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Volvo to roll out its heaviest made-in-India truck Nabeel A Khan New Delhi

s the adage goes ‘Survival of the ﬁttest’, Volvo India is gearing up to tune itself to the impending competition as new players are making their way into the Indian premium truck market. The company will launch its biggest truck ever built in India by October 2012. The 10/4 truck with ﬁve axles is meant for

The upgradation will include new five and eight (medium duty) litre engines developed at the Pithampur plant that would be exported for global needs of the Volvo trucks

the mining sector customers. As the next step, it is looking to modernise its trucks produced under the joint venture with Eicher by injecting the same with Volvo technology. “The main reason behind the launch of this truck is to increase the loading capacity by 27 percent and boost the earning of the customers,” Managing Director, Volvo India, Philippe Divry, recently told Auto Monitor. The truck will be rolled out from the Bangalore plant. Under the joint venture with Eicher, Volvo has presence in the mass segment truck business in India. Now, the global truck maker is planning to upgrade the majority of the Eicher range of trucks with Volvo technology at the same time maintaining the cost parameters. The upgrade programme will include a change of engines for which, new ﬁve and eight litre (medium duty) engines have

he has a good understanding of the Indian market and will take a focused approach and operate in a niche area to ensure a sustained success of Volvo in India. “Firstly, I have business development experience in the countries like Russia, China, and I think is Philippe Divry, Managing Director, Volvo India important in been developed at the Pithampur India to understand the market, plant. The engine will also be what customer wants and we used for the global needs of the have to decide as to what we want Volvo trucks and will be exported to offer and be ﬁrm on it. We canfrom India. not be everything to everyone as Divry, with over 22 years this is such big market. We have of experience including in the to ﬁnd out the dimension and countries like China, France area where we want to progress and Russia, who recently joined and have the presence,” pointed Volvo India as MD, stated that out Divry.

The company will look at expansion of its Eicher range and hopes to double the volume and increase the market share. Volvo is already the leader in the premium segment and claims to hold over 60 percent market shares in the Indian mining segment. “The current logjam and blocking situation in the mining sector will be resolved soon and that will help the market bounce back,” he added. Divry will also give thrust on increasing company’s market share in the heavy duty truck segment and hopes to attain a market share of 15 percent by 2015 from current four to ﬁve percent. He is of the opinion that the current blip in the CV segment is cyclic and prevalent across all global markets. He added that increasing competition is good for an emerging economy like India as it gives an impetus to the development of market.

Ring Plus Aqua to develop ﬂexplates for Tata Aria Anand Mohan Nashik

ing Plus Aqua (RPA) is in the process of designing, developing and testing ﬂexplates to be used in the automatic gearbox of the Tata Aria. Tata Motors is

DATA MONITOR Top 5 Car Makers Company

Aug-11

Aug-12

Change

Maruti

77,086

50,129

-34.97%

TML

21,752

29,123

33.89%

Hyundai

26,677

28,257

5.92%

M&M

18,088

24,329

34.50%

TKM

11,679

13,995

19.83%

Top 5 Car Exporters Company

Aug-11

Aug-12

Change

Hyundai

24,353

18,629

-23.50%

Nissan

8,905

7,516

-15.60%

Maruti

14,356

4,025

-71.96%

Ford

1534

2512

63.75%

TML

296

802

170.95%

* Source: SIAM/ ** Excluding exports/ *** all sub segments considered/ ^ excluding MRPL

believed to have sent the automatic variant of the Aria for testing in Germany. It is likely to be launched in 2014. RPA currently supplies flexplates to Mahindra Navistar and Eicher for products exported to North America as well as to Cummins in North America. The company manufactures ring gears, flexplates, integral shaft bearings, sheet metal pulleys and machined components. A major contributor to the company is its flagship product—ring gears. It supplies ring gears in the diameter ranging from 150 mm to 1,500 mm for CVs and passenger vehicles as well as for marine applications. Speaking about the compa ny to Auto Monitor, President-Engineering Business, Raymond, Harshal Jayavant said, “Historically, we have always been a commercial vehicle major but now CVs and passenger vehicles have an equal share.” He added, “During the last recession when CV sales were hit badly, we could sustain it because we had Hyundai and the Tata Indica to supply to, so

company’s production line to cater to other OEMs. Tata Motors accounted for around 40 percent of RPA’s production when the Raymond Group acqu i red t he company but now a wider portfolio has reduced the share to eight percent. Caterpillar Harshal Jayavant, President-Engineering Business, Raymond is biggest client our production was running at in the international market fol60 percent capacity. It was then lowed by Fiat in Europe. that we realised that we need to Expansion Plans have presence across segments.” RPA had been a debt-free comThe profitability is higher in the pany till the acquisition of Trinity CV segment but larger volumes India Ltd, a Pune-based forged from the passenger car business component manufacturer. Chief make up for lower margins in Executive Officer, RPA, Laxman that segment, he added. Katakkar commented, “We The advantage for RPA is that bought this company early this their machines are capable of year and are already evaluating manufacturing gears from any on ways to push the capacity to manufacturer by just feeding valfive to six million units or higher. ues in to the system. As demand Here is where our value addition from one OEM comes down, there is likely to kick in. Our expansion is sufficient flexibility within the

has been not just multiplying what we had; it has been done in terms of a qualitative change in the processing technology. It has led to a three-four time improvement in its productivity.” The company entered a JV with the US based AJ Rose to manufacture pulleys, pulleybracket assemblies, engines, transmissions and air conditioning systems components, water pump components and light & heavy gauge precision stampings. Jayavant did not disclose the details on the likely acquisitions but he did state that the company is evaluating some interesting proposals from small and mediu m-si z ed ma nu fac t u rer s in Maharashtra. “When we were at three million two years ago, our team said that we could take it to 4.5 million units. We completed that expansion last March, but then the Rose engineering plant moved out to an adjacent facility since they were also growing and needed more space. So we had some more space at the plant. In December, the capacity will be increased to 5.2 million units,” said Jayavant.

EDITORIAL A small step

he announcement of the 12 percent hike in diesel prices is likely to be met with scepticism. Not only is there heightened uncertainty in terms of implementation of such a decision in the current political environment, but also on the impact that such a move could have on vehicle sales and overall inďŹ&#x201A;ation. The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, took the decision, to hike price of diesel and LPG that has been decried by the combative opposition and allies as â&#x20AC;&#x153;anti-peopleâ&#x20AC;?, to manage the subsidy burden. Quick calculation suggests that diesel would now be available in Delhi for around `46.95 per litre compared to `41.32 now, while Mumbai price could be around `52.45 (`46.25), Kolkatta `50.71 (`44.76) and Chennai `49.98 (`43.91). Given the past experience, there is a likelihood of a minor or signiďŹ cant rollback in quantum of the hike as affected parties are likely to apply severe pressure on the government for a complete rollback. The diesel price hike may be a necessity and it would be very important for the government to implement its decision given its waning credibility due

to lack of decision making. Such a hike was recommended by the industry body, SIAM as the demand for diesel powered vehicles is unlikely to be affected much. Moreover, the fuel price differential is still substantial post the hike for the issue to be a major concern for the automotive sector. Auto manufacturers are currently more concerned about the negative sentiments at the retail level as customers are unwilling to make buying decisions. The hike is more likely to be absorbed at the current juncture when the overall passenger vehicle demand is on a low ebb. The industry would have decried such a move if it had come at a time when automotive demand was on a recovery mode. The hike thus has to be viewed from its acceptability perspective. Though it would still be a small step coming too late. Comments can be sent to am.editorial@network18publishing.com

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CONTENT NEW MATERIALS Trends driving the automotive industry forward

Polytetrafluoroehtylene, a synthetic fluoropolymer, is a material which, when applied to metal-backed bearings, can enhance the function of a number of components in the car

GLOBAL WATCH Second-gen Citroën Berlingo unveiled at the Hanover Show

The new Electric Berlingo features the latest electric vehicle technology such as load volumes of up to 4.1 m3 and a payload capacity of 675 kg

Volvo launches the V40 R-Design

Launched at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the new Volvo V40 R-Design has driver-centric interiors with performance up to 254 HP

Technologies for protection against wing icing

At the recent ILA Berlin Air Show, researchers demonstrated new ways to keep ice off the aircraft’s wings and the technology holds lessons for auto sector as well

Renault Trucks to showcase green engines at Hanover

The new Euro VI engines from Renault Trucks deliver reduced pollution and keep a check on fuel consumption

CORPORATE Anand Group to foray into electronic components

Anand Group is looking to foray into manufacturing electronic components and enhance its presence in the two-wheeler segment

THE OTHER SIDE Limited edition ‘Dost’ launched

Ashok Leyland recently launched a limited edition of its LCV ‘Dost’ in eight markets where it is currently sold, to mark its first anniversary

Hyundai Sonata topples Honda Accord in D segment sales

After about five months of its launch in the Indian car market, Hyundai Sonata has managed to make dents in the Honda Accord’s sales figures

