Japanese Models News
- Arabian Automobiles launches the all-new Infiniti QX Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:28AMArabian Automobiles launched the all-new 2011 Infiniti QX flagship SUV last night and confirmed that a new showroom dedicated to the Infiniti brand is now under construction on Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Sony To Launch Online Music Service Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:19AMThursday, Japanese conglomerate Sony Corp. announced plans to introduce "Music Unlimited", a new, cloud-based, digital music service that will be available by the end of the year. At the IFA 2010 technology show in Berlin, Germany, the company said that its premium streaming video service, "Video On Demand", will be available this fall in five European countries.
- Daihatsu to recall over 600,000 cars Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:16AMTOKYO: Japanese mini-vehicle maker and Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co. said on Thursday it would recall more than 600,000 cars at home and in Europe due to indicator light covers that fade over time.
- Arabian Automobiles launches the all-new Infiniti QX Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:15AMThe addition of the QX SUV continues the rapid expansion in the Japanese automotive luxury brand's product range in the Middle East which was recently joined by the stylish
- Daihatsu to recall 600k cars Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:12AMTOKYO - JAPANESE mini-vehicle maker and Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co said on Thursday it would recall more than 600,000 cars at home and in Europe due to indicator light covers that fade over time. The Osaka-based firm will recall 581,192 units of its Move and Mira models sold in Japan due to plastic indicator light covers losing their orange colour, a company spokesman said.
- Quarterly auto sales drop off from 2009 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:19AMWashington auto sales are reviving slowly, new figures from the auto industry show, but even those accelerated sales will leave most local dealers below their historic sales highs.
- Sony unveils new e-readers, adds touchscreen to all models Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:23AMby Staff Writers Washington (AFP) Sept 1, 2010 Sony, battling Amazon and Apple in the electronic book reader race, unveiled its latest devices on Wednesday and expanded their availability to Australia, China, Italy, Japan and Spain.
- Sony unveils new e-readers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:11PMThursday, September 2nd, 2010 11:17:00 WASHINGTON: Sony, battling Amazon and Apple in the electronic book reader race, unveiled its latest devices yesterday and expanded their availability to Australia, China, Italy, Japan and Spain. Sony cut the size and weight of all three of its e-readers while expanding the use of touchscreens to all models — allowing users to turn pages with a swipe of the ...
- Sony unveils new e-readers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:03PMWASHINGTON: Sony, battling Amazon and Apple in the electronic book reader race, unveiled its latest devices yesterday and expanded their availability to Australia, China, Italy, Japan and Spain.
- 3D Blu-ray update for PS3 in October Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:44PMSony has announced that the PlayStation 3 will gain stereoscopic 3D capabilities via a firmware update next month, new 3D Blu-ray titles and a new music streaming service for Europe.
- U.S. Auto Sales May Reach 28-Year Low for August Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:03AMU.S. auto sales in August probably were the slowest for the month in 28 years as model-year closeout deals failed to entice consumers concerned the economy is worsening and they may lose their jobs.
- If Only China Were More Like Japan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:23AMChina is heading toward a Japanese-style economic debacle, says columnist John Lee, who warns that the process won't be as gradual or peaceful
- BUSINESS IN BRIEF 31/8 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:19AMVietnam , Laos and Thailand put forth measures to effectively use Roads No. 8 and 12 in order to boost their trade, investment and tourism ties at a meeting in the central province of Quang Binh from August 29-30.
- What's hot (and not) about Windows Phone 7 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:32AMAfter making Windows Phone 7 her primary mobile operating system for the last month, CNET's Ina Fried reports about what she does and doesn't like about Microsoft's new offering.
- Mazda Publishes Sustainability Report 2010 and Annual Report 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:29AMTokyo, Aug 31, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today issued the Mazda Sustainability Report 2010 in Japanese. It outlines Mazda's corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies as well as achievements for the fiscal year ended March 2010 (April 2009 to March 2010). The English version of the Sustainability Report 2010 will be published at the end of September.
