2005-2008 period: Thailand - 570,000; Indonesia - 130,000 and India 420,000
  Oct. 2005 * Changan Automobile Group's Production System: 2008 Target of 1 Million-vehicle Production (50% by Domestic Brand)
The annual production capacity in 2010 is 910,000 by Ford/Suzuki bases and 1.2 million by production bases for Changan brand vehicles
  Oct. 2005 * Status Report on Japanese Automakers' Production in Europe, Where Production Capacity by End of 2007 Is to Reach 2.5 Million Units
2004 results: 2.6 million units sold; 1.5 million units produced; 1.28 million units imported from Japan

  Sep. 2005 * CO2-refrigerated Air Conditioners: Debuting in Europe in 2006 at the Earliest
B-COOL Consortium formed for developing and standardizing CO2-refrigerated air conditioners in Europe
  Sep. 2005 * Honda Sets Fuel Efficiency Goals: 13% Improvement with VTEC Engine, 11% with VCM Engine
Valve continuously controlled by VTEC, cylinder idle zone increased by VCM
  Sep. 2005 * GM's China Business: Production of Passenger Cars Surpasses That of VW in the First Half of 2005
GM expands its partnership with SAIC Motor Corp., already with an annual production capacity of 800,000 and further increasing capacity to 950,000 in 2006
  Sep. 2005 * Japanese Automakers' Output is to Remain at the 10 Million-Level in the Medium Run Despite Overseas Production Expansion
Overseas production will increase by over 500,000 in the first half of 2005
  Sep. 2005 * Suzuki's Midterm Five-year Plan: FY2009 Targets Include Unit Production of 2.7 Million and Sales of Three Trillion Yen
Plans to Expand Overseas Production, Double Capital Expenditures to One Trillion Yen Over Next Five Years
  Sep. 2005 * Overviews of Volvo/Iveco/MAN/Scania: Commercial Vehicle Makers in Europe Rapidly Recover their Business Performance
Volvo pushes ahead its full-scale expansion into China, Iveco strengthens India while MAN/Scania enhance their service structures
  Sep. 2005 * Taiwan's Market Recovers to 500,000: GM/DCX/VW Enhances Their Business through New Partnerships
Ford plans export of finished vehicles to Japan while Toyota plans sales of 200,000 vehicles in 2010
  Sep. 2005 * Results for First Half of 2005 for the 6 Major European Automakers: Sales Grows but Profitability Deteriorates
PSA/Renault plan to increase sales outside Europe; VW/DCX strengthen efforts for cost reduction

  Aug. 2005 * Electric Vehicles Get Re-evaluated: Reappearing with Lithium-ion Batteries, Performance Improves
Mitsubishi Motors and Subaru eye mini-EV launch in 2010
  Aug. 2005 * Specs of Engines Used in Passenger Cars Sold in Japan: Engines with VVT Account for 90% of Toyota's Sales
In the first half of 2005, sales of new vehicles with engine displacement of 1.5L or less showed a tendency to increase again
  Aug. 2005 * Expansion of the Side Air Bag Market: Making Side Air Bag into Standard Equipment Is Expected to Progress due to Changes to US NCAP
Status of side air bag installation in the US market and side impact crashworthiness rating by IIHS
  Aug. 2005 * Current Trends of Japanese Automakers in North America, Including Toyota Whose Production Will Rise Up to 2 Million on the Mid-term Basis
Toyota, Nissan and Honda accelerate model development and local production of powertrains
  Aug. 2005 * Automobile Production in Thailand Expands to Over 1 Million: Expected to Exceed 1.7 Million in 2010
Toyota's Production/Export Rapidly Grows upon Starting IMV Production while Other Makers Set to Expand Production Structure for Pickups
  Aug. 2005 * BMW Plans to Introduce 20 New Models from 2004 to 2008, Targeting 1.4 Million Sales
Annual sales of BMW brand vehicles reach a million, while BMW vehicles including MINI enjoy healthy sales also in 2005
  Aug. 2005 * US Big 3 in the First Half of 2005: GM and Ford Announce Large-Scale Restructuring Plans for their North American Businesses
Chrysler Group of DCX Enjoys Increased Sales, 7 Quarters in a Row; Continues Aggressive Strategy of Introducing More New Models
  Aug. 2005 * China's Automobile Parts Exports in 2004 Post Growth of 180% While Imports Remain Unchanged
The export value of gasoline engines reached 2.51 million USD in 2004 with imports of engine components also seeing growth

  July 2005 * 2009 NOx and PM Emission Regulations for Diesel Vehicles Will be Almost the Same as Those for Gasoline Vehicles
In Europe, Toyota Avensis uses an 1800-bar common rail system employing a piezo injector
  July 2005 * Active Steering Control: Toyota and BMW Adopt Active Steering Linked to ESC
Progress is seen in commercial application of systems including active steering control, such as lane keeping support feature
  July 2005 * 2005 Automotive Engineering Exposition: An Overview of Exhibits from Automakers
Exhibits with Harrier from Toyota, SH-AWD from Honda, Speed Atenza from Mazda and Colt EV from Mitsubishi
  July 2005 * 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
  July 2005 * Booming Indonesian Market: Sales in 2004 Jump by 130,000 Units; Further Increase of 70,000 Units Expected for 2005
Exports of Toyota Innova and Avanza, and Suzuki APV go full swing; Mitsubishi terminates passenger car production
  July 2005 * Isuzu's Mid-term Business Plan Includes Production of 300,000 LCV in ASEAN in FY2007
Isuzu sets the overseas sales target of commercial vehicles at 300,000, and production of 100,000 vehicles and large DE in China is also its target
  July 2005 * Hyundai Motor Group Works toward 5 Million-Sales Project through Setting up Overseas Production Capacity of 2 Million by 2008
Hyundai sets both the 2010 sales goal for US and the mid- and long-term goal for Europe at 1.5 million vehicles each
  July 2005 * Business Performance of Japanese Automakers in FY2004: Sales Volume of 19.40 Million with Operating Profit Ratio of 7.3%
20.73 million sales, significant increase on capital investment and R&D cost of over 2 trillion Yen are expected for FY2005

  Jun. 2005 * Outline of Exhibition by Chinese Auto Manufacturers that Produce Passenger Cars
Actively exhibited their proprietary passenger cars/SUVs/MPVs
  Jun. 2005 * Outline of Exhibition by European and Korean Auto Manufacturers
Exhibition by VW, PSA, BMW, Renault, Fiat, and Hyundai Motor group as well as Ssangyong Motor
  Jun. 2005 * Outline of Exhibition by Six Japanese Auto Manufacturers
Centered on models produced in China, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, and Suzuki exhibited a large number of products
  Jun. 2005 * Outline of Exhibition by GM, Ford, and DaimlerChrysler
GM announced a plan to produce Aveo while Ford revealed its plan to manufacture Focus and DCX announced its plan for E/C-class and light vans
  Jun. 2005 * 2005 Automotive Engineering Exposition: Overview of Systems in the Areas of Environment, Safety, Comfort, User-friendliness and Others
Displays Include Many Safety Technologies under Development: Also Includes Considerable Number of Exhibits of Next-Generation Technologies by Three Lamp Manufacturers
  Jun. 2005 * Percentage of Diesel-engine Vehicles Sold in EU Rises to 48%:
Reaches 51.8%-a Majority of Sales for the First Time-for Five Major Countries:Six-speed Transmissions Gaining Popularity
  Jun. 2005 * Goal of Toyota's Hybrid Car(HEV) Plan: Early Achievement of 1 Million Sales in the World
Standardizing new specifications for new HEV on multiple models while appealing high dynamic performance
  Jun. 2005 * Automotive Safety Assessment in the US: Substantial Improvement Seen in Anti-Rollover Rating Among LCV Models
Acura RL wins the highest five-star rating in all of four frontal and side tests and rollover test
  Jun. 2005 * Mazda Aims for 1.25 Million Sales and 100 Billion Yen Operating Profit for FY2006
Introducing local exclusive models to Japanese/American/European markets while participating in Ford's local manufacturing in China
  Jun. 2005 * Mercedes Car Group's Plan to Improve Profitability by €3 Billion
Sets to solve quality issues, make smart division more efficient and start product offensive in 2005
  Jun. 2005 * Malaysian Market: Production Volume Rises to 500,000-unit Level; Forecast to Reach 600,000 by End of Decade
Proton formed a business tie-up with VW; Perodua will produce a new model jointly developed with Toyota and Daihatsu
  Jun. 2005 * Japanese Automakers' Overseas Production to Exceed 10 million Units Under 2005 Plan
JAMA announced overseas production in 2004 stood at 9.8 million units, with total output worldwide hitting all-time record of more than 20 million

  May 2005 * Use of Aluminum by Japanese Automakers is Expanding to Mass Production Models and from Hoods to Other Body Components as well
Aluminum-made hoods of Toyota's new Crown and Mazda's RX-8 also feature pedestrian injury mitigation functions
  May 2005 * US Big3 to Install ESC in almost all SUVs as a Standard Feature by 2006
Bosch forecasts the ESC installation rates in 2007 as Japan 25%, North America 30% and Europe 45%
  May 2005 * Driver's Seat Safety has Greatly Improved in a Side Collision, and Performance of the Head Protection of a Pedestrian has also Improved
The overall evaluation of mini cars also improved in 2004 automobile collision safety assessment in Japan
  May 2005 * 1 in 3 Vehicles Installed with Side Air Bags while 3 in 4 Installed with ABS in the US Market
Stability controls mounted almost half of imported vehicles and rear object sensors show sign of expansion
  May 2005 * Honda Expands Light Commercial Vehicle Models in North America and Diesel Models in Europe
CS made priority in Japan; Advanced parts production in the U.S.; Diesel engine production to start in Britain
  May 2005 * In Russia, the Market for Overseas Brand Vehicles Is Currently Expanding While the Production Volume Is Estimated to Slightly Increase in the Medium Run
GM, Ford, and Renault are moving in the direction of full-scale production while Toyota, DCX, and VW are studying the possibility of factory building
  May 2005 * VW Improves Investment Efficiency for a Production System for 1.62 Million Vehicles and Expands Local Procurement in Its Business in China
Also boosts its annual production capacity for engines to 1.32 million and introduces MPVs and diesel specification models
  May 2005 * The Chrysler Group Works toward More Flexible Manufacturing Systems at its North America Plants against the Backdrop of Robust Performance
2004 operating profit recovered to the level of 1.4 billion Euros due to introduction of design-oriented models

