All-electric Nissan LEAF in Canada, available in Canadian car markets now

Car Sales | All-electric Nissan LEAF in Canada, available in Canadian car markets now | Nissan Canada today made history when it delivered the first all-electric Nissan LEAF in Canada, signaling the arrival of sustainable mobility to the Canadian mass market.

PowerStream, the second largest municipally-owned electricity distribution company in Ontario, received keys to its two white Nissan LEAFs MY11 at an event at its head office in Vaughan, Ontario.

“Electricity is the new fuel for cars and drivers have the freedom to choose a future with no tailpipe emissions or dependence on fossil fuels,” said Allen Childs, president of Nissan Canada, in a statement.” This Nissan LEAF delivery is just the beginning of the sustainable mobility movement in Canada.”

Through Model Year 12, Nissan expects to release around 600 Nissan Leaf on the Canadian market. In addition to these MY12 models, Nissan Canada has secured 100 MY11 Nissan LEAFs with 40 allocated to consumers, ahead of the arrival of MY12 cars that will start to arrive later this year.

To be eligible to reserve a Nissan LEAF, consumers must be registered on www.nissan.ca/leaf and live within the vicinity of a Nissan LEAF certified dealer. Those meeting these criteria will receive an email in the coming weeks with all the details on how and when to order a Nissan LEAF.

Reservations for MY11 will be made on a first-come-first-served basis. A second wave of reservations will be available in the coming months for the 2012 Nissan LEAF and as production ramps up and more cars become available, reservations will open to the broader public.

The first Canadian markets to receive the Nissan LEAF are those in which Nissan has formed partnerships with local or provincial governments along with utilities to foster the development of electric vehicle-friendly policies and an EV-charging infrastructure. - Car Sales

All-electric Nissan LEAF in Canada, available in Canadian car markets now

Volvo India, low priced Volvo cars in India 2011 is under consideration

Volvo India, low priced Volvo cars in India 2011 is under consideration | Car Sales | Volvo India is considering the launch of luxury cars at low prices specially designed for Indian markets. Volvo models such as the S60 sedan to be released in versions adapted to improve sales growth and address some of the major automakers in the luxury car segment.

Volvo India, carmakers from Sweden think that if they include vehicles with lower price points rather than only high priced luxury cars, it would generate more sales. Certain facilities available in the top end cars will be stopped such as pedestrian recognition, and lane departure caution as they push prices higher.

According to Mr. Tomas Ernberg, Managing Director of Volvo Auto India, cheaper variants of existing models without added features aren’t altogether undesired in the Indian car market. This will increase sales and push up profits for the company. This is strategically in line with rivals BMW as they have brought out lower cost X1, 3 Series and 5 Series which saw them on top of sales during past two years. Volvo’s S60 is available for Rs.27 lakhs to 34 lakhs and XC60 and XC90 are in the range of Rs. 40 to 44 lakhs.

Volvo Car India's new CEO, Mr. Tomas Ernberg have this to say. "Volvo is looking at extending the lines of the car models in India in its next growth phase. Cheaper variants of existing models are being examined by eliminating certain features that are often not requested by the customer India. This will help to create higher volumes. " - CAR SALES

Volvo India, low priced Volvo cars in India 2011 is under consideration

Toyota India cars sales, toyota vehicle sales 2011 increased 100% in india

Toyota India cars sales, toyota vehicle sales 2011 increased 100% in india | Car Sales | Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited (TKML), the Indian subsidiary of Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation, which has increased its production capacity in the first plant to 80,000 units, up 10 per cent from 73,000 units, is planning to more than double its vehicle sales in India in 2011. This includes both passenger cars and utility vehicles in its stable.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited (TKML), which is likely to close calendar year 2010 with total sales of 73,000 units, up from 51,400 units sold in 2009, a growth of 42 per cent, is looking to selling 150,000 units in 2011, mainly driven by sales of the Etios, a top company official said. Toyota aims to sell 70,000 units of Etios, both sedan and hatchback put together.

