TOKYO (Jun 1, 2006)?Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Conran & Partners today unveiled new standards in quality and contemporary style with the release of Plus Conran limited versions of the Cube, March and Lafesta, their latest design collaboration for the Japanese market.

 
  Cube + Conran 2WD 1.5L

This limited edition of cars will be available at dealers nationwide until September 30.

Nissan and Conran & Partners, the world-renowned British design group, unveiled their first collaboration, the Cube3+Conran & Partners concept car, at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2003. The concept car, which explored new design possibilities to the three-row compact vehicle, was followed by the Cube+Conran and Cube3+Conran models released in 2004.

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 HIROSHIMA, Japan— To celebrate reaching the one million unit production milestone for the Atenza sedan (know as the Mazda6 in overseas markets), Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that a special commemorative model, the '23EX Brown Leather style' version Atenza, will be on sale from today at its Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. The Hiroshima-based automaker has produced over one million units of the acclaimed Atenza to date. Job#1 was in February 2002.
(Note: The global production figure was confirmed internally by Mazda Motor Corporation.)

　　
Mazda Atenza Sport 23EX Brown Leather style

The 23EX Brown Leather style Atenza, based on the Atenza Sport, Sedan and Sport Wagon models, features exclusive brown leather seats. In addition, as two " firsts " for the Atenza series, the 23EX also delivers heated driver and passenger seats, along with chrome plated outer door handles, as standard equipment. Like many upper-segment European model sedans, the 23EX has brown leather seats for the comfort of its occupants and has a noticeably sporty appearance that refined driving enthusiasts demand.

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- The Spiano XF model features a fashionable exterior and the new SS grade features sportier turbo performance -

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that freshened Spiano micro-mini models, known for their rounded, boxy exterior contours and spacious interior, are on sale from today (April 18, 2006) at Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.

Mazda Spiano XF (FWD model)

The upgraded XF model, based on the former Spiano X model, now has a more fashionable exterior look thanks to a free-flowing front grille, rounded headlights for a cute wraparound effect and silver-highlighted exterior lower body trim. Another new model, Spiano SS, takes the former Spiano Turbo model one step further, with its improved engine output and torque produced by the DOHC Turbo engine, which makes this sportier version a joy to drive.

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 TORRANCE, Calif, U.S.A., March 27, 2006 – Celebrating its 20th anniversary as a brand, Acura announced plans to debut a concept version of the all-new MDX luxury sport-utility vehicle, April 12, at the New York International Auto Show and released an artist's rendering of the new vehicle. Scheduled to debut later this year, the 2007 Acura MDX will be the second generation of Acura's luxury SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured exclusively in North America.

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-The Big Apple's auto show to host Mazda's second SUV designed exclusively for North America-

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will showcase the new Mazda CX-9 seven-passenger crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) at the New York International Auto Show to be held from Wednesday, April 12 to Sunday, April 23, 2006. As a larger sibling to the Mazda CX-7 crossover SUV, unveiled earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Mazda CX-9 is the second vehicle designed and engineered specifically for the North American market.

Also featured on the Mazda stand will be the new high-performance Mazda3 model, called Mazdaspeed3 (North American specifications), together with newly-upgraded versions of the highly popular Mazda3 range.

Mazda will hold its press conference at the Mazda stand from 9:10 am to 9:35 am on Thursday, 13 April 2006. Press days are April 12 and 13. The show is open to the public from April 14 to 23, 2006.

Mazda CX-9

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 -The Big Apple's auto show to host Mazda's second SUV designed exclusively for North America-

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will showcase the new Mazda CX-9 seven-passenger crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) at the New York International Auto Show to be held from Wednesday, April 12 to Sunday, April 23, 2006. As a larger sibling to the Mazda CX-7 crossover SUV, unveiled earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Mazda CX-9 is the second vehicle designed and engineered specifically for the North American market.