  Apr. 2005 * 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
  Apr. 2005 * Generous Use of High-Tensile Strength Steel and Precise Engine Control Contribute to Environmental Performance of New Models
New green tax privilege granted to 40% of the new cars sold in the first half of FY2004
  Apr. 2005 * In India, Suzuki and Hyundai are to Set Up the Second Factories and Renault to Start Manufacturing Logan
Sales of passenger cars have reached one million units, expecting a production increase of 100,000 per year.
  Apr. 2005 * High Functionality of Automotive Brakes Has Been Advancing and the Standard Installation Ratio of Stability Control Surpassed One Third
Below is the status of standard safety equipment in sales of passenger cars in five major European countries
  Apr. 2005 * In Its Chinese Business, Honda Will Double Its Annual Production Capacity for Passenger Cars to 530,000 by 2006
Honda will establish a regional headquarters and a local affiliate of Honda Engineering, launching Civic in 2006
  Apr. 2005 * Establishment of New Manufacturing Bases for Japanese Part Makers that Flock to Guangdong Province
Outlines of expansion of Japanese auto part makers in China in 2004
  Apr. 2005 * Ford Hopes to Restore Its Share in North America with Aggressive Marketing of New Mazda-based and Volvo-based Models
Ford's North American plants are gaining their flexibility to produce new models: Chinese business is picking up
  Apr. 2005 * Fuji Heavy Industries Committed to Making SIA (Subaru of Indiana) Profitable through Sales of B9 TRIBECA Being Released in USA in 2005
In 2006 global sales target 715K units-company to release premium compact car in Japan

  Mar. 2005 * In China, Production of Japanese-Model Based Passenger Cars Surpassed That of European Model Based Passenger Cars, Expanding to 890,000
China's vehicle production exceeded the 5 million-mark in 2004, with a possibility that passenger car production may amount to 3 million in 2005
  Mar. 2005 * In Europe, eCall, an Automatic Emergency Call Service, will Begin Full-Scale in 2009
In North America, GM announced its plan to make OnStar as standard equipment, enhancing an automatic transmission function of accident data
  Mar. 2005 * Models with Five-Star Rating of Crash Safety Performance are Dramatically Increasing in European Market
Renault gets five-star rating in nearly all of its lineup
  Mar. 2005 * Japanese Part Makers Continue to Expand Capacity Mainly in Thailand to Respond to the Expansion of Toyota's IMV Plan
Movements of Japanese Part Makers in ASEAN Countries in 2004
  Mar. 2005 * Mitsubishi Motors to Expand Asian Business: Focus on China and Thailand, Starts New OEM Supply Agreement with Nissan and PSA
Mitsubishi Motors Raises One Trillion Yen in Capital In One Year to Revitalize Business under Umbrella of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  Mar. 2005 * GM Constructs Development Framework for Global Networking; New Restructuring Plan Launches in Europe
GM had expanded global sales at 8.99 Million in 2004 but profitability worsened
  Mar. 2005 * Light Truck Sales Accounted for 55% in the US Market While Japanese Brand Vehicles Earned a 30.6% Share
The US market showed a decrease in the Big Three's share to 60.1% as well as an increase in the ratio of 8-cylinder models to over 30%
  Mar. 2005 * Hyundai/Kia to Expand Overseas Production, While GM/Renault/Shanghai Automotive to Make Korea Export Base
Hyundai/Kia Export 1.89 Million in 2004, Planning to Have Overseas Production Bases with Annual Production Capacity of Two Million

  Feb. 2005 * 6 European Automakers Form C2C CC to Standardize Inter-Vehicle Communication Systems
Movements of the development of inter-vehicle communication systems, which enable secure anticipatory safety, in Japan/USA/Europe
  Feb. 2005 * New Vehicle Sales Bounce Back in Western Europe, While Ratio of Diesel Passenger Cars Comes Close to 50 Percent
In terms of transmissions, six-gear boxes increase, while sales of Japanese and Korean brand passenger cars continue to jump among passenger car sales in 2004
  Feb. 2005 * Toyota, Nissan and Honda Install Higher Precision Safety and Driving Support Technology in Luxury Cars
Overview of new technology in new passenger cars launched for the domestic market in 2004 by Japanese car makers
  Feb. 2005 * Fuel Cell Technology Advancing in Fields Such as Non-fluorinated Electrolytes and Molded Separators
An Outline of Exhibits on Automotive Fuel Cells at the 1st International FC (Fuel Cell) Expo
  Feb. 2005 * Keeping Profitability High, NISSAN Value-Up Aims to Sell 4.2 Million Cars Worldwide in 2007
Business expansion in rising countries, including China, is key to success; Infiniti brand enters global market
  Feb. 2005 * China FAW Group Targets for Sales of 2 Million, Expanding Its Partnership with Mazda in Addition to VW and Toyota
In the field of commercial vehicles, FAW has consolidated its bus and truck businesses, respectively, enhancing its overseas partnership of diesel-powered engines (DE)
  Feb. 2005 * Japanese Part Makers Expand Bases for DE Related Components in Europe
Movements of Japanese part makers in Europe with increased development bases, joint development/technical alliances
  Feb. 2005 * Annual Vehicle Production Capacity in Six Central European Countries Will Expand to 2.17 Million in 2005 and 2.78 Million in 2006
The annual production scale will possibly boost to 3 million in 2009 mainly due to increases in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

  Jan. 2005 * Japanese Automakers' Plans for their Domestic Models which
Minivans with Various New Concepts on the Rise
  Jan. 2005 * China's Light Vehicle Production Will Increase 2.63 Million over the Next Three Years to a Total of 6.38 Million
Major global auto manufacturers' 2004 trends in China
  Jan. 2005 * Hybrid Models Begin to Cover Mass-market Vehicles: Honda Launches Hybrid Model of Accord and Toyota Introduces Hybrid Model of Camry
Ford releases Escape Hybrid and GM and DCX forms a partnership on technology development with the objective of introduction into the market in 2007
  Jan. 2005 * Japanese Auto Parts Makers in North America continue to Expand/Establish Bases, Production of New Generation Components Also on the Rise
The annual production capacity of Japanese auto makers in North America to reach 5.34 million in 2006
  Jan. 2005 * Six-speed AT Growing Popular Among Volume Production Automakers in Europe, Toyota in Japan and Ford and Mazda in US
CVT booming in Japan while DCX launched its first model with CVT in Europe and Ford a serious user in the US
  Jan. 2005 * In Turkey, Ford and Toyota Rapidly Increase Production
Mostly of Export Models to Europe
  Jan. 2005 * Fiat Actively Introduces New Models and Consolidates Platforms, Power-trains, and Plants
Fiat Group Is Able to Breakeven in 2004, While Sales of Fiat Auto Bottoms Out
  Jan. 2005 * Toyota and Honda's Global Production Plans for 2005 Grow to 8.12 and 3.42 Million, Respectively, Due to Overseas Sales Expansion
Growth of Japan's domestic market for 2005 remains flat, supported only by replacement demand from old car owners

  Dec. 2004 * Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers Rely on Diversified Compliant Technologies to Comply with Long-term Exhaust Gas Regulations
Exhibit summary of commercial vehicle manufacturers at the 38th Tokyo Motor Show
  Dec. 2004 * Toyota Plans to Sell 8.5 Million in 2006 and to Produce over 5 Million Overseas in a Long Term
IMV production exceeds 500K in 2006; production capacity in Japan increases by 250K
  Dec. 2004 * Dongfeng Motor Group Corp. Enhances Its Passenger Car Business through Various Partnerships. Its Annual Production Capacity Will Amount to 1.5 Million in 2007
In addition to Nissan, Dongfeng Motor Group expands its partnership with PSA/Honda/Kai/Renault in the field of passenger cars
  Dec. 2004 * VW's ForMotion Plan Aims to Promote Business Efficiency and Boost Profits to 3.1 Billion Euros
VW Starts Sales of Brazil-Made Fox in Europe, Expands Production in Mexico and Launches Production in Other Newly Developing Nations
  Dec. 2004 * Japan Gears Up to Commercialize More Advanced Intelligent Transport Systems (ITSs) for 2007, as New Technological Developments Accelerate
Our Report Covers Declarations Made by the Smartway Project Advisory Committee (SPAC) and the Outline of New Technologies Exhibited by the ITS World Conference
  Dec. 2004 * US Department of Energy (DOE) Starts Large-scale Demonstration Tests on the Feasibility of Fuel Cell Powered Vehicles by 2015
The State of California to build hydrogen supply stations by 2010
  Dec. 2004 * Mexico Makes Further Progress Toward Automotive Trade Liberalization, Including Imports of Finished Vehicles After Abolishment of Auto Decree
Ford and DCX enlarge their plants while VW focuses production of the Bora in Mexico, and in the future Toyota is to launch the Pickup production
  Dec. 2004 * In Fiscal 2004, Sales Volume Will Increase Slightly More Than 1 Million with a 7.7% Operating Income Margin in the First Half of the Fiscal Year
In the interim financial performance (as end of September 2004) of Japanese automakers, the ratio of overseas sales surpassed 70%

  Nov. 2004 * GM to Have OnStar Fitted as Standard Equipment; Telematics System of Toyota, Nissan and Honda to Get Dominant in Japan
Brief summaries of OnStar subscribed by 2.7 million users and Telematics services by Japan's three providers
  Nov. 2004 * Three Major Japanese Suppliers Plan Substantial Production Increases of Electronic Stability Control Systems
The US NHTSA Emphasizes Ability of ECS to Prevent Rollovers In Europe Percentage of Vehicles Installed with ESC in 2004 Predicted to Rise to 40%.
  Nov. 2004 * SAIC Declares Its Vision for a Production Capacity of 1.5 Million Vehicles in 2007 and 2 Million for 2010
The goal is to become a full-scale auto manufacturer with a full lineup which has the capability to develop its own models
  Nov. 2004 * The European Business of Ford Brand has its Profitability Improved by $1 Billion, Turning into Profit in the First Half of 2004
Closes down a Jaguar plant and improves Land Rover's quality for profit recovery at PAG
  Nov. 2004 * Japanese Auto Makers Expanded Offshore Production to 4.76 Million in the First Half of 2004, While Toyota and Nissan Increase Offshore Production by 20%
Offshore local corporations increase exports to third countries, but decrease procurement from Japan
  Nov. 2004 * Sharing the Prius Hybrid System, the Ford Escape HEV Ranks as the Number One Fuel Saving SUV
U.S. EPA's 2005 MY fuel economy guide places new Odyssey as best fuel saving minivan
  Nov. 2004 * GTL (Gas to Liquids) is Nearing the Stage of Commercial Use as a New Diesel Fuel
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport develops bio-diesel fuel-powered vehicles while emulsion fuel gets recognition in Europe and US
  Nov. 2004 * Sales of Flex-fuel Vehicles Skyrocketed in Brazil While Export to Central and South America Is Expanding in Argentina
Export from Brazil also increased. Outline of automakers in Brazil and Argentina, where vehicle production has begun to expand

