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Nissan posts strong February sales

March 28, 2008 by newsbot

Nissan said today its global output rose 14 percent to 322,257 vehicles in February from a year earlier, supported by higher production in Japan and Asia.

PSA brings SUV production to Europe

March 27, 2008 by newsbot

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen and Mitsubishi will transfer production of the French carmaker's medium SUVs from Japan to Europe in 2009.

IHI to Build Car Turbocharger Factory in Germany to Meet Demand (Bloomberg.com)

March 25, 2008 by newsbot

March 26 (Bloomberg) -- IHI Corp. , Japan's third-largest heavy-machinery maker, will spend 7 billion yen ($70 million) to build a factory in Germany for car turbochargers as demand grows.

Honda Hustles To "Clear up Misperception" About Female "Paper Drivers"

March 18, 2008 by newsbot

Honda OdysseyOur snarky comments about Honda's sexism toward women drivers in Japan — as demonstrated by Honda's publication of a patronizing pamphlet on how to drive — prompt a swift response from the Japanese automaker.

Toyota, Nissan Workers get Pay Increases, Bonuses

March 17, 2008 by newsbot

Union workers at Toyota and Nissan facilities in Japan will be receiving pay increases as a result of accelerated inflation.

Honda ad agency creates unit for Acura

March 17, 2008 by newsbot

Rubin Postaer and Associates, the ad agency for the Honda and Acura brands, has created a separate division for the Acura Division. The move follows Acura’s opening of a dedicated design center in Los Angeles and an randd center in Japan.

Nissan GT-R Safety Car Debuts

March 14, 2008 by newsbot

Nissan GT-R Safety CarThe Japanese automaker's hot property is the official safety car for Japan's Super GT 2008 series.

Toyota’s latest hybrid hints at upmarket strategy

February 19, 2008 by newsbot

TOKYO -- Toyota’s strategy to sell more hybrids is becoming clearer with the launch of the new hybrid Crown sedan for Japan.

Drifting Away: U.S. D1 Grand Prix Canceled

February 14, 2008 by newsbot

D1 Grand Prix USA - Home PageThe cult motorsport that originated in Japan hits a snag as U.S. Grand Prix in drifting is called off.

Nissan Europe January sales up 72 percent

February 12, 2008 by newsbot

Nissan Europe on Monday reported a 71.9 percent year-on-year increase in vehicle sales to 50,542 units for the tenth consecutive monthly rise. The European operations of Japan's Nissan Motor, in which French Renault has a 44.

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