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Hella India Automotive Private Ltd (HIAPL), erstwhile Hella India Electronics (HIE),

sees a high potential for products like BCMs (Body Control Modules) as well as remote key and CAPE (Car Access Passive Entry) systems. It has developed a modular concept, which can be tailored to this cost sensitive vehicle segment.

The manufacturer of components and systems for lighting technology and electronics sees a rise in demand for fuel efficient vehicles in the Indian market. Hella has tuned a number of products catering to the emerging requirements of OEMs. The company’s portfolio includes products like battery sensors and voltage stabilisers to implement id le-stop functionality and fuel control modules to reduce the average

power consumption of the fuel pump.

Cu r rent ly, t he industry demand is driven by the increasing fuel prices, which is the cost of ownership, government regulations on environmental target, emission control norms, and competition with respect to global OEMs.

With all the major global vehicle manufacturers making their foray into the Indian market, the ready availability of advanced features has fuelled the demand for electronic content in the vehicles here. In order to cater to the rising demands of the ‘more aware end customers’ for safety, comfort and to ‘stay connected’, the pressure on OEMs to enhance the electronic component usage has significantly gone up. In fact, high electronics content is now one of the main differentiating factors contributing to the success of the respective vehicles.

The key features that are sought after are fuel efficiency, comfort and safety. In the recently held Auto Expo 2012, a shift in trends was observed viz-a-viz the previous Auto Expos. The driving and differentiating factors this time were high electronics-based passenger comfort and safety enhancing features. A nother trend leading to enhanced electronic component usage is driven by the government regulations.

“In the area of fuel efficiency, we don’t see a big difference rather a greater need for cost sensitive

vehicles as these products help to reduce the cost of ownership. The challenge will be to make comfort features cost competitive for B and even A segment cars. We will see B segment cars in the future with BCMs, RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) and CAPE (Car Access Passive Entry) systems,” said MD, HIAPL, Naveen Gautam.

Products contributing to fuel efficiency include FCM (Fuel Control Module), EVP (Electronic Vacuum Pump), IBS (Intelligent Battery Sensors) and DC/DC converters & stabilisers. In addition to this, the company

sees an increase in Drive by Wire, where HIAPL is offering APS as well as torque and angle sensors for power steering. In terms of growth, Hella is targeting a CAGR of around 25 percent by 2015.

“In these areas, we are working on a variety of products in the market like EVP, FCM, battery sensors, DC/DC converters and stabilisers, oil sensors, Position Sensors (CIPOS) such as steering or throttle position sensors and APS (Accelerator Pedal Sensor) where we are one of the leaders in the global market,” added Gautam.

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J harkhand Police Force recently received deliv-ery of five Tata MPVs (Mine

Protected Vehicles) to secure the police personnel against impro-vised explosive devices like mines. These MPVs are based on modular flexibility and integrate V-shaped hull blast protection technology ideally suited for security operations. They are capable of protecting the occu-pants from threats like ambushes and sudden violent attacks, pow-erful explosive mines and heavy gunfire, which makes these vehi-cles highly useful for combat.

Speaking on the occasion, VP(Defence & Government Business), Tata Motors, Vernon Noronha said, “The Tata MPVs will take protection of the Jharkhand Police to the next level, even against improvised explosive devices and anti-per-sonnel mines.” The company will set up its dealer network and service station in inaccessible areas of Jharkhand in order to ensure spares availability.

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A jump in sales of the Land Rover has helped Tata Motors’ consolidated performance in the

first quarter of this fiscal. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) sales grew by around 34 percent from 62,090 units, including 50,747 units of Land Rover in the first quarter of FY 2012 to 83,452 units (including 71,678 units of Land Rover).

The Chinese ma rket contributed 22.2 percent for JLR in the first quarter this fiscal as compared to 15.7 percent in the same period last fiscal with a 91 percent growth. The Land Rover volumes were majorly driven by successful debut of Range Rover Evoque (26,946 units) in the key markets globally in the first quarter this fiscal.

Tata Motors reported consolidated revenues (net of excise) of `43,324 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, posting a growth of 30 percent over `33,289 crore in the corresponding

quarter of the previous year. The standalone revenues of Tata Motors were down by around nine percent to touch `10,586 crore in the first quarter this fiscal as compared to `11,624 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal. The net revenues at JLR grew by around 35 percent to touch £3.63 billion in the first quarter this fiscal as compared to £2.7 billion in the corresponding quarter last fiscal.

The company’s standalone revenues were impacted by weak macroeconomic parameters, excise duty increases and poor availability of freight, which resulted in pressure on volumes in the MHCV segment, according to a company release. The company pointed out that competitive pressures on pricing in certain commercial and passenger vehicle segments and lower volumes, impacted the operating margins. The operating profit (EBITDA) stood at ̀ 774 crore in the quarter ended 30 June, 2012, as compared to `1,020 crore in the corresponding

period last year. The company’s sales (including exports) of commercial and passenger vehicles for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, stood at 190,483 units, representing a decline of 3.6 percent, as compared to the corresponding period last year.

The company’s passenger vehicles, including Fiat and Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles distributed in India, stood at 62,619 units for the quarter ended 30 June, 2012, a decrease of 9.9 percent over the corresponding

period last year. The company is working

on various initiatives in the passenger car segment including expansion of distribution network, product refreshments, brand building and promotion activities and cost reduction and quality enhancement initiatives. It is looking to have newer variants in the Prima range of CVs, Ultra range of LCVs, additional Ace variants, Safari Storme, new Manza, and a CNG version of the Nano.

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Land Rover (more than Jaguar Land Rover) appears to be getting increasingly critical to the consolidated performance of Tata Motors, quarter after quarter. The stellar debut of the Range Rover Evoque in

China and India has boosted the revival efforts of the British brands in the increasingly tough market conditions for SUVs globally. The success of the brand has raised the confidence of the parent, compelling it to loosen its purse strings and invest more in capacity expansion in the UK, and assembling operations in other promising markets.

In hindsight, it is much easier to count the JLR acquisition as a benefit to Tata Motors. As renowned investor Warren Buffet puts it, ‘In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield’.

So what could have gone right for JLR? If one looks at the performance of JLR over the past few months, the notable aspect is volume growth across all key markets globally. In the latest quarter, for instance, JLR’s retail sales have gone up 36 percent in the UK from 10,667 units to 14,483 units, six percent in North America (14,789 units vis-a-vis 13,918 units), 40 percent in Europe (19,378 units vis-a-vis 13,813 units), 34 percent in Asia Pacific (3,952 units vis-a-vis 2,957 units) and a whopping 86 percent in China.

The most logical inference from this performance is that retail touch points have grown and brands have been made available to people who are ‘capable’ of buying it. Financing could also have played a significant role in this revival. More importantly, buyers are conscious of the identity of the parent and are willing to repose faith in the brands knowing well that it is here to stay and that the service level is likely to only improve from this point.

Analysts also point out that Tata Motors acquired JLR in a downturn, perhaps the best time to buy any asset and more so in the automotive industry with its notoriety for cyclical ups and downs. The only issue that is still unclear is whether there has been any headway in joint vehicle development programme between Tata Motors and JLR and what benefits, if any, could the parent derive from JLR in terms of technology.

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Ford begins real-world testing of future communication technologies 16Ford has recently begun testing of future technologies as part of a research programme aimed at advancing car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communication on European roads

Mazda CX-5 technology to be standardised across cars 17Euro NCAP, has highlighted the all-new Mazda CX-5 for being at the forefront of its drive to equip all models with life-saving Autonomous Emergency Braking

Nissan unveils new vision for the London ‘black cab’: the NV200 18Nissan has unveiled a new vision for the future of the London ‘black cab’ and its 300,000 daily users—the Nissan NV200 London Taxi

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SCV, LCV segment to continue on growth path in India 08SCV and LCV market in India is the fastest growing in the world and is expected to continue growing for the next five to ten years, according to a recent briefing by Frost & Sullivan

Carl Zeiss inaugurates new tech centre 09Carl Zeiss India inaugurated its new campus and production facility for coordinate measurement machines in Electronic City, Bangalore

Scania to launch new trucks, buses by 2013 09Scania Commercial Vehicles India will be investing `250 crore in setting up an assembly plant for trucks and buses in Bangalore

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SCV, LCV segment to continue on growth path in India

C O R P O R A T E

Economic changes in India have fuelled growth of the Commercial Vehicle (CV) segment. The growth

has been skewed in favour of the Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segments. Just entering its rapid growth phase, the SCV and LCV market in India is the fastest growing in the world and is expected to continue growing for the next five to ten years, according to a recent briefing by Frost & Sullivan (F&S) christened ‘Strategic Assessment of Small and Light Commercial Vehicles Market in India’.

“Product positioning in the LCV and SCV segment is very important. The customer in this segment looks at comparative factors such as payload versus price, number of trips in a day, features versus price, and Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) for a cost-benefit analysis before making purchase decisions. Hence, product positioning has a significant impact on the purchase decisions in SCV and LCV segments,” said an analyst with Automotive & Transportation Practice, Frost & Sullivan-South Asia, Middle East and North Africa, F&S.

He pointed out that within the SCV and LCV segment, the “below two tonne” goods carrier segment is the fastest growing segment. This growth is attributed to increasing consumption owing

to rapid urbanisation, easy manoeuvrability and shift from three-wheeler goods carrier to four-wheeler goods carrier with benefits like additional weight carrying capacity, comfort and safety.

F&S’s survey pointed out that sales of small and light CVs in India stood at 353,620 units during 2010-11. This is expected to grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.5 percent for the next five years with sales volumes expected to touch 827,920 units by 2015-16. SCV goods carrier is

expected to account for around 70 percent of this volume.

