Automakers' Q3/fiscal Q2 results

CANADA: Magna sales and profits rise

Magna International booked a US$317m operating profit, up from $81m a year ago, for the third quarter of 2010. Sales…

JAPAN: Toyota returns to first half profits

Toyota Motor has boosted first fiscal half operating income from a loss of JPY136.9bn a year ago to JPY323.1bn while income…

JAPAN: Nissan raises expectations after good H1

Nissan Motor has announced healthy first fiscal half and second-quarter results, boosting net income after taxes JPY199.4bn year on year…

JAPAN: Subaru maker back in profit

Subaru carmaker Fuji Heavy Industries returned to profit in the April-September period and more than doubled its group net profit…

US: TRW Q3 results much improved

TRW Automotive Holdings booked a third quarter net profit of US$199m or $1.54 per share, up from $56m ($0.50) a…

GERMANY: Continental results disappoint

Continental has raised its 2010 outlook but its third-quarter earnings missed analysts' estimates. The supplier said it now sees 2010…

GERMANY: BMW profits soar

BMW has booked a massive rise in third quarter profit to EUR874m, up from EUR78m a year ago on revenues up…

JAPAN: Suzuki H1 sales and profits rise

Suzuki Motor said it increased both in sales and profit in the fiscal first half (1 April to 30 September)…

GERMANY: BMW seen posting Q3 auto EBIT margin of 7.9% – poll

BMW is expected to report its third-quarter automotive operating margin rose to 7.9% after posting a loss in its core…

INDIA: Maruti Q2 net up 5%

Maruti Suzuki India has reported a 5% year on year rise in net profit to INR5.9bn (US$132.2m) on sales up…