“We have recently increased our production capacity in the first plant. With the commencement of our second plant with an annual capacity of 70,000 units, we are looking at total sales in excess of 150,000 units next year. Half of the targeted sales will come from our new ‘B’ segment car, Etios,” Sandeep Singh, deputy managing director, TKML said.

Presently, Toyota manufactures Corolla Altis, Innova and Fortuner in Bangalore plant and imports Camry, Prado, Prius and Land Cruiser as completely built units (CBUs). Etios production has commenced in its second plant and will be delivered to customers from January 1, 2011.

Singh said, the company has established the flexible production unit for Etios car and depending on the customer preference it would make changes in the production of either the hatchback or sedan. To begin with, Toyota will sell Etios only in the domestic market and explore the possibility of exporting it only in 2012, he told Business Standard.

“We have no plans to export Etios in the first year as we expect good demand from the domestic market. However, we do have plans to export this car from India. We are yet to decide when and to which markets to export this car,” he said.

While the second plant is designed for 100,000 units per annum, Toyota would produce only 70,000 units in 2011, he said adding, depending on the demand it would raise the output in the second plant. The company plans to start a second shift in June next year, he said.

The company has invested Rs3,200 crore to set up the second manufacturing plant as well as develop Etios for both Indian and world markets. Toyota employs 4,700 employees in both its plants and aims to increase the headcount to over 5,000 later this year.

“Although India is the first launch market for Etios, the platform will be launched in other markets as well. The next launch market for Toyota Etios would be Brazil in 2012,” Singh said.

Toyota will also increase the localisation content in Etios from 70 per cent to over 95 per cent by end of 2012, when the transmission and engine plant goes on stream in Bidadi near Bangalore, he added. - CAR SALES

Toyota India cars sales, toyota vehicle sales 2011 increased 100% in india

Indian Chevrolet Cars 2011 - Upcoming Chevy: Models and Prices

Car Review, Car Sales | Indian Chevrolet Cars 2011 - Upcoming Chevy: Models and Prices | Chevrolet (Chevy) is the car brand owned by GM (General motors). General Motors (GM) is one of the oldest and big car manufacturer in the world. GM is having its presence through out then world. The range of Chevrolet cars includes hatchbacks, sedans, SUV (Sports Utility Vehicles), Luxury sedans. Chevrolet cars use petrol, diesel and LPG gas as fuel.

The prices of Indian Chevrolet/ Chevy/ GM Cars :

Chevrolet car model	Price ( Rs. Lakhs)
Spark	3.23 to 3.90
Beat lpg	3.55 to 4.59
Aveo UVA	4.08 to 4.89
Aveo	5.90 to 6.70
Optra	7.36 to 9.36
Cruze	12.04 to 14.45
Captiva	18.17 to 19.94
Tavera	6.74 to 10.14

Chevrolet Spark, Beat and Aveo are the hatchback models and are available at a price below Rs.5 lakhs in India. Chevrolet Aveo UVA and Optra are the sedans whereas Chevrolet Cruze is the luxury sedan. Chevrolet Tavera and Captive is the SUV model from General Motors in India. Spark is the cheapest car from Chevrolet. Beat is available with LPG as fuel.

The Chevrolet is having its dealers/ showrooms and service centers at all the major cities across India. GM/ Chevrolet are organizing awards like GIMA (Global Indian Musical Awards) and Apsara awards and are honoring the artists in musical, cinema and film industries.

Awards won by Chevrolet cars in India: Chevrolet captiva has won several awards from Indian magazines and media. Business standard motoring has awarded captiva as the best import car for the year 2009. UTV Auto car has awarded Optiva s the best SUV for the year 2009. - Car Review, Car Sales

New India Maruti Swift - 2011 Suzuki Swift K series launch, mileage, price, specifications, features and reviews

Car Review, Car Sales | New India Maruti Swift - 2011 Suzuki Swift K series launch, mileage, price, specifications, features and reviews | The demand for hatchback cars has increased in India. Maruti Swift is the success model from Maruti Suzuki in India. Availability in diesel and petrol versions, better mileage, small in size, features of sedan, easy to park, better safety features like ABS and Airbags, power steering and reasonable price are the reasons for the acceptance of Maruti Suzuki Swift among car buyers.