The Indian CV market is polarising towards the small and light CV segments with the market share of Medium CVs (MCVs) declining. This trend is intensified by factors like restriction on medium and heavy

CVs’ entrance into metro cities making it necessary for logistics companies to procure SCVs and LCVs for within-city delivery of goods. Availability of low cost LCVs with high power and gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacities has also eaten the market share of MCVs.

However, the entrance of global CV majors into the Indian market through joint ventures with local majors is expected to make it very competitive for existing players. Local majors like Tata Motors (TML), Ashok Leyland (ALL) and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) will continue to dominate the market due to their widespread network in India and increasing acquisitions abroad.

“As competition increases, it is important to strategically position products as early in their lifecycle as possible to capitalise on the market trends,” said a Frost & Sullivan Automotive Research analyst. “Inflation caused by polarisation and deregulation of

fuel prices, among other factors, has a direct impact on earnings of any organisation.”

Another major trend identified by F&S survey is the pick up and growth of local assembling or manufacturing. Manufacturing in India is a key strength, especially for low cost trucks, which can generate a good business opportunity in growing global markets such as Mexico, Brazil, Africa and China. Domestic companies could garner higher volumes as these products provide similar configurations at lower costs, according to the study.

“Designing the right product to be placed strategically in the market is critical for the long-term growth of the OEMs,” added the analyst. “The best combination of product and partner will ensure technological superiority—a better market share of the OEM.”

Some of the challenges that need to be addressed by the CV

manufacturers include high crude oil prices, rising inflation, slowdown in global markets and currency f luctuations. Add it ion a l l y, dome st ic manufacturers face challenges in terms of product positioning and pricing due to increasing competition from global players entering this market with better products and technology. As against this, the multinational OEMs face challenges in terms of controlling costs and developing local dealer networks to effectively reach out to the target segment.

The survey pointed out that domestic SCV and LCV market will continue to grow at a robust rate of around 20 percent. The market will become highly competitive as many players, including multinational OEMs enter the segment, though it is expected to be dominated by local players due to their strong and well established sales and service networks.

The customer in this segment looks at comparative factors

such as payload versus price, number of trips in a day, features versus price and EMIs for a cost-benefit analysis

before making purchase decisions. Hence,

product positioning has a significant impact on the purchase decisions

in SCV and LCV segments

Our Bureau Mumbai

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Carl Zeiss India inaugu-rated its new campus and production facil-ity in Electronic City,

Bangalore, recently. It is active in the fields of semiconductor man-ufacturing technology, industrial metrology, microscopy, medical technology, vision care, consumer optics/optronics. It also manu-factures precision measurement tools that are used in the auto, aer-ospace, and power sectors, besides manufacturing equipments required for the manufacture of integrated chips.

After inaugurating the new centre, President & CEO, Carl Zeiss Group, Dr Michael Kaschke said, “Carl Zeiss is a brand trust-ed by scientists, researchers and doctors, eye care professionals, photographers and metrology specialists. This trust is built over an eventful journey of over 160 years. The new facility at Bangalore adds greater focus to our pursuit of excellence in all spheres of our operations.”

The new Carl Zeiss campus in Bangalore is a sign of things to come from the Carl Zeiss Group. Spread over 240,000 sq ft, the com-pany’s new head office in India has 120,000 sq ft of built up area, which will accommodate close to 300 staff, a warehouse and pro-duction facilities for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) from the Industrial Metrology business group and prescription lenses from the Vision Care Business Group. The investment in a mod-ern facility in India that is one of the fastest growing and important Rapidly Developing Economies (RDE) of the world, signifies Carl Zeiss’ deep commitment to the Indian market.

According to Kaschke, strategic investments such as these are only possible because we have a long-term plan and overall we are very pleased with the development of our business in India so far. We are confident that we will continue to grow rapidly over the next years. It is important to maintain our high growth in the Indian market in order to sustain continued invest-ments at a rapid pace.

The Indian subsidiary of Carl Zeiss was originally set up in 1998 with the objective of getting closer to its customers, to take advantage of the high quality talent-pool that India offers and to take advantage of opportuni-ties to globalise value creation at Carl Zeiss. Dr Kaschke said, “We have successfully completed the qualifying on all three fronts and now the main race begins.”

The Managing Director of Carl Zeiss India, V Srinivasan said, “We have grown into a powerful brand through unwavering focus on reliability, product quality and customer service. Carl Zeiss is expanding its operations in India to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the Indian market.”

The new facility, equipped with modern office space and excellent communication and training facilities, will house all

of the Group’s business units and activities in Bangalore under one roof, including CARIn (Centre for Applications & Research in India), the R&D centre of the Medical Technology Business Group of Carl Zeiss. The Industrial Measuring Technology division shall in addition to producing Contura G2 and Spectrum model CMMs, also feature a “Tech Center” where customers can not only see the products but also find solutions for some of their meas-uring challenges.

The new Carl Zeiss prescrip-tion lens manufacturing facility in Bangalore is a well equipped laboratory setup and run to glo-bal standards of Carl Zeiss. It is one of the largest prescription lens manufacturing facilities catering to the domestic Indian market today.

Carl Zeiss in India repre-sents the fields of vision care, sports and cine optics among other domains. Founded in 1998 in India, it is headquartered at Bangalore, with its sales offic-es in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. In addition to these offices, it has 35 market stock points across India to facilitate its vision care business.

Scania Commercia l Vehicles India (SCVI), a wholly owned subsidi-ary of Scania AB, will be

investing `250 crore in setting up an assembly plant for trucks and buses in Bangalore. The company has purchased 25 acre at the Narasapura Industrial Area in Kolar district, about 52 km from Bangalore from the state government to set up the assembly plant. To begin with, the company plans to assemble heavy trucks for mining, con-struction and on road heavy haulage applications at the plant which will be operational during the first quarter next year.

The company had entered into India in 2007 with fully-built trucks imported from its Swedish facility for mining and construction segments. It formed a marketing and serv-ice arrangement with L&T.

Recently, the European company had laid the founda-tion stone for its forthcoming assembly plant at Hosakote, near Bangalore in Karnataka to assemble both trucks and buses in the Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) format.

The company will be assem-bling trucks and buses for the Indian market and the first roll-out is expected early next year. MD, Sca n ia

Commercial Vehicles India, Henrik Fagrenius said that the 35 acre new plant will be a CKD assembly unit for truck and bus chassis. Bodybuilding of city buses and coaches is also planned in this facility.

Scania will be launching four new trucks and luxury bus in the next six to 12 months. The com-pany so far had trucks catering to specialised deep mining appli-cations, now it will also roll out premium on road truck applica-tion for carrying over dimension cargo of 100 to 150 tonne, with its 6X4, 500 horsepower truck and 6X4, 460 horsepower trucks and 6X2, 410 horsepower truck along with rated load truck carriers meant for chemical, petroleum and container industry.

The truck manufacturer is to employ around 800 people at the new facility across five years. It plans to source components for engine, chassis and body from vendors in India for both, the local plant and global plants. In the second phase, Scania aims to start assembling super luxury buses for inter-city applications at the plant for which, it will invest an additional amount.

Carl Zeiss inaugurates new tech centre Scania to launch new trucks, buses by 2013 Bhargav TS

Bangalore

Our Bureau Chennai

The Scania Management Team On The Facility Ground At Bangalore

The Carl Zeiss Facility

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Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research I n st it ute (C SI R-CSMCRI), Bhavnagar

embarked on Jatropha cultiva-tion on wasteland in 1996 with support from UNDP/TMOP. Thereafter it received sup-port from the Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India to raise two hectare cultivation in Orissa using the best varieties of the germplasm identified by the Institute. This formed the basis of a subsequent tie up with DaimlerChrysler-DEG in 2003 to produce biofuels from eroded land. The project was consid-ered important in the context of utilisation of wasteland, self reliance and sustainable mobil-ity. An important component of the project was forward integra-tion to biodiesel preparation. The aim was to attain biodie-sel quality that would allow its neat application in unmodified engines so that rural communi-ties can directly utilise the local produce, besides the use of the fuel in advanced automobiles. CSIR-CSMCRI had also to prove the practicality of cultivating the plant on wasteland, which had not been done till that time.

Biodiesel can, in principle, be prepared from any triglycer-ide such as vegetable oils. The key considerations are the qual-ity of the biodiesel and the cost of manufacture. Another impor-tant aspect is the utilisation of by-products to distribute costs. By-products of the Jatropha seed capsule include: the empty shell having coal-like calorific value, oil cake, soap and glycerol.

Key Features Of The CSIR-CSMCRI Process:

US patent granted in 2010. Certain additional improve-ments are covered through a second patent application which has been cleared for patentability by PCT office

-tions in free fatty acid content of Jatropha oil

-ventional alkali catalysis albeit with innovations to overcome known limitations in post-transesterification work up

process are at ambient tem-perature; heat is required only in the oil expelling process and for processing of crude glycerol

input is necessary if dry fruits of Jatropha are used as feed-stock instead of the seeds

-sel with respect to refined oil

process is less than 0.5 litre per litre of biodiesel

by the CSIR-CSMCRI proc-ess complies with EN14214 specification and can be used either in blend or neat form in unmodified diesel engines. The biodiesel yielded the best engine performance among all biodiesels in a study con-ducted as part of a EU project

utilised as feedstock-

sel process can be converted into biodegradable plastic, an invention which has won the CIPET National Award this

year. However, this process is yet to be scaled up.

The B100 Jatropha biodiesel can be produced for `45 per litre and `65 per litre assum-ing all-inclusive dry fruit cost of `8,000 per tonne and 11,200 per tonne, respectively, and further assuming that all by-products are marketed. Considering that two thirds of fruit weight is seed weight, this translates to seed price of `12,000 per tonne and `17,000 per tonne, respectively.

