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Special Edition Mazda AZ-Wagon on Sale in Japan
The XS Special is also available with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that provides lively acceleration and improved fuel economy. All front-wheel drive (FWD) models qualify for Japan’s eco-car tax reduction program.
6 Jun, 2009
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Toyota to lease 200 plug-in hybrid vehicles in Japan
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces it will lease a plug-in hybrid vehicle in Japan in collaboration with local governments selected under the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's EV & PHV Towns program1, which aims to promote the ...
5 Jun, 2009
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Mitsubishi to unveil new-generation EV i-MiEV to market
The i-MiEV represents the crystallization of some 40 years of electric vehicle development at Mitsubishi Motors. The company is presenting the production i-MiEV as the ultimate eco-car, a solution to the various challenges the automobile faces today ...
5 Jun, 2009
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Nissan announces vehicle recovery rate for FY2008
Nissan recovered 856,857 airbag-related products from 365,020 vehicles through recovery processing and on-board deployment operations. The airbag recycling ratio stood at 94.6%, exceeding the legal requirement of 85%.
3 Jun, 2009
85
Honda: production, sales & export results in April 2009
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of April 2009.
2 Jun, 2009
86
Honda Jazz gets top Euro NCAP overall safety rating
Euro NCAP’s new rating scheme focuses on the vehicle’s overall safety performance which gives consumers an easy to understand single score.
28 May, 2009
87
Mitsubishi Motors production, sales & export figures for April 2009
Total global production for April came in at 46,289 units, a decline of 54.3 percent over April 2008 and the fourteenth consecutive monthly decrease since March 2008.
28 May, 2009
88
Mazda’s First Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid
The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is Mazda’s latest hydrogen rotary engine (RE) vehicle which uses hydrogen as a fuel and features a unique hybrid system.
26 May, 2009
89
Michelin Ranks Highest in JD Power’s Customer Satisfaction Study
The overall index score is calculated based on customer evaluations and is scored on a 1,000-point scale.
26 May, 2009
90
Toyota begins production of 'Highlander' in China
The China-produced Highlander—wit...
25 May, 2009
91
Mazda adds fresh features to RX-8 in Japan
Popular options are now standard on all grades for improved comfort and more high quality body colors are available
25 May, 2009
92
Toshiba announces reshaping of Mobile phones production
Hino's production of mobiles phones for the Japanese market will be outsourced to EMS manufacturers overseas. Smartphone production for all markets will continue to be conducted at Toshiba Information Equipment (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
21 May, 2009
93
Nissan launches all-new NV200 Vanette Van
Following its debut in Japan, the NV200 Vanette will be launched in other markets around the world. Nissan will continue to sell the current versions of the diesel, 4WD and truck models.
19 May, 2009
94
Toyota to launch new 2G 'Prius' Grade-'EX'
The EX will be available in three colors—Super White II, Silver Metallic and Black—with a gray interior, and will come with a color-coded front grill.
18 May, 2009
95
Toshiba's Dynabook SS RX2: World's First 512GB SSD Laptop
The new, Toshiba-developed 512GB SSD employs a 2-bit-per-cell multi-level NAND flash memory to realize, the world's largest capacity SSD, with four times the density of SSD integrated into currently available products.
14 May, 2009
96
Pre-Orders Start for All-New Mazda Axela in Japan
The sales launch is set for June 11, 2009. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including tax) range from 1,660,000 to 2,678,000 yen.
14 May, 2009
97
Sharp to intro 10 new models of the AQUOS D Series LCD TVs
TVs Achieve One of the Highest Energy Efficiencies in the Industry and Boast Superb Images with Newly Developed High-Picture-Quality Master Engine.
14 May, 2009
98
Nissan to produce electric vehicles at Oppama Plant
Aiming to a be a global leader in zero-emission vehicles, Nissan will continuously seek overseas production opportunities for EVs and sourcing of components.
13 May, 2009
99
Nissan net loss at 233.7 billion yen in FY08
Nissan sold a total of 3,411,000 vehicles worldwide in fiscal year 2008, down 9.5%.
13 May, 2009
100
Mazda launches Refined Verisa in Japan
Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including taxes) start at 1,560,000 yen for the Verisa C, with its high quality fabric seats, and 1,650,000 yen for the Verisa L, which offers leather seats as standard.
12 May, 2009