TOKYO (Apr. 24, 2007)-Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., today announced production, sales and export figures for March 2007 and the twelve months ending March 31, 2007.
1.Production
March
Nissan's global production in March decreased 9.8% year-on-year to 308,729 units. In Japan, products such as the Infiniti G35 sedan (new Skyline in Japan), Teana and Cube were positive contributors. However, the reduced output of other models has impacted net production.
Overseas production fell 3.2% year-on-year to 199,147 units.
In the US, overall production totaled to 65,382 units, down 14.1% compared to the previous year, despite the recorded increase in the production of the new Altima.
In the UK, net production fell 1.9% from the previous year to 31,478 units, despite positive contributions from the Qashqai. Buoyed by the robust sales of the Navara and Primastar commercial vehicles, production in Spain climbed 7.7% year-on-year to 22,255 units.
In other global markets, production grew 11.5% year-on-year to 40,749 units, due to products such as the new Frontier Navara pickup truck in Thailand and the Livina Geniss minivan, Tiida and Bluebird Sylphy compact sedan in China.
March 2007 and the 12 months ending March 31, 2007
Global production for March 2007 and the 12 months ending March 31, 2007 decreased by 6.8% year-on-year to 3,205,496 units.
Domestic production totaled 1,191,937 units, down 12.7%. The new Skyline and refreshed Presage models saw increase in production but net production was down due to the reduced outputs of other models.
Overseas production fell 2.9% year-on-year to 2,013,559 units.
US production fell 11.4% year-on-year to 716,211 units. In Mexico, increased production of the new Versa hatchback and Versa sedan (Tiida in Japan) boosted production 13.0% year-on-year to 427,917 units.
In the UK, both the new Qashqai and Note were positive contributors, although overall production dropped 4.6% from the previous year to 302,634 units, resulting from the reduced output of other models. Production in Spain climbed 4.1% year-on-year to 213,479 units, supported by robust sales of the Navara pickup truck.
In other global markets, overall production recorded a drop of 2.9% from the previous year to 353,318 units, with the exception of China and South Africa which saw increased production.
2.Sales
March
In Japan, Nissan's registrations in March dropped 15.6% year-on-year to 87,385 units. The new Skyline, launched in November, and Presage increased sales, but failed to offset declining sales of other models. The company's share of the domestic market dropped 0.7 percentage points year-on-year to 17.9%.
Including mini-vehicles, Nissan sold 111,847 units in Japan, down 10.2% from the previous year, despite strong sales of the new Pino and Otti. Market share including mini-vehicles was down 0.3 percentage points year-on-year to 14.6%.
Nissan sales in the US grew 7.8% to 111,119 units, rising year-on-year for the fourth consecutive month, boosted by sales of the new Altima, new Versa, and new Infiniti G35.
In Europe, Nissan's sales totaled 56,563 units, down 2.4% year-on-year. The new Qashqai, launched in January 2007, recorded strong sales of 10,474 units.
March 2007 and the 12 months ending March 31, 2007
Nissan's domestic registrations in March 2007 and the 12 months ending March 31, 2007 fell 17.0% from the previous year to 596,119 units. Nissan's share of domestic registrations was 16.6%, down 1.8 percentage points year-on-year.
Nissan's domestic sales, including mini-vehicles, decreased 12.1% year-on-year to 739,925 units. Sales of the mini-vehicles range including the new Moco, Otti and Pino increased, but failed to offset falling registrations of other models. Nissan's share of the domestic market, including mini-vehicles for March 2007 and the 12 months ending March 31, 2007, was 13.2%, down 1.2 percentage points.
US sales were down 3.7% year-on-year, to 1,035,003 units. Positive results from the new Versa, Murano and new Infiniti G35 sedan contributed to total sales exceeding the one-million mark for the third consecutive year.
In Europe, sales increased 0.7% year-on-year to 534,945 units.
3. Japan Exports
March
Nissan's exports in March fell 20.3% to 48,580 units compared to the same month in the previous year. Exports to North America dropped 40.4% to 15,297 units. Exports to Europe totaled 8,478 units, up 16.8%.
March 2007 and the 12 months ending March 31, 2007
Nissan's exports for March 2007 and the 12 months ending March 31, 2007 decreased 8.4% year-on-year to 617,384 units. Exports to North America dropped 7.1% from the previous year to 238,034 units. Exports to Europe fell 16.6% from the year prior to 76,978 units.
Source: Nissan
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
Honda Sets 10th Straight All-Time Fiscal Year Record for Worldwide Production
TOKYO, Japan, April 24, 2007– Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, (Fiscal Year 2007) as well as for the month of March. Honda set new all-time fiscal year records for production in North America, the U.S., Europe, Asia, and China, resulting in the 10th consecutive all-time record for overseas and worldwide production.
Production
Fiscal Year 2007 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2007)
Due to an increase in production for domestic and overseas markets, total Japan domestic production for Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year increase for the first time in two years (since Fiscal Year 2005).
Due mainly to increased production in Asia, overseas production for Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year increase for the tenth consecutive year (since Fiscal Year 1998).
Due mainly to an increase in overseas production, worldwide production for Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year increase for the tenth consecutive year (since Fiscal Year 1998).
Honda set all-time fiscal year records for overseas and worldwide production, as well as for production in North America, the U.S., Europe, Asia, and China.
March 2007
Due to increased production for the domestic market and overseas market, domestic production experienced a year-on-year increase for the tenth consecutive month (since June 2006).
Due mainly to increased production in Asia, overseas production experienced a year-on-year increase for the twentieth consecutive month (since August 2005).
Due to an increase in both domestic and overseas production, worldwide production experienced a year-on-year increase for the twentieth consecutive month (since August 2005).