Daimler Corporation under-took vehicle tests (using two Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI vehi-cles without engine modification) with CSIR-CSMCRI’s neat biodie-sel during April-May, 2004. Over 6,000 km was covered, the mile-age was comparable to that found with diesel (litre for litre Jatropha biodiesel has ca. 91.8 percent of the calorific value of fossil die-sel), and no problem of any kind was encountered during the trip. Emission test results (con-ducted jointly with ARAI, Pune) were also encouraging, particu-larly the dramatic reduction in hydrocarbon and particulate emissions. Detailed results of the tests have been published by the company (“On Road Testing of Advanced Common Rail Diesel Vehicles with Biodiesel from the Jatropha curcas Plant”,

Degen and S Keppeler, 2005-26-356, Proceedings of SAEINDIA Conference 2005).

Following suc-cessful lowering of the pour point of the biodie-sel, in col-lab-

oration with Lubrizol India, test runs of the above C class Mercedes cars and a Viano van were initiated by Daimler India in Leh in August 2005 to ascertain performance at high altitude in rarefied atmos-phere. The high point of the trials was the successful test drive by renowned auto journalists to Khardungla pass, the highest (18,380 ft.) motorable road in the world. The auto journalists have narrated their experience in lead-ing auto magazines and national daily newspapers. On the request of the Austrian Biofuels Institute, 800 litre of Jatropha methyl ester was sent to Austria in 2005 for evaluation under an EU project.

The CSIR-CSMCRI biodie-sel outperformed other EN14216 grade biodiesels from rape seed oil, animal fat, coconut oil and soya bean oil in terms of engine power output, efficiency and 16-days continuous run-ning tests (tests conducted in all cases with neat biodiesel on

data courtesy Austrian Biofuel Institute). Many other compa-nies and organisations in India and overseas have evaluated the CSIR-CSMCRI biodiesel over the

years and no negative feedback has so far been received.

CSIR-CSMCRI licensed its knowhow to Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals and a demon-stration plant is operational near Udaipur since March 2006. After successful testing of the biodiesel by VRDE, Ahmednagar, DRDO

-ent discharge plant, which was installed and commissioned in 2008. Both plants were set up on turnkey basis. 7,500 litre of our biodiesel has also been sup-plied during 2009 to Automobile Research Association of India, Pune for detailed testing on a variety of vehicles as part of a project being supported by the Government of India. Most recently, the Gujarat Forest Department has taken the pio-neering initiative to run all its tourist vehicles in Sasan Gir with the neat CSIR-CSMCRI biodie-sel. CSIR-CSMCRI’s own Toyota Qualis has now completed 1.9 lakh km of running on B100 Jatropha biodiesel without any modification whatsoever.

Ever since it was established that Jatropha methyl ester yields biodiesel of an exceptional qual-ity, there has been a surge of interest in Jatropha across the globe. However, large scale cul-tivation of Jatropha remains the single most important issue that will ultimately decide success.

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As mentioned above, CSIR-CSMCRI has played a pio-neering role in promoting the concept of Jatropha cultivation on wasteland and presently has 50 hectares of such cultivation with different accessions in two agro-climatic zones (Orissa and Gujarat). In-depth studies have been undertaken to identify the best agronomy practices includ-ing use of Jatropha oil cake. CSIR-CSMCRI also has several proven germplasm for which, data exists on field performance both of mother plants and proge-nies over several years. Accession # IC-565735 has fared equally well both in Gujarat & Orissa. Besides a yield in excess of two kg/plant for mature plants, the oil yield touched a maximum of 41 percent of whole seed weight.

In the studies carried out by us over the last five years, we have also obtained sufficient and consist-ent data for the verification of our hypothesis that raising plantation with selected cuttings would lead

to a more productive plantation as compared with that by seed-lings – even seedlings raised from seeds of elite plants. An important achievement in this direction is the success in raising true-to-type tissue culture plants from shoot tips. Presently the shoot multipli-cation ratio is eight-12 and the time required for raising a fully rooted tissue culture plant is six months initially (ie from ex-plants) and 90 days from sub-culture. CSIR has an ongoing project supported by MNRE for raising large numbers of elite cuttings and tissue cul-ture plants. CSIR-CSMCRI also has an ongoing collaboration with US Department of Energy and General Motors on cultivation and productivity aspects as also life cycle analysis.

Jatropha has received a temporary setback because mis-leading projections, investment and hype got ahead of primary data. Moreover, plans and poli-cies have not had an adequately long term perspective. Another reason is that over projections were made of alternative feed-stocks, sometimes without substance. It remains an impor-tant plant and the CSIR-CSMCRI Jatropha biodiesel process is proven technology. The great unknown is how much biomass one would be able to generate in India if we do all things right, what would be the enabling pol-icies one would need to put in place to ensure that this happens, and what would be the short, medium and long term econom-ics and sustainability of Jatropha cultivation for biodiesel.

A part of the conclusions emerging from our work is discussed in: “Prospects for Jatropha Methyl Ester (Biodiesel) in India” Ghosh et al., Int. J. Environ. Stud. (Taylor & Francis, UK)—special issue on India’s future energy options (in the press). An article has also been published in Nature (“Biofuel: The little shrub that could-may be”, D Fairless, Nature, 449, 2007, pp. 652-655) describing at length CSIR-CSMCRI’s pioneering work on Jatropha. The institute’s pio-neering end-to-end programme and accomplishments were fea-tured in a television broadcast by the German Television Channel,

cultivation were also featured in a climate feedback blog hosted by Nature (K Sanderson, nature.com, 17 Sep, 2009).

Acknowledgement: pon-sorship of projects by UNDP/NOVOD Board (1996-98 for Jatropha + Jojoba extension), DBT (2001-2004), Gujarat Industries Commissionerate (2004-2007), Gujarat Forest Department (2008-present), DaimlerChrysler AG/DEG (2003-2007), GM/US DOE, CSIR (NMITLI project + funding under major labora-tory programme) and MNRE (Jatropha tissue culture scale up facility) is gratefully acknowl-edged. CSIR-CSMCRI also thanks the various agencies who have evaluated our biodiesel and, par-ticularly, DaimlerChrysler AG and DaimlerChrysler India, the Austrian Biofuels Institute, NSIC Rajkot, Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals, and VRDE (DRDO), Ahmednagar. Collaboration with Prof K Becker, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart is acknowledged.

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M A C H I N I N G1213 AUGUST 2012

Dürr bags order for paint line in France

Dürr has recently received an order for the construction of an automotive paint

shop in France. In the first quar-ter of 2012, Smart France SAS ordered a top coat line for their plant in Hambach. This line will start operations as early as December of this year. The plant is designed for IPP 2 (Integrated Paint Process), which not only needs no primer, but also no oven between basecoat 1 and base-coat 2. Dürr implemented this

process for the first time at the Hungarian Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemet, Hungary.

The scope of delivery from Dürr covers both the plant technology with application technology and the conveyor technology. 12 EcoRP L133 paint-ing robots will do their job in the fully automated paint line. In addition, there are two cleaning robots with sword brushes and two robots for window flange masking. Paint application is performed with the EcoBell 3 rotating atomizer, and colour change with the EcoLCC col-our changer. These guarantee minimal colour loss during col-our changes and more effective paint application.

The EcoDryScrubber, the innovative system for dry sep-aration of overspray, will be used in the spray booth at the Hambach plant. More than 50 painting lines worldwide have already been ordered with this water and chemical-free Dürr technology that allows for exten-sive air recirculation. This leads to 60 percent energy savings in the paint booth. Starting at the

end of the year, 55 Smart for two model vehicles will be painted per hour in the new top coat line in Hambach.

Dürr is a mechanical and plant engineering group and generates around 80 percent of its sales from the automotive industry. It also supplies the aircraft, machinery, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries with production and environmental technology. It has four divisions—paint and assem-bly systems plans and builds paint shops and final assembly systems for the automobile and aircraft industry.

Applicat ion technolog y provides automated paint appli-cation, sealing, and gluing with its robot technologies. Machinery and systems from the Measuring and Process Systems division are used in balancing and cleaning processes, in engine and trans-mission manufacturing and in final vehicle assembly, among other areas. The fourth division, Clean Technology Systems, is focused on processes to improve energy efficiency and on exhaust air purification. The company has 50 business locations in 23

countries worldwide and approx-imately 7,100 employees. It has been active in India for nearly 50 years, with a local presence

for over 20 years. Its activities in India also include industrial cleaning and automation solu-tions and consulting.

The plant not only needs no primer, but also no oven

between basecoat 1 and basecoat 2. Dürr implemented this process at the

Hungarian MB plant in Kecskemet

India, China key markets: Haas

In a move to step up its Indian presence, Haas Automation India Pvt Ltd is setting up 15 factory outlets in key industrial hubs like Ludhiana to impart product knowl-

edge, coverage and sales & services. These factory outlets will also impart on-site training for better utilisation of machines. With 30 per-cent of its total sales going into the automotive sector, the segment is key for its growth plans.

“Our goal is to become the leading machine tool builder. It’s not something that’ll be achieved overnight. To be number one world-wide, we need to be number one in markets like India and China. Management in the US is very focused on this,” said Managing Director, Haas Automation India, Terrence Miranda.

Emphasising on the need to conduct train-ing programmes to impart practical application training, he envisaged, “When the market is tough for our customers, any steps we’ll take to improve their productivity and reduce overall running cost of the machine will be appreciat-ed. These steps will show in the long run.”