Other models from car manufacturers in India like Hyundai i20, Volkswagen polo, Ford figo, Nissan micra and Fiat punto have launched their models and have got good response from the market. Now Maruti Suzuki is launching its new swift model new maruti swift 2011 model with little modifications.

Features and specifications of New India Maruti Suzuki Swift 2011: The new swift to be launched by maruti Suzuki in 2011 is little bit long and wide. But the length will be less than 4 m to avail tax concessions for that segment. But the height is reduced. Ground clearance is being increased. Better interiors, quality dash board with digital fitting for meter readings, beautiful tail lamp with LED lamps are the changes with the new Maruti Swift. The new Maruti Swift may come with 15” or 16” tyre size comparatively 14” tyre for the present swift car. The new Suzuki swift is fitted with K Series engine that powers about 1200 cc. Button start and sunroof are the additional features with new Maruti Swift.

Maruti Suzuki Swift K Series Interior

New India Maruti Suzuki Swift mileage: The present Maruti Swift diesel version models LDI and VDI give a mileage of 15 kms under city ride conditions and 18 kms on high ways with A.C on and the new Maruti Swift is expected to give better mileage than present Maruti Swift .

Maruti Swift K Series Engine

Price of new Maruti Suzuki Swift 2011: The present maruti swift LDI and VDI with ABS are available at Rs.5.10 lakhs and Rs.5.65 lakhs respectively ex showroom Mumbai. The price of new swift is expected to be little bit more compared to old swift. We have to wait till the launch date and booking of new swift for the actual price. - Car Review, Car Sales

Top 2 Car Sales in the US 2011: Ford F-series, Chevrolet Silverado pickups

Chevrolet Silverado pickup

Top 2 Car Sales in the US 2011: Ford F-series, Chevrolet Silverado pickups | Car Sales | Japan earthquake in March left many car dealers in the United States hassling for cars, but the Honda Accord and Toyota  Camry continue to top the chart of auto sales in six months.

In the first half of 2011, keep the Chevrolet Silverado pickups and Ford F-Series the No. 2 and No. 1  in car sales. But Japanese manufacturers have positions 3 to 6.

Ford F150 MI Truck

In June, with the edge of a Camry 10,300 units ahead of the Accord, and Toyota Corolla / Matrix line of less than 1,000 units behind the Accord.

Nissan Altima at the No. 6 spot, but it is almost a dead heat with Ford Fusion - the two are separated by 156 cars. And, Chevrolet continues to grow with the Cruze, which is ranked No. 9 in sales after six months.

Overall, the sales of U.S. light vehicle totaled 6,300,000 units in the first half of 2011, up 12.8 percent from the same period in the last year.

in the pony-horse car war , the Chevrolet Camaro has about 10,000 cars ahead of Ford Mustang in the first half 2011 (48,761 Camaros against 39 041 Mustangs). In June, however, the Mustang has an advantage in 8835 sales of the Camaro with 8486.

Over the garage of the exotic, the combined sales of Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus and Maserati are up 8.7 percent in the first half of the year. Only Aston Martin sales trail last year's numbers. [ Car Sales ]

Car Sales in the US (Chrysler, Ford, GM) Rose in June 2011

Car Sales in the US (Chrysler, Ford, GM) Rose in June 2011 | Car Sales | Car manufacturers, helped by an increase in demand for pickup and new models such as the Chevrolet Cruze, a Fiat 500 and Ford Focus small car, had sales in the U.S. in June.

Sales rose 11 percent at GM, the demand for cars up 28 percent and volume up 15 percent for pickup truck. Ford reported a sales increase of 10 percent a year earlier, when Volvo and Mercury were included in the results of the manufacturer.

Strong demand for Jeep and 35 percent jump in Ram truck sales has helped the Chrysler Group in June 30 percent of the volume in advance.

