Roy has imported several trucks from RamaDBK to Indonesia last year. That is why he has decided to come in Japan to meet his partner and plan further development of his import business. Roy has been importing industrial equipment from Japan for many years already and he is now trying to expand his vehicle import [...]

Denis is working at a vehicle import company in Vladivostok, the largest city in the most eastern province of Russia. As Vladivostok is very near Japan, it is through this port that most Japanese cars are imported in Russsia. Last week, Denis has crossed the sea that separates Russia from Japan in order to purchase [...]

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2012. Consolidated operating income for the fiscal third quarter (October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012) amounted to 131.9 billion yen, which is approximately triple the total from the same period last year representing an increase of 197.8%, [...]

After already impressing riders with its practicality, value and fun, the NC700SA will impress riders with its two new colour schemes in 2013; Graphite Black and Metallic Silver. Available in Honda Dealerships nationally in May 2013, these new colours will enhance the already popular commuter adding to its naked styling and practical appeal. Since its [...]

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) reported year-over-year sales increases for all of its core models in January. Outlander Sport sales were 1,350 for the month, an increase of almost 21 percent compared to January 2012. Sales of the fuel-efficient CUV, now manufactured in Normal, Illinois, showed an increase versus the prior year for the fifth [...]

American Honda reported January 2013 U.S. sales of 93,626 units, an increase of 12.8 percent compared with January 2012. The Honda brand posted January 2013 sales of 84,137 units, an increase of 12.7 percent compared with January 2012. Acura U.S. January sales of 9,489 units increased 13.2 percent compared with January 2012. Sales of the [...]

Subaru of America, Inc. reported 27,663 vehicle sales for January 2013, which represents a 21 percent increase over January 2012. These results build on strong sales from 2012 where Subaru achieved four consecutive years of sales increases and exceeded 300,000 annual sales in 2012 – a first in company history. Forester and Outback sales for [...]

Subaru of America, Inc. announced pricing for the all-new 2014 Forester. The 2014 Forester 2.5i model will be available in base, Premium, Limited and top-line Touring versions. Pricing for the Forester begins at $21,995 for the base model 2.5i with a six-speed manual transmission. The turbocharged Forester 2.0XT will be offered in the Premium and [...]

The Board of Directors of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, approved the financial results for the quarter ending December, 2012. Q3: Oct-Dec (2012-13 Vs 2011-12) The Company registered Net Sales (net of excise) of Rs. 109,570 million, an increase of 45.6 per cent over the same period in the previous year. The growth in Net Sales [...]

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 114,205 units in January 2013. This included 103,026 units in the domestic market, a growth of 2 per cent over January 2012. Exports during January 2013 were 11179 units. The sales figures for January 2013 are given below:   Segment Models January Till January [...]

Motorcycles   Unit (thousands) 2011 2012 Jan.-Dec. Result Jan.-Dec. Result % Change Global Sales 16,301 15,464 95% Japan 219 221 101% Overseas 16,081 15,242 95% North America 211 264 125% South America 1,924* 1,652 86% Europe, CIS, the Middle & Near East and Africa 275 335 122% Asia and Oceania 12,364 11,704 95% China 1,306 [...]