Honda set an all-time monthly record for overseas production, worldwide production, as well as production in North America, the U.S., Europe, Asia and China.
Japan Domestic Sales
Fiscal Year 2007 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2007)
Due to a decrease in new vehicle registrations, total domestic auto sales for Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year decline for the fifth consecutive year (since Fiscal Year 2003).
Though sales of the all-new Stream (introduced in July 2006) and CR-V (introduced in October 2006) increased, due mainly to a decrease in sales of Step Wagon and Fit, new vehicle registrations in Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year decline for the first time in three years (since Fiscal Year 2004).
Despite a drop in sales of Life, due to strong sales of Zest (introduced in February 2006), sales of mini vehicles experienced a year-on-year increase for the first time in six years (since Fiscal Year 2001).
Fit was the industry’s third best selling car among new vehicle registrations for Fiscal Year 2007, with sales of 96,599 units and ranked as Honda’s best selling car for Fiscal Year 2007. The sales result for Step Wagon was 70,517 units.
Life was the industry’s fifth best selling car among mini-vehicles for Fiscal Year 2007, with sales of 99,205 units. The sales result for Zest was 74,697 units.
March 2007
Due to a decrease in new vehicle registrations and mini vehicles, total domestic sales experienced a year-on-year decline for the third consecutive month (since January 2007).
Though sales of the all-new Crossroad and Stream increased, due mainly to a decrease in sales of Step Wagon and Fit, new vehicle registrations in March experienced a year-on-year decline for the twelfth consecutive month (since April 2006).
Though sales of That’s and Vamos increased, due mainly to a decrease in sales of Zest and Life, sales of mini-vehicles in March experienced a year-on-year decline for the first time in five months (since October 2006).
Fit was the industry’s third best selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of March, with sales of 12,787 units. The sales result for Stream was 8,307 units.
Life was the industry’s fourth best selling car among mini-vehicles for the month of March, with sales of 13,966 units and ranked as Honda’s best selling car for the month of March. The sales result for Zest was 6,894 units.
Exports from Japan
Fiscal Year 2007 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2007)
Due mainly to increased exports to North America, total exports from Japan for Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year increase for the third consecutive year (since Fiscal Year 2005).
March 2007
Due mainly to increased exports to Europe, total exports from Japan in March, experienced a year-on-year increase for the tenth consecutive month (since June 2006).
Source: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Production
Fiscal Year 2007 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2007)
Due to an increase in production for domestic and overseas markets, total Japan domestic production for Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year increase for the first time in two years (since Fiscal Year 2005).
Due mainly to increased production in Asia, overseas production for Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year increase for the tenth consecutive year (since Fiscal Year 1998).
Due mainly to an increase in overseas production, worldwide production for Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year increase for the tenth consecutive year (since Fiscal Year 1998).
Honda set all-time fiscal year records for overseas and worldwide production, as well as for production in North America, the U.S., Europe, Asia, and China.
March 2007
Due to increased production for the domestic market and overseas market, domestic production experienced a year-on-year increase for the tenth consecutive month (since June 2006).
Due mainly to increased production in Asia, overseas production experienced a year-on-year increase for the twentieth consecutive month (since August 2005).
Due to an increase in both domestic and overseas production, worldwide production experienced a year-on-year increase for the twentieth consecutive month (since August 2005).
Honda set an all-time monthly record for overseas production, worldwide production, as well as production in North America, the U.S., Europe, Asia and China.
Japan Domestic Sales
Fiscal Year 2007 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2007)
Due to a decrease in new vehicle registrations, total domestic auto sales for Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year decline for the fifth consecutive year (since Fiscal Year 2003).
Though sales of the all-new Stream (introduced in July 2006) and CR-V (introduced in October 2006) increased, due mainly to a decrease in sales of Step Wagon and Fit, new vehicle registrations in Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year decline for the first time in three years (since Fiscal Year 2004).
Despite a drop in sales of Life, due to strong sales of Zest (introduced in February 2006), sales of mini vehicles experienced a year-on-year increase for the first time in six years (since Fiscal Year 2001).
Fit was the industry’s third best selling car among new vehicle registrations for Fiscal Year 2007, with sales of 96,599 units and ranked as Honda’s best selling car for Fiscal Year 2007. The sales result for Step Wagon was 70,517 units.
Life was the industry’s fifth best selling car among mini-vehicles for Fiscal Year 2007, with sales of 99,205 units. The sales result for Zest was 74,697 units.
March 2007
Due to a decrease in new vehicle registrations and mini vehicles, total domestic sales experienced a year-on-year decline for the third consecutive month (since January 2007).
Though sales of the all-new Crossroad and Stream increased, due mainly to a decrease in sales of Step Wagon and Fit, new vehicle registrations in March experienced a year-on-year decline for the twelfth consecutive month (since April 2006).
Though sales of That’s and Vamos increased, due mainly to a decrease in sales of Zest and Life, sales of mini-vehicles in March experienced a year-on-year decline for the first time in five months (since October 2006).
Fit was the industry’s third best selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of March, with sales of 12,787 units. The sales result for Stream was 8,307 units.
Life was the industry’s fourth best selling car among mini-vehicles for the month of March, with sales of 13,966 units and ranked as Honda’s best selling car for the month of March. The sales result for Zest was 6,894 units.
Exports from Japan
Fiscal Year 2007 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2007)
Due mainly to increased exports to North America, total exports from Japan for Fiscal Year 2007 experienced a year-on-year increase for the third consecutive year (since Fiscal Year 2005).
March 2007
Due mainly to increased exports to Europe, total exports from Japan in March, experienced a year-on-year increase for the tenth consecutive month (since June 2006).
Source: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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