11 Takayuki Ishida, CEO & MD, Nissan Motor India Ishida, took over as MD in March 2012 and is responsible for domestic sales and exports and develop strategies that will build Nissan’s overall presence in India

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Anand Group to foray into Limited edition electronic components ‘Dost’ launched Nabeel A Khan New Delhi

ew Del h i-ba s e d A na nd Group is building a four-layer shield to protect its companies from the uncertainty plaguing the automotive industry. It is looking to foray into manufacturing electronic components and enhancing its presence in the two-wheeler segment. Lured by the increasing opportunities following the sharp increase of electronic content in the cars, the component maker is scouting for a foreign joint venture partner to establish and grow its presence in automotive electronics. It is also looking at expanding its presence in the two-wheeler segment. The group is currently having small offering of struts and shock absorbers under its ﬂagship company, Gabriel. “We see that two-wheeler gives volume and it is not affected in times like now so we will try to give thrust to this business,” said President, (Business Development) Anand Group, Sandeep Baloja. Without giving details on possible products’ diversification for the twowheeler segment, he added that the company will look at introducing products that make a good ﬁt and add value for OEMs. The next step forward for the company, according to Baloja, “We are trying to consolidate whatever investments we have made within our existing JVs where we have different product lines. We look to add

new products with the existing JVs like at Behr, where we started with HVAC a nd t hen added up engine tooling and radiators.” T he compa ny has recently started supplying to new customers like Ashok Leyland, Eicher and some other OEMs. It has also signed new customers for ste er i ng w he el s and airbags. Even if there was a slowdown in India the company claims to have grown close to about 16 percent despite the fact that the market has grown between seven to eight percent. Across its business segment, it claims to be strong and is planning to increase its existing share of business and also looking at putting up new product lines with various customers. The company hopes to maintain a CAGR of around 11 percent in the coming years and hopes to touch a turnover of `10,000 crore by 2015. The Group’s automotive business closed at around `4,700 crore in FY12 and expects to touch around `5,500 crore revenue this ﬁscal ending March, 2012. Moreover, the company is looking at maintaining the growth in the exports. The group expects total revenue from export business to double from the current `550 crore to over `1,000 crore by decade-end.

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Sandeep Baloja, President, (Business Development) Anand Group

Europe and the United States are the main exports market for the company. The company signed its last JV with Valeo recently for trading products, which will also help in increasing its contribution from exports. Under this JV, the company will be able to export some of the products that it manufactures in the aftermarket under the Valeo brand. The products that Anand Group can export under the Valeo brand (that Valeo does not make) comprise gaskets and shock absorbers. Anand Group will not change its investment plans of `1,200 crore till 2016. This investment will take place in a phased manner across different products lines. A good part of investments will mainly go into R&D and capacity expansion of the existing plants.

shok Leyla nd recently launched a limited edition of its LCV ‘Dost’ in eight markets where it is currently sold, to mark its ﬁrst anniversary. The anniversary edition will be available in grey-beige replete with body graphics and some specially designed accessories like bull bars, fuel tank guards, fuel tank skirt panels, LED lights and arm rests. The new edition will be priced at `4.78 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai). “We have been extremely pleased with the very positive reaction to the product by our customers. We had attempted to redeﬁne the benchmark amongst small LCVs. The

results over the past year, measured by customer satisfaction, sustained waiting list and rising share of market are greatly appreciated by us at Ashok Leyland and our rapidly expanding dealer network,” said Vice Chairman, Ashok Leyland and Chairman, Nissan Ashok Leyland Powertrain Ltd, Dr V Sumantran. Dost currently has around 31 percent share in its category in the markets of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa. It is second leading brand at an all-India level. Since launch in September 2011, Ashok Leyland has sold 20,479 units of ‘Dost’ till August 2012. It is manufactured at ALL’s Hosur facility where the company has been progressively ramping up production to meet the increasing demand.

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Trends driving automotive industry forward

Chris Needes

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he demand for reducing carbon emissions is a global issue that continues to grow in importance. Overall consumers globally have become more conscious of their ﬁnances and are demanding cars that cost less, produce less carbon dioxide (CO2) and aren’t going to eat into their disposable income by using excessive amounts of fuel1. To meet these consumer demands, manufacturers are focused on deploying techniques to decrease the overall weight of the car and increase efﬁciency. In particular, automotive manufacturers are optimising steering and powertrain systems to help achieve CO2 reduction targets, and bearings and toler-

ance rings can play a key role. Bearings are devices designed to negate friction between two moving parts, saving energy by facilitating movement. Tolerance rings are high-quality steel, radially sprung fasteners that allow for optimal joining between two annular (ring-shaped) components. The key feature of a tolerance ring is the protrusions that run around its circumference, which effectively absorb road noise and vibrations that are transmitted through the steering rack and column to the driver. Bearings, tolerance rings and the materials used to engineer steering systems can be designed to ensure weight reduction and improve performance. Polytetraf luoroehtylene (PTFE), a synthetic ﬂuoropolymer, is a material which, when applied to metal-backed bearings, can enhance the function of a number of components in the car. Bearings can also be engineered with a variety of metallic backing materials, including aluminium or stainless steel to optimise performance. As PTFE is versatile, it can be applied against lightweight materials to further enhance the appeal of a bearing, without the need for lubrication. To help car manufacturers address the ever-challenging CO2 emission targets, the traditional heavy hydraulic steering

system is now being replaced by lighter and more cost-effective electric power steering (EPS) systems. As well as being heavy, these hydraulic systems had a negative impact on fuel efficiency, as the drive belt and pulley continually drained power from the engine. EPS systems have been adopted over the past ten years to replace traditional hydraulic systems. These motors have traditiona lly been large and heavy to ensure high performance under high loads. However, more and more manufacturers are developing new smaller electric motors to help them meet weight reduction targets. To maintain the same comfortable, smooth steering experience offered by earlier larger motors, high-performing PTFE-coated bearings with lower friction values than those traditionally used are now being used in the yoke bearing, enabling the smaller motors to turn the steering rack as easily as larger models, while giving improved steering response and driver handling. Other significant trends in the automotive industry are growing demands for performance and safety. Increasingly affluent consumers from

emerging nations are beginning to demand vehicles that offer the same performance and incorporate the same safety features and other new technology found in cars in developed markets. As a result, cars that offer a reduction in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), and incorporate features such a collapsible steering column designed to absorb energy from the driver striking the wheel during a crash, are fast becoming a ﬁxture in new car designs. The market trends of recent years are clear and look set to continue well into the future. Rising oil prices and

more stringent legislation regarding CO2 emissions are driving weight reduction and other energy saving innovations in the automotive industry. The demand globally is for high-quality vehicles that are affordable yet meet performance and safety demands. With innovative components, manufacturers can respond to these global trends without compromising on quality or cost. (The author is Global Market Manager, Automotive Chassis and Powertrain, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Bearings and Tolerance Rings SBU. Views expressed are personal)

(Left) Door Hinge and (Right) Dual Mass Fly Wheel: Components that may soon be made with lighter materials

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Technologies for protection against wing icing

hen ice builds up on the wings of aircrafts, it drives up costs and impedes safety—and in the worst case scenario, could even cause an aircraft to crash. At the ILA Berlin Air Show held recently, researchers demonstrated new ways to keep ice off of the aircraft’s wings. Regardless of how ﬂuffy and plush white clouds against a blue sky may appear from ground level, the conditions inside them are forbidding indeed: If aircrafts ﬂy through these clouds, the low temperatures, combined with wind speed, can cause the rapid formation of ice sheets on the wings. This icing could have two serious consequences: First, the ice sheet may cause an up to 40 percent rise in the aircraft’s aerodynamic drag; second, the aircraft becomes heavier and can lose up to 30 percent of its lift. Both conditions lead to a marked spike in fuel consumption, impede safety and—in the worst case scenario—the ice may even cause the aircraft to crash. Aircraft manufacturers therefore must prevent icing. Various technologies can help with this.

For example, by conducting the heat from the jet engines to the hollow spaces inside the wing leading edges, the wings can be de-iced during ﬂight. Other manufacturers are integrating “rubber boots”: basically, rubber mats that can be pumped up when needed and “blast” the ice from the wing surface. A major disadvantage of these technologies is the exorbitant energy requirement. Moreover, they cannot be combined with ﬁbre composite materials—or only with great difficulty—but carbon fibre materials are increasingly being used in aircraft construction.