The company is also developing new prod-ucts with multiple capabilities that will save time and money. The UMC-750 is their latest five-axis machining centre, which is ideal for multiple sided simultaneous machining. The UMC-750 will be more accurate and will save a lot of cycle time, Miranda claimed.

It has also manufactured a drill tap centre machine coded DT-1, specifically for automo-bile industry, which is capable of machining aluminium components, uses Haas’ own pat-ented tool changer, is faster, has a lower tool change time, is a unique design and has more number of tools as well.

With the industry progressing quickly towards semi and fully automated manufactur-ing, Haas sees bright future with super quick, reliable and relatively low cost machines to bring the overall expenses down considerably. Miranda added that if automation is not eco-nomical, the customer won’t be able to make financial sense out of it.

The company is however not planning to commence production in India anytime soon since it doesn’t see any immediate advantage to be garnered in terms of price until the number of machines they sell grows to 1,500-2,000 machines per annum. “30 percent of our sales is going to auto machining right now. We sell close to 250-300 units in the automotive sector. That said, we try to focus our efforts in selling value behind the products,” said Miranda.

Jagdev Kalsi New Delhi

Durr EcoScrubber

Our Bureau Mumbai

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G L O B A L W A T C H1413 AUGUST 2012

Toyota UK has recent-ly introduced the GT86 sports coupe, Yaris Hybrid, Prius+ and Prius

Plug-in that have helped boost sales and build interest in Toyota’s range of cars—now 17-strong.

Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that Toyota sold 5,740 new cars in July, 25.16 per-cent more than in the same month last year. That total has helped take year-to-date sales beyond 51,000, delivering 18.98 percent growth and a 4.25 per-cent market share.

Particularly strong demand is being shown by retail cus-tomers, with a 37.8 percent sales increase in July, compared to a 24 percent rise for the market as a whole, indicating that people value Toyota quality and service when it comes to spending their own money.

The newcomers to the range represent Toyota’s strength-in-depth in engineering exceptionally efficient pow-ertrains and a revival in its reputation for building pure driv-ers’ cars. The past three months have ushered in quick succession:

Yaris Hybrid: Europe’s first full hybrid supermini, so cleverly pack-aged that the powertrain in no way reduces the space and versatility of both the cabin and the boot.

Prius+: the market’s first sev-en-seater full hybrid and first extension of the Prius family. Prius+ offers the required versa-tility and ease of use of a compact MPV, with the bonus of CO2 emissions from a zero road tax

99g/km* and official combined fuel economy from 68.9mpg*.

Prius Plug-in: the next devel-opment of Toyota Synergy Drive, a Prius hatchback that achieves exceptionally low emissions and fuel efficiency thanks to a com-pact, light and quick-charging lithium-ion battery. Capable of about 15.5 miles on emissions-free electric power, it switches automatically and seamlessly to its full hybrid system one battery charge is depleted, bringing its 1.8-litre petrol engine into play. As a result, there is no need for the driver to worry about whether there is enough battery charge to carry them to their destination.

GT86: Toyota’s all-new 2+2 front-engined sports coupe captures the best elements of its famous sports car heritage. Using a two-litre “boxer” engine to drive the rear wheels, it is light weight with a low centre of grav-ity, making it all about driving pleasure—plus good looks and competitive pricing.

Toyota’s new model army adds extra impetus to sales boom

Toyota invests $100 million in Ontario

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc (TMMC) will invest around $100 million to increase Lexus RX produc-tion at its Cambridge, Ontario facility

increasing Lexus RX capacity by 30,000 vehi-cles to 104,000 units, including 15,000 RX450h vehicles, the hybrid electric version. The invest-ment will also take Toyota’s annual production capacity in Ontario to five lakh units.

“This is a big and ambitious project with new technology, exacting standards and tight timelines. Our team members have demon-strated time and time again that they thrive on these kinds of challenges.” said, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc President, Brian Krinock. For almost nine years now, Canada has had the only Lexus production outside of Japan.

InvestmentsThis is the second major investment

announcement for Toyota’s Canadian manu-facturing operation this year. In March, TMMC announced an investment of $80 million in its Woodstock, ON plant. The Japanese carmaker is targeting for expanded Lexus production by early 2014.

The Province of Ontario, in partnership with the Government of Canada, supported the production of the RAV4 EV through their invest-ment in Toyota’s Project Green Light. The total investment among all partners could reach $545 million, with Ontario and the Government of Canada each providing $70.8 million towards Project Green Light.

Toyota’s Critical Role“Our government understands the criti-

cal role of manufacturing in the Province’s development and growth. Toyota’s announce-ment strengthens Ontario’s position as North America’s leading jurisdiction for automo-tive assembly,” said Minister of Economic Development and Innovation, Brad Duguid.

Since 2004, Ontario has produced more vehi-cles than any other state or province in North America thanks to its dedicated workers, state of the art technology and innovation. The province’s auto industry contributes about $20 billion to the economy annually.

In August 2011, TMMC announced plans to start assembling electric versions of its RAV4 sport utility vehicle in Woodstock, Ontario under a partnership with California-based Tesla Motor - the first electric vehicle built in Canada.

Strong demand is being shown by retail customers,

with a 37.8 percent sales increase in July, indicating that people value Toyota quality

and services

Our Bureau New Delhi

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G L O B A L W A T C H1613 AUGUST 2012

Ford Motor Company has recently begun real-world testing of future technologies as part of

a research programme aimed at advancing car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communication on European roads.

“ C a r - t o - c a r a n d car-to-infrastructure commu-nications represent the next major advancements in vehi-cle safety,” said Chief Technical Officer and Vice President, Ford Research and Innovation, Paul Mascarenas. “Ford is commit-ted to further real-world testing here and around the world with the goal of implementation in the foreseeable future.”

Ford is contributing 20 spe-cially equipped S-Max models to a 120 vehicle fleet being used

to test 20 experimental driver assistance technologies as part of the four-year research project “Safe Intelligent Mobility—Testfield Germany” or sim. The project’s goal is to better under-stand the potential for car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure com-munication technologies to improve traffic safety and per-sonal mobility.

Experts believe roads could be made safer and traffic con-gestion reduced by using mobile communications technology to integrate vehicles with each other and with transport infra-structure. Engineers from Ford’s European Research Centre in Aachen, Germany and sim research project partners have up to now tested the developmental technologies in a controlled envi-

ronment. The technologies will now be tested on public roads in and around Frankfurt in real-world driving conditions.

“The vehicles will cover thousands of kilometres in test drives and evaluations to gather valuable research data from eve-ry-day driving scenarios,” said Technical Expert, Ford Research and Advanced Engineering, Christian Ress.

Ford continues its involve-ment in such testing programmes in Europe, the US and around the world, with the objective of harmonising global standards for messaging and hardware. Collating results from these programmes will enable Ford to deliver new technologies to global customers with greater speed, efficiency, and lower cost.

Ford begins real-world testing of future car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communication technologies

Blueprint For MobilityThe increasing use of car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure technology is part of Ford’s “Blueprint for Mobility,” which was outlined by Executive Chairman Bill Ford during his keynote address at the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February. The “Blueprint for Mobility” details the company’s early thinking on how to tackle the issues of mobility in an increasingly crowded and urbanised planet between now and 2025.

sim ProjectThe funding for the sim project is approxi-

mately €53 million, of which, €30 million of direct project promotional support has been provided by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology together with the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The project is further supported by infrastructure investment from the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building, and Urban Affairs as well as funding from the state of Hessen. The consortium involves representa-tives from all major interest groups, including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Opel, Volkswagen, Bosch, Continental, Deutsche Telekom, regional infrastructure operators and German Research Institutions (Technische Universität München und Berlin, Universität Würzburg, Fraunhofer).

Technologies As Part Of sim Project

message from the lead vehicle to a following vehicle if an emergency braking procedure is carried out, even if the incident occurs out-of-sight, for example around a bend in the road. Ford is leading the development and integration of this application

a vehicle to inform other road users of the presence, position and type of potentially hazardous obstacles on the road

-tinuous contact with traffic management centres to access up-to-date information on variable speed limits, temporary restric-tions and diversions, as well as providing details of current and approaching perma-nent regulations, such as fixed speed limits and right of way

-vides exact traffic prognosis based on comprehensive information. This includes identifying likely traffic scenarios and their impact at the point in the journey when they are encountered rather than at the point of departure

can enable the driver to reserve and pay for parking en-route.

Ford begins real-world testing of future car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure

communication technologies

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G L O B A L W A T C H 1713 AUGUST 2012

Major Eu ropea n veh icle sa fet y organisation Euro NCAP, has high-

lighted the all-new Mazda CX-5 for being at the forefront of its drive to equip all models with life-saving Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).

The European New Car Assessment Programme organ-ises crash-tests and provides f leets, company car drivers and private motorists with an independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Now the organisation has called on motor manufac-turers to fit AEB as standard on all cars and says that from 2014, it will include the technolo-gy in its crash test programme star rating.

Mazda’s AEB system is called ‘Smart City Brake Support’ and CX-5 is one of the few models on sale in the UK that has the potentially life-saving technol-

ogy fitted as standard across the range.

NCAP SurveyTypically available on more

expensive luxury cars, real world performance data sug-gests AEB systems can reduce accidents by up to 27 percent, according to Euro NCAP. ‘Smart City Brake Support’ operates at speeds of up to 19 mph and uses a laser sensor to detect a vehicle in front of the car. If the driver fails to slow the vehicle appro-priately, or to take avoiding action, the system automati-cally activates the brakes and reduces the engine output at the same time. That helps to avoid collisions or mitigate the dam-age from rear-end collisions at low speeds, which are among the most common accidents.