Hyundai, Kia and Nissan have also increased. [ Car Sales ]

Car Sales Business: Car Dealerships

Car Sales Business: Car Dealerships - Car dealers are popular investment options for celebrities and local entrepreneurs, both with good reason. A well-run dealership can earn thousands of dollars in profit on each car sold a lot of time fees, sales commissions and advertising expenses are deducted. As a result, roll into a larger part dealer, retailers will be more open to take advantage of a local or regional brand. Aspiring franchise owners need to know more about the advantages and disadvantages of owning this type of business before building an empire dealer.

Features

Dealers cars for each department to deal with customers from initial interest to repair cars. Each distributor has a sales office connected to a showroom and many open-air vendors to keep track of potential buyers. Dealers selling new vehicles should have the funding departments to encourage consumers to buy cars and trucks on the site. When customers buy their cars, they can return to the dealership to use spare parts and service for routine maintenance. The service station may have a courtesy van and a rental car in violation of room for drivers who can not sit and wait for repairs.

Types

The main division of car dealers are among the new and used lots. Most dealers selling new vehicles have specific sections for cars and trucks used to accommodate consumers with limited budgets. Some traders prefer to run a lot of cars, and not limited to certain brands and models. New car dealers are divided among themselves by the brands of vehicles sold at your destination. These dealers may sell a single brand, such as Volkswagen dealers or carrying a family of brands of vehicles like the Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep lot.

Benefits

Dealers can be leaders in the community if they develop a good reputation and sell quality products. A dealer may use this public esteem to open many new car, start new businesses and to win political office. Another advantage of running a car dealership is the big profits possible with cars all the rage. Dealers selling Hummers in the late 1990s and environmentally friendly cars can now make a profit while meeting customer demand beautiful. A car dealership may also test the latest models of cars and learn about the tip of the automotive industry through its publications.

Considerations

Every car dealer has to worry about the criteria used car purchase and maintain a good sales staff during the execution of its business. Car dealers that buy used vehicles generally use the sequences of tests, inspections and formulas based on Kelley Blue Book values ​​to determine the trade in and purchase prices. The highly competitive automotive sales led to high turnover, which makes a group of sellers to determine the dealer's business. Car dealers can use incentives monthly, annual bonuses and other incentives to keep the sellers happy for longer periods of slow. A dealer can also recruit new candidates and ask experienced sales professional to serve as mentors to create multiple levels of personnel to fill the gaps that employees leave or retire.

Size

Car dealers can vary between five and 20 acres depending on several variables. Each customer is familiar with the top lot of car from a dealership, often found in front of the showroom to attract occasional drivers. This package can be complemented by a large number of cars on the side, as well as many helpers in the back for extra storage. The interior space can vary considerably from dealer to dealer if the dealer has a standard waiting area, exhibition hall, reception room, garage and parts department. Additional space for customer parking, courtesy van and storage of rental cars and loading areas require high-volume sellers with daily traffic.

5 Tips to Become a Successful Car Sales Representative

5 Tips to Become a Successful Car Sales Representative - Sales of cars can be very lucrative. Not only is the new sales account for more than half of total income by dealers, but also lead to sales on the secondary market, such as extended warranties, repair services and trade-ins on the road. If you think that is what keeps the wheels turning in this area, as well as becoming a car salesman.

5 Tips to Become a Successful Car Sales Representative:

1. Choose a reputable dealer when you buy your vehicle new or used. Often, one of the best ways to get your foot in the door to become a sales representative car is a valued customer. Most retailers want to show you the ropes and maybe even hire you to one of their vendors.
2. Past experience in sales or customer service-related industries may have worked to become a car salesman. Strong interpersonal skills are the key to success, as well as being able to follow the service and treatment is often denied.
3. Plan to invest in your wardrobe when you become a car sales representative. In fact, most car sales representatives come to work every day in business suit, or at least a thin layer of sport, pressed trousers and polished shoes. Of course, a selection of links to the taste is also required.
4. Check the products they sell. One of the keys to selling a car is to know everything about it. This includes the option, any updates to the engine or tires, and interior packages. Other options you know, the more you sell.
5. Be aware that being a sales representative car is more than just selling cars. Besides the car itself, needs a sales representative about the car warranty options different for each vehicle and the financing plans available.