Wing Heating Using Nanomaterials Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF in Darmstadt have now engineered a heat-based option for the wings that skirts around this material disadvantage. “We are integrating nanomaterials into the wing materials that generate an electrically conductive layer and heat the wings,” said Deputy Head of Department at LBF, Martin Lehmann. The scien-

tists would prefer not to disclose more details than this, at the moment. The advantages of the system: Since the electro-conductive layer is integrated into the material, it is protected by the overlying fabric. In addition, no metals are integrated: This improves lightening protection and avoids the weak points that the metal would form. “Since we are combining like with like, the material does not fatigue quickly,” explained Lehmann. The effect of the heat is immense: at ground level, it heats the wings up to 120° Celsius. The wing heating already

passed the ﬁrst test. In the wind tunnel, at temperatures of -18° celsius and the relevant wind speeds, the researchers sprayed a wing with water. They initially let an ice crust form before they turned on the integrated heater—the scientists wanted to examine the de-icing process this way ﬁrst. In a second test run, they switched on the heater right when they sprayed the wings, so that the wings could not even form an ice sheet at all. This approach is referred to as anti-icing. Both test runs were conducted successfully and validated the simulations that the

researchers conducted beforehand. In addition, the experts studied two different models in which the hot zones were each set up slightly differently, as well as an unheated wing—the control subject. “We were able to maximise heat output this way— because the heater needs to keep the wings reliably free of ice, and yet consume as little energy as possible,” Lehmann explained. The wing heater undoubtedly works under laboratory conditions; now the researchers want to try out their product design for industrial use. At the ILA Berlin Air Show, researchers showed one of the segments that they tested in the wind tunnel. The segment will be heated, which the visitors will be able to feel on the surface of their hands, and be able to see through a heat imaging camera. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technolog y and Advanced Materials IFAM in Bremen are taking another approach. Through an EU-funded project that is scheduled to begin in the autumn of 2012, they will engineer new technical solutions.

System Solutions For De-Icing According to the new approach, “We will use innovative materials here, such as ‘shapememory materials,’” explained Dr Stephan Sell, scientist who specialises in paint technology at IFAM. What‘s so unusual—and special—about this approach: If the temperature changes, or if one applies an electrical current, then the material changes its volume. This way, scientists can blast the ice off of the wing surface. At the same time, the scientists wanted to combine the active de-icing of the wings with new kinds of sensors. If the wings ice up, the sensors detect this condition through an optical system, and notify the crew. Previous techniques were based merely on indirect measurements. This integrated sensor system makes it possible to identify the icing in real time, and to monitor the success of the de-icing process in real time, too. The result is greater energy efﬁciency for the entire system, and a manifold increase to airline trafﬁc safety.

Protection Through Anti-Ice Coatings Where there is no water, there can be no ice. Therefore, researchers at IFAM engineered coatings with anti-ice capabilities under the “CleanSky” programme. Among other things, the hydrophobic, water-repellent coating should protect against runback ice, which forms from the melted ice coming from the wing leading edges. At the wing leading edges, once the heaters melt the ice back into water, it flows down to the lower part of the wing as melt water, where it freezes again and turns back into ice. The areas of application for these new technologies are not limited to aviation. Icing is also a problem for ships, rail-based vehicles, cars, rolling doors, refrigeration aggregates and wind power farms. For example, iced rotor blades at the wind turbines cause the facility to produce substantially less power—in the worst case, the icing leads to irreparable damage. If parts of this ice drop off, they could even cause injury to people below. The IFAM researchers have a custombuilt ice chamber at their disposal for testing anti-ice technologies. This lets them adjust conditions to a variety of realistic icing scenarios. For example, they can drop the ambient air temperature by up to -20° celsius, blow wind through the test chamber at speeds of up to 70 metres a second, and simulate rain through a nozzle. This means the researchers can identify ice formation on surfaces, quantify the efficacy of de-icing processes and measure the adhesive strength of the ice. They can also use, for instance, individually produced models of wing profiles, with new anti-ice coatings, for testing purposes. (Courtesy: Fraunhofer Institute)

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Hyundai Sonata topples Honda Accord in D segment Jagdev Kalsi New Delhi

fter about five months of its launch in the Indian car market, Hyundai Sonata has managed to make dents in the Honda Accord’s sales figures. While Honda has managed to post a total of 154 sales of the Accord from AprilJuly 2012, Hyundai has dished out 180 units of the Sonata in the same period, according to the SIAM data. As Hyundai claims its petrol cars account for 78 percent share of sales (down from 83 percent last year), it surely needs an efficient diesel engine for the Sonata to continue its good run in the D segment. However, VP (National Sales), HMIL, Rakesh Srivastava remains positive about the Sonata’s growth even with a gasoline engine. He said, “Sonata as of now comes in the petrol powerplant and it has just been three-four months since its

launch. Currently, it has taken 25 percent market share in the segment and we’re hopeful that the customers are liking it. We’ll be able to do much better than that”. While Hyundai is selling diesel powered i20, Verna, Elantra and Santa Fe, it has also been proactively studying the feasibility of a diesel plant in India. Clearing the air on Hyundai’s protracted study of the diesel plant, Rakesh Srivastava said, “Clarity on government’s policy and a consistency on it will help in making faster decision. A lot of study related to feasibility of the plant, the investments you need to bring in, the kind of diesel engines that need to be manufactured is done and it will further depend upon the policies that emerge from the government itself.” If Hyundai dealer network is to be believed, Sonata has done well owing to its ﬂuidic sculpture and the features that it offers, especially for its rear passengers

ZF selects Indian students for advanced training Our Bureau Mumbai

teering gears manufacturer ZF India has selected three engineering students from Pune for their International Postgraduate Training Programme. Ram Pandey, Dhanashree Kad and Sourabh Shastri, students from engineering colleges in Pune were shortlisted from over 1000 applications. They will join a mix of 25 International Postgraduate Trainees selected from Germany, USA, China, and Brazil for the 2012/13 batch. The fifteen-month long programme will take the students to four different locations including one outside Germany. Between individual projects, there will be four one-week workshops/seminars on topics like project management, communication management and intercultural skills.

The ZF programmeinitiative is an ideal launchpad for budding engineers looking to forge a career in the automotive industry “The two main reasons for ZF to conduct this programme in India are that ZF sees future growth potential coming from the Asian markets and the availability of a young, qualiﬁed talent pool is another plus point” said member of the Board of Management responsible for Corporate Human Resources, Jürgen Holeksa. Upon successful completion of the programme, the students will be given assignments in the ZF group. The initiative is an ideal launchpad for budding engineers looking to forge a career in the automotive industry.

Ram Pandey, Dhanashree Kad & Sourabh Shastri will join the programme across locations across & outside Germany

and is also priced well below the Honda Accord. However, with the launch of the new Camry, the Sonata is bound to face some competition. In the same period however,

Volkswagen Passat, which is only diesel powered, has managed to sell 388 cars, while Skoda Superb remains the segment leader with 714 cars sold. However, majority of these sales come from the die-

sel powered cars. With the diesel cars accounting for over 75 percent of sales in the segment, crude power seems to be the way to go for Hyundai to play a long innings with the Sonata.

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TECHNOLOGY

LED ambient lighting solutions for cars

XP Semiconductors recently introduced the UJA1018, a compac t i nte g r ate d solution that supports cost-efficient and flexible LED ambient lighting applications in vehicles. The UJA1018 is designed for LIN (Local Interconnect Networks) and is the first ASSP (Atpplication Specific Standard Product) for ambient lighting with Node Position Detection. This enables LIN addresses of LED modules to be individually programmed after being installed in the car, rather than during module manufacturing. Ambient LED lighting is increasingly popular in the automotive industry. Car manufacturers are using it as a differentiator to enhance the driving experience. It also enables OEMs to emphasise their car brand via the colour and styling of the interior lighting, while car dealers can offer consumers the option of customising the lighting settings. Whereas interior LED modules are currently programmed during the module manufacturing process, with NXP’s new

Node Position Detection method, based on an integrated LIN switch, all LED modules can be individually configured even after being mounted in the car. This offers new levels of ﬂexibility while drastically reducing manufacturing logistics and costs. The UJA1018 integrates all analogue functions to create a compact ambient lighting solution, including LIN transceiver, LIN switch for Node Position Detection, voltage regulator for microcontroller and drivers for three-colour LED. In addition, the compact HVSON package enables the creation of small form factor modules. The UJA1018 fulﬁls the robustness requirements from the OEMs and also meets the SAE J2602 and LIN conformance. “With the UJA1018 and its unique Node Position Detection technology based on Lin switch, NXP enables car OEMs to offer personalized ambient lighting solutions to end consumers. At the same time it saves system costs and simplifies logistics for both OEMs and Tier I suppliers”, said General Manager

of In-Vehicle Networking, NXP Semiconductors, Toni Versluijs. “This underpins our leadership position as the de-facto In-Vehicle Network solution provider and our commitment to connect the car in present and in future”.

Head of Development at Hella Interior Lighting Systems, Dr. Herbert Wambsgan commented: “The UJA1018 enables Hella to introduce a very compact LED ambient lighting solution that ﬁts every interior location. The Node Position Detection

by means of the integrated LIN switch allows conﬁguration of each ambient lighting module once mounted in the car. Thus, all modules in the car can be kept the same which allows a high level of reuse and greatly simpliﬁes the logistics.”

New Denso facility in Indonesia

enso Corporation has recently announced that it will construct a new plant in the Bekasi District of West Java Province, Indonesia in response to growing vehicle production in the country. The new plant, PT Denso Indonesia Fajar Plant (tentative name), will start operations in February 2014 and produce engine control products, including engine electronic control units (ECUs) and variable cam timing (VCT) control systems, as well as starters, alternators, and other devices. “Denso considers Indonesia to be a growing market in Asia,” said Senior Executive Director of Denso’s Thermal Systems Business Group, Akio Shikamura.