A Euro NCAP survey has revealed that AEB is complete-ly unavailable on 79 percent of cars on sale in Europe and that 66 percent of manufacturers do

not offer an AEB system on any of their new models. Secretary General of Euro NCAP, Michiel

van Ratingen said, “A faster pen-etration of these technologies into new cars will make it more realistic for the European Union to reach its target to cut road deaths by 50 percent by 2020.”If all cars were fitted with AEB sys-tems, many crashes could be mitigated or avoided altogether on European roads. The Mazda CX-5 is therefore a good exam-ple for other manufacturers to follow.”

Risk ManagementMazda Head of Fleet, Steve

Tomlinson said, “Safety and occupational road risk man-agement is a key issue for f leet operators. Mazda is ahead of many other manufacturers in terms of making vital safety-focused technology accessible as called for by Euro NCAP. “Many f leets already use Euro NCAP crash test ratings in deter-mining their f leet policy and Mazda’s decision to make ‘Smart City Brake Support’ standard

on the CX-5 in the UK will, we believe, further inf luence f leet manager and company car driv-er decision-making.”

On-the-road prices for the 18-strong Mazda CX-5 range start from £21,395 for the 2.0-litre SE-L Skyactiv-G 165ps petrol and rise to £28,995 for the f lagship 2.2-litre Skyactiv-D 175ps diesel Sport Nav Auto All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

The Mazda CX-5, a compact crossover SUV that went on sale in the UK in May, is also the first of a new generation of Mazda models, equipped with innova-tive Skyactiv technology that delivers major fuel savings and emission reductions for fleets, company car drivers and pri-vate motorists. Apart from new emission-reducing, fuel-sipping engines, Skyactiv technol-ogy also embraces improved aerodynamics, vehicle weight reduction, chassis develop-ments and new manual and automatic transmissions.

BMW Group adds one more model to its electric vehicle line up for London 2012

BMW, Official Automotive Partner to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is keeping the Games moving with a range of fully electric vehicles as

part of the fleet. The 160 BMW 1 Series ActiveE models and 40 Mini E’s are being used for many duties including shuttling athletes and offi-cials within the Olympic Park and surrounding Games sites. They also helped support elements of the Olympic Torch Relay convoy on its jour-ney around the UK and will do so similarly for the Paralympic Torch Relay.

Recently, BMW is proud to introduce anoth-er critical electric vehicle to the Olympic and Paralympic fleet: the Mini MINI. This specially developed and designed radio controlled electric car is being used on the field of play in the Olympic Stadium to ferry javelins, discuses, hammers and shots back from the field to the throwing area, saving valuable time during competition.

Three Mini Mini have been deployed for this crucial task and be operated by Games Makers assigned and trained for this duty. The cars are roughly a quarter scale of the full-sized car and carry the athletic equipment situated inside, accessible through the adapted sunroof. The Mini Minis are all blue and feature the same Games livery as the ‘full-size’ official fleet vehicles.

“The Mini team was thrilled to be given this challenge to develop a vehicle with such an impor-tant and high profile role during the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” commented MD of Mini Plant Oxford, Dr Juergen Hedrich. “I know that everybody was inspired by the challenge and the knowledge that these models will be seen in action by millions of people around the world.”

The cars were designed and built to a specifi-cation agreed with LOCOG to ensure their role on the field of play is successful in saving time dur-ing competition. Each of the three Mini Minis are expected to cover around 6,000 mtre per day in four-hour shifts across nine days of Olympic and nine days of Paralympic competition.

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G L O B A L W A T C H1813 AUGUST 2012

Nissan has unveiled a new vision for the future of the London ‘black cab’ and its

300,000 daily users—the Nissan NV200 London Taxi.

The NV200 London taxi will offer significantly reduced CO2 outputs compared to current taxi models—a focus in line with the Mayor Boris Johnson’s Air Quality strategy for London.

An all-electric e-NV200 con-cept is also set to undergo trials in the capital.

The taxi versions of the NV200 have already been unveiled in Tokyo and it has also been cho-sen as the exclusive New York City ‘taxi of tomorrow’. The NV200 London taxi joins the glo-bal Nissan vision for the private hire industry.

Nissan has a reserved place in the Capital’s taxi history—

its 2.7-litre TD27 diesel engine was chosen for the iconic LTI FX4 ‘Fairway’ black cab, which introduced improved speed, reliability and efficiency to the London cabbie’s daily drive. The same engine also featured in the Fairway’s successor, the TX1.

Genera l Secreta r y of the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association, Steve McNamara said, “Nissan already has a great footing in the London taxi mar-ket—the 2.7-litre diesel that featured in some of the early taxis was one of the greatest engines ever put in a cab. From what I’ve seen of the NV200 London Taxi, it ticks all the right boxes. It’s important that it looks like a cab, is comfortable with good ingress and egress and is reliable. If the fuel consumption figures are as promised, it will be a big seller.”

Designed from the inside out for the well-being of pas-sengers, drivers and even other road users, the NV200 London taxi is more efficient and more environmentally considerate than current ‘black cab’ models, while delivering more comfort, space and convenience for occu-pants. A particular focus was also placed on providing for pas-sengers with mobility issues.

Alan Norton, from Assist UK, said, “Assist UK is proud to be associated with Nissan in the development of an accessible taxi to meet the needs of all dis-abled people. We have had the opportunity to bring together experts from all fields of dis-ability to work with designers to ensure the vehicle will work for all in their transport needs. The work is ongoing and future refinements are planned after

the initial launch, as many ideas have been discussed and are currently undergoing develop-ment. We congratulate Nissan for its initiative and wish them every success with their project.”

The Nissan NV200 London taxi is based on the company’s multi-purpose NV200 com-pact van—a vehicle which has won many awards including International Van Of The Year. Launched at end of 2009, the model has been introduced to 40 countries, selling over 100,000 units worldwide.

The taxi comfortably seats five adults—three on a rear

bench with two on rear-facing, fold-down seats. The front pas-senger seat has been removed to create space for luggage.

A stand-out feature is the taxi’s sliding passenger doors, which were developed for easy open and close. They are also much safer for pedestri-ans, cyclists and other vehicles because they do not swing out to create a potential obstruction.

The diesel version of the Nissan NV200 London taxi is expected to be competitively priced below the new TX4 and will be available through a desig-nated ‘specialist’ Nissan dealer.

Nissan unveils new vision for the London ‘black cab’: the NV200

HighlightsNissan’s NV200 delivers significantly

improved running costs than alternative London cabs. The model’s frugal 1.5 dCi 89 HP EuroV, 6-speed manual drivetrain achieves 53.3mpg on a combined cycle meaning almost 50 percent fuel saving than the most effi-cient TX4 with its combined cycle figure of 35.3 mpg.

With a focus on improving air quality in the city, the NV200 London Taxi’s Euro V engine only emits up to 138g/km of CO2, compared with 209g/km from the ‘greenest’ TX4 model. As a relevant simulation, if all of London’s licensed taxis were replaced with the NV200 London Taxi, there would be a CO2 reduc-tion across London of 37,970 metric tonne each year—the equivalent of planting 10,000 acres, or two Congestion Charge zones, of trees every 12 months.

An all electric version could have an even bigger impact on London’s air quality. Having been the first car manufacturer to mass pro-duce a 100 percent electric family car with its trail-blazing Nissan Leaf, Nissan could cement its place at the forefront of motoring technol-ogy with the introduction of an all-electric e-NV200 London taxi. With running costs esti-mated to be around one fifth of a conventional, diesel-powered Hackney Carriage it is likely to be popular with drivers too.

Discussions with all the stakeholders will continue to try and make an e-NV200 a real-istic proposition by increasing investment in charging infrastructure. Subject to final testing, including a crash-test, the diesel-powered Nissan NV200 aims to receive full London Taxi certification later this year.

The extensive modifications to the stand-ard NV200 ensure the model fully conforms to the regulations set in the TfL London Taxi Conditions of Fitness. These include being able to accommodate a wheelchair passenger and achieve a 25ft (7.6m) turning-circle—a legal requirement for all Hackney carriages, said to originate from the small roundabout in front of the famous Savoy Hotel on The Strand that taxis needed to round in one manoeuvre.

He continued: “The design process for the NV200 London Taxi was exhaustive and will be further improved. In addition to ensur-ing drivers would be comfortable spending extended hours behind the wheel, we’ve had to consider every user for this vehicle—there are no specific customer profiles in the back of a London cab. Adults, children, business professionals, foreign visitors, disabled trav-ellers—they’re all potential customers. We’ve even considered those who might never get inside the taxi but who will benefit from fea-tures such as the model’s lower CO2 emissions or the un-obstructing sliding doors.

