Honda Civic Type R Makes North American Debut at the 2016 SEMA Show

by News Feeder, 16-09-2024, 11:25 AM

Civic Type R headlines "Civicpalooza" display featuring more than nine tuned, accessorized and custom-built Civic Sedans, Coupes and Hatchbacks 10th Generation Civic Racing vehicles include 2016 Red Bull Global Rallycross Civic Coupe race car and Civic Coupe Team Honda Racing West Endurance Racer Ridgeline and Honda Powersports partner on project vehicles that feature power, performance and Honda accessories Honda Powersports and Honda Performance Development expand SEMA presence Honda will sho...

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All-new Mazda CX-5 to Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show

by News Feeder, 15-09-2024, 09:35 PM

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Nissan makes further commitments to Sunderland plant

by News Feeder, 15-09-2024, 08:38 AM

YOKOHAMA, Japan (October 27, 2016) –Nissan Motor Company Ltd. today announced, following its Executive Committee meeting, that it will produce the next Qashqai and will add production of the next X-Trail model at its Sunderland, U.K. Plant.Nissan’s decision follows the U.K. government’s commitment to ensure that the Sunderland plant remains competitive. As a result, Nissan will increase its investment in Sunderland, securing and sustaining the jobs of more than 7,000 workers at the plant.“I am pleased to announce that Nissan will continue to invest in Sunderland. Our employees there continue to make the plant a globally competitive powerhouse, producing high-quality, high-value products every day,” said Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Nissan. “The support and assurances of the U.K. government enabled us to decide that the next-generation Qashqai and X-Trail will be produced at Sunderland. I welcome British Prime Minister Theresa May’s commitment to the automotive industry in Britain and to the development of an overall industrial strategy.”Nissan’s Sunderland plant opened in 1986 and has produced almost 9 million cars since. One in three British cars are produced in Sunderland, which is the UK’s largest car plant of all time. In addition, 80% of production from Sunderland is exported to over 130 international markets. More than 2 million Qashqai’s have been built in Sunderland in less than 10 years. In addition to the 7,000 direct employees at Sunderland, the plant supports a further 28,000 British automotive supply chain jobs. To date, Nissan has invested more than £3.7 billion in Sunderland. About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has a global workforce of 247,500, and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault under the Renault-Nissan Alliance since March 1999.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/###

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Nissan production, sales and export results for September and the six month period f

