Toyota's October sales in Japan were off 6.9% on last year at 177,606 units. However, a bright spot for Toyota was its Daihatsu subsidiary that specialises in small cars. Total production of Daihatsu vehicles in October was up 11.

TOKYO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The benchmark Nikkei average rose 2.5 percent and the broader TOPIX was 2.1 percent higher as of 0550 GMT on Friday. The following stocks were on the move:.

By Tetsuya Komatsu and Makiko Kitamura Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Daihatsu Motor Co. , 51 percent owned by Toyota Motor Corp. , will cut production of engines for the carmaker on slumping U.

Fuji Heavy Industries has returned to Japan's subcompact market with a model supplied on an OEM basis by Daihatsu . The Subaru Dex is based on the 1.3-litre Daihatsu Coo. Subaru did not give any details on how many units it aims to sell annually, but s.

TOKYO, Nov 14, 2008 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) -- FUJHY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (TSE:7270), the manufacturer behind the Subaru brand, returned to Japan's subcompact market Thursday with a model supplied on an OEM basis by...

This article is locked. You need to be a Registered User of just-auto to view this article. Summary: One of the first models to come from increased cooperation between Toyota, its minicar specialist arm Daihatsu and Subaru maker Fuji Heavy Industries has been ...

This article is locked. You need to be a Full Member of just-auto to view this article. Existing users, please login at the top of the page. Summary: Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu has announced its group net profit for the April-September period surged 35.

Tokyo, Nov 4, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Daihatsu Motor Co. 7262 said Tuesday it has cut its group operating profit forecast for fiscal 2008 to 56 billion yen from the previously estimated 61 billion yen due to weakening overseas demand, the yen's rise and higher mat...

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Daihatsu Motor Co. , Japan's largest minicar maker, cut its full-year operating profit forecast as a stronger yen erodes gains from higher domestic and overseas sales.

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“MARKET SAID With prices ranging from $6000 to $10000 — higher than competitors like the Chevrolet Sprint and Hyundai Excel — and a spotty dealer network”

Toyota and Daihatsu are reportedly developing a new small car for India and possibly other emerging markets, reports Reuters , citing Japanese newspaper Asahi . A spokesperson for the company declined to comment on the report.

Japanese compact car specialist Daihatsu has increased its UK dealer representation in Maidenhead following the appointment of Maidenhead Daihatsu. The Coleshill-based importer has signed up eight new dealers so far this year and aims to grow its 120-strong ne...

The Daihatsu Buyers' Guide , compares car prices, specifications, insurance groups, CO2 emissions & NCAP ratings plus images.

JAKARTA - Japanese carmaker Daihatsu Motor has handed a car launch account to Oze after shortlisting two agencies including Grey Advertising. Prior to this the company had called five agencies to pitch for the account.

The alarm was raised at 2.40pm yesterday. A North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said no other vehicles were involved. She added an occupant of the car had to be treated for minor injuries and firefighters were called to the incident to deal with fuel which was ...

JAKARTA - Japanese carmaker Daihatsu Motor has short listed two agencies, Oze and Grey Advertising, after calling five agencies to pitch for a car launch brief. The automobile company is looking for an agency to promote a new MPV car model in Indonesia.

(SkyNewswire.com)---Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. is actually a manufacturer of cars and vehicles that has its main headquarters located in Japan. This auto manufacturer is known for its designing and crafting of compact cars and small cars.

Japanese compact car specialist Daihatsu has increased its UK dealer network in Hertfordshire following the appointment of Quenby Bros. Ltd, located in Baldock. The Coleshill-based importer has signed up eight new dealers so far this year and aims to grow its ...

Generous Pictures, a production house flexible and talented enough to work within all the media and channel options when it comes to creating marketing and advertising messages, has completed a television commercial for Daihatsu's Sirion.

Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rose, sending the Topix index to a weekly gain, as speculation Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. will find a buyer abated concern financial market turmoil will linger.

Daihatsu has added a series of high-specification models to the Sirion range, all of them distinguished from other versions by the addition of a + to their names. The + cars all have a sunroof with anti-trap and rain-sensing features, front foglights, side pro...

DAIHATSU is aiming to make the most of the current downsizing trend with the introduction of an upmarket version of its baby Sirion. The apparent contradiction reflects the wholesale move towards smaller cars by motorists who do not wish to skimp on style or e...

TOKYO, Sept 8, 2008 (Asia In Focus via COMTEX) -- DHTMF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- The Tanto from DAIHATSU MOTOR CO. (TSE:7262) is the minicar that owners in Japan like the most among 2008 models bought new, according to J.

Remember the Russian 1.7 Lada Niva that made its way to this country back in the 1980's. If I remember correctly, it became a rival for the Suzuki Jeep and its appeal was its price and incredible toughness.

TOKYO, Sep 08, 2008 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) -- DHTMF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- The Tanto from Daihatsu Motor Co. (TSE:7262) is the minicar that owners in Japan like the most among 2008 models bought new, according to J.

SMALL cars specialist Daihatsu reckons it is perfectly placed to take advantage of the general downsizing that is gathering momentum. The 100-year-old companys line-up encompasses four models comprising the Sirion and Materia hatchbacks, the Terios 4x4 and the...

The company said that the Kurume plant is a compact plant dedicated to the production of engines for mini vehicles, integrating the streamlining measures fostered at Daihatsu's manufacturing bases.

The Myvi was developed jointly by Perodua and Daihatsu in May 2005. The annual sales target is 7,000 units and the manufacturer's suggested retail prices range between MYR39,500 and MYR49,700.

Of course the roof has to go somewhere and the diminutive Daihatsu Copen is not blessed with a big boot. When the roof is up the luggage capacity is 210-litres and when the roof is packed away this is reduced to just 14-litres, which can be found under the sof...