  Oct. 2004 * Increasing Numbers of Auto Manufacturers Are Joining AUTOSAR and FlexRay, Organizations for Standardizing Electronic System Standards
Toyota and Nissan have established JASPAR under the objective of unifying opinions from Japanese companies regarding the needs to standardize
  Oct. 2004 * Toyota Jointly Produces with Guangzhou Automobile 100,000 Passenger Cars and 300,000 Engines
Toyota's Chinese business trend; Aiming to take a 10% share of the market full scale through a comprehensive partnership with China FAW
  Oct. 2004 * Thai Production Capacity Being Increased to 1.5 Million While Toyota's IMV and Other New Models Roll Off from Local Assembly Lines
Major automakers' production sites in ASEAN and neighboring areas
  Oct. 2004 * Thailand Leads the Philippines as the New, Largest Exporter of Automotive Parts in ASEAN
Outlook of Automotive Parts Imports and Exports in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia
  Oct. 2004 * Car Production in Iran Grows to 700,000; Renault Starts Production in 2006
VW Starts Gol Assembly; Senior Players in Iran-PSA and Kia Motors Expand Their Business Relations
  Oct. 2004 * Every Function Under Control of Zurich Headquarters, While GM to Strengthen Luxury Car Sector
Opel suggests wage freeze and longer working hours to labor union with possibility of another plant closedown
  Oct. 2004 * GM to Replace Most North American-Built Passenger Cars with New Architecture-Based Ones
Plan to globally exploit the architecture in GM Group to develop various models at low cost
  Oct. 2004 * DCX Takes Turning-Scale-into-Profit Strategy While Navistar Expands Joint Venture with Ford
North American medium and large sized commercial vehicle manufacturers including Paccar showed sharp recoveries in their performances

  Sep. 2004 * ASIMCO Technologies Limited Operates 18 Auto-Parts Plants in China
Centered on cast products, ASIMCO is currently expanding its business in the field of products such as brakes and camshafts, bringing into view the shifting of China into its global supply base
  Sep. 2004 * Demand is Recovering in the European Market Where Shares of Japanese/Korean Brand Vehicles are Growing and the Ratio of Diesel Vehicles is Increasing
New vehicle sales in 18 countries of Western Europe increased 3.8% in the first half of 2004 with the ratio of diesel vehicles being 46.6%
  Sep. 2004 * Hino Motors to Launch Production of Medium-Duty Trucks Exclusive for North America in the U.S. and Production of Large DE in China Autumn 2004
Under long-term global sales goal of 150,000, overseas sales expected to surpass domestic sales in FY 2006
  Sep. 2004 * Renault and BMW Profit Grows, As Fiat Reduces Losses; Meanwhile PSA and VW See Profits Drop:
Combined Sales at 6 Major Western European Automakers Increase 4.8% (First-half 2004 Results)
  Sep. 2004 * A Slew of Models from Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Ford: Redesigned in Taiwan, Manufactured in China
New-vehicle Sales in Taiwan Recovered to 400K-unit Level -Attributed to Growing Market for RVs and Compact-cars
  Sep. 2004 * Imports of Automotive Parts to China Doubled in 2003; Exports of Auto Parts Post 170% Gain in the First Half of 2004
Exports of Gasoline Engines with Capacity Exceeding 1000cc Surge to US$ 118 Million in the First Half of 2004
  Sep. 2004 * Recovery in Market Demand Results in a Substantial Increase in Operating Income for Volvo, Iveco, Man and Scania in the First Half of 2004
Volvo started local production in China and Russia, while MAN did so in India, and Scania did so in Algeria, Taiwan and Iran
  Sep. 2004 * Japanese Motorcycle Manufacturers Sell Over 14.50 Million Representing 50 Percent Share in the World Market
Motorcycle production in China rose to 14.66 million in 2003 thanks to increased exports

  Aug. 2004 * 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
  Aug. 2004 * PSA is Almost in the Final Stage of Complete Reorganization of its Production System by Platform Towards the Goal of 4 Million Sales Worldwide
PSA posted a decreased revenue and income in 2003 due to the stagnant market demands in Western Europe, a higher Euro value and PSA's sluggish new model introductions
  Aug. 2004 * Toyota, Nissan and Honda Achieve a Production Capacity of 4.41 Million in North America in 2006
Total production capacity of Japanese automakers reaches 5.35 million; Low output factories coexist
  Aug. 2004 * The Big 3: Despite Shrinking U.S. Market Share First-half 2004 Results Improve
GM and Ford revise annual target earnings upward; Chrysler's operating profits return to the black
  Aug. 2004 * Pedestrian safety is a high concern in Japan while safety features are rapidly growing popular on LCVs in US
Awareness among Japanese passenger car owners about safety features increases along with number of safety features and equipment being installed in Japanese cars
  Aug. 2004 * Japanese Automakers' Global Vehicle Production in 2004 Will Amount to Nearly 20 Million Units Due to Remarkable Increases in Production Overseas
In fiscal 2003, local procurement of automotive parts manufactured in Europe and the US increased to the 48-billion-dollar level
  Aug. 2004 * First-half 2004 New-Vehicle Sales in Japanese Market Remain Unchanged from Previous Year: Sales of Compact Passenger Cars Declined Significantly
Rising Share Seen in Demand from Senior Market: New Concern Grows Over Diminishing Multiple-car Households
  Aug. 2004 * In Contradiction to Slow Growth, Suzuki Expands Overseas Production to One Million with Record-Setting Performance in a Row
Doubled equipment investment and R&D expenditures for 3 years along with expansion of Asian and European production bases
  Aug. 2004 * Automakers Plan Bases in Thailand for Export Purposes: Annual Production To Reach 1.54 million units in 2008
Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Ford Increase their Annual Production Capacity by 440K units
  Aug. 2004 * Hyundai Motor to Boost Its Annual Production Capacity of Passenger Cars to 1 Million in China by 2008
A technical partnership with Hengtong Group and Jianghuai Automobile has expanded in the field of SUVs and other types of passenger cars, and commercial vehicles

  July 2004 * 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
  July 2004 * VIEWING THE RECENT AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES: COMPONENTS
Report on the "2004 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition" (2)
  July 2004 * Viewing The Recent Automotive Technologies: Automobile Manufacturers
Report on the "2004 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition" (1)
  July 2004 * China Aims to Reach the Level of Advanced Countries in 2010 by Promoting Reorganization of Companies Under the New Automobile Industry Development Policy
Outline of China's new auto policy and Chinese business plans by automakers worldwide
  July 2004 * Renault Launches the Logan, a 5,000 Euro Car, with a Sales Goal of 700 Thousand for 2010
Taking advantages of an extensive alliance with Nissan, Renault accelerates global development to achieve 4 million in sales
  July 2004 * Daihatsu Plays a Major Role in Toyota's Compact Car Strategy- Sees Doubling Overseas Business in FY2008
Daihatsu and Toyota Jointly Develop the Boon in Japan and Xenia in Indonesia
  July 2004 * Integration with Smart Systems Increases Potential for Immobilizers
GM's smart system combines anti-theft features with engine and body-related systems
  July 2004 * Australia Concludes FTA with U.S. and Thailand; Domestic Million Level Sales Becomes More Likely
Domestic sales dominated by imported vehicles vs. Production dominated by export vehicles
  July 2004 * More than 40% of EU's imports of parts are supplied by five Central European countries while supply of engines has expanded
Status of EU's import/export of automobiles, parts, and engines out of/from outside the Union and five Central European countries

  Jun. 2004 * BMW Expedites Plans to Diversify Its Model Lineup in Aim to Achieve 2008 Sales Target of 1.4 Million Units
On the Heels of Its Success with the Mini, the Company Is Confident It Will Expand the Premium Market by Increasing Its Product Lineup
  Jun. 2004 * Parts Manufacturers Were Also Present Exhibiting Many New Systems in the Areas of Environment, Comfort, User-friendliness and Others
The Report Outlines the Exhibits at the "2004 Automotive Engineering Exposition"
  Jun. 2004 * Mazda to Expand Model Lines on Four New Core Models and Production Capacity As Well
Mazda to Strengthen Japanese, American and European Sales Networks, Planning Sales of 300,000 during 2010 in China
  Jun. 2004 * Toyota Started Export of U-IMV, Stepping Up its Move to Make Indonesia into an Export Base for MPVs
Honda began production of the new Stream at its new plant; low-priced city cars are increasing in number
  Jun. 2004 * The Number of Five Star-Rated Models in the US Now Totals 19 in Crash Safety Assessment Under NCAP
The US Department of Transportation announces tougher side crash tests while promoting development of driver assist systems
  Jun. 2004 * China and EU Proportions Surge for Exports and Imports Respectively
Trends in Japan's Exports and Imports of Auto Parts by Region in 2003
  Jun. 2004 * Vehicle Sales Total 17.8 Million, Sales Reach ¥43.8 Trillion, Operating Profit is 7.6%
Overview of March 2004 financial statements with a crop of record-high profits for 11 Japanese auto makers
  Jun. 2004 * GM Expands Its Relationship with SAIC, Developing a Production System of 670,000 Vehicles
Production bases of the former Daewoo Motor and Jinbei GM are integrated under Shanghai GM's umbrella; production of Cadillac also begins