by News Feeder, 15-09-2024, 03:00 AM

YOKOHAMA, Japan (October 27, 2016) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its production, sales and export figures for September and the six months from April to September 2016."We have continued to grow throughout the first half of the fiscal year, resulting in record sales and production over the period," said Executive Vice President Daniele Schillaci, global head of marketing and sales. "This growth has been supported by demand for core models in some of our largest markets, such as the Rogue in the U.S., the Versa and NP300 Frontier in Mexico, and the Qashqai and Sylphy in China."In the last few months alone, we launched our ProPILOT single-lane autonomous drive technology on the Serena minivan in Japan, we unveiled the revolutionary new Micra at the Paris Motor Show, and we started production of the redesigned Note in Japan, featuring our e-Power technology. We are confident that this ongoing influx of new products and technologies will continue to set the stage for further growth."1. Production September Nissan's global production in September increased 11.2 percent year-on-year to 485,154 units, the eighth consecutive month of increase and a record for the month of September.Production in Japan increased 7.0 percent year-on-year to 77,714 units, the second consecutive month of increase.Production outside Japan increased 12.0 percent year-on-year to 407,440 units, the seventeenth consecutive month of increase and a record for the month of September.In the U.S., production increased 2.8 percent year-on-year to 88,489 units, a record for the month of September.In Mexico, production decreased 6.7 percent year-on-year to 65,681 units.In the U.K., production increased 6.6 percent year-on-year to 50,133 units, a record for the month of September.In Spain, production increased 64.4 percent year-on-year to 12,288 units.In China, production increased 34.3 percent year-on-year to 127,748 units, a record for the month of September.Production in other regions increased 9.5 percent year-on-year to 63,101 units.April-September Nissan's global production from April to September increased 7.5 percent year-on-year to 2,708,441 units, the third consecutive year of increase and a record high for the April-September period.In Japan, production increased 3.6 percent year-on-year to 431,405 units, the second consecutive year of increase.Production outside of Japan increased 8.2 percent year-on-year to 2,277,036 units, the seventh consecutive year of increase and a record for the April-September period.In the U.S., production increased 4.6 percent year-on-year to 495,860 units, a record for the April-September period.In Mexico, production increased 3.1 percent year-on-year to 425,092 units, a record for the April-September period.In the U.K., production increased 10.6 percent year-on-year to 257,513 units, a record for the April-September period.In Spain, production increased 32.1 percent year-on-year to 63,528 units.In China, production increased 11.0 percent year-on-year to 633,153 units, a record for the April-September period.Production in other regions increased 9.6 percent year-on-year to 401,890 units.2. Sales September Global sales increased 6.0 percent year-on-year to 488,307 units, the second consecutive month of increase and a record for the month of September.Japan: Sales including mini-vehicles decreased 16.3 percent year-on-year to 47,350 units.Vehicle registrations decreased 11.0 percent year-on-year to 33,468 units.Mini-vehicle sales decreased 26.6 percent year-on-year to 13,882 units.Sales outside Japan increased 9.1 percent year-on-year to 440,957 units, a record for the month of September.In the U.S., sales increased 4.9 percent year-on-year to 127,797 units, a record for the month of September.In Mexico, sales increased 15.1 percent year-on-year to 32,588 units, a record high for the month of September.In Europe, sales increased 2.1 percent year-on-year to 80,384 units, a record high for the month of September.In China, sales increased 26.3 percent year-on-year to 123,612 units, a record high for the month of September.April-September Global sales increased 1.7 percent year-on-year to 2,633,615 units, the seventh consecutive year of increase and a record for the April-September period.Japan: Sales including mini-vehicles decreased 20.2 percent year-on-year to 211,222 units.Vehicle registrations decreased 6.5 percent year-on-year to 164,636 units.Mini-vehicle sales decreased 47.5 percent year-on-year to 46,586 units.Sales outside Japan increased 4.2 percent year-on-year to 2,422,393 units, the seventh consecutive year of increase and a record for the April-September period.In the U.S., sales increased 3.7 percent year-on-year to 782,820 units, a record for the April-September period.In Mexico, sales increased 14.8 percent year-on-year to 190,756 units, a record for the April-September period.In Europe, sales decreased 1.4 percent year-on-year to 362,123 units.In China, sales increased 12.1 percent year-on-year to 630,501 units, a record for the April-September period.3. Exports from Japan September Exports in September increased 40.3 percent year-on-year to 51,856 units, the fifth consecutive month of increase.April-September Exports increased 9.1% year-on-year to 272,509 units, the second consecutive year of increase. About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.19 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has a global workforce of 247,500, and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault under the Renault-Nissan Alliance since March 1999. ###

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Toyota Launches the New Ponam-28V Premium Sports Cruiser

by News Feeder, 15-09-2024, 03:00 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation today launched a new boat, the Ponam-28V, which will be sold through a network of 50 companies in Japan.

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TMC Announces Results for September 2016, April - September 2016

by News Feeder, 15-09-2024, 03:00 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation announces its production, domestic sales, and export results, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Hino Motors, Ltd., for September 2016, and for April to September 2016.

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Mazda Production and Sales Results for September 2016 and for April through September

by News Feeder, 15-09-2024, 01:29 AM

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Mexico’s Johnny Guindi Hamui crowned 2016 GT Academy International Champion

