Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - Valeo has received the top prize for innovation in the category "Methods and Processes" at the 2007 Best Innovator awards ceremony, organized by the consultancy A.T. Kearney in partnership with the economic daily "Les Echos". The Best Innovator awards recognize the best practices in innovation management from among 700 companies with sales of over 300 million euros. "We are honoured ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - - Revenue Up 11.7%, Strong Global Sales Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2007, ending March 31, 2008, as well as second-quarter performance. In the six months through September, net income after tax totalled 212.4 billion yen (US $1.78 billion, euro 1.31 billion), down 22.5% compared with the same period last year due mainly to ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - Following today's meeting of its Board of Directors, Valeo presented its consolidated accounts for the third quarter 2007. in millions of euros 3rd quarter 9 months (unaudited) 2007 2006(i) change 2007 2006(i) change Total operating revenues 2,245 2,153 +4.3% 7,251 7,174 +1.1% Gross margin 340 322 +5.6% 1,111 1,112 -0.1% ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today the completion of its acquisition of ATLET AB on 16th through its subsidiary, Nissan Forklift Europe B.V., following approval from the European Commission. Mr. Toshio Aoki, General Manager of Industrial Machinery Division at Nissan Motor, is appointed as new chairman of the board at ATLET while Mr. Keiji Ikeda of Nissan Motor is appointed as new CEO ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - At the Equip'Auto International Grands Prix awards ceremony held last night, Valeo (OTC:VLEEY) won the Gold Award for its e-Valve system in the "Engineering and Advanced Technology" category and the Silver award for the guideo driving assistance system in the "Aftermarket and ...
Cranfield, England (ots/PRNewswire) - How far can the average customer drive a Nissan QASHQAI on one tank of fuel? The entire length of the UK and more if they drive economically. Seven test drivers from the Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, proved this recently when they took turns piloting a 1.5dCi QASHQAI from Land's End on the southwest coast of England to John O'Groats on the ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will introduce the world's first Around View Monitor, which offers the driver a bird's eye view of the vehicle and its surroundings in real-time. In Japan, the Around View Monitor will debut in the new Elgrand, scheduled for introduction at the end of this month. The technology will also be offered to the U.S market on the all new Infiniti EX35 scheduled for launch this ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., will present four show vehicles that incorporate new and exciting ideas for future models at the upcoming 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The four concept cars include the "Pivo 2," which presents a new connection between car and driver, with an "always enjoyable, everywhere convenient" state-of-mind; and "Round Box," a youth-oriented compact convertible that provides occupants ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - - Pivo 2 Concept Turns Heads and Itself in Tokyo Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Pivo 2 builds on the popularity of the first Pivo, shown at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Powered by advanced Compact Lithium-ion Batteries and featuring a unique rotating cabin - meaning no reverse gear required - the first Pivo became a cult hit at shows ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe sold a total of 62,798 vehicles (1)in September 2007, an increase of 18.1% compared to the same period last year. Total year-to-date sales have reached 422,069 units. This is the six consecutive month in which Nissan sales in Europe have been higher year-on-year. The strongest markets were the UK, Russia, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS - ...
Sunderland, England (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan's Sunderland Plant is to create 180 new permanent posts to help meet demand for its latest model. The Qashqai, launched in March 2007, has already sold more than 70,000 units across Europe. And in July GBP2.4 million was invested in the plant to boost production of the hatchback/SUV crossover by 20%. Now 180 manufacturing staff, currently working at the plant on fixed-term temporary contracts, will be offered full-time ...
We send you the letter to the shareholders of Jungfraubahn Holding AG including the half yearly balance: Dear Shareholders Interlaken (ots) - We welcomed 264'000 guests to the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe in the first six months of the year (previous year 232'000). Due to this fact we were able to compensate the drop in sales from winter business by the middle of the year. At CHF 6.6 million, the semester result is ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 36,570 vehicles (1) in August 2007, an increase of 6% compared to the same month last year. Total year-to-date sales have reached 359,271 units. This is the fifth consecutive month in which Nissan sales in Europe have been higher year-on-year. The strongest performers were Russia, Ukraine, the Nordic region, Belgium, Austria and Italy. ...
Gothenburg, Sweden (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today concluded an agreement, through its subsidiary, Nissan Forklift Europe B.V., with the shareholders of Atlet AB to acquire a 100% stake in the Swedish warehouse equipment manufacturer. "Atlet is the ideal partner for us to reinforce our position as a major player in the global material handling market thanks to their high quality products, which complement our existing product line-up," said Toshio ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - Valeo (OTC: VlEEY)today announced that it is in negotiation with Leoni regarding the possible sale of its wiring harness activity, Valeo Connective Systems, which generated sales of 545 million euros and an EBITDA of 36 million euros in 2006. It employed 11,700 people at 12 industrial sites, including 9 in cost-competitive countries at 30 June 2007. Subject to consultation of the employee ...
