The Chancellor failed to mention that, in addition to the 1.0 ppl duty increase from 1 April, he has already taken measures to claw back a duty incentive provided to the refiners for biofuels production. This latter measure will result in an increase to the cost of product by up to 1.0 ppl also from [...]

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) represents 8,000 motor sector businesses that sell, service and repair new and used vehicles, employing 600,000 individuals and is the customer-facing side of the motor industry. Sue Robinson, RMI Director Today’s Budget announcement provided a few positives for the retail motor industry but in the main did not address [...]

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its production, sales and export figures for February, 2010. ProductionNissan’s global production in February was up considerably by 72.4% year-on-year to 270,366 units. Production in Japan saw a significant increase of 121.3% year-on-year to 97,109 units due to increased output of the Fuga, Serena and other export models. Production [...]

The Renault-Nissan Alliance (the Alliance) and the People’s Government of Wuhan (Wuhan Government) today in Yokohama, Japan, signed a definitive agreement to develop zero-emission mobility. Ruan Chengfa, mayor of Wuhan City, and Hiroto Saikawa, executive vice president of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., witnessed the signing. “Wuhan is working towards becoming an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly [...]

This document has been translated from the Japanese original, for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) resolved at the Board of Directors Meeting held on February 12, 2010 to continue the takeover defense measures [...]

Hyundai has increased its European market share level to 2,6% during the first two months of 2010, which is up from the 2009 full-year figure of 2,4%. Figures supplied by automotive industry body ACEA reveal that February was Hyundai’s twelfth consecutive month of growth in Europe, with sales of 26.144 units – equivalent to a [...]

In conjunction with Earth Hour, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia is pledging its full support by initiating an Earth Hour awareness campaign which comprises print and radio advertisements, TV programs sponsorship as well as giveaway of Mitsubishi Earth Hour ‘fan’ for the public. During the campaign which runs from 23 to 27 March, Mitsubishi Motors collaborates with [...]

Louis Chevrolet, a race car designer and driver, co-founded Chevrolet with Billy Durant, establishing a racing heritage at the company’s inception. That legacy continues today in many forms of motorsports, including the Chevrolet Cruze competing in the popular World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). This year is the first full racing season for the Cruze, which [...]

At the New York Auto Show, Chevrolet reveals the compact 2011 Cruze Eco. This high-efficiency model is powered by a 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine with variable valve timing that achieves an estimated 40 mpg on the highway when combined with a six-speed manual transmission. Cruze Eco is expected to deliver the best fuel economy in [...]

Chevrolet will join with Con Edison as part of a development and demonstration program to introduce electric vehicles to New York City. The arrangement was announced today at the New York Auto Show, where the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range will be on display. Production of the 2011 Volt begins later this year [...]