Toyota Reorganizes Production System in Malaysia with new Plant on the Horizon

by News Feeder, 13-04-2024, 01:27 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to reorganize its production system in Malaysia, given the gradual growth of the Malaysian market, with the creation of a new vehicle plant to serve as its production core in Malaysia.

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Toyota and Uber to Explore Ridesharing Collaboration

by News Feeder, 12-04-2024, 04:27 PM

Toyota Motor Corporation, an automotive company aiming for safer, more efficient and convenient mobility, and Uber, a technology platform that is evolving the way the world moves, are announcing a partnership. The companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration, starting with trials, in the world of ridesharing in countries where ridesharing is expanding, taking various factors into account such as regulations, business conditions, and customer needs. As part of the partnership, Toyota Financial Services Corporation and Mirai Creation Investment Limited Partnership are making a strategic investment in Uber.

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Zero emission Nissan vehicles set to electrify Milan at UEFA Champions League Final

by News Feeder, 12-04-2024, 02:51 PM

Nissan to supply more than 100 electric vehicles during the UEFA Champions League finale-NV200 van and a unique Nissan LEAF will both carry the UEFA Champions League trophy over the course of the weekendNissan in partnership with A2A to install 17 rapid chargers in Milan and its surrounding airports for the UEFA Champions League FinalProject with A2A forms part of Nissan's ongoing commitment to unlocking a more sustainable future as part of Intelligent Mobility visionMILAN – Nissan, the global leader in all electric vehicles, will be electrifying the UEFA Champions League Final in Milan this weekend. As the official global automotive sponsor of Europe's most prestigious football competition, Nissan will supply more than 100 electric vehicles to UEFA and associated sponsors to transport guests and officials during the final weekend.The company will also have the honor of transporting the iconic UEFA Champions League trophy in a specially designed e-NV200 all electric trophy van to the fan festival at Duomo di Milano on Thursday, May 26 where it will remain until the big match. Ahead of the final on Saturday May 28, a unique Nissan LEAF will then take the trophy to the San Siro stadium as part of the UEFA Trophy Parade.As a gift to Milan and its surrounding airports, Nissan in partnership with A2A is installing 17 public EV rapid chargers, 13 of which will remain free of charge following the UEFA Champions League Final weekend.Related Story: Nissan sign record holder Clarence Seedorf for UEFA Champions League FinalGareth Dunsmore, Director of Electric Vehicles for Nissan Europe said: "The final in Milan this weekend marks the climax of another exciting year partnering with the UEFA Champions League – the most prestigious football tournament in the world. We began this journey last season and we were delighted to provide electric vehicles and charging points in Berlin, a journey we look to continue at the final this year in Milan. The great relationship we have with UEFA means we have been able to provide something long lasting and positive to both cities during our first two seasons as a sponsor of the UEFA Champions League."Poor air quality and increasing greenhouse gas emissions are very real challenges facing cities all over the world, including Milan. Zero emission vehicles provide a tangible solution to these challenges, and the fast charge stations built by Nissan in Milan will be decisive regarding the take up of all-electric mobility and will be left behind after the final for the public."Today's announcement marks an important step in the brand's commitment to making zero emission technology accessible to all and paves the way for Nissan's Intelligent Mobility vision, a 360-degree approach to a smart automotive future announced at this year's Geneva Motor Show.Pursuing a goal of zero emission vehicles and zero fatalities on the road, Nissan's "Intelligent Mobility" vision is designed to guide Nissan's product and technology pipeline, anchoring critical company decisions around how cars are powered, how cars are driven, and how cars integrate into society.Nissan's project in partnership with A2A promotes clean, sustainable mobility in a significant metropolitan area of Europe by offering one of the most advanced infrastructure networks. Last week the Milan Town Council inaugurated the Nissan project for the installation of 12 rapid chargers on municipality area in partnership with A2A. The initiative represents the largest fast charge infrastructure installation in a single city in Italy. This week two rapid chargers will be installed at Malpensa airport and a further three at Linate airport, one of which will remain after the UEFA Champions League Final.Nissan was the first automaker to launch a mass-market, 100 percent electric vehicle with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF in 2010. Fast forward to 2016, and the Nissan LEAF remains the best-selling all-electric vehicle of all time, globally. Earlier this year, Nissan reaffirmed its status as a leader in the development of zero emission technology with the launch of the Nissan LEAF 30 kWh which goes 26 percent further than the previous model, delivering up to 250km of driving range on a single charge, beating all of its competitors within the segment. About Nissan in Europe Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 14,500 staff across locally based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 635,000 vehicles including mini-MPVs, award-winning crossovers, SUVs, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular Electric Vehicle with 97% performance satisfaction and 95% of customers willing to recommend the car to friends. Nissan now offers 24 diverse and innovative products for sale in Europe today, and is positioned to become the number one Asian brand in Europe.Nissan in Sport The UEFA Champions League partnership is another example of Nissan's dedication and growth in global sports which also includes the International Cricket Council (ICC), Nissan Brazil's proud sponsorship of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Team Brazil and Brazil Paralympic Delegation, official sponsorship of the Colombia and Mexico Olympic Teams in their respective regions, Team GB and Paralympics GB in the UK, Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2013 and 2015, NCAA Football, Canadian Football League, corporate partner for Heisman Trust/Heisman Trophy and the official global automotive partner of City Football Group. In addition, Nissan has a number of sporting ambassadors including footballers Andrés Iniesta, Thiago Silva, Yaya Touré and Max Meyer. # # #ContactChris Caloghiris Nissan Europe PR [email protected]