- Highlights of the Sustainability Report 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:03AMTokyo, Aug 31, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today issued the Mazda Sustainability Report 2010 in Japanese.
- This could end up killing Maruti Suzuki! Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:23AMMaruti's hike in royalty to its parent Suzuki, at a time when competition is speeding up, makes it a decidedly uncool stock.
- ASIA MARKETS: China's Dongfeng Motor Outweighs Market Gloom Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:12AMASIA MARKETS: China's Dongfeng Motor Outweighs Market Gloom
- Asia Markets: China's Dongfeng Motor outweighs market gloom Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:40PMShares of China's Dongfeng Motor Group Co. outpaced the regional market performance as analysts hope demand in the world's largest auto market could continue to offset broader demand fears about the global economy.
- Auto headlines: Let's restore some benefits, King says Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:32AMUnited Auto Workers President Bob King said workers' concessions helped save U.S. automakers and the employees should regain some benefits now that the industry is recovering.
- China women go in for Western features Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:07AMThousands of young women are choosing to have eyelid reconstruction, nasal bridge augmentation or breast enlargements in hopes of improving their chances of finding mates, getting better jobs or both. He Zen's path to cosmetic surgery was fast and simple.
- Ford to storm India with eight new models, create export hub Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:14AMNEW DELHI: US auto giant Ford Motor said it would storm the fast-growing Indian market with eight new models and turn the nation into an export hub for its popular locally made Figo hatchback.
- Toyota recalls 1.13 million Corolla vehicles in N.America Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:42PMNEW YORK - Japanese automaker Toyota announced Thursday the recall of 1.13 million of its popular Corolla vehicles in North America due to an engine defect that could cause the car to stop while driving.
- Where do Toyota Corollas live on? Afghanistan Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:19PMKABUL, Afghanistan Afghanistan, graveyard of empires -- and Toyota Corollas. If this war-torn nation of 29 million is a magnet for foreign occupying forces that never seem to leave, it is also the land where old Corollas from across the globe come to die.
- Politicians' plea for Ford plant was a nonstarter Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:40PMMinnesota needs a strategy to help small manufacturers grow larger -- not to cede its vital manufacturing base, an expert insists.
- Alfa Romeo revs up flights of fancy - Feature Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:18PMWolfsburg/Turin - Is it just a flirt or serious intentions? When they hear the name Alfa Romeo, the adrenalin flows in the veins of VW executives. But whether Volkswagen is really going after the Italian marque is uncertain.
- Toyota recalling 1.33M Corollas, Matrixes Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:35PMAssociated Press, NEW YORK — Toyota recalled 1.33 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker.
- A retro revolution: Why do we love all things vintage? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:19PMIn a mocked-up Main Street in the middle of a field in Sussex, several strikingly well-dressed women are queueing impatiently for admission to the catwalk show in the Fashion Pavilion. Some are clad in the khaki uniform of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (the famous Fanys), some are in land-girl slacks with their hair knotted inside red bandannas. Others are squeezed into tight rayon skirts that ...
- Big in China: Brands import foreign celebrities Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:12AMKevin Garnett wore his affection for China's booming sportswear market on his back as the NBA star arrived in Beijing in August.
- Big in China: Brands import foreign celebrities Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:58AM(AP:BEIJING) Kevin Garnett wore his affection for China's booming sportswear market on his back as the NBA star arrived in Beijing in August. "Love China" declared the Boston Celtics power forward's T shirt.
- Big in China: Brands import foreign celebrities Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:08AMKevin Garnett wore his affection for China's booming sportswear market on his back as the NBA star arrived in Beijing in August. "Love China" declared the Boston Celtics power forward's T shirt. On the front: The angular red slash logo of Anta, the athletic shoe producer that brought Garnett to China for a weeklong promotional tour.
- Big in China: brands import foreign celebrities Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:02AMSports, film stars promote clothing, cars
- Canon May Raise Overseas Output on Yen Strength Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:11AMCanon Inc., the world’s largest camera maker, may raise overseas output and review prices for its products if the yen continues to strengthen, to counter the erosion of export sales.