Also featured on the Mazda stand will be the new high-performance Mazda3 model, called Mazdaspeed3 (North American specifications), together with newly-upgraded versions of the highly popular Mazda3 range.

Mazda will hold its press conference at the Mazda stand from 9:10 am to 9:35 am on Thursday, 13 April 2006. Press days are April 12 and 13. The show is open to the public from April 14 to 23, 2006.

Mazda CX-9

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Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the Mazda RX-8 True Red Style Special Edition goes on sale today at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers throughout Japan. The RX-8 is Mazda's acclaimed four-door production sports car powered by the RENESIS new generation rotary engine.

Mazda RX-8 'True Red Style' (six-speed manual transmission model)

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・ Honda Civic Type R Concept world debut
・ European Legend makes its first appearance
・ Honda FCX Concept points way to the future of fuel cell vehicles
 
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 28, 2006 - At this year's Geneva Auto Salon Honda is displaying a range of vehicles that perfectly encapsulate the company's bold approach to the challenges confronting today's vehicle designers.

The line-up that includes the world-unveiling of the Civic Type R Concept with its promise of fun and exhilarating performance. The quickening progress towards a hydrogen-fuelled future is amply demonstrated by the FCX Concept, a futuristic, stylish, but highly practical fuel cell car that points the way to a potential production model in three to four years' time. Then there is the debut of the European-specification Legend which bristles with innovative technology and raises the bar in terms of all-round safety features. And just to illustrate the company's breadth of expertise and now extensive motorsport heritage is a trio of Formula One machines, from the past to the present.

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 -Japanese authorities approve leases with two companies in the energy sector -

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation received permission from Japan's Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) on February 10, 2006, to begin leasing the RX-8 Hydrogen RE to its first two corporate customers. These vehicles, equipped with a rotary engine, feature a dual-fuel system that allows the driver to select either hydrogen or gasoline with the flick of a switch. Mazda has started limited leasing of the vehicles and today concluded leases with two energy-related companies, marking the first lease contracts of a hydrogen-powered rotary engine equipped vehicle in the world. Delivery of the vehicles is scheduled to take place in late March 2006.

Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE

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 Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (TMMC), TMC's vehicle and engine production company in Canada, will increase the annual production capacity of its under-construction plant in Woodstock, Ontario to 150,000 units.

Although the plant was scheduled to begin operation in 2008 with an annual production capacity of 100,000 units for the RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), the announced expansion is aimed at allowing a flexible response to future market demand in North America.  The total investment now planned for the plant in Woodstock is approximately 1.1 billion Canadian dollars (approx. 950 million U.S. dollars), with total employment coming to approximately 2,000.  The expansion will give Toyota an annual production capacity in North America of 1.88 million units in 2008.

TMMC began operations in November 1988.  In 2003, it started production of the RX330 as the first Lexus model ever produced outside of Japan.  Currently, TMMC produces the Corolla, Matrix and RX330 at its plant in Cambridge, Ontario.

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 Tokyo, February 3, 2006  — Mitsubishi Motors Thai subsidiary, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh) today announced that the terms of a local currency bond issue guaranteed by The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, have been finalized and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Thailand.

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-The innovative Mazda MPV minivan is a "next-generation people mover" with the soul of a sports car-

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the fully redesigned Mazda MPV goes on sale today at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.

The MPV was originally introduced to the Japanese market in January 1990 as its first genuine minivan and since then it has taken a leading role in the minivan segment thanks to its advanced packaging and high level of functionality. Among other popular features, prior generation MPVs were known for their spacious cabins and this third-generation MPV's innovative packaging has been further evolved. With its innovative design and improved driving performance, it has achieved superb environmental compatibility at the forefront of its time. More than a user-friendly and stylish minivan, the MPV's dynamic performance and maneuverability refinements have made it Mazda's next-generation people mover, a "minivan with the soul of a sports car."

The monthly sales target of the MPV is 3,000 units.