by News Feeder, 14-09-2024, 11:39 PM

Read all the GT Academy 2016 Reports SILVERSTONE, UK – Johnny Guindi Hamui from Mexico realized his motorsport dreams today as he was crowned the 2016 Nissan PlayStation® GT Academy International champion at Silverstone Circuit.The 22-year-old triumphed above 35 other elite Gran Turismo® gamers from around the world, winning a place on the comprehensive Nissan Driver Development Program and a race seat in the 2017 Hankook 24 Hours of Dubai race, alongside 2011 GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough.The winner of 2016 GT Academy is Johnny Guindi Hamui from @Nissan_mx! #RacingDriverFound pic.twitter.com/P9bHqGah2y— GT Academy (@GTAcademy) October 26, 2016The decision came after an epic eight-day Race Camp in the UK, with Hamui chosen as the winner due to his consistent pace and adaptability throughout the week, as well as a willingness to listen and take on all the advice given to him throughout Race Camp.In a new format for 2016, Race Camp came to an end with a 16-lap endurance race around Silverstone International Circuit, with two competitors from each territory taking part in the final race. In previous years, mentors have selected just one competitor to contest the race, but this new format gave a more in-depth look at how a larger range of competitors perform on the big occasion.When the race got underway, Mexico initially made a quick getaway and led into the first corner. However, they were hauled in by the quick starting Mohamed Wally from North Africa who took the lead and built a gap in his 11-lap stint. Mexico pitted early, changing Enrique Manjarrez for Hamui, who within two laps had set the fastest lap of the race.When North Africa eventually stopped, Hamui had narrowed the gap completely and the pair went into the first corner side-by-side after North Africa emerged from the pits. Hamui then went on to take and consolidate the lead before seeing the checkered flag."I can't believe it," said Hamui. "What I've just achieved is going to take a while to sink in! It's been an unbelievable experience with some seriously tough competitors, and I've had the best time of my life. In the race I was just so concentrated on doing a good job that my 11 laps in the car flew by. I was alone for five laps and I was just looking for consistent lap times and then on my sixth lap I saw the North Africa car coming out of the pits. I was in a great rhythm and overtook him on the outside. After that it was all about holding it together and luckily I did that, I can't describe the feeling when Jann read out my name as the winner."Hamui's journey with Nissan will begin almost immediately, as he takes to the track for a national event at Brands Hatch this weekend with Nissan's RJN Motorsport team. RJN Motorsport, who run Nissan's participation in the Blancpain Sprint and Endurance Series throughout Europe, will also be the team that Hamui will race for in Dubai in the Nissan 370Z GT4 NISMO."The final race was just phenomenal," said Mike Carcamo, director, Nissan Motorsport. "Hats off to all the teams who did a great job with the new format with the two drivers. It made for a really exciting race. Johnny did a great job in his second stint, having to come from behind and also overtaking guys and pushing hard. This was a real-life racing scenario and another great year for GT Academy!"Hamui earned his place at Race Camp from the hundreds of thousands of Gran Turismo gamers that entered the competition across the world.Having won through the Mexico National Final, he arrived at Silverstone as one of six to represent Mexico, alongside 35 International competitors overall, split into six territory groups. Each group formed a close bond with their territory judge who acted as a mentor, but then had to make the difficult decisions when it came to eliminations from the competition.The on-track action got underway last Wednesday with six finalists from Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, North Africa, Philippines and Thailand. Throughout their week at International Race Camp, a series of both racing and physical challenges whittled them down to 12 this morning that took part in the final race.Throughout Race Camp, various surprise challenges were thrown at them including the SAS assault course, Gymkhana elimination races, beach racing in Nissan GT-Rs and a Nissan Micra stock car race which decided the starting grid for today's final race.It was a landmark Race Camp for a couple of occasions, with the first-ever female finalist and also the oldest ever finalist taking part.Elysse Menorca, 22 from the Philippines, earned huge acclaim from the judges for her attitude and determination and made it to day three of the competition where she was narrowly eliminated in a head-to-head race in Nissan Juke RS NISMO cars.Meanwhile Kanokphan Wathanakitanan, 46 from Thailand, was consistent throughout the competition and made it all the way to yesterday's final eliminator before losing out. To follow Hamui's progress as well as previous GT Academy winners, more details about GT Academy can be found on various platforms including: http://www.facebook.com/GTAcademy, http://www.gran-turismo.com and Twitter @GTAcademy.# # #ContactJane Johnstone Marketing Communications Director Global Motorsport Communications Nissan/NISMO Phone: +44 7979 710646 Email: [email protected] Ryan Marketing and PR Manager Phone: +1 678 644 0404 Email: [email protected]

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Body kits

by Alan.b, 14-09-2024, 08:54 PM

Hi does anyone know of a good shop in Japan or auction site that I mite be able to buy impul bodykits from

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“Connected Mobility for Everyone” – Ogi Redzic on the strategy for connected cars

by News Feeder, 14-09-2024, 07:53 PM

YOKOHAMA, Japan – What's going on in the auto industry? Why is it so important to do connectivity? What will you eventually see in the market? Ogi Redzic, senior vice president for Connected Vehicles and Mobility Services for the Renault-Nissan Alliance, recently hosted a media round table on the future strategy for "connected cars" where he addressed these issues. Watch the complete video below: Related: Ogi Redzic is based in Paris and oversees teams in Renault's TechnoCentre in France and the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi, Japan. Redzic is responsible for accelerating the validation process for connectivity applications so customers can experience it across all Alliance brands. The team develops and manages partnerships with technology companies and relevant suppliers and encourages a startup mindset within one of the world's top car groups. Full bio.Renault-Nissan and Microsoft partner to deliver the future of connected drivingRenault Nissan acquires French software development companyRenault-Nissan to launch more than 10 vehicles with autonomous drive technology over the next four years # # #

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