Motor vehicle

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung Named MotorTrend Person of the Year, Topping Its 2023 Power List

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea and FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group's Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, has been honored with the MotorTrend Person of the Year award, having secured the number one position in MotorTrend's esteemed 2023 Power List.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea and FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group's Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, has been honored with the MotorTrend Person of the Year award, having secured the number one position in MotorTrend's esteemed 2023 Power List.
  • MotorTrend named Chung 'Person of the Year' for "leading Hyundai Motor Group into a new age."
  • Commenting on the depth of Chung's vision, MotorTrend added: "In that sense, he does his father and grandfather proud, pushing the entire Hyundai Motor Group to new levels.
  • For his vision and leadership, then, Euisun Chung is our 2023 MotorTrend Person of the Year."

Premiere of New Mazda CX-90 Crossover SUV

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

- Wide-body three-row SUV is a significant evolution in comfort, environmental and safety performance, and the joy of driving -

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  • - Wide-body three-row SUV is a significant evolution in comfort, environmental and safety performance, and the joy of driving -
    HIROSHIMA, Japan, Feb 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - On January 31 local time, Mazda North American Operations, which oversees operations of Mazda Motor Corporation in North America, unveiled the Mazda CX-90, the company's new mid-size crossover SUV.
  • The CX-90's launch enhances Mazda's SUV lineup, enabling the company to meet customer needs and the particularities of each market.
  • The CX-90 is a crossover SUV newly developed in light of features that customers in the important North American market demand.
  • The Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 will mainly be launched in North America and other regions.

Honda: Production, Sales and Export Results for December, 2022

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

TOKYO, Jan 31, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of December 2022.

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TOKYO, Jan 31, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of December 2022.
Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire . All rights reserved.

Mazda Production and Sales Results for December 2022 and for January through December 2022

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Mazda's domestic sales volume in December 2022 decreased 14.0% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger vehicles.

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Mazda's domestic sales volume in December 2022 decreased 14.0% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger vehicles.
Mazda's domestic sales volume in the period from January through December 2022 increased 2.6% year on year due to increased sales of passenger vehicles.

Honda and GS Yuasa Reach Basic Agreement Toward Collaboration for a High-capacity, High-output Lithium-ion Battery

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

TOKYO, Jan 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and GS Yuasa International Ltd. (GS Yuasa) today announced that they have reached a basic agreement toward collaboration for a high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery.

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  • TOKYO, Jan 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and GS Yuasa International Ltd. (GS Yuasa) today announced that they have reached a basic agreement toward collaboration for a high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery.
  • The two companies will discuss specifics with the goal of establishing a joint venture company by the end of 2023.
  • In order to address the rapidly growing demand for batteries, the two companies reached this agreement to work toward the joint research and development of lithium-ion batteries and battery production methods that will be highly competitive in the global market, as well as the establishment of a supply chain for key raw materials and a highly-efficient battery production system.
  • Honda and GS Yuasa have already been working together on lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and this new collaboration will further accelerate Honda's electrification strategies toward the achievement of our carbon neutrality goal."

Mazda reveals Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV in Europe

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Monday, January 16, 2023

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 16, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation unveiled the Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV, a plug-in hybrid model that uses a rotary engine as a generator, at the Brussels Motor Show(1) today.

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 16, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation unveiled the Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV, a plug-in hybrid model that uses a rotary engine as a generator, at the Brussels Motor Show(1) today.
  • The leading product for Mazda electrification, the Mazda MX-30 launched in 2020 as Mazda's first mass-production battery electric vehicle, with a mild hybrid model joining the product lineup for some markets.
  • Mazda chose to use a rotary engine to power the generator system.
  • This value is based on specific test conditions and actual electric-only driving range will vary depending on actual driving conditions.

Toyota Launches All-New Prius HEV in Japan

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 10, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces today that it has commenced sales of all-new Prius Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Jan 10, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces today that it has commenced sales of all-new Prius Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models.
  • With a range of powertrain options being developed to promote carbon neutrality, Toyota wanted to create a new Prius HEV that customers would enjoy and cherish as the car of choice for generations to come.
  • - Inheriting the signature monoform silhouette of the original Prius, the new Prius has been reborn with a lower center of gravity and even more stylish proportions.
  • (1) Comparison with previous model Prius A Touring Selection (1.8-liter HEV 2WD with 17-inch tires), which achieved WLTC mode fuel efficiency of 27.2 km/L.

EQS-News: Stabilus SE continues successful development with strong start to fiscal 2023

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Group revenue increased to €290.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 from €243.7 million in the same period last year, corresponding to year-on-year revenue growth of 19.3%.

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  • Group revenue increased to €290.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 from €243.7 million in the same period last year, corresponding to year-on-year revenue growth of 19.3%.
  • Dr. Michael Büchsner, CEO of Stabilus, said: "Revenue growth in the first quarter – both in absolute and organic terms – is at the same level as in the very successful fiscal year 2022.
  • Our business development thus continues to defy the challenges posed by difficult macroeconomic conditions worldwide.
  • Adjusted operating profit (adjusted EBIT[1]) increased by 11.3% to €32.6 million in Q1 FY2023 (Q1 FY2022: €29.3 million).

EQS-News: Stabilus SE: Invitation to conference call on Q1 FY2023 results on January 30, 2023

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Stabilus SE: Invitation to conference call on Q1 FY2023 results on January 30, 2023

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  • Stabilus SE: Invitation to conference call on Q1 FY2023 results on January 30, 2023
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Stabilus SE: Invitation to conference call on Q1 FY2023 results on January 30, 2023
    Koblenz, January 20, 2023 - Stabilus SE (WKN: STAB1L, ISIN: DE000STAB1L8) invites investors and analysts to a conference call on January 30, 2023, 10:30 a.m. CET, on the occasion of the publication of its Q1 FY2023 results.
  • In the conference call, the management board of Stabilus SE will present the company’s development in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 (ends September 30, 2023) by means of a presentation.
  • The Q1 statement and the corresponding presentation will be available on the company’s website at Investors / Financial Reports & Presentations on January 30, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. CET.

EQS-News: hGears AG Group: Sven Arend to assume position of Chairman of the Management Board (CEO) today

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Schramberg, 1 February 2023 – As previously announced, hGears’ newly appointed Chairman of the Management Board (CEO) Sven Arend will assume his position today after being appointed by the Supervisory Board on 28 December 2022 and replace Pierluca Sartorello.

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  • Schramberg, 1 February 2023 – As previously announced, hGears’ newly appointed Chairman of the Management Board (CEO) Sven Arend will assume his position today after being appointed by the Supervisory Board on 28 December 2022 and replace Pierluca Sartorello.
  • Sven Arend began his career at ThyssenKrupp’s automotive segment and led several companies, including Berco S.p.A. and Brink Group, where he served as CEO.
  • hGears AG Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Volker Stauch, commented: “As we build on hGears achievements to date, we are pleased to have Sven officially on board from today.
  • Volker Stauch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, continued: “We thank Pierluca Sartorello for his significant contribution to hGears over the years.