Law About Private Used Car Sales in Michigan

Law About Private Used Car Sales in Michigan - Unlike new car sales, sales of used cars in Michigan much less protections and restrictions that apply to the transaction. While private parties can sell their cars that they choose, buyers should be aware that private sales are largely at the request of the parties concerned. Although the parties may agree on the modalities of their choice, the law imposes minimum taxes on each party in a sale of private cars.

New Title

As with all other vehicles, used car dealers should be able to transfer the vehicle title to the buyer. Privileges, such as those held by a bank or other lending institution, should be released by the holder of the privilege before the title can be transferred. Although not required, the Michigan Department of State recommends that the buyer and seller go to the Secretary of State to complete the transfer of the domain. In any case, the title should be transferred within 15 days from the date of purchase to avoid late fees. The buyer must pay sales tax when the new title is requested or provide evidence that the sales tax was paid.

Selling Proof

When the car is sold between the parties, in Michigan, the seller is protected against damages caused to the buyer once the buyer as proof of sale. For example, if the buyer sells the vehicle to a person who then immediately take a car accident and cause damage to third parties, the buyer can protect himself against the claim by a third party is to maintain an appropriate certificate of sale . Even if the seller still has car insurance, which is selling the car, he can avoid taking the responsibility to prove the sale was completed.

Ensure protection

Unlike the cars sold at dealerships, private car sales, Michigan, is considered "as is" sales, or the seller gives no guarantee to the buyer. For example, the so-called "lemon law", Michigan protects new car buyers of cars with persistent or recurrent defects. Even though this law protects buyers of problematic vehicles, does not apply to sales of used cars from individuals. § 257.1401 Michigan Compiled laws, only new cars to defects or conditions that compromise the guidance applies to the protection of the State Lemon Law.

Car Parts Sales: car-less driving isn’t half as thrilling for battery firms

Car Parts Sales: car-less driving isn’t half as thrilling for battery firms - No cars, no life. Sales of two-wheeled vehicles may continue to grow at a healthy pace, but the cars behind, the spark seems to have left the life of the battery manufacturers ... uh, toplines.

"Batteries for two-wheelers account for only 10% of our total sales. Segment, despite all the growth you can get for a period of slow economic growth can not offset the slowdown in the passenger car category," said PK Kataky, Director Automotive, Exide Industries, DNA.

Exide is the market leader in automotive batteries, a segment that represents almost half of total battery sales in the country, according to unconfirmed estimates.

The entire fiscal year, sales of two-wheeled vehicles has increased to 26% of the 11,790,305 units, the back of car sales in the DAT, which has grown by over 29%.

But so far this tax, the sale of four wheels - the main supporter of the sale of the battery - it does not matter. Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam), sees the two-wheeler sales to grow 15-18% this fiscal, as he prepares to reduce its projected four wheels is increasing fuel bills and rising rates of car financing.

In May, Hero Honda Motors reported a 14.7% growth in sales of 500,234 units, while its rivals Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co. saw its sales increase by 18% to 181,891 units and 3,17,989 units respectively, the overall segment sales increased 14.5% to 1,072,287 units.

Car sales, however, recorded the slowest pace in 24 months in May, according to SIAM. At 158,817 units, domestic sales of passenger cars increased by only 7%. Output of commercial vehicles and medium and heavy vehicles with three wheels, also slowed, with sales up 8.62% and 8.6% to 24,863 units and 35,991 units respectively.

No wonder the battery manufacturers feel grumpy.

"Changing the battery in the wheel is almost once every two years. The cost of the battery is too much about ¤ 3600. In the two-wheeled vehicle with starting the habit is a much more because the operation of the battery is different.

