Automobile production

TOKYO, Japan, June 26, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of May 2008.

Production in Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the ninth consecutive month (since September 2007).

2008 Honda Civic Sedan

Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the 34th consecutive month (since August 2005), setting an all-time record for the month of May. This includes record production for the month of May in Asia and China.

Worldwide production experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two months (since March 2008).

TOKYO, June 26, 2008 – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for May 2008.

1. Production

Nissan’s global production in May increased 5.1% year-on-year to 275,918 units.

Export models from Japan such as Nissan Rogue, Nissan Murano, Nissan X-Trail and March boosted domestic production to 100,299 units, exceeding the previous year by 40.3%.

2008 Nissan Rogue

Production outside of Japan dropped 8.1% year-on-year to 175,619 units.

In the U.S., production fell 26.1% to 43,317 units compared to the year prior.

In Mexico, production decreased 4.7% year-on-year to 41,784 units.

Tokyo, June 26, 2008 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for May 2008.

Production: total and in Japan
Total global production came in at 98,959 units, a decline of 8.7 percent over May last year and marking the third consecutive monthly decrease. Production volume in Japan at 62,039 units was up 7.8 percent, the 20th consecutive month of year-on-year growth and marking a new record for May since Mitsubishi Motors spun off its truck and bus operations in 2003.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

SÃO PAULO, Brazil, June 19, 2008 – Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Brazil, Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda. (HAB), reached the 500,000-unit cumulative automobile production milestone, June 18, 2008.

HAB began auto production with the Civic model in September 1997, and added production of Fit in 2003. HAB has been supplying these models to customers in Brazil as well as customers in neighboring countries such as Argentina, Peru, and Chile. In 2006, to fulfill increasing demand for FFVs (flexible fuel vehicles) in Brazil, HAB added a FFV version of both Civic and Fit to the product lineup. The sales ratio of these FFV models to Honda’s overall sales in Brazil exceeded 40% in 2007, demonstrating the popularity of these FFV models.

From humble beginnings to global expansion

2008-06-20 -- The 50 million vehicles produced underline the strength and experience of Peugeot, a pioneer since 1891 in the world of motor cars. Peugeot has set its sights firmly towards the future.

1891 - 2008, 50 Million Peugeot Vehicles Produced

TOKYO, June 16, 2008 — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that the first all-new Nissan Teana, the flagship model in the company’s line-up in the Chinese market, rolled off the lines at the Xianfang plant of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL), Nissan's partner in China. The premium sedan made its global debut at Auto China in April 2008 where it received the “Best World Premier” award.

2008 Nissan Teana 250XV

A number of the new production processes showcased for the first time

TOKYO, Japan, June 16, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun production of the new 2009 Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle, with the first vehicle (U.S. specification) coming off the line. In conjunction with the line-off event, media were allowed to view a number of the new production processes.

2009 Honda FCX Clarity Vehicle Assembly

Honda Sets All-Time Record for Auto Production in the Month of April for Regions Outside Japan and Worldwide

TOKYO, Japan, May 27, 2008 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of April 2008.

Production in Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the eighth consecutive month (since September 2007).

Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the 33rd consecutive month (since August 2005), setting an all-time record for the month of April. This includes record production for the month of April in North America, the U.S., Europe, Asia, and China.

Tokyo, May 27, 2008 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for April 2008.

Production: total and in Japan

TOKYO, May 27, 2008 – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for April 2008.

1. Production

Nissan’s global production in April increased 23.9% year-on-year to 296,760 units, marking an all-time record for the month of April.

Export models Rogue, Murano and Infiniti G sedan and coupe boosted domestic production to 98,873 units, exceeding the previous year by 42.3%.

Overseas production grew 16.3% year-on-year to 197,887 units, making a record production month for plants worldwide.

In the U.S., production rose 0.8% year-on-year to 54,497 units.

In Mexico, production increased 11.4% to 40,565 units compared to the year prior.

Production in the U.K. grew 38.0% year-on-year to 37,703 units.