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Nissan sign record holder Clarence Seedorf for UEFA Champions League Final

by News Feeder, 11-04-2024, 04:27 PM

Four-time winner Clarence Seedorf is Nissan's UEFA Champions League Final ambassadorSeedorf "looking forward to an all-Madrid final in Milan" MILAN – At this year's UEFA Champions League Final, Nissan – the Official Global Automotive Sponsor of the UEFA Champions League – will be joined by UEFA Champions League record-holder, Clarence Seedorf.As the only player to have won the UEFA Champions League with three different clubs, Seedorf shared his thoughts on joining Nissan's activities ahead of this year's Final in Milan:"I'm pleased to join Nissan in celebrating their sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League and what should be an exciting Final in Milan. One thing I know is that humans like excitement, adventure, adrenaline and speed – and football is all of that. Nissan has embraced the UEFA Champions League, as I did during my career, representing the values of innovation, technology and quality."Seedorf heaps praise on the Finalists and their corresponding managers, ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final:"It's great to see a new-era for Atlético Madrid; they've given full support to their coach, and Simeone has shown that he was probably underestimated as a player, tactically. And although it's early days for Zidane, having come in as manager half way through the season, there's clearly been an improvement, so he's obviously doing the right things for the team and is getting the correct support to take the team where they are."Having played and coached in Milan for many years, Seedorf has fond memories of the capital and offers his advice to the players ahead of the hotly anticipated match:"At the end, only two teams make the Final, and even if it's two Spanish clubs it's a very international match as on the pitch they are very diverse, with players from all over the world. I think it will be a very exciting match. Ultimately the two teams who make it to the Final deserve to be there, and I'm looking forward to it. My advice to players is to enjoy every single moment of this game, and in general of the whole tournament journey, because it doesn't happen often to experience such a great moment and atmosphere."Jean-Pierre Diernaz vice president, Marketing, Nissan Europe said: "The UEFA Champions League Final in Milan will mark the climax of a really exciting second season as Official Global Automotive Sponsor of the UEFA Champions League. Clarence personifies what it means to be an 'engineer of excitement' and a true innovator of the game."The partnership with UEFA has enabled us to highlight our commitment to innovation and excitement. Following our survey that highlighted football as more exciting than *** for Europeans, we launched the world's first ever Excitement Index, exploring the science behind what excites football fans and culminating in the creation of a scientific formula that identifies the key elements that make football so exciting." Click image to enlargeNissan plan to bring even more excitement to this year's UEFA Champions League Final, and to fans both in Milan and at home, through a variety of innovative and exciting activities. Nissan are creating an exciting experience for football fans to experience the thrill of driving the new 2017 Nissan GT-R through the streets of Milan, culminating at the iconic San Siro stadium, via a virtual reality experience in partnership with another official sponsor, Sony PlayStation. Follow the excitement in Milan via #GetMilanExcited.About Nissan in Sport The UEFA Champions League partnership – Nissan's largest sponsorship deal – is another example of Nissan's dedication and growth in global sports which also includes the International Cricket Council (ICC), Nissan Brazil's proud sponsorship of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Team Brazil and Brazil Paralympic Delegation, official sponsorship of the Colombia and Mexico Olympic Teams in their respective regions, Team GB and Paralympics GB in the UK, Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2013 and 2015, NCAA Football, Canadian Football League, corporate partner for Heisman Trust/Heisman Trophy and the official global automotive partner of City Football Group. Nissan has a number of sporting ambassadors including Olympic and Paralympic Gold Medallists Usain Bolt, Sir Chris Hoy and Richard Whitehead, Brazilian Olympians Jovane Guissone and Vitor Felipe as well as footballers Andrés Iniesta, Thiago Silva, Yaya Touré and Max Meyer.Nissan's existing stellar line-up of ambassadors and 'engineers of excitement' also includes current players; Barcelona's Andrés Inietsa, Paris Saint-Germain's Thiago Silva and Manchester City's Yaya Touré. About Nissan in Europe Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 14,500 staff across locally based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 635,000 vehicles including mini-MPVs, award-winning crossovers, SUVs, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular Electric Vehicle with 97% performance satisfaction and 95% of customers willing to recommend the car to friends. Nissan now offers 24 diverse and innovative products for sale in Europe today, and is positioned to become the number one Asian brand in Europe. # # #ContactSara Jenkins Corporate Communications Nissan Europe [email protected]istopher Caloghiris Corporate Communications Nissan Europe [email protected]

