HIROSHIMA, Japan—As part of its efforts to reduce vehicle weight, Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a new plastic molding technology that enables a substantial reduction in the weight of plastic...
- Engine features new DPF with independently-developed, world-first catalyst activation mechanism - HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a greatly improved clean diesel engine that...
- Scheduled for launch in 2009, the system improves fuel economy of gasoline vehicles by around ten percent - HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has independently developed an idling stop system,...
Nissan Releases New Clean Diesel X-TRAIL “20GT” in Japan
- New “M9R” Engine-equipped SUV complies with Japan’s stringent “Post New Long-term Regulations” Emissions Standards – TOKYO (Sept. 4, 2008) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd....
Toyota to Begin Leasing Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun leasing its new fuel cell hybrid vehicle model, the TOYOTA FCHV-adv (Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle-advanced), to Japan’s Ministry of the Environment. TMC also...
Nissan’s Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell Vehicle Showcases Innovation for Future Mobility
SMYRNA, Tenn. (Aug. 18, 2008) – Nissan’s hydrogen-fuel-cell research vehicle, along with several fuel-cell vehicles from other manufacturers, made a stop today at Nissan’s Smyrna Test Track as part...
2009 Honda Civic Lineup At A Glance
2009 Honda Civic Lineup Receives New Exterior Styling; Available Technology Features Now Include Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and USB Audio Interface New LX-S and VP sedans expand variety 08/19/2008 –...
All-new Suzuki Alto Revealed at 2008 Paris International Motor Show
Suzuki at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2008 in Paris World premiere for all-new generation of Alto At the Paris International Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile), to be held from 2-19 October 2008*,...
Mitsubishi to Provide i MiEV to Southern California Edison’s Industry Leading EV Technical Center
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to Provide i MiEV Electric Vehicles to Southern California Edison’s Industry Leading EV Technical Center for Joint Testing and Evaluation Innovative Four-Passenger Electric...
Nissan Doubles the Power Density of Next Generation Fuel Cell Stack
– 35% cost reduction achieved - TOKYO (August 6, 2008) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has developed a new fuel cell stack with double the power density of the previous generation stack. The new...