Mazda MPV 23C Sporty package with dealer-installed options

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TOKYO (Feb. 1, 2006)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today began sales of the all-new Moco, a stylish minicar with class-leading fuel economy and plenty of handy storage facilities.  

The new Moco E

The Moco’s unique features include:
*All-new stylish exterior and interior
*Class-leading fuel economy and environmental performance
*A front passenger’s seat with a convenient in-seat storage feature

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 Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today the nationwide sales launch in Japan of the completely redesigned Camry through "Toyota Corolla" dealers.

Camry G "Dignis Edition"^*1

The new Camry was developed with a theme of "creating a new global standard for mid-size sedans".  While combining dynamic styling and a comfortable interior, this high-class front-wheel-drive sedan features driving performance that makes it fun to be behind the wheel. It also offers some of the highest levels of safety and environmental performance in its class^*2, as well as advanced equipment that provides comfort befitting a high-class vehicle.

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TOKYO, Japan, January 26, 2006 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a summary of its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of December as well as for the calendar year 2005.  Honda set all-time calendar year records for worldwide production, as well as overseas production.

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TOKYO, Japan, January 26, 2006 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a summary of its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of December as well as for the calendar year 2005.  Honda set all-time calendar year records for worldwide production, as well as overseas production.

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Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC), as part of its continuing localization of European design and engineering operations to better meet the needs of its customers in Europe, announced today the completed expansion of the Toyota Motor Europe S.A./N.V (TME) Technical Centre in Zaventem, Belgium.  Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, TME Executive Vice President Alan Jones and other officials took part in a ceremony at the center today marking the expansion.

Capping off an effort that began in early 2004, the newly expanded TME Technical Centre has grown nearly 2.5 times in floor space, greatly enlarging both its office and experiment facilities.  The expansion—aimed at strengthening Toyota's product-development competitiveness in the diversifying European market—means that the center will now handle body engineering for all Toyota models to be produced in Europe, as well as diesel engine evaluation for all Toyota models to be sold in Europe.

The expansion represents an additional investment by TMC in the TME Technical Centre of 75 million euros (or about 9.7 billion yen at 130 yen to the euro) and has included the creation of approximately 200 more jobs.

The TME Technical Centre covers the European side of Toyota's worldwide body and major component design and evaluation efforts; Toyota also operates technical centers in these key markets: Asia, North America, Oceania and Japan.

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HIROSHIMA, Japan, January 19, 2006--Mazda's RX-8 Hydrogen Rotary Engine (RE) car will be used as a support vehicle for runners during the 11th All Japan Prefectural Men's Marathon Relay Race, to be held in Hiroshima on January 22, 2006. The RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle features a dual-fuel system that allows the driver to select hydrogen or gasoline with the flick of a switch. This will be the world's first drive for this vehicle on public roads in a support capacity at a sports event.

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HIROSHIMA, Japan, January 19, 2006--Mazda's RX-8 Hydrogen Rotary Engine (RE) car will be used as a support vehicle for runners during the 11th All Japan Prefectural Men's Marathon Relay Race, to be held in Hiroshima on January 22, 2006. The RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle features a dual-fuel system that allows the driver to select hydrogen or gasoline with the flick of a switch. This will be the world's first drive for this vehicle on public roads in a support capacity at a sports event.

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Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that it has begun nationwide sales in Japan of the completely redesigned Estima minivan through "Toyota" ("Osaka Toyopet" in the Osaka area) and "Toyota Corolla" dealers.

The Estima, first launched in 1990, pioneered the concept of a "stylish and luxurious" minivan, and has been representative of Toyota's market-leading line of minivans.

Tokyo, January 12, 2006  - At the New Delhi Auto Expo that opened today and runs until January 17, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today unveiled the new Lancer to be produced and sold by the company's local business partner Hindustan Motors Limited (HML). The model will carry the Lancer Cedia nameplate in India.
The new model will be produced alongside the current Lancer that went into production and on sale in 1998 and will be sold through HML's network of 37 dealerships. Plans call for an annual sales volume of 3,600 units.

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