By expanding production capacity, Denso will increase its production ratio in the country, better serve its customers, and contribute to the Indonesian economy in terms of investment and employment

PT Denso Indonesia Fajar Plant (Tentative name) Location

: Bekasi District, West Java Province, Indonesia Investment : Approx $110 million Employees : Approx. 1,300 (planned for March 2016) Site Area : 200,000 m 2 Total Floor Area : 24,000 m 2 Business systems, starters, & alternators Denso has been doing business in Indonesia for nearly 40 years since establishing PT Denso Indonesia in 1975. Currently, Denso produces automotive air-conditioning systems, radiators, spark plugs, ﬁlters, and other products at two plants, Sunter Plant and Bekasi Plant. The new plant will be Denso’s third plant in the country.

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G L O B A L WAT C H

Second-gen Citroën Berlingo unveiled at Hanover Motor Show

his new, second-generation electric van reafﬁrms Citroën’s commitment to electric vehicles. The new Electric Berlingo features the latest electric vehicle technology, while retaining all the awardwinning qualities of the current Berlingo range, such as load volumes of up to 4.1 m3 and a payload capacity of 675 kg. The Electric Berlingo builds upon decades of Citroën electric

Through innovative design, the various parts of the electric powertrain are contained under the bonnet or beneath other areas of the body shell. This means that the Electric Berlingo is not compromised in terms of load volume or carrying capacity

vehicle experience, including its first-generation Berlingo Electrique van, which was on sale in the UK until November 2005. Through innovative design, the various parts of the electric powertrain are contained under the bonnet or beneath other areas of the body shell. This means that the Electric Berlingo is not compromised in terms of load volume or carrying capacity. The complete two-part battery pack is installed under the vehicle’s ﬂat load deck, so that the load compartment is identical to the one found in the traditionally powered models. With a total battery capacity of 22.5kWh, the Electric Berlingo can cut a range of up to 106 miles (170 km). The Electric Berlingo can be charged in two ways. The normal charge mode lasts between six and 12 hours, depending on the available current, while the batteries can be charged to 80 percent of their capacity in just 30 minutes in quick-charge mode. The Electric Berlingo’s motor

was developed with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and has a maximum power output of 49 kW (67 hp) and maximum torque of 200 nm. Its power is transmitted to the front wheels through a speed reducer and a singleratio gearbox. Depending on the market, the Electric Berlingo will be

available with two bodywork options, normal and long, which respectively measure 4.38m and 4.63m. The load volume can reach 4.1m3 and the maximum weight capacity is 675 kg, which are both identical to the internal combustion versions. Citroën’s Head of Commercial Vehicles & Business Centre

Programme, commented, Scott Michael, “The launch of the new Electric Berlingo at Hanover is exciting news. When it goes on UK sale in the second half of 2013 it will further expand the appeal of Citroën’s advanced LCV range with business customers looking for innovative environmental transport solutions.”

JLR invests £370 million in new Range Rover

aguar Land Rover has invested around £370 million to upgrade its UK manufacturing facilities and increase productivity as it prepares to launch the all-new Range Rover in 170 countries around the world. Inaugural sales of the fourth-generation Range Rover are to begin this month following a three-year engineering project, supporting 1,000 jobs in design, product development and manufacturing at Jaguar Land Rover. As part of the £370 million investment package, Jaguar Land Rover has installed a new aluminium body shop for the latest Range Rover at the company’s Solihull plant, near Birmingham, along with upgrades to paintapplications technologies, trim assembly, warehousing and Jaguar Land Rover’s ﬁrst customer handover centre. The Range Rover forms

part of a new model offensive by Jaguar Land Rover, which will launch shortly the muchanticipated Jaguar XF Sportbrake and the exciting new Jaguar F-Type sports car. The lightweight aluminium platform will deliver enhanced performance and fuel economy, lowering CO2 emissions. Such breakthroughs follow a capital expenditure programme that has seen Jaguar Land Rover create more than 8,000 new jobs in the past two years. The company is spending in excess of £1.3 billion with suppliers around the world, with £800 million of that in the UK alone, supporting an estimated total of 190,000 jobs in the UK supply chain. As part of its recent expansion, JLR has opened a new manufacturing facility at Solihull; begun work on a £355 million engine factory near Wolverhampton; moved to 24-hour production at Halewood on Merseyside to meet demand for the Range Rover Evoque; launched Land Rover assembly in India; and signed a JV agreement to launch manufacturing in China. In August, demand for vehicles helped lift pre-tax profits by 32 percent to £333 million for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, with more than 85,000 cars sold in the three months to June 30.

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G L O B A L WAT C H

Volvo launches V40 R-Design

aunched at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the new Volvo V40 R-Design has driver-centric interiors with performance up to 254 horsepower. The unique R-Design front features a silk-metal framed high-gloss grille with re-proﬁled front bumper and day running lights. The sporty stance is further enhanced with an ironstone rear diffuser, silk-metal finished details and twin exhaust tailpipes. The ﬁve-spoke diamond-cut wheels (standard with 17” or can be upgraded to 18”) complete the stylish, dynamic look. The interior also gains from unique features such as the embossed R-Design leather/TTec upholstery, TFT instrument display, sports steering wheel, sports pedals and unique aluminium inlays. Those wanting to further enhance their vehicle can upgrade to the R-Design Lux which adds additional features, such as embossed full leather-faced

upholstery, active bending xenon headlights with headlight cleaning system, rain sensor, cruise control, keyless start and rear theatre lighting. On top of the Rebel Blue livery, the V40 R-Design buyer has a choice of six other exterior colours. Prices will be announced in early October with dealers being able to take orders immediately. Customer deliveries are expected to start during January 2013.

New-Gen R-Design Interiors With Blue Interactive Dashboard The interactive dashboard in the all-new V40 has already had a lot of positive attention, both from media and customers. The possibility to switch between three designs with different conﬁgurations and functionality is mirrored in the V40 R-Design— Elegance, Eco and Performance. But here all of the modes come in the same radiant blue colour, unique to the R-Design. The seats feature a blend of black Nubuck textile and per-

SQ5 TDI Audi heads for Paris show

ith 313PS and 39 mpg, the Audi SQ5 TDI is the new top model in the Q5 model series and also the first S model in the history of Audi with a diesel engine. Now an extra dash of exclusivity has been added to its potent formula as the SQ5 TDI Audi exclusive concept—a limited edition version created by high performance division quattro GmbH—is readied for its Paris Show debut. The performance SUV will showcase new design features in the interior and an exclusive exterior finish in a limited production run of just 50 vehicles beginning in the first quarter of 2013. The SQ5 TDI Audi exclusive concept is finished in stunning Aral Blue crystal effect, a shade which was specially developed for this limited production model and which conveys an amazing feeling of depth. As with every S model from Audi, the exterior mirrors are in aluminium look, and xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights are standard. The four exhaust tailpipes dominate the rear of the vehicle. The interior of the SQ5 TDI Audi exclusive concept incorporates striking contrasts: The leather multifunction sports steering wheel and the gear lever gaiter in black Fine Nappa leather are accentuated with contrasting stitching in snow white, as are the centre armrest and the instrument binnacle cover. A special highlight are the black sport seats covered in Fine Nappa leather, which also feature contrasting stitching in snow white and black, woven leather in the centre section of the seats. The SQ5 TDI Audi exclusive concept marks the first time that woven leather has been used in a production vehicle. The Alcantara headlining, the blind for the sunroof and the inlays and applications in the doors are finished in snow white. The inlays are natural grain ash. The open-pored veneer has been specially treated to emphasize the grain. The door trims and the entry sills sport Audi exclusive badges. Production of the SQ5 TDI Audi exclusive concept is limited to 50 examples, and their price in Germany will be 92,000. The SQ5 TDI on which this special edition is based will open for order in the UK later this year priced at approximately £44,000 OTR.

forated leather, crowned by an embroidered R-Design logo with a blue “R”. The comfortable, in-command driver environment also includes a specially designed steering wheel, gear-knob, handbrake and sport pedals. The unique R-Design aura is enhanced by a combination of new aluminium inlays with a perforated look, black leather, matching stitching and black headlining.

Dynamic Drive With A Wide Range Of Engines R-Design can be combined with all engines available for the all-new Volvo V40, from the D2 diesel with 115 horsepower and CO2 emissions at 94 g/km, to

the high-performance T5 petrol turbo with 254 horsepower.