Cost is also RS1, 000 battery, "said Ramana Prasad Alam, Amara Raja Batteries charge" of automotive batteries.

Manufacturers of batteries, two-wheeled push-start model requires a different type of batteries that are more critical in nature and require support services in quality from start to traditional models.

The manufacturing process for the launch and push-starting varieties is not very different, said Exide is Kataky. "We need some minor changes in the configuration to move the kick-off at the push start models."

Chrysler 200: the Brand New Sebring for 2011

Chrysler 200: the Brand New of Sebring for 2011 - Chrysler midsize sedan and convertible car, which was previously known as the Sebring, have received significant makeovers and a new name for 2011 are now known as the Chrysler 200.

For the sedan, it's a moves to try to inrcease a multi-year low in the sales of the first segment model Sebring important medium-sized enterprises, which is dominated by the likes of Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Hyundai and Kia Optima.

While the basics are always the same, the two older models Sebring has so many changes as are all new. The postponement is an important base 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque. He still has a standard four-speed automatic, but a six-speed automatic transmission is available.

Optional as well as a sedan and a convertible bond is a new 3.6-liter Chrysler Pentastar V-6 engine that produces an impressive 283 hp and 260 foot-pounds of torque. E 'connected to a new six-speed automatic. No manual transmission offered to all 200 models.

The sedan and coupe interior completely redesigned, with better workmanship, comfort and a host of new technologies.

Out of the vehicles are new models, including a distinctive user interface that the current "new face of Chrysler," said the carmaker.

Also included in the changes are "upgraded suspension major," Chrysler said, with "significantly improved the acoustics" to help keep the peace within.

The cars also have "a multitude of standard safety features and an exceptional level of standard content," the company said.

Base prices ranging from $ 19,245 sedan is $ 26,240 (plus freight $ 750), while the convertible bonds - which should be either soft or hard top - from $ 26,445 and up to $ 31,940.

The two top models are the new "S" versions that were introduced in the spring.

Chrysler said "virtually all systems in the sedan is new or upgraded for 2011, giving the Chrysler 200 its own identity and its place in the mid-size sedan segment highly competitive."

The changes include a new grille with the Chrysler winged badge new, with a new hood, fenders, projector beam headlights and fog lights, LED taillights and LED center brake light in the rear.

Handling has also been improved, the company said, with "virtually every part" of the suspension revised or amended. The car was also slightly reduced, plus front and rear, giving it a more aggressive stance.

The improvement in the suspension should be less roll in tight corners, reducing the shaking on rough roads or rough tracks, and more precise steering response and a better grip on a new tire prize.

Just like Chrysler did with its full-size sedan 2011 300 sedan, 200 sedan taxi was set to be quiet at high speeds, something that some of its competitors still have a problem - like the Honda Accord.

There is a new instrument panel with new indicators and steering wheel, seat cushioning and enhanced with better springs and new leather and cloth seat covers.

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compact cars sold January - May 2011 up 16.4 %, korean car sales

compact cars sold January - May 2011 up 16.4 %, korean car sales - The car market experiencing brisk sales of compact cars and large sedans in a way that, experts say reflects the growing income inequality in Korea. Since early this year, sales of large sedans and compact cars increased significantly, but sales of sedans small and medium enterprises have stagnated or declined. Experts say that the trigger for development has been high oil prices.

Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association said Sunday that 75,495 small cars were sold from January to May, up 16.4 percent over a year and a record from Daewoo of Korea launched its first small car, the Tico in 1991.

At the other end of the scale, the grandeur of Hyundai launched in January ahead of the market, with a total of 94,355 large sedans sold between January and May, up 32.9 percent over one year. large sedans up 18.8 percent of all cars sold, up 4.3 percentage points year after year.

But sales of small and medium cars have declined. Some 117,894 small sedans were sold between January and May, down from 121,319 years ago and reduced the market share of 24.8 percent to 23.5 percent.

AND medium-sized enterprises 97 612 sedans were sold in the same period, compared to over 20 000 119 924 the previous year. The market share decreased by 24.5 percent to 19.5 percent.