  May 2004 * The New ACCs by Toyota and Nissan Offer Distance Control at Congested Traffic-Type Low Speeds
The UTA being developed by DCX will function in motorways and in urban streets as well
  May 2004 * Japanese Automotive Safety Assessment Shows Significant Improvement Made in Driver Seat Safety in Offset Frontal Collisions
Over 60% of Vehicles Come Equipped with ABS Braking Assist as Standard Equipment
  May 2004 * Ford Embarks on Plant Closures, Full Scale Launches of New Models and a Flexible Manufacturing Structure
Progress continues on restructuring its North American Operations with the prospect of reaching its target of a $7 billion pre-tax profit in 2006
  May 2004 * Isuzu's Overseas Production Recovers to 300,000 Vehicles. Production of D-MAX in Thailand Will Increase to 250,000
Isuzu is likely to achieve its fiscal 2004 target under the new three-year plan one year ahead of schedule in fiscal 2003
  May 2004 * DCX is to Start Production of C-Class, E-Class, and Light Commercial Vehicles in China in 2005
The partnership with Beijing Automotive Industry expands including heavy commercial vehicles while Mitsubishi Motors enhances technical licensing
  May 2004 * Hyundai Motor Group to Increase Overseas Production by Over 1.4 Million by 2008
It strengthens the upper-class segment by introducing four to five new models per year in order to improve its brand image and profitability
  May 2004 * Japan's Automotive Component Exports and Imports to/from China have Increased Threefold and Twofold in 3 Years, Respectively
Vehicle exports to China also grew fourfold in 2 years with KD passenger cars accounting for half of the increase
  May 2004 * The Export Value of Automotive Components Expands to ¥4.5 Trillion While that of the Import Value Expands to ¥900 billion, Mainly with the Increase on Body Parts
Automotive Components: Japan's Exports/Imports Increase 5% and 7% Respectively in 2003
  May 2004 * Expansion of Philippine's Passenger Vehicles and SUV Markets Likely Due to Revised Excise Tax on Automobiles
Abolishment of Duty Exemption Causes Price Hike of Ten-seat AUV, While Ford to Strengthen Export Incentive Applied Plants

  Apr. 2004 * ITS-based eSafety Development Efforts in Full Speed in Europe as Crash Safety Improves Rapidly in the Market
Twelve models get five-star ratings in Euro NCAP's crash tests while pedestrian safety remains low
  Apr. 2004 * Plans to Respond to Toyota/Nissan/Honda are Increasing in Guangdong and Hebei Provinces in Addition to Shanghai Area
Trends of Japanese Automotive Part Makers' Business Expansions in China with a Focus on Movements in 2003
  Apr. 2004 * China's Private Corporate Groups That Have Entered into the Field of Vehicle Production Plan a Combined Production Capacity of 2.5 Million Vehicles
Twenty three groups have penetrated the field centered on Zhejiang Province. Three companies including Geely Holding Group plan a production capacity at the 500,000 unit-level
  Apr. 2004 * Number of Vehicles with Small Engine Displacement Increases in Japan While Displacement Sizes Grow in US, as Sales of Light-duty Trucks Rise
Changes in the long-term market make-up of engine displacement sizes in the US and Japan, plus current status of fuel-consumption averages
  Apr. 2004 * The Chrysler Group Launches 25 New Models over Three Years by Putting More Emphasis on Design and Prices
The Chrysler Group enhances the organization structure through its Strategic Transformation Plan following the successful cost reduction activities through its Turnaround Plan
  Apr. 2004 * Despite Significant Drop in Domestic Sales, Honda's Overall Performance Will Break New Records for Y2003
Performance Drawers were the Fit in Japan, LCVs in North America, and the Jazz in Europe. Honda Expands Its Production Infrastructure in Asia
  Apr. 2004 * In Malaysia, Toyota, Honda and Hyundai Experience Rapid Sales Increase, Toyota and Honda with New Models and Hyundai with National Vehicles
Proton Introduces Self-Developed Models and Expands Overseas Business after Mitsubishi's Capital Withdrawal
  Apr. 2004 * Sales of Mini Vehicles Continue to Surpass 1.8 Million Because of the Expansion of Users in the Metropolitan Area
Each manufacturer has remodeled its main models in addition to diversification and lowering of the price of its models

  Mar. 2004 * 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
  Mar. 2004 * GM Shifts Its Focus to Developing Passenger Cars and Still Offers Large Sales Incentives in USA
By 2009 Will Procure $10 Billion USD Worth of Parts Produced in China, Distributing $4 billion Worth to Plants Outside China
  Mar. 2004 * Nissan's Worldwide Sales Increase, Nearing One Million Units, Due to Rise in North American Sales: Company Maintains High Ratio of Profits
Overall Operating Profit Rate During First-half of FY 2003 at 11.3%: Operating Profit rates Increase by 40% in North America and 64% in Europe
  Mar. 2004 * Automotive Part Production in Japan, which Expanded to 6.8 Trillion Yen in Production Value, Significantly Increased in Production Quantity
Percentage on shipment of assembly parts tends to be on the fall while Percentage on shipment to part makers on the rise
  Mar. 2004 * Each Japanese Supplier in Thailand Expands Its Production Capacity and Production Items in Order to Respond to the Toyota IMV Project
Trends by Japanese suppliers that expand production at their existing production facilities in ASEAN
  Mar. 2004 * China's Production of Automobiles Expanded to 4.44 Million in 2003 with Passenger Car Production Increasing 950,000
Production volume of passenger cars introduced from Japanese automakers doubled to 715,000
  Mar. 2004 * India's Domestic New Car Sales Increasing to Over 1 Million Agrees with Thailand on FTA
Suzuki and Hyundai promote production in India as the core base for exports while two Indian capital automakers make new business developments overseas
  Mar. 2004 * Sales of Diesel-Powered Passenger Cars Increases in Western European New Vehicle Market in 2003 While Overall Sales Continue to Decrease Four Years in a Row
Japanese brands rapidly expanded their share of the passenger car market to 12.7%, with sales of Mazda significantly increasing

  Feb. 2004 * Toyota, Nissan, Honda Install Collision Mitigation Brakes (CMB) and Adaptive Front-lighting Systems (AFS) as Standard Equipment in Certain Vehicles
A Report on Japanese Automakers' Cutting-edge Technologies Being Applied in New Model Cars Launched in 2003.
  Feb. 2004 * Honda Developed and Plans 2005 Launch in Japan and US of Fuel-cell Vehicles That Start in Freezing Weather
Development progressing in key technologies that achieve cost reductions in fuel-cell powered vehicles while efforts begin towards international standardization.
  Feb. 2004 * In Japan 2003 Sales of New Cars of 1500cc's or Less Remain High; Honda Experiences Sales Decline of 20%
Honda and Fuji Heavy Industries, both experienced declining sales in 2003, plan to substantially increase sales in 2004
  Feb. 2004 * Japanese Automakers' 2003 Global Production Almost Tops 19 Million Units: Increased Overseas Production Huge Contributing Factor
Overseas Vehicle Production, With Increase of 1 Million Units, Surpasses 8.5 Million-Asian-Region Production Experiences Tremendous Growth
  Feb. 2004 * US Sales of New Vehicles in 2003-- Light Trucks Up 320K Units, Passenger Cars Down 490K Units
Sales of Japanese Brand Vehicles Increased by 250K Units for Light Trucks While New CUV Models Led the Market
  Feb. 2004 * Production Capacity of Vehicles in Central and Eastern Europe to Increase by 1.2 Million by 2007, Expanding to a Total of 3 Million
VW, GM/Fiat /Suzuki, Renault are currently making the region their supply base for low-priced vehicles
  Feb. 2004 * The European Bases for Japanese Part Makers Face Increasing Bulk Orders from European Automakers
Vigorous Movements in Czech with Toyota Group Companies, Preparing for Toyota/PSA Joint Venture
  Feb. 2004 * More corporations are increasingly getting into the expanding field of vehicle production in China; 2003 combined production surpasses 300,000 vehicles
Since 1997, 27 companies have started vehicle production, with Brilliance Automobile the largest state-run enterprise and the Geely Group the largest private corporation

  Jan. 2004 * Tightening of Regulations on Fuel Efficiency for Light Trucks Urges the Big Three to Start Introducing Hybrid LCV (HEV)
Toyota plans to sell 76,000 units of the new Prius per year with the Chinese market well in sight
  Jan. 2004 * DaimlerChrysler, VW and BMW Form the AUTOSAR Partnership Together with Ford
A Trend Toward Standardizing In-vehicle LAN Interfaces Covering Multiple Functional Areas
  Jan. 2004 * FTS's New Plant to Launch Production of Plastic Fuel Tanks, While Yachiyo Industry Doubles Production Capacity
Business Up-date on Plastic Fuel Tank Manufacturers Supplying Toyota, Nissan and Honda
  Jan. 2004 * 1/3 Reduction in Lead Content and Increased Use of Recycled Materials
Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Suzuki and Fuji All Achieve Recycle Potential of 90%
  Jan. 2004 * Growth Power Further Declined; Japan's New Vehicle Market is Sustained by Substitute Demand by Older Vehicles
Under their 2004 global production plan Toyota plans to manufacture 7.28 million vehicles and Honda plans to produce 3.17 million vehicles due to an overseas production expansion
  Jan. 2004 * Fuji Heavy Industries to Enter the Minivan Market in Japan in 2005 and Launch a New Compact Car in 2006
Projects production of 160,000 units in 2006 in North America through the introduction of the new Legacy and a new cross-over vehicle
  Jan. 2004 * North American Production of Japanese Part Makers Floods Market with Production Capacity Expansions and Increased Production Items
The recent trends of Japanese part makers in response to expanded output by Japanese auto makers and increased orders from the Big Three
  Jan. 2004 * SAIC Reorganizes and Strengthens Its System for Body-Related Parts and Forms a Partnership with New Dongfeng Motor in the Field of Automotive Parts
The SAIC group's system of auto-parts suppliers expands its partnership with European and US companies

  Dec. 2003 * Share of CUV's in US Light-vehicle-market Reaches 10% in 2003
GM, Toyota, Honda Dominate Market Growth in Light-truck Market While Toyota and Nissan Focus Also on the Full-sized Light-truck Market
  Dec. 2003 * Toyota Reduces Lead Content to Below 1/10 in All 2003 Models
Honda Follows Suit in Two New 2003 Models in Its 3Rs Challenge
  Dec. 2003 * FY2003 Plans of Japanese Auto Manufacturers: Sales of 18 Million Units Forecast
First-half Results of Japanese Auto Manufacturers--Overseas Production Continues Its Rapid Increase
  Dec. 2003 * Mitsubishi Motors Aims for 2 Million Sales in FY2007 through the Introduction of New Model with Platforms Common to DCX
While Mitsubishi achieved its projected streamlining, the unsuccessful car finance business in the US hurt its financial results in FY2003
  Dec. 2003 * China's Annual Production of Automotive Engines Approaches 4 Million Units; More Plans for New Engine Plants
Outline of production volume/production capacity/partnership relationship among automotive engine manufacturers in China
  Dec. 2003 * China's 2003 Vehicle Production is Expected to Surpass 4 Million Units While Auto-Parts Production Catches Up As Well
(Appendix) China's production volume of 165 items of automotive parts and the ratio of production by 3-capital enterprises
  Dec. 2003 * Fiat Aiming at Breakeven Operating Results in 2004 and Earnings Recovery by 4.7 Billion Euro in 2006
Through active introduction of new models starting in 2003, and renewing and consolidating platforms to eight between 2008 and 2012
  Dec. 2003 * Ford Increases its Production Capacity in Turkey to 210,000 Units and Toyota to 140,000 Units to Meet the Increasing Exports to Europe
M-Benz and MAN Also Export Buses to the European Market from Turkey

