Original Equipment Manufacturers

Japan’s automobile output up in February

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) said that for the fifth straight month, the country’s automobile output was up in February. Output increased by 19.7% from a year before to 952,268 units. The increase is a …

February sales of passenger cars in China slightly down

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said that the number of passenger cars sold in China during the month of February rose by 22.3% year-on-year …

The effects of changing global trends on Asia’s car industry

Toyota Motor Corporation is bullish about its sales outlook for 2012. The company expects that its sales will increase due to a surge of …

Nissan announces joint venture with Ashok Leyland

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan Motor Company’s Executive Vice President, Andy Palmer, announced that the company is planning to produce a new small car in …

Dongfeng Motor predicts 15% rise in vehicle sales

China’s second biggest automaker, Dongfeng Motor Group Co Ltd., predicts that its vehicle sales will rise by15% this year, as sales growth in China’s …

Automakers in India to raise prices

India’s top carmakers, including Tata Motors Ltd., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and Mercedez Benz, said they will increase the …

New diesel engine to strengthen Honda’s European line-up

Before tighter emission limits go into effect in 2014, Honda Motor Company will put its diesel engine into a broader range of models in …

India expects carmakers to proceed with diesel engine expansion

Carmakers in India, namely Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), Hyundai Motor India Ltd. and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., are expected to proceed with their …

Honda settles U.S. suit over hybrid gas mileage

Honda Motor Company agreed to settle a class-action suit by hybrid owners in the United States over the Japanese carmaker’s alleged overstatement of gas …

Honda plans to triple its capacity in Indonesia

Honda Motor Corporation is all set to triple its capacity in Indonesia, one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. The Japanese automaker said that the expansion …