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US: January light vehicles sales surprise

2 February 2012

January US light vehicle sales were stronger than anyone expected.

JAPAN: Mazda expects losses to worsen

2 February 2012

Mazda today (2 February) reported a group net loss of JPY112.84bn (US1.3bn) for the April-December period, blaming sluggish sales because of the yen's strength and Europe's debt crisis.

RUSSIA: Chrysler takes over Fiat sales and service from Sollers

2 February 2012

Sales, aftersales and warranty for Fiat passenger cars and Fiat Professional light commercial vehicles in Russia are now managed by Chrysler Group's national sales company, CJSC Chrysler Rus, the automaker said on Thursday (2 February).

US: NHTSA investigates Jeep, Mazda and Mercedes

1 February 2012

US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded an investigation into almost 387,000 Jeep Liberty [Cherokee for export] SUVs over a potential airbag problem, increasing the possibility of a recall.

THAI FLOODS: Record numbers expected as production recovers

24 January 2012

Thailand is expected to produce a record 2m vehicles this year as domestic demand and exports grow following the disruptions in 2011 caused by serious flooding.

AUSTRALIA: Full-year sales top 1m again

19 January 2012

Australian new motor vehicle sales achieved what local lobby group, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), called "a remarkable comeback" in the second half of 2011 to finish above 1m calendar year sales for only the fourth time in history.

CHINA: GM and Ford post sales gains

10 January 2012

GM and Ford have both posted large sales increases in China in 2011.

DETROIT SHOW: New Ford Fusion 'points to' next Mondeo

9 January 2012

Ford has revealed the second generation of its Fusion mid-sized sedan at the Detroit motor show. The company says the car 'points to' the next Mondeo, which it confirms as being due for launch in Asia and Europe in 2013.

COLOMBIA: Sales hit a new record in 2011

6 January 2012

An estimated 5.5% growth in the nation's economy and expectations for better in 2012 are among the reasons vehicle sales reached a new record in Colombia last year.

December 2011 management briefing: Review of 2011 (part 2)

23 December 2011

Like any year in the auto industry, 2011 saw its fair share of company ups and downs, industrial comings and goings, and a fair old sprinkling of corporate drama. Added to the mix this year were devastating natural disasters. We covered it all on just-auto. Editor Dave Leggett sifts through the lot and picks out a few highlights from the year just gone, month by month. Part two covers the second half of the year.

December 2011 management briefing: Review of 2011 (part 1)

20 December 2011

Like any year in the auto industry, 2011 saw its fair share of company ups and downs, industrial comings and goings, and a fair old sprinkling of corporate drama. Added to the mix this year were devastating natural disasters. We covered it all on just-auto. Editor Dave Leggett sifts through the lot and picks out a few highlights from the year just gone, month by month. Part one covers the first half of the year.

JAPAN: Nissan to set up plant in Mexico

15 December 2011

Nissan Motor is planning to build a new plant in Mexico as part of efforts to increase its presence in emerging markets, following its production upgrades in China, India and Russia, according to a Japanese report.

US: Ford to discontinue Ranger

7 December 2011

Ford is axing its ageing US line of Ranger pickup trucks, a different model from the largely Thai-built range of the same name.

AUSTRALIA: Industry hopeful for a fourth 1m year

6 December 2011

The prospects of the Australian automotive industry topping 1m sales again this year have been boosted by a strong performance in November.

US: November gives automakers reason to be thankful

2 December 2011

November light vehicle sales gave automakers reason to be thankful. Adjusted results were up 9.5% and November’s seasonally adjusted annualised rate (SAAR) of 13.63m was the highest since August 2009 and the best November since 2007.

US: Chevrolet Volt tops Consumer Reports survey

1 December 2011

The US$40,000 Chevrolet Volt is now the top-scoring model in Consumer Reports' latest annual owner satisfaction survey.

November 2011 management briefing: ASEAN – part 3

30 November 2011

Summary: A look at OEM developments in Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam

TOKYO SHOW: Takeri signals new Mazda 6

30 November 2011

Much of the looks and technology displayed on Mazda's Takari concept car at the Tokyo motor show will go into the new 6 [Atenza in Japan] due around 2013, company insiders have confirmed.

TOKYO MOTOR SHOW: Global debuts list

29 November 2011

Just-auto's list of all global premieres revealed on the 30 November media day of the biennial Tokyo motor show.

RUSSIA: Mazda signs MoU with Sollers for Russia joint venture

28 November 2011

Mazda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the intent to establish a joint venture production facility with manufacturing, distribution and servicing company, OJSC Sollers

November 2011 management briefing: ASEAN – part 2

24 November 2011

In this month's management briefing Tony Pugliese takes a close look at the growing automotive markets and industry in the ASEAN area of southeast Asia. Part 2 looks at trends in vehicle manufacturing, focusing on OEM developments in Thailand and Indonesia.

GERMANY: Hyundai taking over distribution in two more markets

23 November 2011

Hyundai Group is taking over distribution in Germany and France from Swiss-based Emil Frey as part of its strategy to enhance marketing and sales in Europe.

GUANGZHOU SHOW: Ford plans 20 new engines and transmissions for China

22 November 2011

Ford plans to introduce 20 new engines and transmissions to China by 2015 as it moves to upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in the country.

THAI FLOODS: Toyota restarts operations at three Thai factories

21 November 2011

Toyota Motor on Monday (21 November) restarted production at three factories on the outskirts of Bangkok after halting their operations since October due to supply chain disruptions caused by flooding, Toyota officials said.

LA SHOW: Mazda ‘will share fuel-efficient technology’

21 November 2011

Mazda is ready to share its ‘Skyactiv’ fuel efficiency technology with other car makers, company president Takashi Yamanouchi said at the Los Angeles motor show.

LA SHOW: OneFord expands to Escape/Kuga SUV

16 November 2011

Ford's OneFord product plan - all but identical models sold in most markets worldwide - moved into crossovers today (Wednesday, 16 November) as the redesigned Escape for North America and Kuga for Europe and China was unveiled at the Los Angeles motor show.

THAI FLOODS: Mitsubishi, Nissan, Mazda restart output

14 November 2011

Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan Motor and Mazda Motor restarted production at their Thai plants on Monday (14 November) after being forced to suspend operations for about a month because of flood damage to local suppliers, company officials said.

JAPAN: Mazda to recall 15,080 vehicles for accelerator pedal check

14 November 2011

Mazda Motors plans to recall 15,080 vehicles across three model lines - including those supplied on an OEM basis to Nissan and Mitsubishi - due to potentially faulty accelerator pedals.

ANALYSIS: Risk of overcapacity looms in China

10 November 2011

There were reports in China earlier this week that a residential property developer was throwing in free BMWs for those who signed up for slow selling units at a luxury apartment complex in Wenzhou, where property prices have fallen sharply in recent months.

THAI FLOODS: Honda dealers warn of bankruptcy

9 November 2011

Honda dealers across Thailand are becoming increasingly concerned for the future of their businesses, as they face a prolonged period of supply disruption due to the floods.

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