RUEIL- MALMAISON, France, August 30 (ots/PRNewswire) - - Founding of the Geogreen Company by Three Major Players in the Field IFP, Géostock and BRGM are announcing the creation of a joint company, Geogreen, specializing in engineering services for the transport and geological storage of CO2. These three leading French players are pooling their skills in order to position the company in the world market for the geological storage of CO2 and thereby contribute to ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - - Kyushu Plant Joins Sunderland Plant as a New Source for Crossover Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it will expand the production of its popular Qashqai/Dualis mid-size crossover, adding new capacity at the Kyushu plant in Japan to meet high local demand and freeing up more capacity at its Sunderland plant in the UK for European sales . Production of the Dualis (Japan market ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - - Mixim, an Electric-Powered Concept Car - Micra Colour + Concept, a Showcase for "Liquid Metal" Paint Effect - Newly Revised Micra At this year's 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show, Nissan will be showing an all new concept car, a one-off show car based on an existing model and a heavily revised production car. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070829/271053-a ...
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands (ots/PRNewswire) - - Second Quarter of Strong Results CEVA Group Plc released its Quarter 2, 2007 interim financial statements today. These statements include the following highlights: - Revenue growth of 3% between Q2 2007 and Q2 2006 - Operating income grew to EUR27.3 million from EUR16.5 million in Q2 2006 - EBITDA increased to EUR54.8 million from EUR36.1 million in ...
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands (ots/PRNewswire) - - Second Quarter of Strong Results CEVA Group Plc released its Quarter 2, 2007 interim financial statements today. These statements include the following highlights: - Revenue growth of 3% between Q2 2007 and Q2 2006 - Operating income grew to EUR27.3 million from EUR16.5 million in Q2 2006 - EBITDA increased to EUR54.8 million from EUR36.1 million in ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co. announced today that it will phase in fuel-efficiency meters on all new models to promote awareness of more economical driving habits. The move is part of the company's overall efforts to launch a wide range of environmental technologies under its mid-term environmental action plan: Nissan Green Program 2010. This new feature will also be introduced on existing models to ...
Rolle, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) - - EX Revealed 16 August at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance - Innovative Coupe Crossover Concept - Standard 'ATTESA E-TS' All-Wheel Drive - Powered by a 3.5-litre 290hp V6 (US Specification) - First Introduction of the Advanced Around View Monitor System - To be Launched Progressively Across Europe Starting From Autumn 2008 Together With the G ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - - TIIDA to be Launched in Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Portugal - On Sale From January 2008 - Four and Five Door Models, Three Engines (Two Petrol, One Diesel) Nissan Europe announced today that it will introduce the TIIDA model to a further five markets early next year, following its recent selective European launch. As from January 2008, Germany, ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - In the news release, "Nissan Reports July Sales in Europe" issued on 8 Aug 2007 15:11 GMT, by Nissan Europe Bloomberg:NISS@FP over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the second point in the third paragraph should read: - Navara performed well across Europe and was the leader of the pick-up segment across many markets including Spain with 28.4% ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 48,100 vehicles (i) in July 2007, an increase of 8.6% compared to the same month last year. This is the fourth consecutive month this fiscal year in which Nissan sales in Europe have been higher year-on-year. The strongest performers were the UK, France, Netherlands, Russia, central and eastern Europe, Belgium plus some independent markets. ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has developed an innovative "pop-up engine hood" to help reduce head impact injuries in the event of a pedestrian collision. The new safety feature will debut on the new Skyline coupe, set for release this fall in Japan. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070802/267964 ) The concept of the pop-up hood is based on a very simple principle: to help ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - Valeo announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Connaught Electronics Ltd. (CEL), an Irish producer of vehicle electronics. This acquisition strengthens Valeo's Driving Assistance Domain through the extension of its line of camera-based vision solutions for low-speed maneuvering. Headquartered in Tuam near Galway in ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - The Board of Directors, which met today, approved the summarized consolidated accounts for the first half 2007. In millions of euros(X) 1st half Quarterly variation 2007 2007 2006 Change 2nd quarter 1st quarter Total operating revenues 5,286 5,309 -0.4% 2,646 2,640 Gross margin 810 835 -3.0% 414 396 % of ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - Valeo announced today that it has created a joint venture for the production of alternators and starter motors with N.K. Minda Group, a leading manufacturer of automotive systems in India. The new company, called Valeo Minda Electrical Systems India Private Limited, will be 66.7% owned ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - - Global Vehicle Sales up 5.9% on Demand for New Product Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that consolidated net income after tax totaled 92.3 billion yen (US $764 million, euro 566 million) in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007, ending March 31, 2008, down 16.2% compared with the same period a year ago. The drop in net ...