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HELP..Any members in/near Basildon

by rock on, 08-04-2024, 05:31 PM

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Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo displayed at launch of new Grand Turismo Sport g

by News Feeder, 08-04-2024, 02:13 PM

LONDON – The Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo made its first-ever appearance outside of China at the Copper Box in Olympic Park, London, during the launch of a new game, Grand Turismo Sport.Displayed alongside seven other full-size concept cars, the largest ever gathering of GT concept vision cars in one place, the vehicle provides a visualization of what a high performance Infiniti could look like in the future. The car was developed through close collaboration with the creators of Gran Turismo®, the racing game franchise developed by Polyphony Digital Inc. that has sold more than 72 million copies worldwide. The Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo will be featured in the new GT-Sport game when it is released in November.The Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo is a project that started as an ambitious global Infiniti Design competition to "design a pure Infiniti GT car". The winning model was born from the theme put forward by Infiniti's Design team in Beijing. Part beauty, part beast, its shape is powerful, sensual and audacious – a mix of a track machine and the dream of our Chinese design team to create an ambitious racing language for Infiniti.The process of developing the design of the Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo started with hand sketching, then refined digitally, refined again by hand sculpting, and then returned to digital for final refinement.This project went much further than being a mere design exercise. It included thorough examinations and calculations of technical features such as aerodynamics and engine performance. The front mid-ship/trans-axle powertrain enables the finely distributed 45:55 front/rear weight balance that fills users with the joy of driving by actively drifting the rear.As for aerodynamics, the under-floor airflow control, front and back diffusers, and uniquely shaped rear spoiler enable this car to demonstrate high performance without compromising the impact of the body design.Read more about the Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo here. In 1997, Gran Turismo (GT) introduced to the world the ability to realistically recreate automobiles in 3DCG and allow gamers to virtually experience them on their home consoles. Since then, the GT series has recorded a total of 76.74 million copies (*), breaking records and winning awards on the way. On November 15, the makers of GT will take the title to the next level with the release of Gran Turismo Sport for the PlayStation®4 console, where it will promote the rebirth of motorsports with its partnership with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). *As of March 2016About Infiniti Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The Infiniti brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. Infiniti plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.Infiniti design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.Infiniti is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.From the 2016 season, Infiniti is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.More information about Infiniti, its Total Ownership Experience® and its industry leading technologies can be found at InfinitiUSA.com. For the latest news on Infiniti, visit InfinitiNews.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. # # # ContactFor Infiniti U.S. Communications, contact:Nick Twork Director Corporate Communications Infiniti Americas (615) 725-4038 [email protected] Kyle Bazemore Senior Manager Infiniti USA Communications (615) 725-3210 [email protected] Infiniti global communications, contact:Terry Steeden Manager Public Relations Infiniti North Europe Phone: +44 (0)1923 899153 Mobile: +44 (0) 7796 938516 Email: [email protected] Rene Kreis Manager Public Relations Infiniti Europe, Middle East & Africa Phone: +41 21 822 59 81 Mobile: +41 78 688 64 65 Email: [email protected]