  Nov. 2003 * Honda's Business in China Boosts its Annual Production Capacity to 490,000 Vehicles by Expanding its Partnership with Dongfeng Motor Corp.
Honda's joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile expands its production capacity to 240,000 units while Guangzhou Automobile largely-agreed with Toyota on a tie-up
  Nov. 2003 * Joint Development of Light Trucks with Nissan, Introduction of Hino DEs for Medium Trucks, Original Development for Large Trucks
Shifting to Active Management tactics, Nissan Diesel Strengthens Financial Infrastructure with Financial Aid of Over Yen 100 Billion
  Nov. 2003 * System for Certifying Low-emission Vehicles Adopts The Four-star Certification Based on Standards Set Under 2005 Exhaust Emission Regulations
Heavy-weight diesel engines as well: In 2002 four-star vehicle certification system adopted for ultra-low PM emission vehicles
  Nov. 2003 * Fuel Efficiency Standards Set for 2010 to Be Achieved by 2005: Percentage of Ultra-low Emission Vehicles to Reach 80%
Twelve Japanese Auto Manufacturers' Objectives for Greater Fuel Economy and Lower Emission
  Nov. 2003 * GM Refreshes the Cadillac Product Lineup. Toyota Plans to Sell 300,000 Lexus Units in 2006
Model Plans and Sales Trends of Luxury Brands Account for Over 10% of the US Market
  Nov. 2003 * VW Additionally Develops Competing Models against BMW 5 Series While Audi Develops New Sports Car and SUV
VW's model lineup project incorporating the introduction of modular system will allow absorbing the increased costs due to a larger number of the models
  Nov. 2003 * Mexico, Brazil and Argentina to Become Free Trade Markets in 2006 under New Auto Pacts
Mexico to Achieve Full Trade Liberalization with US and Canada in 2004, with EU in 2007
  Nov. 2003 * Expanded Production Capacity through Production in Mexico Centered on New Cars and Using Brazil as an Export Base
Overview of Central and South American Bases of Automotive Manufacturers that Achieve Annual Production Capacity of Five Million Units

  Oct. 2003 * ASEAN's Annual Production Capacity Amounted to the 2.3 Million Unit-Level; Production Capacity Totals to the 1.1 Million Unit-Level in Thailand
Toyota will start production of the IMV in 2004 while Honda develops a centralized system for production/marketing strategies
  Oct. 2003 * Export and Import of Parts to and from the four ASEAN Countries Expands to an Export Share of 12% and an Import Share of 13%
Japanese exports to the four countries reach US $2 billion, imports reach US $340 million in 2002; 2003 sees a large increase
  Oct. 2003 * Import/Exports of Automotive Parts Increases Inside ASEAN Region with Core Expansion in Thailand
Outlook for Import/Export of Automotive Parts in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia
  Oct. 2003 * PSA Aims to Sell 4 Million Vehicles in 2006 with the Introduction of 26 New Models Between 2003 and 2006
A jointly-owned plant with Toyota in the Czech Republic is scheduled to begin operations in 2005; a new plant in Slovakia with an annual production capacity of 300,000 units to start production in 2006
  Oct. 2003 * Renault's Projected Extensive Sales Promotion Outside Western Europe will Allow a Sale of 4 Million in 2010
Renault's sharing platforms and engines with Nissan will be on a greater scale in 2005
  Oct. 2003 * VW to Invest a Total of 6 Billion Euro in China by 2008, Enhancing Its Production Capacity to 1.62 Million Units
FAW-VW starts construction of a new plant with an annual production capacity of 330,000 units and begins manufacturing MTs with a production volume of 300,000 units a year
  Oct. 2003 * China's Export of Automotive Parts Spreads the Increasing Momentum to All Items While China's Import of Auto-Parts More Than Doubles in 2003
The export items from China to Japan increase while some import items from Japan have peaked
  Oct. 2003 * Freightliner Enters a New Phase under DCX's Global Consolidation Policy for Medium and Large Size Commercial Vehicle Business
Navistar Shifts its Production Base to Mexico, While Paccar Expands Market Share in Europe

  Sep. 2003 * CO2 a Likely Common Refrigerant for Car Air Conditioners in Europe by 2010
Toyota's FCHV the world's first CO2-refrigerated car co-developed by Denso
  Sep. 2003 * Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) a Likely New Source for Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
Delphi Leads Race in Developing 5kW Class SOFCs - Possible Use in Cell Fuel as Fuel Source
  Sep. 2003 * Bosch's China Operations: Production of ABS/ESP Starts & Partnerships on Fuel Injection Systems Grow
Holds Leading Market Share in Steering Gears, EMS, and Spark Plugs
  Sep. 2003 * Toyota Outshines BMW and Audi in Share of Passenger Car Market, While Ratio of Diesel-Powered Vehicles in the Market Climbs to 42%
PSA, Japanese and Korean Brand Cars: Strong Sales for FH2003 in 18 Western European Countries
  Sep. 2003 * PSA Sees Favorable New Model Sales; BMW's Output Increases With the MINI; and Profits at VW's China Operations Grow
Nissan & Volvo Contribute to Renault's Profits; Fiat Introduces New Models While Lowering Production Capacity
  Sep. 2003 * Volvo & Scania Return to Profitability, While Iveco & MAN Continue in the Red Two Years in a Row
Shrinking European Market Determines Business Results of Four Commercial Vehicle Makers
  Sep. 2003 * Mercedes; Model Line Up Enhanced, Includes 4-Passenger Smart and New Model of GST
US Market; Annual Production Capacity Increases to 160,000 for GSTs, Launches the Smart and A-Class
  Sep. 2003 * Ford, Still Short of Returning to Profitability, Increases Efficiency at European Operations
Rationalizing Infrastructure By Setting Up Clear-Cut Common Sharing of Platforms, Components, and Technology at PAG

 
Aug. 2003
* Production Capacity of Japanese Automakers in North America To Increase To 5.4 Million Units by 2006
Production capacity of Toyota, Nissan and Honda to total 4.4 million units with expanded production of light-trucks
 
Aug. 2003
* V8 Models Outnumber 4-cylinder Counterparts Among US-made Automobiles
Toyota/Nissan/Honda are each to Boost Engine Production Capacity in North America to 1.3 Million Units Primarily Consisting of V6/V8 Versions
 
Aug. 2003
* U.S. Big Three Automakers' Sales and Net Profit Plunges in the North American Market in the April-June Period of 2003
GM/Ford, expecting the market to recover in the latter half of the year, maintains its annual profit target
 
Aug. 2003
* GM Refurbishes European Model Lines With 10 Billion Euro Investment
Streamlining aimed to breakeven in 2003 and turn to profitability in 2004
 
Aug. 2003
* Domestic Sales Increase Expectations Towards Recovery to the 6 Million Unit-Level; Sales of 1000 to 1500 cc Class Cars Now Makes up to One Third of Market Share
Honda's new vehicle sales decrease 22% due to a sharp drop in the semi-cab wagon market share
 
Aug. 2003
* Isuzu To Strengthen Its Partnership with GM and Mitsubishi Fuso To Enhance Its Alliance with DCX; Nissan Diesel To Augment Its Tie-up with Nissan
Sales increased by 50% in the standard truck market in the eight prefectures that plan to introduce the Automobile NOx and PM law
 
Aug. 2003
* Hino Motor to Launch Local Production of Region-Exclusive Vehicles to Enter the US and Chinese Markets on a Large Scale
Hino is promoting a complementary system in cooperation with Toyota in the ASEAN region with a target local-content rate of 50%
 
Aug. 2003
* Daihatsu Plans to Increase Share in the Japanese Light Car Market to 30% and Overseas Production to 400,000 Units
Its share in the Japanese minicar market rapidly increased to 30% between January and June in 2003 with the introduction of the new Move and the new Mira
 
Aug. 2003
* The new Dongfeng Motor Narrows Down Auto-Parts Suppliers within the Component Business of the Former Dongfeng Motor Group
Consolidation progresses in the field of axle/interior parts/DE and the company forms a partnership with Visteon in the field of interior parts
 
Aug. 2003
* Taiwan: Becoming a Development Base for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ford; Honda Launches Production on Its Own
DCX and Nissan Have Partner in China Business: China Motors and Yulon Motor

 
July 2003
* Side slip Control System Options and Pedestrian Protective Bodies Receive Growing Popularity
Toyota/Nissan/Honda Implement Collision Prediction/Damage Mitigation Systems and Distance Control Systems
 
July 2003
* Small Gasoline-Fueled Engines with Variable Geometry Turbocharger Receive Attention in Europe for CO2 Reduction Efforts
EU/EUCAR Join Hands to Develop 1.0-liter Class Turbocharged Gasoline Engines
 
July 2003
* Japanese Automakers' Production Capacity in Europe to Increase to the 2.3 Million Unit-Production Level
Expanded Production Capacity in Europe and Introduction of New Models Including Diesel Vehicles Encouraged Increasing Sales of Japanese Brand Cars
 
July 2003
* Forty Percent Procurement from Japan by Offshore Bases Automotive and Auto Parts Industries
Toyota offshore bases Reach the 600 thousand unit level of finished car exports, while Honda Is supplying outside ASEAN
 
July 2003
* Suzuki Achieves Sales of Over 2 Trillion Yen While Facing the Challenge of Improving Profitability for Overseas Operations
Suzuki Enhances its Core Production Bases in Asia and Europe through Acquiring them as Subsidiaries and Increasing their Production Capacities
 
July 2003
* Thailand Accelerating Moves to Become Exportation Base of Pickups and Unit Production of 590 Thousand Units Sets New Record
Toyota, Isuzu, Ford Plan to Export SUV; Honda Exports Passenger Vehicles to Japan
 