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North America Assembly Tracking 5-2012 (Tracking by Brand & Nameplate)AUTOFACTS Global Automotive Outlook, 2009 Q1 Release

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May 2012 Last 3 Months Year to Date

Ownership Org/ YOY Assembly YOY YOY Assembly YOY YOY Assembly YOY

Brand & Nameplate Volume % Chg Share % Share Chg Volume % Chg Share % Share Chg Volume % Chg Share % Share Chg

AutoAlliance International (USA) 15,064 37.2% 1.1% 0.1 43,920 54.0% 1.1% 0.2 69,994 55.4% 1.1% 0.2

Ford Mustang 11,402 25.1% 0.8% (-0.0) 30,145 36.8% 0.7% 0.1 44,362 44.9% 0.7% 0.1

Mazda Mazda6 3,662 96.1% 0.3% 0.1 13,775 112.5% 0.3% 0.1 25,632 77.5% 0.4% 0.1

BMW (Germany) 27,205 12.9% 2.0% (-0.3) 82,666 13.0% 2.1% (-0.2) 135,845 22.4% 2.1% (-0.0)

BMW X3 13,545 28.2% 1.0% (-0.0) 40,258 26.3% 1.0% 0 65,417 37.6% 1.0% 0.1

BMW X5 9,474 -1.6% 0.7% (-0.2) 30,273 3.8% 0.8% (-0.1) 50,042 13.0% 0.8% (-0.1)

BMW X6 4,186 7.5% 0.3% (-0.1) 12,135 0.4% 0.3% (-0.1) 20,386 6.7% 0.3% (-0.0)

Chrysler Group LLC (USA) 222,359 24.6% 16.4% (-0.6) 634,898 17.1% 15.8% (-0.7) 1,017,721 22.9% 15.5% 0.1

Chrysler 200 15,327 15.6% 1.1% (-0.1) 40,922 13.2% 1.0% (-0.1) 60,771 18.9% 0.9% (-0.0)

Chrysler 300 9,039 40.0% 0.7% 0.1 25,640 30.2% 0.6% 0 40,421 97.4% 0.6% 0.2

Chrysler Town & Country 12,326 20.9% 0.9% (-0.1) 33,455 17.2% 0.8% (-0.0) 49,643 12.4% 0.8% (-0.1)

Dodge Avenger 11,242 49.7% 0.8% 0.1 30,899 24.6% 0.8% 0 45,927 35.4% 0.7% 0.1

Dodge Caliber - -100.0% - (-0.6) - -100.0% - (-0.5) - -100.0% - (-0.4)

Dodge Caravan 18,419 20.3% 1.4% (-0.1) 52,938 21.7% 1.3% (-0.0) 83,660 18.5% 1.3% (-0.0)

Dodge Challenger 4,502 3.6% 0.3% (-0.1) 13,450 37.9% 0.3% 0 20,889 26.7% 0.3% 0

Dodge Charger 8,699 24.7% 0.6% (-0.0) 24,118 5.2% 0.6% (-0.1) 40,015 -0.2% 0.6% (-0.1)

Dodge Dakota - -100.0% - (-0.2) - -100.0% - (-0.2) - -100.0% - (-0.2)

Dodge Dart 1,481 - 0.1% 0.1 1,481 - 0.0% 0 1,481 - 0.0% 0

Dodge Durango 4,186 -38.4% 0.3% (-0.3) 13,063 -40.6% 0.3% (-0.3) 19,299 -46.4% 0.3% (-0.4)

Dodge Journey 12,900 81.9% 0.9% 0.3 35,162 39.9% 0.9% 0.1 55,693 36.5% 0.8% 0.1

Dodge Nitro - -100.0% - (-0.2) - -100.0% - (-0.2) - -100.0% - (-0.2)

Fiat 500 8,681 2.6% 0.6% (-0.2) 22,314 28.0% 0.6% 0 34,583 73.3% 0.5% 0.2

Fiat Freemont 3,580 26.6% 0.3% (-0.0) 11,847 78.0% 0.3% 0.1 22,855 243.3% 0.3% 0.2

Jeep Compass 11,113 5.7% 0.8% (-0.2) 35,337 15.4% 0.9% (-0.1) 56,390 22.3% 0.9% (-0.0)

Jeep Grand Cherokee 21,026 53.8% 1.5% 0.2 61,395 44.0% 1.5% 0.2 102,484 56.8% 1.6% 0.3

Jeep Liberty 11,961 93.7% 0.9% 0.3 32,887 70.8% 0.8% 0.2 54,299 82.7% 0.8% 0.3

Jeep Patriot 8,857 5.0% 0.7% (-0.1) 28,774 20.1% 0.7% (-0.0) 52,253 37.4% 0.8% 0.1

Jeep Wrangler 6,937 45.4% 0.5% 0.1 20,389 21.0% 0.5% (-0.0) 33,007 23.3% 0.5% 0

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 10,468 28.3% 0.8% (-0.0) 31,552 18.2% 0.8% (-0.0) 51,346 16.3% 0.8% (-0.0)

Lancia Flavia 33 - 0.0% 0 928 - 0.0% 0 928 - 0.0% 0

Lancia Grand Voyager 556 - 0.0% 0 2,209 - 0.1% 0.1 3,157 - 0.0% 0

Lancia Thema 5 - 0.0% 0 8 - 0.0% 0 921 - 0.0% 0

Chrysler Group LLC (USA) 222,359 24.6% 16.4% (-0.6) 634,898 17.1% 15.8% (-0.7) 1,017,721 22.9% 15.5% 0.1

Ram Cargo Van 1,091 - 0.1% 0.1 3,060 - 0.1% 0.1 4,998 - 0.1% 0.1

Ram Pickup 37,986 49.2% 2.8% 0.4 109,552 21.9% 2.7% (-0.0) 177,446 24.1% 2.7% 0

Volkswagen Routan 1,944 113.9% 0.1% 0.1 3,518 -27.6% 0.1% (-0.1) 5,255 -39.4% 0.1% (-0.1)

Daimler AG (Germany) 16,690 15.1% 1.2% (-0.1) 48,552 16.7% 1.2% (-0.1) 80,031 25.3% 1.2% 0

Freightliner Sprinter 850 17.1% 0.1% (-0.0) 2,472 11.8% 0.1% (-0.0) 4,047 13.8% 0.1% (-0.0)

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 3,520 4.8% 0.3% (-0.1) 10,240 9.9% 0.3% (-0.0) 16,960 21.1% 0.3% (-0.0)

Mercedes-Benz M-Class 10,560 20.9% 0.8% (-0.1) 30,720 22.1% 0.8% (-0.0) 50,880 31.9% 0.8% 0.1

Mercedes-Benz R-Class 1,760 4.8% 0.1% (-0.0) 5,120 3.7% 0.1% (-0.0) 8,144 5.2% 0.1% (-0.0)

Ford Motor Company (USA) 230,106 -3.8% 16.9% (-5.8) 688,522 -0.6% 17.1% (-3.9) 1,103,696 3.3% 16.8% (-3.1)

Ford C-MAX 40 - 0.0% 0 118 - 0.0% 0 165 - 0.0% 0

Ford Crown Victoria - -100.0% - (-0.7) - -100.0% - (-0.8) - -100.0% - (-0.7)

Ford Edge 17,045 35.1% 1.3% 0.1 45,035 7.0% 1.1% (-0.2) 74,596 7.2% 1.1% (-0.2)

Ford Escape 14,641 -47.8% 1.1% (-1.6) 76,510 -10.5% 1.9% (-0.7) 132,617 -2.5% 2.0% (-0.5)

Ford E-Series 14,660 20.5% 1.1% (-0.1) 44,467 10.5% 1.1% (-0.1) 66,338 1.0% 1.0% (-0.2)

Ford Expedition 6,287 18.4% 0.5% (-0.0) 18,257 14.0% 0.5% (-0.0) 28,767 22.4% 0.4% (-0.0)

Ford Explorer 18,270 8.4% 1.3% (-0.3) 54,483 19.6% 1.4% (-0.0) 83,046 26.6% 1.3% 0

Ford Fiesta 12,335 19.5% 0.9% (-0.1) 35,648 16.7% 0.9% (-0.0) 57,921 16.3% 0.9% (-0.0)

Ford Flex 3,574 10.3% 0.3% (-0.0) 9,573 25.0% 0.2% 0 15,023 22.1% 0.2% (-0.0)

Ford Focus 28,064 20.2% 2.1% (-0.2) 72,648 16.6% 1.8% (-0.1) 112,643 64.6% 1.7% 0.4

Ford F-Series 69,611 9.7% 5.1% (-0.9) 199,231 7.4% 4.9% (-0.7) 329,038 12.0% 5.0% (-0.5)

Ford Fusion 28,732 0.4% 2.1% (-0.6) 82,771 16.8% 2.1% (-0.1) 123,939 3.9% 1.9% (-0.3)

Ford Ranger - -100.0% - (-0.9) - -100.0% - (-0.8) - -100.0% - (-0.8)

Ford Taurus 8,337 9.7% 0.6% (-0.1) 26,048 16.1% 0.6% (-0.0) 39,230 19.4% 0.6% (-0.0)

Lincoln Mark LT 26 -29.7% 0.0% (-0.0) 68 -35.8% 0.0% (-0.0) 106 -37.6% 0.0% (-0.0)

Lincoln MKS 1,601 46.7% 0.1% 0 4,535 29.1% 0.1% 0 6,809 38.5% 0.1% 0

Lincoln MKT 618 50.4% 0.0% 0 2,026 89.0% 0.1% 0 3,603 62.4% 0.1% 0

Lincoln MKX 2,495 -26.8% 0.2% (-0.1) 6,719 -24.8% 0.2% (-0.1) 12,269 -14.9% 0.2% (-0.1)

Lincoln MKZ 3,020 25.1% 0.2% (-0.0) 8,223 -1.3% 0.2% (-0.0) 13,833 -1.7% 0.2% (-0.1)

Lincoln Navigator 750 -32.2% 0.1% (-0.0) 2,162 -21.5% 0.1% (-0.0) 3,753 -17.2% 0.1% (-0.0)

Lincoln Town Car - -100.0% - (-0.1) - -100.0% - (-0.1) - -100.0% - (-0.1)

Mazda Tribute - -100.0% - (-0.1) - -100.0% - (-0.1) - -100.0% - (-0.1)

Mercury Grand Marquis - - - - - - - - - -100.0% - (-0.0)

Fuji Heavy Industries (Japan) 23,698 69.2% 1.7% 0.4 73,695 43.1% 1.8% 0.3 126,236 31.5% 1.9% 0.1

Subaru Legacy 3,517 -0.5% 0.3% (-0.1) 12,527 21.0% 0.3% (-0.0) 22,612 20.5% 0.3% (-0.0)