- Our pick of Best Bets for August 27 - September 2 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:15AMSee the story of the surreptitious saving of Russian avante-garde art when “The Desert of Forbidden Art” screens at 7 p.m. at Truro Community Center in North Truro.
- Toshiba to launch first 3D TV Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:48PMJapanese electronics giant Toshiba plans to market the world's first 3D television that does not need special glasses later this year
- Why used cars are now best buys Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:43PMTHE continuing uptrend in Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums has turned showrooms for new mass-market cars into ghost towns, even as used-car dealers see brisk sales.
- Volkswagen eyeing Asean market after partnership failure with Proton Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:29PMFRANKFURT: Germany’s and Europe’s biggest carmaker Volkswagen (VW) has been eyeing the Asean market for some time.
- Suzuki to invest heavily in India Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:53PMThe Indian arm of Japanese auto giant Suzuki plans to more than double production capacity to exploit the country's fast-growing market for motorcycles.
- Prius gets sound option to protect pedestrians Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:15AMToyota's Prius hybrid is becoming a little less quiet with a new electronic humming device that is the automaker's answer to complaints that pedestrians can't hear the top-selling car approaching.
- Regulators ratchet up probe of stalled Toyota engines Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:10AMWASHINGTON -- U.S. safety regulators have stepped up their investigation into complaints of stalled engines on Toyota Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks, but government officials stopped short of announcing a recall.
- Suzuki to double capacity to 5.4 lakh units Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:10AMJapanese automaker Suzuki on Wednesday announced an investment of Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) to more than double its production capacity in India, to 5.4 lakh units per annum by 2012.
- Suzuki to double capacity to 5.4 lakh units by 2012 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:38AMJapanese automaker Suzuki today announced an investment of Rs 500 crore to more than double its production capacity in India, to 5.4 lakh units per annum by 2012.
- Toyota: New Car-Safety Issue Hits Company After Recalls Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:28AMLong synonymous with quality, Toyota is reeling from months of negative publicity related to the quality and safety of its cars. This could be one long fight to win back consumers' hearts
- Prius gets sound option to protect pedestrians Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:01AMToyota's Prius hybrid is becoming a little less quiet with a new electronic humming device in answer to complaints that pedestrians can't hear it coming.
- Maruti Suzuki looks at making cars for others Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:40AMNissan, Japan's fourth-largest car manufacturer, sells MSIL's A-Star as Pixo, an entry-level car, in Europe.
- Nissan Leaf Falls on the Side of 'Innovation' Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:37AMEarlier this year, when Toyota was facing its PR disaster over recalls of faulty anti-lock brakes and accelerator pedals, Rob Schwartz said Nissan looked at the situation and asked, "Why do we have to be No. 3?"
- Article: Small Apps + Updates: FlightTrack, Flight Update, River of News, ooTunes, Tuner + Wunder Radio Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:39PMWelcome to our latest edition of Small Apps + Updates! Today, we’re looking at updated versions of flight tracker and Internet radio applications we’ve reviewed over the past two years, as well as a new RSS reader with a somewhat different spin on presenting Google News-synchronized feeds for iPad consumption. Our top picks are Mobiata’s FlightTrack, Oogli’s ooTunes, and Weather Underground’s ...
- Malaysia's Proton first-quarter profits jump 55% Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:08PMKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian national car manufacturer Proton said on Monday its first-quarter profits leapt 55.13 percent on the back of rising vehicle sales and improved profit margins.
- Infiniti Launches Performance Line Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:38PMFRANKLIN, TN - Infiniti announced its rumored specialty-performance vehicle collection, the Infiniti Performance Line. The first production vehicle from this group will be the 348-hp 2011 Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe.
- Automotive Roundup September 2010 23rd August 2010 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:03AMJapanese automakers enjoyed a strong first half of the year in terms of auto production, it has been confirmed. Toyota produced 4.36 million units during the six-month period, representing a year-on-year rise of 46.8 per cent, with a 16.2 per cent jump to 739,683 vehicles posted for June.