Experts blame the growing inequality of incomes. Kim Ki-chan, a professor of Business Administration at the Catholic University of Korea, he said. "Because of the high oil price, low to select compact cars and rich people who do not seem, I prefer large sedans, as well as branded products as the preferred social polarization, the polarization of the car market is likely that more worse. "

Market trends for imported cars are similar, with the luxury sedans and ranked first in sales of cars under 2,000 cc that is gaining in popularity.

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british car sales june 10 2011, UK nissan and bmw production

british car sales june 10 2011, nissan and bmw production - Nissan and BMW give UK automotive production boost: Britain's automotive industry receives financial boost as BMW and Nissan commit to industry's future. The UK automotive industry has received a significant boost as both BMW and Nissan have committed to the country's future manufacturing activity. Nissan will invest nearly £200 million in producing its latest Qashqai model at the company's Sunderland facility, while BMW has promised to inject £500 million into its UK manufacturing base.

Japanese car giant Nissan revealed that the latest Qashqai model will be designed and built in the UK, safeguarding 6,000 jobs in the process. At an estimated cost of £192m, the latest Qashqai will go through various stages of production; designed at Nissan’s European Design Centre in Paddington, London, engineered at its European technical centre in Bedfordshire, and built in Sunderland.

Meanwhile, BMW has promised to invest £500 million into its UK operation ensuring 5,000 jobs are protected. Over the next three years the money will go towards building the next generation Mini at BMW's Oxford facility. Engines manufactured at Hams Hall and stampings in Swindon will also receive a significant financial boost.

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new ford small cars successful launched: Ford's new Fiesta and all-new 2012 Focus

new ford small cars successful launched: Ford's new Fiesta and all-new 2012 Focus - The recent successful launches of two new small cars - new Ford Fiesta and all new Focus 2012 - also helped boost car sales volumes. While the Ford Fiesta has continued to sell over 9,000 vehicles for the second consecutive month, sales rose 22% against the previous year approach. In addition, existing brands, such as concentration (by 12% YoY) and Ford Mustang (up 59% year on year) to further increase sales.

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ford car sales increased 26 % in april 2011, u.s. car sales

ford car sales increased 26 % in april 2011, u.s. car sales - Ford car sales in the U.S. increased 26% year-on-year in April as high oil prices boosted demand for fuel efficient vehicles. Ford mainly competes with auto manufacturers like BMW (GR:BMW), GM ( GM ), Daimler (ETR:DAI), Audi ( GR ), Honda (NYSE:HMC) and Toyota (NYSE:TM).

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car sales grows 50% by middle of decade, Ford global sales

car sales grows 50% by middle of decade, Ford global sales - Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday Ford sales will grow by about 50 percent of the world's car sales of approximately EUR 8 million a year in the middle of the decade.

Much of this growth will occur in China and India, "said Ford.

In 2014, more than 140 percent of the overall portfolio of Ford will be new or significantly upgraded its 2009 range, said a Ford spokesman in an email. The figure is more than 100 percent because some models have been given at least twice in this period of five years, said the spokesman.

Ford last week announced that they would leave a minimum of three-cylinder engine in its history, the next two years.

On Tuesday, Ford said that in 2020, about 55 percent of its total car sales of small cars should be mini-cars. In addition, Ford said its Asia-Pacific and Africa sales were up almost a third of its turnover in 2020.

Ford executives in New York to meet Wall Street analysts in the strategies of long-term growth and efforts to further strengthen the balance sheet. This session will take place on Tuesday afternoon.

Ford CEO Alan Mulally said in an interview with CNBC separately on Tuesday morning that the company has left the "survival mode" and is ready for significant sales growth around the world.

Mulally took over chief executive of Ford in 2006 and turned around the company, he showed a surplus from its sales for each of its last seven quarters. From 2006 to 2008, Ford lost 30 billion dollars.

Ford shares on Tuesday morning were up 1.2 percent to $ 14.08 per share.