Optional Sport Chassis The chassis has been developed in co-operation with Swedish racing driver Robert Dahlgren in the Volvo Polestar Black R team. The optional Sport chassis is lowered 10 mm compared with the Dynamic chassis. Springs and shock absorbers have a ﬁrmer setting, resulting in a responsive driving pleasure with full control. The front McPherson struts have 25 mm piston rods. The stiffness enables the structure to absorb lateral loads better. At the rear the V40 has mono-tube dampers, featuring compression and return damp-

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15 ing via the same valve. This gives shorter, faster fluid flow, which in turn means that the damper responds more quickly. Antiroll bars with increased diameter also contribute to the sporty drive. The standard Dynamic chassis’ rigid body and low centre of gravity also promote an alert, quick-responding character that focuses on the driving experience, yet without compromising ride comfort. “The V40 R-Design is agile, responsive and fun to drive. Both chassis offer the enthusiastic driver a feeling of total control. You get the nimble moves it takes to stay on top of busy urban traffic,” said Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Car Corporation, Peter Mertens. The new Volvo V40 R-Design will be available in all markets that sell the Volvo V40. Volvo expects that around 10 percent of all V40 worldwide buyers will choose the R-Design version, while in the UK, that figure is expected to rise to 25 percent. Previous R-Design models have played an important role for increasing the sales and for lowering the age of the customer base.And the company believes that the V40 R-Design will give this trend another boost.

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Renault Trucks to showcase green engines at Hanover

he new Euro VI engines from Renault Trucks deliver reduced pollution and keep a check on fuel consumption. By combining different technologies, and selecting the one best adapted to the vehicles’ different applications, the manufacturer offers its customers high-performance engines that are reliable and deliver competitive fuel consumption. Renault Trucks will present its Euro VI compliant engines at the IAA show in Hanover. These will equip its trucks when the new standard becomes compulsory in January 2014 (January 2013 for new homologations). Considerably cutting polluting emissions, the new Renault Trucks Euro VI engines will deliver high performance, reliability and optimised consumption. To comply with the new regulation, the manufacturer is using different technologies, choosing the most appropriate and efﬁcient in regards to the engine’s size and

future application. This strategy will enable Renault Trucks to pursue a number of different aims: supply its customers with Euro VI compliant engines, while at the same time offering competitive fuel economy, reliability and maintainability similar or superior to the previous Euro V engines.

Engines For The Heavy Duty Range (11 L & 13 L) For its heavy duty range, Renault Trucks will offer a new six cylinder 11-L engine to be known as the DTI 11. This will be available with three power ratings: 380 hp (1,800 nm), 430 hp (2,050 nm) and 460 hp (2,200 nm). Although its architecture has much in common with the Euro V engine, this latest model breaks new ground with its injection and de-pollution systems. Injection is based on a common rail system, which offers the main advantage of supplying extremely accurate and high pressure injection, even at low engine speeds. The DTI 11 engine is com-

National Grid switches on to Toyota with order for 100 Yaris

nergy company National Grid, has chosen the Toyota Yaris as the preferred car for its UK trainee engineers, taking delivery of 100 vehicles. The Yaris are all ﬁve-door models in TR trim with 1.4 D-4D diesel power, and were handed over to the National Grid drivers in two special presentations at Toyota’s Burnaston factory in Derbyshire on 5 and 12 September. They will be used by the engineers in the course of their training, both at National Grid’s Midlands base and on site visits nationwide.

The handover process, in which, the new drivers are given a full introduction to their vehicles was supported by personnel from Listers Toyota Boston and forms part of Toyota’s service to its business customers. The cars were all provided through Listers Toyota. Quality and running costs were key factors in Toyota’s success in National Grid’s vehicle selection process, as David Morse, the company’s Fleet Operations Manager, explained, “The Toyota Yaris was chosen following a competitive tender process, based in whole life cost calculations. The Yaris 1.4 D-4D has an official emissions figure of 104g/km and combined cycle fuel consumption of 72.4 mpg. At the same time, its 89 bhp and 205 nm of torque make it a comfortable performer at motorway speeds. The TR specification includes the Toyota Touch touchscreen control for audio control, with Bluetooth and a rear-view camera. Other features include aux-in and USB connection points, air conditioning, 15-inch alloy wheels, seven airbags and comprehensive active safety systems including ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Vehicle Stability Control with traction control. The Yaris cars, which are joining National Grid’s UK fleet of more than 2,800 vehicles, have been funded by Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, with the contract hire managed by Inchcape Fleet Solutions.

bined with an SCR post-treatment system for reducing polluting emissions to comply with the Euro VI regulation. In order to provide optimal performance, this system must operate at sufficiently high temperature. Renault Trucks meets this requirement by combining different solutions, such as exhaust gases recirculation during engine start-up phases, the use of controlled valves at the intake and the exhaust as well as specific combustion strategies. The post-treatment system is fitted with a particulate filter, as is the case with all Renault Trucks Euro VI engines. This enables the level of particle emissions to be considerably reduced, capturing virtually all of them, even the very smallest. This technology has also been chosen for the new six cylinder 13 L engine. However, this model features an electronic pump

injector system, which is particularly suitable for engines with this displacement. The DTI 13 will be available with the following power ratings: 440 hp (2,200 nm), 480 hp (2,400 nm) and 520 hp (2,550 nm).

Engines For The Medium Duty Range (Five & Eight L) For its medium duty range, Renault Trucks has developed a new four cylinder, five-L engine, to be known as the DTI 5. It will be available with 210 hp (800 nm) and 240 hp (900 nm) versions. As for the DTI 8, this features six cylinders in line with a displacement of eight- L. It will be available in 250 hp (950 nm), 280 hp (1050 nm) and 320 hp (1,200 nm) versions. The five and eight-L Euro VI engines are fitted with an EGR system. This recycles part of the exhaust gases during combustion

and reduces the amount of nitrogen oxide (NOx) produced by the engine. The remaining NOx is then eliminated by catalysis via the SCR system. Finally, the particulate filter enables the vehicle to comply with the very low level of particle emissions demanded by the new standard. Furthermore, this engine is equipped with a common rail type of injection with a maximum pressure of 2,000 bars. Thanks to the flexibility offered by multiple injections (up to five injection events per engine cycle) these engines deliver very high levels of performance in terms of consumption, noise and performance. The new Renault Trucks engines comply with the Euro VI standard while maintaining their high levels of performance, reliability and optimised consumption to serve the brand’s customers even better.

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N A M E R I C A N A S S E M B LY

AUTOFACTS Global Automotive Outlook PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

North America Assembly Tracking 6-2012 (Tracking by Brand & Nameplate) June 2012 Ownership Org/

Last 3 Months

Year to Date

YOY

Assembly

YOY

Volume

% Chg

Share %

Share Chg

AutoAlliance International (USA)

14,667

23.6%

1.1%

Ford Mustang

10,965

10.8%

Mazda Mazda6

3,702

87.5%

BMW (Germany)

24,549

-0.2%

1.8%

(-0.4)

78,159

8.9%

2.0%

(-0.3)

158,610

BMW X3

13,694

26.1%

1.0%

40,194

27.5%

1.0%

(-0.0)

78,105

BMW X5

7,689

-21.9%

0.6%

(-0.3)

26,986

-5.8%

0.7%

(-0.2)

57,136

5.5%

Brand & Nameplate

YOY

Assembly

YOY

Volume

% Chg

Share %

Share Chg

YOY

Assembly

YOY

Volume

% Chg

Share %

42,973

41.3%

1.1%

Share Chg

0.1

84,661

48.7%

1.1%

0.8%

(-0.1)

32,104

28.9%

0.2

0.8%

55,327

36.6%

0.7%

0.3%

0.1

10,869

97.5%

0.1

0.3%

0.1

29,334

78.7%

0.4%

0.1

17.0%

2.0%

(-0.1)

33.8%

1.0%

0.1

0.7%

(-0.1) (-0.1)

BMW X6

3,166

-18.9%

0.2%

(-0.1)

10,979

-5.3%

0.3%

(-0.1)

23,369

1.6%

0.3%

Chrysler Group LLC (USA)

209,500

21.1%

15.4%

(-0.0)

624,216

21.6%

15.7%

(-0.8)

1,227,221

22.6%

15.5%

Chrysler 200

12,474

30.4%

0.9%

0.1

40,727

19.9%

1.0%

(-0.1)

73,245

20.7%

0.9%

(-0.0)

Chrysler 300

8,210

22.2%

0.6%

26,370

38.1%

0.7%

0.1

48,631

78.8%

0.6%

0.2

Chrysler Town & Country

10,384

-12.2%

0.8%

(-0.3)

33,731

13.8%

0.8%

(-0.1)

60,027

7.2%

0.8%

(-0.1)

Dodge Avenger

7,139

49.3%

0.5%

0.1

29,183

43.4%

0.7%

0.1

53,066

37.1%

0.7%

Dodge Caliber

-100.0%

(-0.8)

-100.0%

(-0.6)

-100.0%

0.1

Dodge Caravan

18,423

21.5%

1.4%

53,537

26.5%

1.3%

(-0.0)

102,083

19.0%

1.3%

(-0.0)

Dodge Challenger

4,103

-23.5%

0.3%

(-0.2)

12,963

2.8%

0.3%

(-0.1)

24,992

14.4%

0.3%

(-0.0)

Dodge Charger

9,311

-2.1%

0.7%

(-0.2)

24,394

6.0%

0.6%

(-0.1)

49,326

-0.6%

0.6%

(-0.1)

Dodge Dakota

-100.0%

(-0.1)