Subaru Outback 11,535 51.1% 0.8% 0.1 34,829 48.2% 0.9% 0.2 58,845 36.4% 0.9% 0.1

Subaru Tribeca 326 -39.9% 0.0% (-0.0) 1,084 -32.0% 0.0% (-0.0) 1,858 -34.7% 0.0% (-0.0)

Toyota Camry 8,320 262.5% 0.6% 0.4 25,255 57.1% 0.6% 0.1 42,921 37.5% 0.7% 0.1

General Motors Company (USA) 285,807 0.5% 21.0% (-6.0) 860,350 -0.4% 21.3% (-4.8) 1,410,761 5.4% 21.5% (-3.5)

Buick Enclave 5,834 -13.6% 0.4% (-0.2) 17,837 -15.5% 0.4% (-0.2) 28,982 -13.7% 0.4% (-0.2)

Buick LaCrosse 6,210 10.4% 0.5% (-0.1) 18,189 -3.5% 0.5% (-0.1) 25,659 -8.8% 0.4% (-0.1)

Buick Lucerne - -100.0% - (-0.3) - -100.0% - (-0.3) - -100.0% - (-0.3)

Buick Regal 1,963 62.1% 0.1% 0 5,121 -17.0% 0.1% (-0.1) 8,554 38.6% 0.1% 0

Buick Verano 5,305 - 0.4% 0.4 15,222 - 0.4% 0.4 24,291 - 0.4% 0.4

Cadillac CTS 4,695 -32.0% 0.3% (-0.3) 14,616 -24.6% 0.4% (-0.2) 24,101 -21.1% 0.4% (-0.2)

Cadillac DTS - -100.0% - (-0.1) - -100.0% - (-0.1) - -100.0% - (-0.1)

Cadillac Escalade 1,541 16.9% 0.1% (-0.0) 3,911 -21.7% 0.1% (-0.1) 6,498 -15.9% 0.1% (-0.0)

Cadillac Escalade ESV 883 33.0% 0.1% 0 2,316 18.3% 0.1% (-0.0) 3,526 19.6% 0.1% (-0.0)

Cadillac Escalade EXT 188 16.0% 0.0% (-0.0) 573 -15.6% 0.0% (-0.0) 960 -15.8% 0.0% (-0.0)

Cadillac SRX 7,667 9.9% 0.6% (-0.1) 22,679 2.1% 0.6% (-0.1) 37,954 10.6% 0.6% (-0.1)

Cadillac STS - - - - - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.0)

Cadillac XTS 1,808 - 0.1% 0.1 1,808 - 0.0% 0 1,808 - 0.0% 0

Chevrolet Avalanche 1,032 -56.3% 0.1% (-0.1) 4,184 -37.2% 0.1% (-0.1) 8,483 -16.7% 0.1% (-0.1)

Chevrolet Aveo 7,182 14.2% 0.5% (-0.1) 20,518 14.5% 0.5% (-0.0) 34,229 28.9% 0.5% 0

Chevrolet C2 - -100.0% - (-0.3) - -100.0% - (-0.4) - -100.0% - (-0.4)

Chevrolet Camaro 8,519 -16.8% 0.6% (-0.3) 25,197 -11.7% 0.6% (-0.2) 42,625 -11.4% 0.6% (-0.2)

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Chevrolet Captiva 6,517 143.3% 0.5% 0.2 17,632 105.6% 0.4% 0.2 26,144 90.6% 0.4% 0.1

Chevrolet Colorado 4,267 14.1% 0.3% (-0.0) 12,299 17.6% 0.3% (-0.0) 20,186 18.9% 0.3% (-0.0)

Chevrolet Corvette 1,573 18.0% 0.1% (-0.0) 4,143 9.0% 0.1% (-0.0) 6,127 13.4% 0.1% (-0.0)

Chevrolet Cruze 26,305 -3.8% 1.9% (-0.7) 77,581 -2.9% 1.9% (-0.5) 127,224 1.9% 1.9% (-0.4)

Chevrolet Equinox 22,135 8.6% 1.6% (-0.3) 66,619 5.5% 1.7% (-0.3) 110,846 8.3% 1.7% (-0.2)

Chevrolet Express 10,270 39.1% 0.8% 0.1 26,295 30.9% 0.7% 0 39,006 22.9% 0.6% 0

Chevrolet HHR - -100.0% - (-0.5) - -100.0% - (-0.5) - -100.0% - (-0.5)

Chevrolet Impala 16,105 -12.1% 1.2% (-0.6) 49,204 -11.0% 1.2% (-0.5) 81,874 -8.9% 1.2% (-0.4)

Chevrolet Malibu 21,973 -2.9% 1.6% (-0.5) 63,524 -2.6% 1.6% (-0.4) 107,867 18.5% 1.6% (-0.1)

Chevrolet Silverado 37,782 -19.2% 2.8% (-1.7) 128,727 -9.5% 3.2% (-1.1) 220,070 2.4% 3.4% (-0.7)

General Motors Company (USA) 285,807 0.5% 21.0% (-6.0) 860,350 -0.4% 21.3% (-4.8) 1,410,761 5.4% 21.5% (-3.5)

Chevrolet Sonic 10,014 - 0.7% 0.7 27,939 - 0.7% 0.7 44,771 - 0.7% 0.7

Chevrolet Suburban 6,380 22.7% 0.5% (-0.0) 16,919 3.9% 0.4% (-0.1) 26,738 18.1% 0.4% (-0.0)

Chevrolet Tahoe 10,280 31.6% 0.8% 0 31,662 19.7% 0.8% (-0.0) 50,651 20.8% 0.8% (-0.0)

Chevrolet Traverse 9,074 -26.9% 0.7% (-0.5) 26,299 -23.7% 0.7% (-0.4) 41,261 -21.9% 0.6% (-0.4)

Chevrolet Volt 4,061 587.1% 0.3% 0.2 6,809 229.7% 0.2% 0.1 9,156 180.1% 0.1% 0.1

GMC Acadia 7,962 8.8% 0.6% (-0.1) 23,618 -2.6% 0.6% (-0.1) 37,592 -3.4% 0.6% (-0.2)

GMC Canyon 950 -28.6% 0.1% (-0.1) 3,048 -0.7% 0.1% (-0.0) 5,063 4.4% 0.1% (-0.0)

GMC Savana 3,749 103.8% 0.3% 0.1 11,547 50.2% 0.3% 0.1 16,979 35.3% 0.3% 0

GMC Sierra Pickups 16,612 -10.1% 1.2% (-0.5) 58,394 5.5% 1.4% (-0.2) 96,641 13.9% 1.5% (-0.1)

GMC Terrain 9,095 -2.6% 0.7% (-0.2) 31,086 6.7% 0.8% (-0.1) 53,089 11.3% 0.8% (-0.1)

GMC Yukon 4,069 -16.0% 0.3% (-0.2) 13,409 5.2% 0.3% (-0.1) 22,705 5.6% 0.3% (-0.1)

GMC Yukon XL 2,873 15.8% 0.2% (-0.0) 8,638 -7.9% 0.2% (-0.1) 14,785 3.9% 0.2% (-0.0)

Opel-Vauxhall Ampera 934 705.2% 0.1% 0.1 2,787 1890.7% 0.1% 0.1 4,316 2982.9% 0.1% 0.1

Saab 9-4X - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.0)

Honda Motor Company (Japan) 150,908 152.6% 11.1% 5.4 446,653 97.2% 11.1% 4.2 748,217 67.1% 11.4% 3.0

Acura CSX - - - - - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.0)

Acura ILX 3,958 - 0.3% 0.3 4,712 - 0.1% 0.1 4,712 - 0.1% 0.1

Acura MDX 6,961 120.8% 0.5% 0.2 20,462 61.2% 0.5% 0.1 33,352 39.3% 0.5% 0.1

Acura RDX 4,264 691.1% 0.3% 0.3 10,138 237.9% 0.3% 0.2 10,220 54.8% 0.2% 0

Acura TL 3,508 79.9% 0.3% 0.1 10,884 9.6% 0.3% (-0.0) 20,605 54.5% 0.3% 0.1

Acura ZDX 60 93.5% 0.0% 0 409 114.1% 0.0% 0 632 21.3% 0.0% (-0.0)

Honda Accord 33,951 182.8% 2.5% 1.4 103,213 123.8% 2.6% 1.2 175,189 85.5% 2.7% 0.9

Honda Civic 31,960 99.1% 2.4% 0.8 106,468 120.9% 2.6% 1.2 191,146 94.6% 2.9% 1.1

Honda Crosstour 2,705 126.2% 0.2% 0.1 9,428 138.1% 0.2% 0.1 14,485 97.6% 0.2% 0.1

Honda CR-V 31,831 192.8% 2.3% 1.3 91,344 102.3% 2.3% 0.9 148,331 69.3% 2.3% 0.6

Honda Element - - - - - -100.0% - (-0.1) - -100.0% - (-0.1)

Honda Odyssey 16,117 126.3% 1.2% 0.5 44,314 66.6% 1.1% 0.3 74,716 48.0% 1.1% 0.2

Honda Pilot 13,343 95.3% 1.0% 0.3 40,451 57.1% 1.0% 0.2 66,816 29.0% 1.0% 0.1

Honda Ridgeline 2,250 - 0.2% 0.2 4,830 205.3% 0.1% 0.1 8,013 68.0% 0.1% 0

Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea) 64,829 30.5% 4.8% 0.1 180,491 17.2% 4.5% (-0.2) 295,663 18.7% 4.5% (-0.1)

Hyundai Elantra/i30 12,562 -8.0% 0.9% (-0.4) 34,516 -8.8% 0.9% (-0.3) 53,146 -3.5% 0.8% (-0.2)