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Japan: toyota looks for new parts supply line in Korea 2011

Japan: toyota looks for new parts supply line in Korea 2011 - Attracting Toyota Motor: The chairman of top automaker in Japan, Toyota Motors, visited Korea last weekend to "encourage dealers and explain the process of recovery from the earthquake in Japan." But industry analysts believe that the visit otherwise. They see the visit as part of a tour to get parts suppliers for Toyota manufacturing outside of Japan, which is prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters.

Even before the earthquake and tsunami caused problems in March monstrous production, Toyota has seen a drop in sales due to the repeated reminders and a strong yen. Its production lines were closed due to power shortages and parts. Therefore, Toyota may be the active search for new power lines in Korea, geographic proximity, as well as a provider of high quality parts businesses throughout the automotive world.

Korea has benefited from its proximity to the disaster has affected Japan. Softbank has recently joined the telecommunications sector in Korea to establish a global data center in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang. The movement, of course, came amid growing fears of aftershocks increasing natural disasters.

Following the trauma of the earthquake and tsunami, Japanese companies will suffer a 15 percent cut in electricity consumption from July. Many, incuding Toyota, are preparing to move their production bases in South Korea.

According to the government about 100 Japanese companies, including Toyota, are showing interest in the south, which is close to Japan, and holds advanced port, road infrastructure and electricity.

It's too big an opportunity to miss. Rather than seeking short term gains should be able to Korea to take this opportunity by improving our manufacturing capacity to meet the demanding tastes of Japanese companies (Toyota.Motors).

Korea FTA with the EU should enter into force in July, and an agreement with the United States should be ratified quickly, making the Korean market more attractive for Japanese companies.

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indian car sales june 2011, india automobile - Automobile Sales Lose Momentum: NEW DELHI – A culmination of rising interest rates and higher cost of fuel led to a slowdown in demand for automobile for a second straight month in May as bearish sentiments and higher loan installments forced consumers to defer purchases. Automobile sales growth year-on-year in May was roughly 5%, compared with a blockbuster 35% a year ago.

At the heart of this slowdown are the big three of the Indian automobile industry — Maruti, Hyundai and Tata — who suffered in varying intensities. While the absolute number of buyers was still higher, the influx of new buyers was markedly lower than what it was last year in May. Barring Skoda, every company saw its sales growth rate come down from the one achieved last year.

Hyundai fared the best among the three with an over 14% growth that compares favourably with its 15.5% growth in May last year. But its growth last month was largely due to the launch of its new mid size sedan Verna, that has already clocked over 12,000 bookings.

Maruti managed to stay affloat with a near 4% growth, a sharp climb down from the 27% growth in the previous year. Tata Motors suffered the most with sales declining by 9% including that of Nano whose sales came down from the over 10,000 units it had sold in April to 6,515 units last month.

Source:  Thelinkpaper

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Renault Samsung: today business

Renault Samsung: today business - Today, Renault Samsung Motors (RSM) has a good market position in Korea's automobile, with its SM5 cars to stand out from competitors. In addition, RSM is in the process of changing its product architecture based on a foundation of Renault Nissan. For example, the new generation Nissan Sylphy Mégane resumes SM3 base. Furthermore, in accordance with the development trend of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, petrol engines continued to be provided by Nissan, while diesel engines will be supplied by Renault. In addition, QM5 (a cross in the name of the Vehicle Code: H45) was developed jointly with Nissan (which is also using the QM5 as a basis for its next Xtrail, codenamed P32M). It is sold in Korea, Europe, China, Mexico and South America, and more new vehicles are expected in the future.

This will increase the company's current production capacity of 125 000 ~ 130 000 units of about 250,000 in 2010, when most of the production has increased direct BRIC countries, including China, Russia, and even in parts' Europe.

As Renault does not have R & D and only a few plants in Asia, RSM expansion efforts spearheaded by Renault in the rapidly developing market in Asia. Furthermore, Renault continued to use the name "Samsung" until 2020 under a licensing agreement with Samsung Group.

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