-100.0%

(-0.2)

-100.0%

(-0.2)

Dodge Dart

3,920

0.3%

0.3

5,401

0.1%

0.1

5,401

0.1%

0.1

Dodge Durango

3,865

-51.0%

0.3%

(-0.4)

12,359

-43.2%

0.3%

(-0.4)

23,164

-47.3%

0.3%

(-0.4)

(-0.5)

Dodge Journey

13,337

38.9%

1.0%

0.1

35,423

54.1%

0.9%

0.2

69,030

37.0%

0.9%

Dodge Nitro

-100.0%

(-0.1)

-100.0%

(-0.2)

-100.0%

0.1

Fiat 500

7,344

24.5%

0.5%

22,681

14.3%

0.6%

(-0.1)

41,927

62.2%

0.5%

0.1

Fiat Freemont

3,762

-7.5%

0.3%

(-0.1)

11,331

23.0%

0.3%

(-0.0)

26,617

148.2%

0.3%

0.2

Jeep Compass

7,498

-30.9%

0.5%

(-0.4)

28,777

-5.6%

0.7%

(-0.3)

63,888

12.1%

0.8%

(-0.1)

Jeep Grand Cherokee

22,343

51.7%

1.6%

0.3

62,228

49.1%

1.6%

0.2

124,827

55.9%

1.6%

0.3

Jeep Liberty

12,316

186.3%

0.9%

0.5

35,199

108.2%

0.9%

0.3

66,615

95.8%

0.8%

0.3

Jeep Patriot

4,995

-25.5%

0.4%

(-0.2)

21,503

-2.0%

0.5%

(-0.2)

57,248

28.0%

0.7%

Jeep Wrangler

6,800

96.6%

0.5%

0.2

19,851

46.7%

0.5%

0.1

39,807

31.7%

0.5%

(-0.2)

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

10,585

79.3%

0.8%

0.3

30,783

38.7%

0.8%

0.1

61,931

23.8%

0.8%

Lancia Flavia

0.0%

678

0.0%

959

0.0%

Lancia Grand Voyager

550

0.0%

1,808

0.0%

3,707

0.0%

Lancia Thema

0.0%

926

0.0%

Chrysler Group LLC (USA)

209,500

21.1%

15.4%

(-0.0)

624,216

21.6%

15.7%

(-0.8)

1,227,221

22.6%

15.5%

Ram Cargo Van

1,341

0.1%

0.1

3,152

0.1%

0.1

6,339

0.1%

0 0.1

Ram Pickup

38,655

62.9%

2.8%

0.7

107,556

39.7%

2.7%

0.2

216,101

29.6%

2.7%

0.2

Volkswagen Routan

2,109

49.9%

0.2%

4,570

46.9%

0.1%

7,364

-26.9%

0.1%

(-0.1)

Daimler AG (Germany)

15,932

4.9%

1.2%

(-0.2)

47,795

9.9%

1.2%

(-0.2)

95,963

21.4%

1.2%

(-0.0)

Freightliner Sprinter

812

7.0%

0.1%

(-0.0)

2,435

11.9%

0.1%

(-0.0)

4,859

12.6%

0.1%

(-0.0)

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

3,360

-4.5%

0.2%

(-0.1)

10,080

0.3%

(-0.1)

20,320

16.0%

0.3%

(-0.0)

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

10,080

10.1%

0.7%

(-0.1)

30,240

15.4%

0.8%

(-0.1)

60,960

27.7%

0.8%

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

1,680

-4.5%

0.1%

(-0.0)

5,040

0.1%

(-0.0)

9,824

3.4%

0.1%

(-0.0) (-3.3)

Ford Motor Company (USA)

246,996

-1.4%

18.1%

(-4.2)

700,203

2.8%

17.6%

(-4.2)

1,350,692

2.4%

17.0%

Ford C-MAX

116

0.0%

234

0.0%

281

0.0%

Ford Crown Victoria

-100.0%

(-0.9)

-100.0%

(-0.8)

-100.0%

(-0.7)

Ford Edge

17,026

6.8%

1.2%

(-0.2)

49,024

19.8%

1.2%

(-0.1)

91,622

7.1%

1.2%

(-0.2)

Ford Escape

20,767

-29.3%

1.5%

(-1.1)

66,060

-21.7%

1.7%

(-1.0)

153,384

-7.3%

1.9%

(-0.6)

Ford E-Series

14,496

32.1%

1.1%

0.1

43,307

31.4%

1.1%

80,834

5.5%

1.0%

(-0.2) 0

Ford Expedition

6,187

27.8%

0.5%

17,951

27.1%

0.5%

(-0.0)

34,954

23.3%

0.4%

Ford Explorer

17,860

22.0%

1.3%

52,509

19.8%

1.3%

(-0.1)

100,906

25.8%

1.3%

Ford Fiesta

12,284

6.2%

0.9%

(-0.1)

35,564

11.5%

0.9%

(-0.1)

70,205

14.4%

0.9%

(-0.1)

Ford Flex

3,386

27.2%

0.2%

10,236

17.3%

0.3%

(-0.0)

18,409

23.0%

0.2%

Ford Focus

30,325

25.9%

2.2%

0.1

82,356

23.2%

2.1%

(-0.1)

142,968

54.5%

1.8%

0.4

Ford F-Series

77,375

9.0%

5.7%

(-0.7)

210,173

15.4%

5.3%

(-0.6)

406,413

11.4%

5.1%

(-0.5)

Ford Fusion

28,149

-0.8%

2.1%

(-0.5)

80,689

11.4%

2.0%

(-0.3)

152,088

3.0%

1.9%

(-0.4)

Ford Ranger

-100.0%

(-0.9)

-100.0%

(-0.9)

-100.0%

(-0.8)

Ford Taurus

10,192

49.8%

0.7%

0.1

27,558

30.6%

0.7%

49,422

24.7%

0.6%

Lincoln Mark LT

62.5%

0.0%

-13.8%

0.0%

(-0.0)

145

-25.3%

0.0%

(-0.0) 0

Lincoln MKS

1,815

82.2%

0.1%

4,785

61.4%

0.1%

8,624

45.8%

0.1%

Lincoln MKT

605

13.7%

0.0%

(-0.0)

2,043

61.8%

0.1%

4,208

53.0%

0.1%

Lincoln MKX

2,350

-34.6%

0.2%

(-0.1)

7,078

-22.9%

0.2%

(-0.1)

14,619

-18.8%

0.2%

(-0.1)

Lincoln MKZ

3,093

4.6%

0.2%

(-0.0)

8,236

17.3%

0.2%

(-0.0)

16,926

-0.6%

0.2%

(-0.0)

Lincoln Navigator

931

-5.3%

0.1%

(-0.0)

2,319

-12.4%

0.1%

(-0.0)

4,684

-15.0%

0.1%

(-0.0)

Lincoln Town Car

-100.0%

(-0.1)

-100.0%

(-0.1)

-100.0%

(-0.1)

Mazda Tribute

-100.0%

(-0.0)

-100.0%

(-0.1)

Mercury Grand Marquis

-100.0%

(-0.0)

Fuji Heavy Industries (Japan)

22,961

14.9%

1.7%

(-0.1)

69,202

44.4%

1.7%

0.2

149,197

28.7%

1.9%

0.1

Subaru Legacy

3,539

1.4%

0.3%

(-0.1)

10,630

9.5%

0.3%

(-0.0)

26,151

17.5%

0.3%

(-0.0)

Subaru Outback

11,146

29.5%

0.8%

0.1

33,606

52.4%

0.8%

0.1

69,991

35.2%

0.9%

0.1

Subaru Tribeca

264

-52.1%

0.0%

(-0.0)

968

-35.9%

0.0%

(-0.0)

2,122

-37.6%

0.0%

(-0.0)

Toyota Camry

8,012

9.3%

0.6%

(-0.1)

23,998

63.7%

0.6%

0.1

50,933

32.1%

0.6%

General Motors Company (USA)

287,753

5.9%

21.1%

(-3.1)

836,702

1.5%

21.0%

(-5.4)

1,698,514

5.5%

21.4%

(-3.4)

Buick Enclave

5,537

-15.9%

0.4%

(-0.2)

17,032

-15.5%

0.4%

(-0.2)

34,519

-14.1%

0.4%

(-0.2)

Buick LaCrosse

5,462

-12.7%

0.4%

(-0.2)

17,355

-0.2%

0.4%

(-0.1)

31,121

-9.5%

0.4%

(-0.1)

Buick Lucerne

-100.0%

(-0.0)

-100.0%

(-0.2)

-100.0%

(-0.2)

Buick Regal

2,032

34.0%

0.1%

5,790

-7.0%

0.1%

(-0.1)

10,586

37.7%

0.1%

Buick Verano

4,761

0.3%

0.3

15,012

0.4%

0.4

29,052

0.4%

0.4

Cadillac CTS

3,819

588.1%

0.3%

0.2

13,149

-0.2%

0.3%

(-0.1)

27,920

-10.3%

0.4%

(-0.1)