July 2003
* Hyundai Mobis in Korea Sets to Establish the Structure for Module Mass-Production in 2004
Conspectus of Korean auto parts industry with strengthening influence from Hyundai/Kia
 
July 2003
* Changan Automobile Group to Boost Production System To 500,000 Vehicles/Year Companies in the Former China North Industries Group To Also Build Up the Production System to 300,000 Units
Companies in the China North & South Industries Group seek to privatize/enhance a partnership with Ford and expand into the medium-sized passenger car market

 
June 2003
* Among Mostly Imported Vehicles, the U.S. LCVs with Traction Control and Side Air Bag Rapidly Increase
Acura MDX: The Only 03 LCV Model to Receive 5 Stars in Rollover Rating
 
June 2003
* AFS Installation Starts in Japan and Europe; LED Use Expands; HID Equipment Generalizes
Trends of Vehicle the three major lighting device makers in Japan along with lighting devices undergoing development for diverse functions
 
June 2003
* Geely Group in China Plans to Manufacture 300,000 Passenger Cars in 2005
The company is an emerging private automaker that is rapidly promoting management modernization, aiming to produce 1 million units in 2010
 
June 2003
* Sales Volume Totaled 16.94 Million Units and Sales Reach 42 Trillion Yen; Operating Profit Ratio Improves Significantly
March 2003 financial statements overview for 11 Japanese auto manufacturers
 
June 2003
* Mazda: World Sales Recover to the 1 Million-Unit Level; Its Presence in Ford's Development System Also Increases
Atenza Sees Good Sales: Sales Plan Set at 1.23 Million Units in 2004 through the Expansion of Domestic Production Capacity
 
June 2003
* Five Automakers Including Toyota, Nissan and Suzuki Acquire Management Rights of an Indonesian Manufacturing Joint Venture
Honda sets up a company manufacturing ATs and CVTs while each automaker establishes a complementary system with other countries around Indonesia.
 
June 2003
* GM, Toyota and Mitsubishi to Make Australia Export Base with Production of 500,000 Units and Exports of 150,000 Units Expected in 2010.
A Record High in New Vehicle Sales with Increased Imported Cars and SUVs in Australia
 
June 2003
* Imports of Auto Parts from Asia Doubled in Five Years; Imports of Engine Assemblies from USA Reached 170,000 Units.
Trends in Japan's Exports and Imports of Auto Parts by Region in 2002

 
May 2003
* The Installation Ratio of Pretensioner/Seatbelt and Brake Assist Skyrocketed in the Japanese Market
Models increased that won the highest rating of six-stars; no models were given three stars or less for their collision safety performance
 
May 2003
* Major Companies rush to Produce 200,000+ Vehicles/year with Increasing Model Lines in China
Comprehensive list of recent movements among the global car companies in China
 
May 2003
* Monetary Value of Auto Parts Import/Export Trade with China: These Shares Grow 4.7% and 14% Respectively
Auto Parts Import/Export Trade with China is Weighted Double in 5 Years
 
May 2003
* Hyundai Motor's Sales Price per Unit Increased by 72% in Korea and 37% for Exports
The company will expand its business by launching middle-class and high-end passenger car/minivan/SUV and will also embark upon full-scale overseas production
 
May 2003
* BMW Sets a New Record in 2002 with Annual Sales of 1 Million Units, and Aims for Annual Sales of 1.4 Million Units by 2008
The launch of large numbers of new models along with the full integration of module production during 2003 and 2004
 
May 2003
* The Philippines Decides to Prolong and Develop the Auto Industry through CKD Assembly of 200K to 250K Units
Ford Starts Exporting Finished Vehicles; Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Honda Establish Exportation Bases of MTs
 
May 2003
* Toyota Teams up with Aisin AW for Volume Production while Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and Fuji Heavy Industries Centralize Theirs at Jatco
Full-fledged use of CVT by American, European automakers and Toyota triggers expansion of CVT markets
 
May 2003
* The Common Rail Market is Rapidly Growing Trucks Will Be Increasingly Equipped With These Devices in Japan
Bosch produced 4 million in 2002. Delphi plans for a production volume of 2.5 million in 2006
 
May 2003
* Monetary Value of Auto Parts Exports First Exceeds 4 Trillion Yen; Auto Parts Imports Surmounts Vehicles Imports
Automotive Components: Japan's Exports/Imports Increase 10% and 20% Respectively

 
Apr. 2003
* Newly-developed Lithium Ion Battery Powers the New Vitz, Toyota's Compact, Mass-Production Car
Progress Seen in the Development of Compact, Lightweight Batteries for Up to 42 volt Systems while the Big Three's USCAR Eyes Polymer Type Counterpart
 
Apr. 2003
* The EPS Market Expected a Rapid Expansion Upon Adoption to Middle/Large Vehicles
Showa leads rack-assist types while Koyo Seiko/NSK under development
 
Apr. 2003
* Japanese Motorcycle Manufacturers: Establish R&D Bases to Penetrate the Chinese Market
ASEAN: A Progress in Regional Mutual Supply, Centralized Production Bases and Development of Inter-regional Models
 
Apr. 2003
* Production of Both Trucks and Buses Increased Rapidly to More Than 1 Million Units in China in 2002
List of partnerships with foreign automakers in the field of commercial vehicles in the automotive industry in China
 
Apr. 2003
* Proton will develop its proprietary engine, build a new plant, and expand abroad while Daihatsu will lead the management of Perodua
Auto manufacturers in Malaysia are speeding up their responses to AFTA. Honda and PSA will establish a system within the ASEAN region
 
Apr. 2003
* Chrysler: Switching to Pull Type Business Strategy to Expand its Sales by A Million Vehicles in a Decade
Business Review of DaimlerChrysler in 2002: Chrysler's Business Goes into the Black
 
Apr. 2003
* PSA to Establish a New Plant with a 300,000 Unit Capacity While the Automobile Production Capacity in Central Europe Will Increase by Approximately 1 Million Units
Engine and transmission productions will increase to the 4 million unit-level and 2 million unit-level respectively
 
Apr. 2003
* FAP of domestic auto-parts production leveled off at 6 trillion yen level with unit price bottoming out
The number of items where FAP jumped more than their production volume increased while there were some items that continued to be replaced by imported parts

 
Mar. 2003
* Major Tire Makers Split on Next Generation Runflat Tires
Obliged TPMS in US would generate market expansion
 
Mar. 2003
* More Cars Get Five-star Ratings in Crash Tests Among Rapidly Improving European Models
Honda Proves to be the Best Car in the Much Needed Pedestrian Protection Tests
 
Mar. 2003
* New Vehicle Sales Drop below 17 Million Units in 18 Countries of Western Europe in 2002: A 710 Thousand Unit Decrease since its Peak
BMW/DCX/PSA: 3-year Continuous Increase after 2000; European-made Vehicles Dominates in Japanese Sales
 
Mar. 2003
* GM's significant model replacement between 2002 and 2004 to reinforce its luxury/medium sedan cars
GM announced continuous large-scale incentive programs in the US in 2003 as well as a decreased profit target compared to 2002
 
Mar. 2003
* Honda to Step Up the Integration of Its Asia-China Production Base into "Global Networking"
"Made by Global Honda" to be established, incorporating completely reformed production structure in Japan, the U.S., and Europe
 
Mar. 2003
* Japanese Auto-Parts Suppliers concentrate on Developing Production in Thailand with the Objective of Establishing a World Supply Base
The trends of Japanese auto-parts suppliers' overseas development in 2002 excluding such areas as Europe, the US, and China
 
Mar. 2003
* Conversion of Indian Plants into a base for exports of auto components start: GM/Ford to China; Toyota to ASEAN
Hyundai India also moves towards establishing a compact car export base.
Fierce competition causes a decrease in market share for Maruti
 
Mar. 2003
* Production of passenger cars in China expanded to 1.09 million units in 2002. More than 50 new models were launched
The Outline of partnerships with foreign automakers in the field of passenger cars in the automotive industry in China

 
Feb. 2003
* Ford Forms a Partnership With PSA, GM Takes Control of Isuzu's Diesel Engine Business, Toyota Will Strengthen Its Local Production System
Activities by each auto manufacturer in the field of diesel engines: Automakers that started later are also making progress in the development of their production systems
 
Feb. 2003
* 2002 Japanese New Car Sales: Sales of Cars of 1000 to 1500cc Engine Displacement Rapidly Expand From 0.99 to 1.38 Million Units
This represents a share of more than 60%, combined with mini cars. Financial amount of production per unit also displays increase
 
Feb. 2003
* In 2002, The Global Production Volume by Japanese Automakers For The First Time Exceeded 17 Million Units
Overseas Vehicle Production Expanded On The Scale Of 800 Thousand Units To More Than 7 Million Units. Japanese Vehicle Production Volume Also Exceeded 10 Million Units
 
Feb. 2003
* "Nissan 180" Intends To Sell One Million More Cars Over 3 Years, and Realize an 8% Operating Earning Rate
Nissan to prepare for annual production of 1.3 million units in 2003 in North America and to integrate its sales networks to Renault's in Europe
 
Feb. 2003
* The Development of the Toyota Group Auto-Part's Business in China is Expanding From the Former Business Center Tianjin to Shanghai/ East China Area
The following is an outline of auto-parts suppliers in China to which Toyota and eight Toyota group companies are providing capital and technical licensing
 
Feb. 2003
* Sales Of Light Trucks Increased. New Vehicle Sales In The US Market Sustain High Level In 2002
Japanese/Korean/European brand vehicles expanded their shares and production capacity at transplants increased
 
Feb. 2003
* Ford Registers A Major Improvement Of Deficits While Settling For A Breakeven Target In 2003
It appears the full-fledged recovery of profits unlikely until 2004 when Ford and Mercury Divisions launch new promising volume-selling models
 
Feb. 2003
* Poland Gains Further Status As a Major Diesel Engine Producing Base, Where Toyota to Start Production in 2005
Ford/GM closed their finished-car plants due to a 50% decrease in demand of new cars caused by a sluggish economy
 
Feb. 2003
* High Energy Density Zinc-air Batteries Approaching Stage of Actual Use Even in Automotive Field
High performance exceeds that of nickel metal hydride (NiMH), and lithium ion batteries at a low cost

 
Jan. 2003
* Big Three to Start US-Market Launch of Hybrid-Vehicles(HEV) from 2003, 2004
Truck makers in Japan entering the market, while technical alliances being formed with Toyota as the pivotal player
 
Jan. 2003
* United States CAFE standard for light trucks will be tightened to 22.5 MPG
Passenger cars are also subject to more tough requirements possibly in 2008 or later
 
