February 28, 2006
Honda Line-up at The Geneva Salon 2006 Tackles Future Challenges Through Innovation and Diversity
・ 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.
February 15, 2006
Mazda Starts Leasing Rotary Hydrogen Vehicles
-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
February 10, 2006
MercedesBenz CKL240 2002
2400cc(GASOLINE,DOHC)
SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY
TOYOTA CELCIO UCF30 B EURO BERGION 2001
(GASOLINE,DOHC,EFI)
SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY,SUNROOF,LEATHER SEAT,NAVI
TOYOTA IPSUM SXM10G AERO TOURING 1999
2000cc(GASOLINE,DOHC,EFI)
W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY,SUNROOF
TOYOTA WILL VS ZZE127 2001
(GASOLINE,DOHC,EFI)
W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY,BODY KIT
TOYOTA HARRIER ACO30 240G 2003
2400cc(GASOLINE,DOHC)
WSRS,ABS,AC,PW,PS,ALLOY,NAVI,BACK MONITOR
MercedesBenz ML270 2000
2700cc(DIESEL)
SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY,SUNROOF
NISSAN SKYLINE ER34 GT-T 1999
2500cc(GASOLINE,DOHC,TURBO)
W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY
MercedesBenz ML270 2000
2700cc(DIESEL)
SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY,SUNROOF
MAZDA MDV LW5W SPOPT 2000
2500cc(GASOLINE,DOHC)
W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY,BODYKIT
BMW AM20 320i 2000
2000cc(GASOLINE,DOHC)
SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY,BODYKIT
TOYOTA OPA ZCT10 I 2000
1800cc(GASOLINE,DOHC,EFI)
W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,ALLOY ※BODY-KIT
TOYOTA ESTIMA ACR40W X 2003
2400cc(GASOLINE,DOHC,EFI)
W-SRS,ABS,WAC,PS,PW,SUNROOF
TOYOTA CALDINA ZZT241 Z 2003
1800cc'GAOSLINE,DOHC,EFI)
W-SRS,ABS,AC,PS,PW,BODYKIT
February 9, 2006
Toyota to Raise Production Capacity of 2nd Canadian Plant
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.
February 4, 2006
Mitsubishi Motors Thai subsidiary to issue additional Baht denominated bonds
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.
February 2, 2006
Mazda Launches All-New MPV in Japan
-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
February 1, 2006
NEW MOCO MINICAR RELEASED IN JAPAN
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