Cadillac DTS

-100.0%

(-0.1)

-100.0%

(-0.1)

Cadillac Escalade

1,831

11.4%

0.1%

(-0.0)

4,608

-0.7%

0.1%

(-0.0)

8,329

-11.1%

0.1%

(-0.0)

Cadillac Escalade ESV

1,244

56.5%

0.1%

2,916

41.6%

0.1%

4,770

27.4%

0.1%

Cadillac Escalade EXT

202

10.4%

0.0%

(-0.0)

530

-10.9%

0.0%

(-0.0)

1,162

-12.2%

0.0%

(-0.0)

Cadillac SRX

8,248

14.0%

0.6%

(-0.0)

23,262

9.6%

0.6%

(-0.1)

46,202

11.2%

0.6%

(-0.1)

Cadillac STS

-100.0%

(-0.0)

-100.0%

(-0.0)

Cadillac XTS

4,030

0.3%

0.3

5,838

0.1%

0.1

5,838

0.1%

0.1

Chevrolet Avalanche

2,929

22.3%

0.2%

5,021

-26.1%

0.1%

(-0.1)

11,412

-9.3%

0.1%

(-0.1)

Chevrolet Aveo

6,600

20.6%

0.5%

(-0.0)

19,918

14.6%

0.5%

(-0.1)

40,829

27.5%

0.5%

Chevrolet C2

-100.0%

(-0.2)

-100.0%

(-0.3)

-100.0%

(-0.3)

Chevrolet Camaro

7,136

-36.5%

0.5%

(-0.5)

25,099

-15.2%

0.6%

(-0.3)

49,761

-16.2%

0.6%

(-0.3)

17 SEPTEMBER 2012

June 2012 Ownership Org/ Brand & Nameplate

Auto Monitor

N A M E R I C A N A S S E M B LY

Last 3 Months

Volume

YOY % Chg

Assembly Share %

Chevrolet Captiva

5,569

98.3%

0.4%

Chevrolet Colorado

4,230

20.9%

0.3%

Chevrolet Corvette

1,656

8.7%

Chevrolet Cruze

25,064

-9.7%

Chevrolet Equinox

22,099

9.8%

YOY Share Chg

Year to Date

Volume

YOY % Chg

Assembly Share %

YOY Share Chg

0.2

17,641

109.5%

0.4%

0.2

31,713

91.9%

0.4%

0.1

(-0.0)

12,269

10.3%

0.3%

(-0.0)

24,416

19.3%

0.3%

(-0.0)

0.1%

(-0.0)

4,440

15.2%

0.1%

(-0.0)

7,783

12.4%

0.1%

(-0.0)

1.8%

(-0.6)

76,140

-6.3%

1.9%

(-0.7)

152,288

-0.2%

1.9%

(-0.4)

1.6%

(-0.2)

64,966

9.2%

1.6%

(-0.3)

132,945

8.6%

1.7%

(-0.2)

Volume

YOY % Chg

Assembly Share %

YOY Share Chg

Chevrolet Express

10,136

24.0%

0.7%

28,479

33.6%

0.7%

49,142

23.1%

0.6%

Chevrolet HHR

-100.0%

(-0.4)

-100.0%

(-0.5)

Chevrolet Impala

14,767

-8.3%

1.1%

(-0.4)

46,468

-10.6%

1.2%

(-0.5)

96,641

-8.8%

1.2%

(-0.4)

Chevrolet Malibu

20,397

-9.1%

1.5%

(-0.5)

62,319

-5.8%

1.6%

(-0.6)

128,264

13.1%

1.6%

(-0.1)

Chevrolet Silverado

46,086

-8.0%

3.4%

(-1.1)

118,674

-15.0%

3.0%

(-1.5)

266,156

0.4%

3.4%

(-0.7) (-3.4)

General Motors Company (USA)

287,753

5.9%

21.1%

(-3.1)

836,702

1.5%

21.0%

(-5.4)

1,698,514

5.5%

21.4%

Chevrolet Sonic

8,256

0.6%

0.6

27,157

0.7%

0.7

53,027

0.7%

0.7

Chevrolet Suburban

6,667

12.6%

0.5%

(-0.0)

17,585

14.9%

0.4%

(-0.0)

33,405

17.0%

0.4%

(-0.0)

Chevrolet Tahoe

8,688

-12.2%

0.6%

(-0.2)

28,702

7.8%

0.7%

(-0.1)

59,339

14.5%

0.7%

(-0.1)

Chevrolet Traverse

7,996

-5.9%

0.6%

(-0.2)

25,391

-18.4%

0.6%

(-0.4)

49,257

-19.7%

0.6%

(-0.3)

Chevrolet Volt

1,141

0.1%

0.1

6,764

427.2%

0.2%

0.1

10,297

215.0%

0.1%

0.1

GMC Acadia

8,580

23.3%

0.6%

23,891

8.5%

0.6%

(-0.1)

46,172

0.6%

(-0.1) (-0.0)

GMC Canyon

880

-7.6%

0.1%

(-0.0)

2,881

-8.7%

0.1%

(-0.0)

5,943

2.5%

0.1%

GMC Savana

2,294

56.8%

0.2%

10,192

72.8%

0.3%

0.1

19,273

37.5%

0.2%

GMC Sierra Pickups

21,126

-0.7%

1.5%

(-0.3)

54,730

-2.6%

1.4%

(-0.4)

117,767

11.0%

1.5%

(-0.2)

GMC Terrain

10,629

13.4%

0.8%

(-0.1)

29,828

9.3%

0.7%

(-0.1)

63,718

11.7%

0.8%

(-0.1)

GMC Yukon

3,776

-20.7%

0.3%

(-0.1)

11,773

-8.5%

0.3%

(-0.1)

26,481

0.8%

0.3%

(-0.1)

GMC Yukon XL

3,667

17.7%

0.3%

(-0.0)

9,173

9.2%

0.2%

(-0.0)

18,452

6.4%

0.2%

(-0.0)

Opel-Vauxhall Ampera

218

-23.0%

0.0%

(-0.0)

1,709

304.0%

0.0%

4,534

971.9%

0.1%

Saab 9-4X

-100.0%

(-0.0)

-100.0%

(-0.0)

-100.0%

Honda Motor Company (Japan)

145,979

132.1%

10.7%

5.1

433,954

146.2%

10.9%

5.3

894,196

75.1%

11.3%

Acura CSX

-100.0%

0.1 (-0.0) 3.4 (-0.0)

Acura ILX

5,657

0.4%

0.4

10,369

0.3%

0.3

10,369

0.1%

0.1

Acura MDX

6,481

103.7%

0.5%

0.2

19,744

110.2%

0.5%

0.2

39,833

46.8%

0.5%

0.1

Acura RDX

4,143

393.8%

0.3%

0.2

12,361

501.5%

0.3%

0.2

14,363

93.1%

0.2%

0.1

Acura TL

2,978

47.4%

0.2%

10,141

80.8%

0.3%

0.1

23,583

53.5%

0.3%

0.1

Acura ZDX

120

300.0%

0.0%

420

366.7%

0.0%

752

36.5%

0.0%

Honda Accord

33,286

156.8%

2.4%

1.3

98,246

169.6%

2.5%

1.3

208,475

94.1%

2.6%

1.0 1.0

Honda Civic

30,676

91.1%

2.2%

0.8

94,205

110.6%

2.4%

0.9

221,822

94.1%

2.8%

Honda Crosstour

1,977

49.0%

0.1%

8,761

203.7%

0.2%

0.1

16,462

90.2%

0.2%

0.1

Honda CR-V

30,809

157.1%

2.3%

1.2

89,656

168.5%

2.3%

1.2

179,140

79.9%

2.3%

0.7

Honda Element

-100.0%

(-0.0)

-100.0%

Honda Odyssey

14,433

95.8%

1.1%

0.4

44,459

119.1%

1.1%

0.5

89,149

54.1%

1.1%

(-0.1) 0.2

Honda Pilot

14,429

102.2%

1.1%

0.4

40,761

101.8%

1.0%

0.4

81,245

37.9%

1.0%

0.1

Honda Ridgeline

990

0.1%

0.1

4,831

0.1%

0.1

9,003

88.7%

0.1%

Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea)

54,710

8.1%

4.0%

(-0.5)

179,260

20.3%

4.5%

(-0.3)

350,373

16.9%

4.4%

(-0.2)

Hyundai Elantra/i30

10,890

-0.2%

0.8%

(-0.2)

34,223

-4.4%

0.9%

(-0.3)

64,036

-3.0%

0.8%

(-0.2)

Hyundai Santa Fe

2,743

-64.9%

0.2%

(-0.5)

23,745

-3.2%

0.6%

(-0.2)

48,324

-5.2%

0.6%

(-0.2)

Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea)

54,710

8.1%

4.0%

(-0.5)

179,260

20.3%

4.5%

(-0.3)

350,373

16.9%

4.4%

(-0.2)

Hyundai Sonata/i40

19,318

-2.9%

1.4%

(-0.4)

54,885

3.7%

1.4%

(-0.3)