Jan. 2003
* Toyota's business in China to build up a production capacity to the 500,000 unit-level at its joint ventures in Tianjin
Toyota/FAW are planning a full line-up production in their partnership similar to Nissan/ Donfeng Motor
 
Jan. 2003
* Isuzu to Start Heavy-duty Truck Assembly in China in Cooperation with SAIC (Shanghai Automobile), While Discontinuing Vehicle Production in the U.S.
Overseas diesel engine production placed under GM initiatives
 
Jan. 2003
* Demand for New Vehicles in Japan is Steady After Getting Out of Worst Caused By Prolonged Lifetime of Vehicles
JAMA's forecast for 2003 and Toyota/Honda's plan for production and sales volume for 2003
 
Jan. 2003
* The Automobile Market in South Korea Has Been Expanding Due to The Growing Trend toward MPV's with Expectations to Record the Highest Production Volume of 3.2 Million Units
Forecasts for the South Korean Automobile Industry in 2003 and the Present Status of Renault-Samsung
 
Jan. 2003
* Skoda of Czech Republic approaches SEAT of Spain with 460,000-unit-production in 2001
Audi, SEAT and Skoda responsible for 1/3 of the total VW Group production
 
Jan. 2003
* Auto Manufacturers are Competing in the Development of SUVs and High-End Vehicles Including the Creation of New Concepts
Outline of Plans for New Models Through 2005 by 9 Major Groups of Auto Manufacturers in the World

 
Dec. 2002
* Fuel cell vehicles to be put into practical use with compressed hydrogen tank technology to be improved at a more accelerated speed
Quantum, Dynetek and ATP, all in the US, taking a lead in the development of compressed hydrogen tanks to be installed in fuel cell vehicles
 
Dec. 2002
* The Widespread Introduction of the TOYOTA Mild Hybrid Cars(HEV) May Promote an Earlier Introduction of 42V Cars
Introduced into low-priced sedans following the 2001 Crown Royal
 
Dec. 2002
* The Automotive Industry in China has seen a Significant Decrease in the Number of State-Owned Enterprises and an Increase in the Number of Foreign Affiliated Companies in the Field of Automotive Parts
Structural Change in the Automotive Industry and the Production Volume by Production Item of Auto-Parts and the Ratio of Production by Foreign Company
 
Dec. 2002
* Japanese Auto-Parts Suppliers are Increasing the Number of Their Bases in China in the Vicinity of Shanghai City Including Export Bases
Activities in Guangzhou City and Tianjin City are Intensifying in Response to Toyota's and Honda's Plans
 
Dec. 2002
* Expansion Plans of The VW Group: Audi to Enter Compact Segment and VW the Upper-(End) Segment
Full-Scale Entry into the Luxury Sedan Market with the "Phaeton" and the High Class SUV Market with the "Touareg"
 
Dec. 2002
* Update on Slovakia: VW Investing 1.5 billion EUR in Project That Includes Component Production
VW Slovakia to Launch Assembly of Touareg Models (a premium SUV) and SEAT's Ibiza Models
 
Dec. 2002
* Mitsubishi Motors to spin off its commercial vehicle business into a separate company early 2003 in order to implement turnaround earlier than scheduled
Taking advantage of its strengthened alliance, automaker to introduce many new models between 2005 and 2007
 
Dec. 2002
* Nissan's Operating Profit Margin has Surpassed that of Toyota and Honda by 10% Though its Increase in Sales Volume is Limited:
In the first half-year financial statement in fiscal 2002, each Japanese auto manufacturer increased sales and boosted profit significantly due to strong overseas operation

 
Nov. 2002
* Through a comprehensive partnership, Nissan President Carlos Ghosn will make efforts at restructuring the Dongfeng Motor group
Production of a full line-up of Nissan models, with the aim of selling 550,000 vehicles in 2006
 
Nov. 2002
* PSA set its sales target of 4 million in 2006 following a target of 3.5 million units in 2004
Aiming to achieve high profit and growth through its platform strategy and sectoral partnerships
 
Nov. 2002
* Renault attempts to use its alliance with Nissan to focus on QCD augmentation and global development
Promotes the establishment of the brand identity on its own
 
Nov. 2002
* Following Renault & Fiat's Lead in Establishing Bases in Turkey. Toyota (Corolla) and Ford Start Exporting in Full-force to Europe from Turkey
GM Pulls Out of the Production Business
 
Nov. 2002
* Magyar Suzuki to reinforce an operation for Hungary's EU accession
Audi expanded engine production and Opel begun to produce the latest CVT
 
Nov. 2002
* Fuji Heavy Industries plans to increase sales by 200,000 vehicles in the next five years through successive launches of premium models
Posted record sales in the US market in 2001, while its share of the Japanese market plunged
 
Nov. 2002
* In Japan, new vehicle sales of over 1 million compact passenger cars equipped with engines of 1000 to 1500cc from January to September of 2002
Automaker sales figures vary greatly depending on whether they have new compact models
 
Nov. 2002
* Variable Valve Timing (VTT) & Lock-up Automatic Transmissions Go Mainstream, While Use of Electric Power Steering (EPS) Increases
Shipments in 2001 of Green-Law-Compliant Vehicles Rise Sharply to 2.39 Million Units

 
Oct. 2002
* Centering on Shanghai, Delphi's 13 manufacturing companies develop company business in China
Sales in 2001 reached 500 million dollars. Establishing a production system for three-way catalytic converter and EMS
 
Oct. 2002
* Environmental plans of Japanese automakers for achieving 2010 fuel saving standards by 2005
Vehicles of low fuel consumption and ultra-low (three-star) emission level have increased to 30 models over one year period
 
Oct. 2002
* Focused on avoiding pedestrian injury and securing safety of small vehicles in crashes
Development of ASV in Japan and safety equipment of Toyota, Nissan and Honda vehicles
 
Oct. 2002
* Japanese carmakers' production capacity in North America exceeds 5 million vehicles Japanese suppliers follow with own expansion plans
Recent trends of expanding orders to Japanese parts makers from GM and Ford
 
Oct. 2002
* In addition to its role as a supply base for the US, Mexico's domestic market to grow to 1 million units
Nissan to expand its production capacity in Mexico; Toyota, which began selling imported vehicles, to start production in 2005
 
Oct. 2002
* Argentina Becomes the South American Exporting Point for the GM Corsa and the Toyota IMV
The Current State of GM's South American Enterprise in Argentia and the Parts Industry in Brazil
 
Oct. 2002
* Fiat aims to balance operating results in 2002 and will introduce models using common platforms developed with GM in 2004.
Aiming for reorganization, Fiat raised 7 billion Euro through rescue loan,
capital increase and asset sales
 
Oct. 2002
* The use of lead is decreasing at Fuji Heavy Industries, Suzuki and Daihatsu although appropriate treatment of ASR is still under development
Status of tackling 3Rs at Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Fuji Heavy Industries and Daihatsu

 
Sep. 2002
* Compressed hydrogen type fuel cell vehicles will probably be able to use renewable energy.
Honda leads the way in the publicly opened testing conducted toward implementing the ultimate environmental protection measures.
 
Sep. 2002
* SAIC Group of China has brought Chery Automobile under its umbrella, aiming to achieve production of 1 million passenger cars
Relationship with GM is expanding to mini and small vehicles. Moving toward establishment of a joint venture with GMAC
 
Sep. 2002
* Japanese suppliers concentrate construction of new European plants in Hungary and the Czech Republic
Trends of Japanese suppliers in Europe to successively expand production capacity at existing plants.
 
Sep. 2002
* Ford's European Operation: Closed Four Finished Vehicle Assembly Plants and to Expand Three Plants
To set up supplier parks adjacent to the assembly plants. An operating profit of 1 billion dollars is targeted in 2005.
 
Sep. 2002
* Russia to launch out lumberingly to the rebuilding and modernization of automotive industry by earnestly promoting foreign investments
Background and aim of a concept for the development of Russia's automotive industry in the period until 2010
 
Sep. 2002
* Hino Motors aims at being one of top 5 global commercial vehicle makers with long-term goal of 100 thousand unit sales overseas
Plans to enter the US cab-behind-engine truck market and will begin local assembly in 2004
 
Sep. 2002
* Toyota to offer new next generation. Telematics service aiming at widespread use
Internet ITS as an ITS intelligence infrastructure. Communicating with vehicles through the network
 
Sep. 2002
* Toyota and Honda likely to achieve their 2015 objective of recycling rate of 95%
Have already cleared their 2005 target for reduction of the use of lead by applying the 3Rs

 
Aug. 2002
* Compressed hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with both superior energy efficiency and CO2 emission levels
GM announces vehicle fuel and drive related system "Well to Wheel" evaluation
 
Aug. 2002
* DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi Motors, and Hyundai Motor are deepening ties with Beijing Automotive Group
Mitsubishi Motors will produce the Pajero at Beijing Jeep, Hyundai Motor established Beijing-Hyundai Motors
 
Aug. 2002
* Hyundai Motor Company bringing into shape a plan to reach a combined production of 5 million units by establishing new plants in the US, Europe, and China
Partnership with DaimlerChrysler is also deepening against the background of scale and technological capability
 
Aug. 2002
* 4 main companies expand their R&D system, Fuji Heavy Industries withdraws from producing in Taiwan
In the midst of import deregulation of Japanese automobiles, Taiwan becomes development base for sedans
 
Aug. 2002
* Honda to make Asia into a supply base in all business sectors under the business plan for fiscal 2004
Sales target for vehicles is 3.4 million units, up 700,000 units from the 2.7 million units in fiscal 2001
 
Aug. 2002
* Toyota aims to achieve a sales goal of 2 million units with an annual production of 1.45 million units in 2003 for its North American operations
Accelerating progress in establishing its overseas business operations including annual sales of 800,000 units in Europe in 2005
 
Aug. 2002
* Daihatsu made it clear to focus on small car and mini car production
The delay of low price car setup sharply decreased Daihatsu's light car share
 
Aug. 2002
* 1.63 million units in 2000, 1.42 million units in 2001: World Production of Mid and Large-Size Commercial Vehicles
A Conspectus on the Four European Commercial Vehicle Producers: Volvo - Iveco - MAN - Scania
 
Aug. 2002
* EU accession by Central Europe to be expected in 2004, with other candidates of 10 countries in total
State-aid to companies in Central Europe shall be squeezed into some cases having potentiality of a high-technology transfer
 
