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  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 and production forecast by CSM Worldwide
  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,