Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and its sales company Yamaha Motorcycle Sales Japan Co., Ltd. (YMSJ) announce the 2007 results of its Yamaha “Nice Ride” Donations Program that was started in 1989. The donations collected during the 2007 program period totaled of ¥6,879,573, and the cumulative 19-year total reached ¥70,097,238. On September. 27, 2008, the 2007 donations were presented to representatives of the Japan Guide Dog Association (JGDA) in a donation ceremony at the Yamaha Fan Booth of the A-Style Grand Prix of Japan, round 15 of the MotoGP championship series held at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Tochigi Prefecture.

Attending the donation ceremony were guide dog owner Ms. Sumie Katayama and her dog Karrin, Mr. Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, manager of the JGDA, Mitsuaki Matsuo, President of YMSJ and the Yamaha representative rider now participating in the MotoGP series, Valentino Rossi (Fiat Yamaha Team). Yamaha presented its donation program records and received a certificate of appreciation in recognition of its activities from Mr. Yamaguchi.

The Yamaha “Nice Ride” Donations Program was begun under the slogan of “Let’s help the visually challenged get guide dogs so they can walk the streets with confidence.” Donations have been collected from our customers at the nationwide Yamaha motorcycle dealerships as well as at the various Yamaha events like races. Donations have also been received from Yamaha riders and race officials, Yamaha owners’ club members, stockholders and others. 2008 represents the memorable 20th year of this donation program and as we continue it in the future we at Yamaha ask for your kind ongoing support. Source: Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. presented the concept model of its all-new Insight dedicated hybrid vehicle scheduled to be introduced in 2009, at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (October 2–19; Press Days: October 2–3).

Based on a theme of achieving dynamic performance through excellent aerodynamics, the exterior design of the Insight concept model combines excellent environmental performance and a fun to drive spirit. The compact Insight Concept measures 4,375 mm (172.2 in.) in length, 1,695 mm (66.7 in.) in width, and 1,425 mm (56.1 in.) in height, with specially designed, ultra-light aluminum wheels and 205/40 R18 tires. With a cockpit that enables the driver to experience the joy of driving, the interior of the Insight Concept provides an advanced and futuristic feeling that is possible only through a hybrid vehicle.

The all-new Insight, which will be developed based on this Insight Concept, will be a five-door, five-passenger hatchback equipped with Honda’s lightweight and compact hybrid system, with a 1.3-liter gasoline engine serving as the main power source, assisted by an electric motor. While achieving fuel economy on par with the Civic Hybrid, the new Insight will also achieve excellent utility and light and comfortable driving through the adoption of a new platform developed specifically for this vehicle. Honda will begin sales of the all-new Insight in Japan, Europe and North America in spring 2009, and projects annual global sales of 200,000 units.

In his speech at the Paris Motor Show, Honda Motor president & CEO Takeo Fukui said, “This new Insight will give more people the chance to get behind the wheel of a high quality hybrid vehicle only Honda can develop.”

The name Insight was chosen to denote that this new vehicle provides “insight” into a new era in which hybrid vehicles come within reach of most car buyers.

Source: Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

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Zhengzhou Nissan Co., Ltd. (ZNA) today hosted the ground breaking ceremony for its light commercial vehicle (LCV) plant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, expected to begin operations late 2010.

The facility will have an annual production capacity of more than 120,000 units. This new facility will be ZNA’s second LCV plant. By adding this new capacity, the total capacity of ZNA plants will reach about 200,000 units per year by 2010.

ZNA will produce vehicles under both the Nissan and Dongfeng brands at the new plant. The first Nissan model to be produced at the new plant will be a multi-functional vehicle to meet both business and personal use customers. As a member of Nissan’s global production network, ZNA also will study the feasibility of exporting this model.

Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL), ZNA’s parent company, announced that the LCV business would be strengthened in PLAN 13, the mid-term business plan for Nissan in China. DFL has two brand strategies in the LCV business. The Nissan brand serves the premium LCV segment, while Dongfeng-branded vehicles are marketed in the more competitive automotive segment. DFL will launch more than five new LCV models and increase the number of dealerships to 630 by 2012.

Source: Nissan Co. Ltd.

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Lexus announced today that it is exhibiting the new “IS250C” convertible at the 2008 Paris Motor Show¹, which runs from October 2 to 19².

IS250C (European market model)

The IS250C, part of the “Intelligent Sports Sedan” IS250 series, is a four-seater convertible that maintains its characteristic beauty equally with the top up or down and aims to embody the joy of open-air driving.

IS250C special features:

• Use of a lightweight aluminum alloy three-segment top with full electric mechanism allows smooth control, and prompt and quiet 20-second opening and 20-second closing. Use of this compact top creates a comfortable interior space for four adults.
• With the top down, the unique shape of the upper part of the trunk is given even more presence, resulting in an elegant flowing silhouette, and with the top up, the car takes on a sporty coupe look with a harmoniously balanced cabin and body, thus giving the car two distinct personalities.
• Even with the top down, the trunk has ample space to stow a golf bag.
• The body structure was specifically strengthened to ensure comparable driving performance with the top up or down, and the shape of the windshield and other parts of the car were designed to reduce wind disturbance on occupants during top-down driving.
• The front seats feature large SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side-airbags to protect the upper body and head in the event of a side-on collision. Also, the IS250C’s body structure was designed to meet—even with the top down—the highest EURO NCAP safety rating (5-star).
• Cabin temperature, audio quality, volume of turning signal indicators and other warning systems can be automatically controlled to suit conditions for when the top is up or down. Also, the front seat can be folded, slid to full-front position and returned to its original position at the push of a button, facilitating easier ingress and egress for rear seat passengers.

Source: Toyota Motor Corporation

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Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd.(NML) announced today the launch of the first of 13 all-new light commercial vehicles (LCV), planned for introduction during the Nissan GT 2012 mid term business plan period, ending in 2012.

NP200

Sales of the NP200 compact pick up will start in South Africa on October 1st, 2008, to address the needs of both business users and private motorists looking for a practical work and leisure vehicle. It combines tough workhorse reliability and functionality in a distinctive package. With 800kg payload capacity, the largest in its class, the NP200 stands out as the sensible choice among its competitors. The vehicle also offers the largest and longest load body in its segment as well as the largest interior cabin space.

The NP200 will initially be launched with a 1.6 litre gasoline engine, developing a maximum power of 64kW/ 5,500rpm and a torque of 128Nm/ 3,000rpm. More variants are expected to be launched in 2009.

The NP200 is manufactured at Nissan’s Rosslyn Plant north of Pretoria and will substitute the Bakkie, which has been available to South African customers for 37 years and has become an icon of functional mobility in the Country.

“The Nissan LCV Business Unit* has committed to achieving double revenues and top class LCV customer satisfaction during the Nissan GT 2012 plan period. To deliver on the two ambitious commitments we have defined a number of plans, including the launch of 13 new attractive and high quality products. The NP200 inaugurates the deployment of our product plan for the period and shows how committed we are to offering products that are built around our customers’ needs and exceed their expectations”, said Andy Palmer, Corporate Vice President of NML, LCV Business Unit.

The Nissan NP200 comes with a 3 year/ 100 000km warranty and a 6 year anti-rust warranty.

Source: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

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