112,926

3.6%

1.4%

(-0.3)

Kia Optima

10,816

0.8%

0.8

33,027

0.8%

0.8

62,083

0.8%

0.8

Kia Sorento

10,943

-8.7%

0.8%

(-0.3)

33,380

-6.7%

0.8%

(-0.3)

63,004

-14.6%

0.8%

(-0.3) (-0.2)

Mitsubishi Motors Corp (Japan)

2,826

-40.1%

0.2%

(-0.2)

7,345

-28.6%

0.2%

(-0.1)

13,222

-40.5%

0.2%

Mitsubishi Eclipse

-100.0%

(-0.1)

-100.0%

(-0.1)

-100.0%

(-0.1)

Mitsubishi Endeavor

-100.0%

(-0.2)

-100.0%

(-0.2)

-100.0%

(-0.1)

Mitsubishi Galant

2,826

303.1%

0.2%

0.1

7,345

211.6%

0.2%

0.1

13,222

30.6%

0.2%

Nissan Motor (Japan)

114,812

12.0%

8.4%

(-0.7)

323,224

25.0%

8.1%

(-0.2)

667,524

21.2%

8.4%

(-0.1)

Infiniti JX Series

3,671

0.3%

0.3

10,233

0.3%

0.3

13,539

0.2%

0.2

Nissan Altima

22,061

-11.4%

1.6%

(-0.6)

73,692

7.8%

1.9%

(-0.3)

163,606

9.2%

2.1%

(-0.2)

Nissan Armada

1,240

-27.2%

0.1%

(-0.1)

4,016

-14.9%

0.1%

(-0.1)

10,355

-2.3%

0.1%

(-0.0)

Nissan Frontier

9,230

78.0%

0.7%

0.2

26,704

101.4%

0.7%

0.2

48,393

70.9%

0.6%

0.2

Nissan March

5,030

81.8%

0.4%

0.1

15,455

123.8%

0.4%

0.2

37,358

272.8%

0.5%

0.3

Nissan Maxima

5,803

0.0%

0.4%

(-0.1)

18,129

11.3%

0.5%

(-0.1)

38,653

10.1%

0.5%

(-0.1)

Nissan NV-Series

558

-77.3%

0.0%

(-0.2)

1,727

-67.9%

0.0%

(-0.1)

3,900

-53.2%

0.0%

(-0.1)

Nissan Pathfinder

5,017

79.1%

0.4%

0.1

13,034

82.2%

0.3%

0.1

20,726

14.5%

0.3%

(-0.0)

Nissan Pickup

7,879

51.9%

0.6%

0.1

20,345

73.5%

0.5%

0.1

39,795

73.0%

0.5%

0.1

Nissan Sentra

16,519

3.4%

1.2%

(-0.2)

43,654

6.8%

1.1%

(-0.2)

81,103

-5.8%

1.0%

(-0.3)

Nissan Tiida

15,596

-31.2%

1.1%

(-0.9)

32,992

3.2%

0.8%

(-0.2)

78,983

56.3%

1.0%

0.2

Nissan Titan

2,262

0.4%

0.2%

(-0.0)

8,609

42.1%

0.2%

15,945

14.0%

0.2%

(-0.0)

Nissan Tsuru

3,430

-50.8%

0.3%

(-0.4)

7,610

-54.7%

0.2%

(-0.3)

20,970

-43.6%

0.3%

(-0.3)

Nissan Versa

12,507

726.6%

0.9%

0.8

36,907

58.7%

0.9%

0.2

78,380

17.8%

1.0%

(-0.0)

Nissan Xterra

3,809

82.4%

0.3%

0.1

9,567

80.8%

0.2%

0.1

14,838

24.3%

0.2%

Suzuki Equator

200

-4.8%

0.0%

(-0.0)

550

-1.8%

0.0%

(-0.0)

980

-5.8%

0.0%

(-0.0) (-0.0)

Tesla Motors (USA)

196

19.5%

0.0%

(-0.0)

196

-58.2%

0.0%

(-0.0)

196

-79.1%

0.0%

Tesla Model S

196

0.0%

196

0.0%

196

0.0%

Tesla Roadster

-100.0%

(-0.0)

-100.0%

(-0.0)

-100.0%

Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan)

148,955

76.0%

10.9%

3.4

450,723

139.5%

11.3%

5.3

890,540

67.0%

11.2%

Lexus RX Series

7,655

90.4%

0.6%

0.2

22,713

133.3%

0.6%

0.3

45,336

48.0%

0.6%

0.1

Toyota Avalon

2,834

5.7%

0.2%

(-0.0)

10,223

52.7%

0.3%

20,099

10.3%

0.3%

(-0.0)

Toyota Camry

35,044

93.0%

2.6%

1.0

103,825

181.9%

2.6%

1.4

206,864

124.9%

2.6%

1.2

Toyota Corolla

32,386

94.7%

2.4%

0.9

99,738

208.8%

2.5%

1.5

183,172

97.8%

2.3%

0.9

Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan)

148,955

76.0%

10.9%

3.4

450,723

139.5%

11.3%

5.3

890,540

67.0%

11.2%

3.0

Toyota Highlander

11,019

34.0%

0.8%

0.1

34,225

108.2%

0.9%

0.3

68,772

48.5%

0.9%

0.2

Toyota Matrix

2,123

9.3%

0.2%

(-0.0)

5,436

52.8%

0.1%

11,938

45.6%

0.2%

Toyota RAV4

16,622

302.9%

1.2%

0.9

49,128

200.1%

1.2%

0.7

95,283

55.7%

1.2%

0.3

Toyota Sequoia

2,309

23.3%

0.2%

6,430

75.5%

0.2%

12,527

54.1%

0.2%

Toyota Sienna

11,251

9.1%

0.8%

(-0.1)

34,725

67.8%

0.9%

0.2

72,550

26.7%

0.9%

Toyota Tacoma

13,168

68.0%

1.0%

0.3

41,082

126.4%

1.0%

0.5

79,717

57.4%

1.0%

0.2 0.1

0 (-0.0) 3.0

Toyota Tundra

9,863

100.4%

0.7%

0.3

29,689

111.1%

0.7%

0.3

62,643

42.5%

0.8%

Toyota Venza

4,681

19.9%

0.3%

(-0.0)

13,509

38.8%

0.3%

31,639

30.9%

0.4%

Volkswagen (Germany)

73,904

46.1%

5.4%

0.9

183,810

50.6%

4.6%

0.7

349,848

39.9%

4.4%

0.6

Volkswagen Beetle

11,370

0.8%

0.8

27,234

0.7%

0.7

45,334

0.6%

Volkswagen Bora

-100.0%

(-0.0)

-100.0%

(-0.0)

-100.0%

(-0.0)

Volkswagen Golf/Jetta Variant

14,740

1.2%

1.1%

(-0.2)

35,393

1.0%

0.9%

(-0.2)

69,782

-4.9%

0.9%

(-0.3)

Volkswagen Jetta

34,394

1.2%

2.5%

(-0.5)

82,583

1.0%

2.1%

(-0.5)

162,826

-4.9%

2.1%

(-0.6)

Volkswagen Passat

13,400

570.0%

1.0%

0.8

38,600

651.4%

1.0%

0.8

71,906

1299.8%

0.9%

0.8

Total Light Vehicle

1,363,740

21.4%

100.0%

3,977,762

27.6%

100.0%

7,930,757

22.3%

100.0%

0.6

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Getting Personal with Takayuki Ishida, CEO & MD, Nissan Motor India If not in the Auto industry, where would you be? I might work for a trading company What car you drive? What do you dream of driving? I drive Serena (two-box mini van in Japan). My dream is to drive a camping car Your most recent indulgence? Riding a bicycle in Chennai What are you currently reading? I am currently reading a Chinese history novel ‘Three Kingdom Saga Analects’ by Confucius What are you doing when not talking auto? Reading books Outdoor activity you would miss ofﬁce for? Tennis, riding the bicycle, skating, diving. ﬁshing, sailing, etc Where did you go for your last holiday? I went to Mahabalipuram on a bicycle on August 15, Independence Day You get angry when… When someone is irresponsible in his / her job What’s the one thing you’d like to change about yourself? I am very adaptable. When my son was born, I quit smoking. Also, when I was sent to China, I faced a different management method than the typical. But I felt, that management way also works well. Different countries have different cultures and suitable management styles. I adopt the necessary style Best thing to have happened to you is… My marriage is the best thing that has happened to me

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In Person Takayuki Ishida is the Managing Director and CEO of Nissan Motor India Private Ltd, a 100 percent subsidiary of Nissan Motor Company Ltd. In this role, which he took over in March 2012, he is responsible for the total business management in the country, including domestic sales and exports and develop strategies that will build Nissan’s overall presence and success in India. Prior to this role, Takayuki Ishida was the GM for India Department at Nissan Headquarters. He joined Nissan in 1984 and since then, held several management roles of increasing responsibilities including Sales & Marketing and Business Development. He has been associated with the India business since January 2011. Takayuki Ishida graduated from Keio University in the Faculty of Law.

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