Hyundai Santa Fe 10,970 30.6% 0.8% 0 28,348 6.8% 0.7% (-0.1) 45,581 5.7% 0.7% (-0.1)

Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea) 64,829 30.5% 4.8% 0.1 180,491 17.2% 4.5% (-0.2) 295,663 18.7% 4.5% (-0.1)

Hyundai Sonata/i40 18,138 14.3% 1.3% (-0.2) 54,114 4.4% 1.3% (-0.2) 93,608 5.1% 1.4% (-0.2)

Kia Optima 11,558 - 0.9% 0.9 32,216 - 0.8% 0.8 51,267 - 0.8% 0.8

Kia Sorento 11,601 -1.4% 0.9% (-0.3) 31,297 -17.2% 0.8% (-0.4) 52,061 -15.7% 0.8% (-0.4)

Mitsubishi Motors Corp (Japan) 2,187 -14.4% 0.2% (-0.1) 5,854 -40.5% 0.1% (-0.2) 10,396 -40.5% 0.2% (-0.2)

Mitsubishi Eclipse - -100.0% - (-0.1) - -100.0% - (-0.1) - -100.0% - (-0.1)

Mitsubishi Endeavor - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.1) - -100.0% - (-0.1)

Mitsubishi Galant 2,187 69.0% 0.2% 0 5,854 63.8% 0.1% 0 10,396 10.3% 0.2% (-0.0)

Nissan Motor (Japan) 114,455 12.9% 8.4% (-1.2) 326,963 22.8% 8.1% 0 552,712 23.3% 8.4% 0.1

Infiniti JX Series 3,295 - 0.2% 0.2 9,483 - 0.2% 0.2 9,868 - 0.2% 0.2

Nissan Altima 25,130 -7.4% 1.8% (-0.7) 82,785 8.9% 2.1% (-0.3) 141,545 13.3% 2.2% (-0.2)

Nissan Armada 1,246 -27.0% 0.1% (-0.1) 4,859 -6.2% 0.1% (-0.0) 9,115 2.4% 0.1% (-0.0)

Nissan Frontier 9,487 81.2% 0.7% 0.2 26,254 83.4% 0.7% 0.2 39,163 69.3% 0.6% 0.2

Nissan March 5,587 97.6% 0.4% 0.1 16,517 151.0% 0.4% 0.2 32,328 345.7% 0.5% 0.4

Nissan Maxima 6,218 -3.2% 0.5% (-0.2) 19,071 7.7% 0.5% (-0.1) 32,850 12.1% 0.5% (-0.0)

Nissan NV-Series 622 -66.9% 0.0% (-0.1) 1,580 -67.9% 0.0% (-0.1) 3,342 -43.1% 0.1% (-0.1)

Nissan Pathfinder 4,440 59.7% 0.3% 0.1 10,430 22.0% 0.3% (-0.0) 15,709 2.6% 0.2% (-0.0)

Nissan Pickup 6,346 51.5% 0.5% 0.1 20,080 94.2% 0.5% 0.2 31,916 79.2% 0.5% 0.2

Nissan Sentra 15,956 -6.2% 1.2% (-0.4) 38,909 1.0% 1.0% (-0.2) 64,584 -7.9% 1.0% (-0.3)

Nissan Tiida 13,691 116.5% 1.0% 0.4 33,217 102.4% 0.8% 0.3 63,387 127.5% 1.0% 0.4

Nissan Titan 3,564 58.7% 0.3% 0 8,773 20.7% 0.2% (-0.0) 13,683 16.6% 0.2% (-0.0)

Nissan Tsuru 3,331 -49.7% 0.2% (-0.4) 8,654 -47.1% 0.2% (-0.3) 17,540 -41.9% 0.3% (-0.3)

Nissan Versa 11,835 -19.8% 0.9% (-0.5) 39,279 2.6% 1.0% (-0.2) 65,873 1.3% 1.0% (-0.2)

Nissan Xterra 3,517 71.1% 0.3% 0.1 6,562 24.2% 0.2% 0 11,029 11.9% 0.2% (-0.0)

Suzuki Equator 190 5.6% 0.0% (-0.0) 510 -7.3% 0.0% (-0.0) 780 -6.0% 0.0% (-0.0)

Tesla Motors (USA) - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.0)

Tesla Roadster - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.0)

Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) 156,737 400.8% 11.5% 8.6 460,186 103.7% 11.4% 4.6 741,585 65.3% 11.3% 2.9

Lexus RX Series 7,805 400.6% 0.6% 0.4 22,974 73.5% 0.6% 0.2 37,681 41.6% 0.6% 0.1

Toyota Avalon 3,698 212.1% 0.3% 0.2 10,829 31.8% 0.3% 0 17,265 11.1% 0.3% (-0.0)

Toyota Camry 35,977 523.8% 2.6% 2.1 103,708 176.3% 2.6% 1.4 171,820 132.7% 2.6% 1.2

Toyota Corolla 34,793 723.3% 2.6% 2.2 101,069 172.8% 2.5% 1.4 150,786 98.5% 2.3% 0.9

Toyota Highlander 12,120 357.2% 0.9% 0.6 35,589 91.9% 0.9% 0.3 57,753 51.6% 0.9% 0.2

Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) 156,737 400.8% 11.5% 8.6 460,186 103.7% 11.4% 4.6 741,585 65.3% 11.3% 2.9

Toyota Matrix 1,542 225.3% 0.1% 0.1 5,484 82.4% 0.1% 0 9,815 56.9% 0.1% 0

Toyota RAV4 16,692 406.7% 1.2% 0.9 49,726 75.7% 1.2% 0.4 78,661 37.9% 1.2% 0.1

Toyota Sequoia 2,163 258.7% 0.2% 0.1 6,287 88.6% 0.2% 0.1 10,218 63.4% 0.2% 0

Toyota Sienna 12,121 278.5% 0.9% 0.6 36,132 55.8% 0.9% 0.2 61,299 30.6% 0.9% 0.1

Toyota Tacoma 14,833 313.1% 1.1% 0.8 42,757 96.8% 1.1% 0.4 66,549 55.4% 1.0% 0.2

Toyota Tundra 10,387 260.3% 0.8% 0.5 30,821 53.0% 0.8% 0.2 52,780 35.2% 0.8% 0.1

Toyota Venza 4,606 147.2% 0.3% 0.2 14,810 28.1% 0.4% 0 26,958 33.1% 0.4% 0

Volkswagen (Germany) 48,815 16.4% 3.6% (-0.4) 178,276 45.7% 4.4% 0.7 275,944 38.4% 4.2% 0.5

Volkswagen Beetle 6,462 - 0.5% 0.5 24,938 - 0.6% 0.6 33,964 - 0.5% 0.5

Volkswagen Bora - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.0) - -100.0% - (-0.0)

Volkswagen Golf/Jetta Variant 6,238 -47.9% 0.5% (-0.7) 32,497 -9.1% 0.8% (-0.3) 52,774 -10.3% 0.8% (-0.3)

Volkswagen Jetta 22,115 -20.8% 1.6% (-1.0) 83,386 0.0% 2.1% (-0.5) 130,700 -4.8% 2.0% (-0.6)

Volkswagen Passat 14,000 600.0% 1.0% 0.8 37,455 1094.0% 0.9% 0.8 58,506 1765.0% 0.9% 0.8

Total Light Vehicle 1,358,860 29.1% 100.0% - 4,031,026 22.2% 100.0% - 6,568,801 22.5% 100.0% -

May 2012 Last 3 Months Year to Date Ownership Org/ YOY Assembly YOY YOY Assembly YOY YOY Assembly YOY Brand & Nameplate Volume % Chg Share % Share Chg Volume % Chg Share % Share Chg Volume % Chg Share % Share Chg

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Website: www.tejivs.com

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Ace Micromatic Group 1, 24

T: +91-80-40200555

E: [email protected]

W: www.acemicromatic.net

Auto Mach’2013 16

T: +91-124-4014060

E: [email protected]

W: www.ietfindia.in/automach.aspx

Baker Gauges India Ltd 17

T: +91-20-66093800

E: [email protected]

W: www.bakergauges.com

Dhoot Transmission Pvt Ltd 13

T: +91-9923408651

E: [email protected]

W: www.dhoottransmission.com

Ecocat India Pvt Ltd 19

T: +91-129-4266500

E: [email protected]

W: www.ecocat.com

Engineering Expo 14

T: +91-09819552270

E: [email protected]

W: www.engg-expo.com

Exxon Mobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd 15

T: +91-124-4951300

E: [email protected]

W: www.exxonmobil.com

Fox Solutions 5

T: +91-253-6618100

E: [email protected]

W: www.foxindia.net

G W Precision Tools India Pvt Ltd 12

T: +91-80-40431252

E: [email protected]

W: www.gwindia.in

Guhring India Private Limited 23

T: +91-80-40322500

E: [email protected]

W: www.guhring.in

IMTEX’2013 18

T: +91-80-66246600

E: [email protected]

W: www.imtex.in

Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt. Ltd. 11

T: +91-2827-287081

E: [email protected]

W: www.jyoti.co.in

Larsen & Toubro Limited 2

T: +91-09967800456

E: [email protected]

W: www.larsentoubro.com

Meiban Engineering Technologies Pvt 9

T: +91-80-26860600

E: [email protected]

W: www.meibanengg.com

Sandvik Coromant India 3

T: +91-20-27104725

E: [email protected]

W: www.sandvik.coromant.com/in

Tata Motors Ltd. 7

T: +91-22-66586195

E: [email protected]

W: www.tatamotors.com

World Courier India Pvt Ltd 8

T: +91-80-43438607

E: [email protected]

W: www.worldcourier.com

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