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Nissan Joint Research Center for Intelligent Mobility at Tsinghua University opens in

by News Feeder, 08-04-2024, 02:13 PM

BEIJING, China – This week marked the opening of the Tsinghua University (Department of Automotive Engineering) - Nissan Joint Research Center for Intelligent Mobility (the Joint Research Center), a collaboration between Nissan and Tsinghua University in Beijing to work on research and development of electric vehicle and autonomous drive technologies for the Chinese market.At the opening ceremony, Nissan and Tsinghua University provided the general framework for the researches of EV technologies including battery safety, autonomous driving technology and traffic systems for China in the future. To facilitate research about Chinese roads and local driving habits, the two parties will share resources to contribute to China's future mobility. At the same time, they hope that the cooperative efforts will develop more talent to drive the Chinese auto industry toward a more advanced and sophisticated future.Among the attendees were Prof. Ouyang Minggao, vice president of the Academic Committee of Tsinghua University; Prof. Li Keqiang, chair of the Tsinghua University Department of Automotive Engineering; Prof. Zhao Fuquan, director of the Tsinghua Automotive Strategy Research Institute, and Takao Asami, senior vice president of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd."As we continue to expand our R&D capabilities throughout the world, we aggressively pursue our activities to create new values of mobility here in this new research center in Beijing," said Asami.More on Autonomous Drive: Nissan supports new autonomous driving legislation announced in the Queen's speech at state opening of Parliament in the UKProf. Li saw tremendous demand and market potentials for intelligent mobility in China. He believes that the Joint Research Center will play a key role in realizing such potentials by ways of technology development.Nissan and Tsinghua University have a long history of cooperation. Over the past 10 years, they have maintained close cooperation in the research of core auto technologies and auto development strategies. The new agreement will elevate their cooperation to the next level. With the new program, Nissan hopes to better implement intelligent mobility based on a careful study of Chinese road networks.As the global demand for personal mobility continues to grow, the automotive industry must accelerate the development of solutions for numerous problems related to the environment, energy security, traffic accidents and urban traffic congestion. To address these issues, Nissan has committed to the goals of "zero emissions" and "zero fatalities" through vehicle electrification and intelligence through autonomous drive technologies, including advanced sensing technologies, dynamic driving context interpretation and vehicle maneuver planning and control. The electric vehicle is a symbol of electrification. Nissan believes that EV and autonomous drive technologies are key to realizing intelligent mobility.As Nissan and Tsinghua University expand their cooperation, they will work to deliver a richer driving experience for Chinese consumers and to be a sustainable engine that drives innovation in automotive, social and economic sectors in China. The Nissan IDS Concept is a concept vehicle that embodies Nissan's vision of the future of autonomous driving and zero emission EVs. When presenting at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn said: "Nissan's forthcoming technologies will revolutionize the relationship between car and driver, and future mobility." Read more about the IDS here.Right mouse click on a PC, or option-click on a Mac, to download this cinemagraph.More on Nissan's Autonomous Drive Leadership:Renault-Nissan to launch more than 10 vehicles with autonomous drive technology over the next four yearsThe truth about autonomous drive cars, by Carlos GhosnGhosn outlines vision for autonomous drive technology, welcomes competition in EVsVisionary "future of mobility concept" unveiled by Nissan in Europe and Foster + PartnersAbout 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 2014, the company sold more than 5.3 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.3 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's bestselling, all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceana; 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.About Nissan in China Nissan came to China in 1973, and the brand has developed rapidly in China since the 1990s. As the wholly owned subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. based in Beijing, Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (NCIC) manages Nissan's investment in China together with the parent company. Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL) is a joint-venture between Nissan and Dongfeng Motor Corporation. Under it, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV) mainly produces passenger vehicles, while Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. (ZNA) specializes in light commercial vehicles. # # #ContactJoyce Cheng [email protected] Communications Management Division, Public Relations Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Tel: +86 10 5925 1989 / +86 137 0125 3479

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Worldwide Sales of Toyota Hybrids Surpass 9 Million Units

by News Feeder, 08-04-2024, 02:25 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation is proud to announce that the cumulative figures for global sales of its hybrid vehicles reached 9.014 million units as of April 30, surpassing the 9 million unit mark. This latest million-unit milestone was achieved in just nine months.