Aug. 2002
* The Automotive industry in Brazil is expanding export on a full-scale
Japanese automakers launch production of new models

Brazil is to liberalize trade of vehicles and automotive parts with Mexico, Chile, and Argentina in 2006
 
Aug. 2002
* Treatment of end-of-life vehicles and identified roles of automakers in 3R design and manufacture, and environmental management to be enforced and further strengthened in Japan

 
July. 2002
* Japan's Fuel-cell Vehicle Sales Targets for 2010 and 2020 are 50,000 and 5 Million Toyota and Honda to Launch First Vehicles in 2003, DCX and Ford in 2004
 
 July. 2002
* China FAW Group in China acquired Tianjin Automobile and forms a comprehensive partnership with Toyota
Deepening ties with Mazda and seeking partnership with Mercedes-Benz with a view to becoming the top truck manufacturer
 
 July. 2002
* Reconstruction of Daewoo Motor's automobile business in Korea by GM, with the prospect of Suzuki's capital participation
High expectations for the effects on the structural reform of the Korean automobile industry
 
 July. 2002
* Suzuki aims for consolidated sales of 2 trillion yen and a doubling of profits with sales volume of 2.05 million units in 2004
Strengthening business operations in India and Hungary in addition to an alliance with GM
 
 July. 2002
* Powertrain production capacity continuously expanding in Central Europe to reach annual capacity of 4 million engines and 1.6 million gearboxes, along with the enhancement of R&D functions
 
 July. 2002
* DCX Passenger car division will invest 14.9 billion euro for aggressive new car launches in the 2002-2004 period
DCX group's R&D costs and capital investment will reach 40.5 billion euro by 2004
 
 July. 2002
* Thailand's vehicle production is recovering to the level prior to the Asian currency crisis, due to export expansion
Toyota will make Thai facility the core production base for IMVs Production of 1 million units is foreseen
 
 July. 2002
* Japanese-Affiliated Parts Makers - Primarily Toyota Group - Accelerate Expansion of Production Base in Thailand
Denso Starts Common-Rail Production, Nisshin Kogyo Starts ABS
 
 July. 2002
* Toyota, Ford and Mitsubishi Work on Model Development, GM and Ford Produce New Types of Engine
Four Auto Makers Advance Towards Creating Export Bases in Australia

 
June. 2002
* BMW is introducing a small car, the 1 Series in 2005 towards annual sales of 1.2 million units
Model lineup expanded with derived new models following the Z3 and X5 Series, the new Leipzig plant to start production in 2005.
 
June. 2002
* GM is leading the way with the Niva project, which will procure 90% of parts in Russia and will produce for export
Drastic change in Russia's automobile industry after the crisis in 1998 Trends among European and American companies
 
June. 2002
* Production capacity of 870,000 units, from mini-vehicles to heavy trucks
GM's Chinese business to establish three production bases
 
June. 2002
* Indonesia Becoming Prominent as Production Base for Asian Utility Vehicles (AUV)
Exports of Auto Parts to Regions within ASEAN Also Growing Rapidly
 
June. 2002
* Sales in North America reached 15.5 trillion yen, approaching sales in Japan
Overview of the March 2002 financial statements for 11 automobile makers in Japan
 
June. 2002
* Mazda plans to regain 1 million unit sales in FY2002 and reach 1.23 million unit sales in FY2004
Expansion of parts procurement from overseas Full Service Suppliers, with a view to utilizing parts made in China
 
June. 2002
* Hino Promoting Cooperation with Scania, Isuzu and Nissan Diesel
Also cultivating ties with Toyota for utilization of business sites in ASEAN countries and for technology development to address environmental issues
 
June. 2002
* Four standard truck manufacturers posted consolidated operating profits in the fiscal year ended in March 2002
Suspended spin-off of Mitsubishi Motors' commercial vehicle division has been brought into focus

 
May. 2002
* In the US, information is disclosed on the status of installed safety devices in such fields as driving stability and visibility
Information on safety features covered in Japan's Automotive Assessment and the US's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
 
May. 2002
* Net decline in vehicle ownership in the long run will lead to competition to win elderly car users
Population Projection for Japan: 2001-2050" and the automotive market
 
May. 2002
* Former East Germany: Germany Carmakers Concentrate Large-Scale Investments in the Region
Labor cost is less competitive than in Central Europe but is offset by synergies of the existing industrial network
 
May. 2002
* Reduction of production capacity by 850 thousand units in GM's European operation
Overview of GM's Business and Project Olympia for its European operation
 
May. 2002
* Japan's Motorcycle Manufacturers Rapidly Reorganizing their Business Systems in Asia to Center on China
HONDA and YAMAHA establishing R&D facilities in China
 
May. 2002
* Ford starts full-scale exports from the Philippines by establishing a complementary Scheme of vehicles with Thailand
Drastic deregulation expected in the automobile industry policies of the Philippines
 
May. 2002
* Automotive parts imports from Asia comprise almost 50% of Japan's total automotive parts imports
Trends in Japan's automotive parts import and export by region
 
May. 2002
* Hyundai Motor is teaming up with Beijing Automotive and Dongfeng Motor to target passenger car production of 350,000 units in 2005
The development of the Korean automotive industry in China where Daewoo Motors'  Shandong Prov. Daewoo project is making slow progress

 
Apr. 2002
* Two-Tier Market Structure of Chinese Automotive Industry: Global Standard Carmakers and Low-priced, Low-function Carmakers Coexist
Severe selection and restructuring until expansion of the domestic automotive market goes into full gear around the year 2005
 
Apr. 2002
* DaimlerChrysler Aims to Recover Profitability with Three Turnaround Plans
Mitsubishi Motors Corp has a key role in the mass-production segment, which dominates growth.
 
Apr. 2002
* Proton is looking for a new alliance and Daihatsu joins the management of Perodua Automotive industry trends in Malaysia
Ford and Honda have also strengthened their Malaysian management system
 
Apr. 2002
* New Long-Term Diesel Exhaust Gas Targets for Cutting NOx by Half and Reducing PM by One-Fourth
Diesel Cars May Spread in Japan with Increased Cleanliness of Exhaust Gas
 
Apr. 2002
* In 2001 Financial Amount of Production (FAP) of Automotive Parts Decreased, but Unit Price Came to a Halt
Automotive parts on which suppliers are focusing on increasing functionality have grown in terms of production volume and FAP
 
Apr. 2002
* Monetary Value of Japanese Automotive Parts Exports Lingering at the 4 Trillion Yen Level
Steady Increase of Auto Parts Imports Approaches the Value of Automobile Imports
 
Apr. 2002
* Yugoslav Automotive Industry Stranded Due to Massive War Damage
Zastava Expected to Tie Up with Foreign Firms in Better Investment Environment
 
Apr. 2002
* Chinese heavy truck market is rapidly expanding from 30,000 units to 150,000 units
In 2001 Isuzu set up a Chinese joint venture to break into the heavy truck market dominated by five local manufacturers

 
Mar. 2002
* Achievement of 20 - 30% vehicle weight saving by use of high tensile steels
Trends in body weight saving technologies, including increasing aluminum in use and the hot focus on magnesium
 
* Production fell below 10 million units, but financial amount of production per unit increased significantly
Domestic production and export trends in 2001 amid huge decrease in exports
 
* "Nissan 180": a new three-year plan to reduce purchasing costs by 15%
Nissan announces the conclusion of its revival plan one year ahead of schedule
 
* Diversification of India's Automobile Market through Introduction of New Models
Long-term measures to introduce Euro III throughout India by 2010
 
* New car market in 18 countries in Western Europe remained at the 17-million unit level in 2001
Sales of Japanese brand vehicles plummeted to 17.8 million units in 2001, from 20.2 million units in 1999
 
* Ford Revitalization Plan for its operation in North America with the annual income goal of USD 7 billion
USD 5.45 billion worth of red ink on 7 million unit sales in 2001
 
* The sharp contraction of the domestic market and intensified competition from imported cars and parts
Poland experiences stagnant growth in the automobile industry.
 
* China's vehicle exports reach 200 million dollars and export volume skyrocketed to 27,000 units
Detailed report on China's automobile and automotive parts exports in 2000 and recent trends

 
Feb. 2002
* Shared use, standardization, and integration in progress for sensor development
Automotive sensor development trends and changes in the supply structure
 
* Brilliance Group in China targets output volume of 1 million units in 2010
Alliances with Renault and BMW Rapid expansion of investment in the auto industry
 
* Dacia revival plan focusing on 5000 Euro-car by Renault
Trends in the Rumanian automobile industry, with Daewoo in difficulty
 
* 1.6 billion euro additional investment Output expansion through introduction of new models
Trends in Volkswagen Group's Chinese business with output volume of over 300,000 units
 
* Natural gas vehicles expected to become popular in Japan 10 years have passed since start of full-fledged development
New energy project aims at 1 million units on the road by FY 2010
 
* AFTA inevitably leading to the complementary scheme of vehicles in the ASEAN region
Customs duties for automobiles and components will be reduced to less than 5% in January 2003
 
* 2001 Japanese domestic sales: Honda's sales increased by 100K Toyota sales decreased by 50K
Trend in decreasing vehicle size not clear financial amount of production per unit increases
 
* Increase in imported cars to over 3 million units North American transplants at the 5 million unit level
Attention being focused on the North American market where the balance of supply and demand has hit a peak

 
Jan. 2002
* Brake-by-wire installed series production models have started
Development trends in by-wire technology and its widespread influence
* Skoda, the largest enterprise in the Czech Republic
VW's 5.8 billion DM investment plan
The general conditions of Czech automotive industry
The center of auto parts suppliers
* Turkey Auto Industry Turning into An Export Base for European Markets
Turkish automobile market: Sluggish after alternating Ups and Downs
* Over 3 Million Vehicles Continuous Production in Korea and Positive Trade Balance of Components for 5 Successive Years
Korean Automotive Components Industry Ready For Embarkation For Changes
* 200,000 Production of Passenger Cars,25% Share of Luxury Buses by 2005
Business profile of Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group
that has tie-ups with Honda and Isuzu
* The production of passenger cars to a scale of 200 thousand
by joint venture with Ford and Alto volume up
The business outline of The Chang'an Automobile Group of China
* Increased Profits, but cutting the fixed cost is indispensable for the Japanese automobile manufacturers
First Half of FY2001
Backdrop of reduction of capital investment and the personnel
* The demand of new automobiles stays at 5.9 million units level in Japan.
Prolonged life time of vehicles may have crossed the peak

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