HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has fully updated the Mazda Carol micro-mini for the Japanese market. Sales of the new Carol commence today at all Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships nationwide.

Mazda Carol XS (FWD model with CVT)

Thanks to its charming design, excellent fuel economy and affordability, the Mazda Carol is popular among women, and supported by a broad range of customers. In its first full remodeling since September 2004, the Carol offers new interior and exterior design. Also featuring reduced curb weight and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an auxiliary gearbox, the Carol provides improved eco-friendliness and even better value for money.

The attractive new exterior design shows off soft, rounded curves that inspire affection. Inside, the instrument panel now has a distinctive circular design. Seats upholstered in a bright combination of beige and brown create a lively, stylish impression. The updated Carol is also more user friendly than ever, with highly visible large dials, an easy-to-use floor-mounted shift lever and several useful storage features.

All model grades offer improved eco-friendliness and qualify as super ultra-low emission vehicles (SU-LEV), with exhaust emissions at least 75 percent lower than Japan’s 2005 standards. The CVT and five-speed manual transmission grades exceed Japan’s “2010 fuel economy standard plus 25%.” The Carol’s automatic transmission grades exceed the “2010 fuel economy standard plus 15%.” The most fuel-efficient versions in the range, the front-wheel drive (FWD) grades with CVT, achieve outstanding figures of 24.5 km/L*. With this outstanding eco-friendly performance, all Carol model grades qualify for Japan’s eco-car tax reduction and incentive programs. Additionally, the new Mazda Carol provides ample safety protection with structures and equipment, such as supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags, to mitigate potential injuries in the event of a collision. Theft prevention devices, such as a vehicle immobilizer, have also been newly adopted.

Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the new Mazda Carol range from 899,850 to 1,167,600 yen, including sales taxes. The target sales volume is 800 units per month.

Source: http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2009/200912/091217a.html

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BRENTWOOD, Essex, 17 December, 2009 – The Ford Focus has been voted “Used Car of the Decade” by CAP – the UK’s independent used car pricing experts.

The CAP Used Car of the Decade award recognises a vehicle’s contribution to personal transport in Britain. The award was open to any used car range available during the decade (2000 – 2009).

Mark Norman, chairman of the CAP judging panel, said: “As a used car the Ford Focus has satisfied every criteria for the demanding consumer requiring a true five-seat family car.

He continued: “The Focus has always been a well engineered and durable product that consistently offers a reliable sales opportunity to used car retailers.”

Jon Wellsman, sales director, Ford of Britain said: “Ford is extremely proud of the Focus model range and delighted to receive such a prestigious award. The dynamic Focus continues to improve as a model and we hope this latest generation of vehicles will continue to be as successful in the used car market.”

Source: http://www.ford.com/about-ford/news-announcements/press-releases/press-releases-detail/pr-ford-focus-is-cap-used-car-of-the-31629

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Tokyo—TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces TMC and the Federation of Japan Amateur Orchestras will jointly hold the 26th Youth Orchestra Camp at Act City Hamamatsu in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, from March 19 to 22, 2010. The camp, sponsored by TMC as part of its social contribution activities, is a four-day study program that has been held since 1985 to cultivate and train young musicians.

Under the motto, “working under our own steam”, leading professional musicians instruct young musicians from amateur orchestras across Japan, providing participants with performance-related skills and valuable experience. To date, more than 4,500 people have participated in the camp, with many now active in regional orchestras.

The camp is also open to visitors to observe the instruction.

On the camp’s final day, the Japan Youth Symphony Orchestra, which us made up of camp participants, will showcase the results of the camp’s instruction through a free-of-charge, reserved-seat concert performance. Shigeo Genda, honorary director of the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra, is scheduled to conduct.

Source: http://www2.toyota.co.jp/en/news/09/12/1216.html

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YOKOHAMA (December 16, 2009) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the Fairlady Z Roadster (Exterior color: Premium Deep Maroon, Interior color: Bordeaux) won the Grand Prix in Auto Color Award 2010* organized by the Japan Fashion Association – Japan Fashion Color Authority(JAFCA). In its 12th year, the Auto Color Award has been dominated by Nissan, having won five times previously.

Fairlady Z Roadster

Premium Deep Maroon, is the perfect color that captures the elegance and sophistication of the Fairlady Z roadster. The rich dark color looks equally great in the day and evenings, lending a versatile mood and mystique to the car. Maroon has long been a color associated with the Fairlady Z from the first generation 240ZG introduced.

Bordeaux, like its wine namesake, the interior color perfectly compliments the car’s exterior skin, creating a lush feeling of comfort and luxury interior.

Jury comments on the winning color include: “The original color used in the first-generation Fairlady Z has been well evolved into a modern style.” and “It’s an attractive color, which a car owner can get attached to.”

The Fairlady Z Roadster also won the Best Exterior Award in Auto Color Designer Selection, an award selected by designers from each participating auto manufacturer. In addition, the new Fuga luxury sedan (Exterior color: Deep Bronze, Interior color: Brown) released last month was also chosen for the Best Technology Award.

Source: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2009/_STORY/091216-02-e.html

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