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Nissan supports new autonomous driving legislation announced in the Queen's speech at

by News Feeder, 07-04-2024, 02:04 PM

Nissan welcomes the measures announced by The Queen that will encourage the growth of autonomous vehicle technology in the UKNissan Qashqai with ProPilot to be built in UK from 2017LONDON – The proposed new legislation for the insuring of self-driving cars will have a significant role in the adoption and integration of the breakthrough technology that can help reduce traffic congestion and vehicle incidents on UK roads, as well as creating new jobs in the UK's high-tech economy.Nissan has already confirmed that the refreshed Nissan Qashqai will be the first Nissan car in Europe – and the first UK-manufactured car – equipped with autonomous technology in 2017 with ProPilot. The introduction marks an important step in the brand's commitment to make autonomous drive technologies available to the mass market.It will be produced at the company's flagship manufacturing plant in Sunderland and sold in the UK as well as markets across Europe. The multi-award winning Qashqai is the UK's fifth-highest selling car.ProPilot, Nissan's stage one autonomous drive technology, enables the car to drive autonomously and safely in a single lane in heavy traffic conditions on highways.The introduction of ProPilot in Europe next year is the first step in Nissan's longer-term commitment to launch a range of vehicles with autonomous drive capabilities by 2020.In 2018 "multiple-lane control" in Nissan cars will allow them to autonomously negotiate hazards and change lanes while driving. 2020 will see the launch of "intersection autonomy," which will allow cars to navigate busy city junctions and heavy urban traffic without driver intervention.The Renault-Nissan Alliance has already announced it will launch more than 10 vehicles with autonomous drive technology by 2020 in the United States, Europe, Japan and China. The technology will be installed on mainstream, mass-market cars at affordable prices, with a focus on accessibility to all customers. This week Nissan also marked the opening of a Joint Research Centre for Intelligent Mobility at Tsinghua University (Department of Automotive Engineering) in Beijing, China. The collaboration will work on the research and development of electric vehicle and autonomous drive technologies for the Chinese market."Any new legislation, such as we've seen announced, that supports the adoption and integration of autonomous vehicle technologies, is a positive for the UK," said Paul Willcox, chairman of Nissan Europe. "Autonomously-equipped vehicles will improve the safety and well-being of drivers, with fewer collisions and reduced traffic congestion. The UK economy can also benefit, by playing a pivotal role in a global industry estimated to be worth £900billion by 2025. Nissan is about taking innovative, premium technologies and making them accessible and affordable to the general public. We're excited to be debuting the first phase of our autonomous driving technology, ProPilot, on the Nissan Qashqai in 2017 – one of the UK's best-selling cars and a model produced right here at our Sunderland plant."Mr Willcox added: "The introduction of ProPilot technology will be an evolution not a revolution as the building blocks for this are already in place in many of our cars today through our Safety Shield Technology."Images of the Nissan Qashqai autonomous car concept car debuted at Geneva Motor Show are available here.About Nissan's Piloted Drive strategy The stage one autonomous drive – Piloted Drive 1.0 – will give the Nissan Qashqai "single lane control" in heavy traffic conditions on highways and represents an important milestone in the company's effort to launch a range of vehicles with autonomous drive technologies by 2020.Related Stories: Autonomous 'Piloted Drive' Nissan Qashqai to be launched in Europe next yearNissan powers into the future at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show # # #

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Toyota to Exhibit at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2016 Yokohama

by News Feeder, 07-04-2024, 02:25 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation will be exhibiting at the 2016 Automotive Engineering Exposition in Yokohama; organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan. This annual event will be held at Pacifico Yokohama from May 25 to 27 and Toyota plans to display its initiatives to build ever-better cars and to promote a safe, eco-friendly future.

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