The all new Nissan March (W02A) is coming to february 2009 to unveil around the world i.e. Japan,European,,Asia,Australia .This one is a re-model for Global stratagic B-segment based on revamped B-platform will be spot HR15DE modified pair with CVT and a new engine 1.2-1.3 litre (xh5) .The name of this small car use for one label is “March” not to be Micra

For SouthEast Asia will be produced W02A early 2009 in Thailand Plant with co-operation by China and India Plant for export car and component to ASIA country.

PS.The “micra” name will be dropped in europe,may be use “March” brand name

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Chevrolet Lacetti/Optra/Nubira 2008-2009 spied 

TASHKENT. Nov 21 (Interfax) - Uzbekistan plans to start producing the Chevrolet Lacetti at UzDaewoo Auto by 2009, a source from Uzavtoprom, which unites the country’s vehicle manufacturers, told Interfax.

The government of Uzbekistan has adopted a resolution on organizing commercial production of the Lacetti at UzDaewoo, which approves the implementation of this project, he said.

UzDaewoo Auto and GM DAT signed a contract on September 14 2007 for delivery of the machinerya and equipment required to set up Chevrolet Lacetti production. The project’s feasibility study puts projected capacity for the new conveyer line at 30,000 cars per year. The project is to take 16 months to set up.

The government has given Uzautoprom permission to allocate an interest-free loan equivalent to $47.69 million to UzDaewoo Auto, of which $41.2 million will be used to buy machinery and equipment.

UzDaewoo Auto was established jointly by the Uzbek government and Korea’s Daewoo motor. The company launched construction of an auto plant in Andijan region in 1996 with projected capacity of 200,000 vehicles a year.

Uzbekistan purchased the Daewoo Motor stake in UzDaewoo Auto in October 2005 and Uzautoprom now holds all the shares.

Uzautoprom and General Motors set up the joint venture GM Uzbekistan in October 2007 to produce and sell Chevrolet cars in Uzbekistan on the basis of UzDaewoo Auto. GM owns a 25% stake and Uzbekistan 75% of the joint venture. Projected capacity is 250,000 vehicles annually.

UzDaewoo Auto currently produces seven car models, with commercial production of the Nexia, Matiz and Damas and assembly of the Lacetti, and Chevrolet Captiva, Epica and Tacuma from October 2007.

UzDaewoo Auto produced 140,080 cars in 2006, up 38.7%. The company plans to turn out 170,000 cars in 2007. Me (Our editorial staff can be reached at

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Hyundai

January 2008 : Large Luxury Sedan (BH Codename)

Fisrt Half 2008 : Tucson Minorchange, Grandeur Minorchange

Second Half 2008 : Next generation of Tiburon (BK codename), Bernard Minorchange, Successor of Click/i20(PB codename) ,Next Gen C8 (Po Codename)

First Half 2009 : successor of Equus, Elantra/Avante Minorchange

Secon Half 2009 : Veracruz Minorchange, New Model Small car

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Kia

9 January 2008 : Borrego/mohave

First Half 2008: Morning/Picanto Minorchange, Soul crossover(AM codename), Pride/Rio Minochange, Successor of Cerato (TD codename), Lotze minorchange

First half 2009 : Next gen Sorento (XM codename), VG (Grandeur badge)

Second Half 2009 : Successor of Opirus (CH Codename share with Hyundai BH), XK coupe (Hyundai BK brother model), SL Suv

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GM Daewoo

First half 2008 : Tosca/Epica minorchange, L4X (stateman replacement)

Second half 2008 :Nubira/Lacetti/Optra (J300 codename),Matiz/Spark (M300 codename)

2009 : New model

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Renault-Samsung

November 2007 : QMX suv (H45 codename share with renault kaleos model)

First half 2008 : SM7 minorchange

First half 2009 : MPV

Second half 2009 : Large SUV (H49 codename), new SM3, new SM5

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Ssangyong

early 2008 : W200 large sedan

lately 2009 : C200 small suv, Y300 suv

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October 31, 2007 – Las Vegas - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 10th generation Corolla sedan at a press conference today at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.

“Nearly 40 years after the Corolla was introduced to American drivers, the 2009 Corolla will continue to offer the quality and value for which the brand has long been known,” said Tim Morrison, Toyota Division corporate marketing manager. “In style and substance, the tenth-generation Corolla will have a strong, new identity, all its own. It will be far more than merely the next-generation Corolla and will position itself perfectly above our entry-level Yaris and below our sales leader, the Camry.”

Originally launched in Japan in 1966, Corolla first arrived in America in 1968 to instant success. For nearly four decades, Corolla has been synonymous with Toyota quality, style and value, earning a distinction as one of the most trusted cars in America. Over that span more than 30 million Corollas have been sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling cars of all time.

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October 31, 2007 – Las Vegas - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new second-generation Corolla Matrix at a press conference today at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.

The Toyota Matrix, the sporty five-door vehicle that helped redefine the concept of a crossover utility vehicle, has been redesigned for the 2009 model year to offer performance that matters for driver enjoyment.

“The Matrix concept was based on blending the functionality of an SUV, the style, image and performance of a sports car with the affordability of a subcompact sedan,” said Tim Morrison, Toyota Division corporate marketing manager. “For 2009, it’s all that, and more. It may have the body of a five-door hatch, but it comes with the soul of a two-door sports car.”

Development of the 2009 Matrix focused on greater exterior coupe-like styling with enhanced interior utility and improved dynamic performance. It was made wider with a lower stance than the current model while maintaining its interior space. The result is a sporty, dynamic shape that contains room for five people to ride in comfort. As a result of significant changes to the Matrix’s profile, the theme is flowing and dynamic. The design expresses a low center of gravity, and coupe-like style with a fun-to-drive image. From the rear, the Matrix has rounded rear windows and continuous character lines that run from the front grille to the A-pillar.

Matrix will be available in three grades – Standard, S and the XRS. And Matrix will offer the option of all-wheel drive (AWD) with the S grade. The S and XRS models integrate a front underbody spoiler with a large mesh fog lamp bezel and rear underbody spoiler. A rear deck spoiler will be standard for all XRS models.

The Matrix interior is completely redesigned to enhance driving enjoyment, comfort and utility.

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World-class, flexible manufacturing facility will serve as small car production hub for ASEAN region, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand

  New production expected to create up to 8,000 direct and indirect jobs
Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor Corporation today announced plans to invest more than US$500 million in a new, highly-flexible small passenger car plant at AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) – the successful joint-venture of the two global automotive leaders. Senior executives from Ford and Mazda made the announcement at a press conference in Bangkok.
The new, flexible small car plant will utilize the same automated systems and processes, and state-of-the-art auto manufacturing technologies as the Changan Ford Mazda plant that was launched last month in Nanjing, China.

         AAT will begin manufacturing Ford and Mazda’s respective small cars in 2009, which will compete in what the auto industry refers to as the ‘B-car’ category. AAT will also be able to accommodate a more diversified range of products in the future, with simultaneous production of different passenger cars that extend up through the mid-size segment. 

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2009 Pontiac Vibe
All-new, but still retaining the original’s blend of style performance and versatility, the 2009 Pontiac Vibe also signals the return of the popular all-wheel drive and performance-oriented GT models. The 2009 Vibe will make its public debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show(La auto show) and will be available at Pontiac dealerships in early 2008.

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