The testing process is full of electric cars Boxster 3 EV will be tested early on critical system components and batteries for the new electric drive. The field test in early 2011 Haya Kono infrastructure needed by Erekutoromobiriti, will begin study of new challenges for the future requirements for products and user behavior.

Michael Mahato, President of Porsche AG is considered necessary to contribute essentially this Porsche. “We are the future, you’ll be sure to sell electric sports car. However, this concept does not make sense to be able to achieve the same performance and range of sports today.”

Erekutorikkumobiriti Porsche is working on for many years, has contributed to environmental protection and resource saving. 918 Spider is a concept study is equipped with high Middoshippusupotsuka Puraguinhaiburiddoshisutemu and has many excellent characteristics and high technology advances in engine technology and Erekutoromobiriti. Emissions are only 70 g / km CO2, 100 3-liter fuel consumption per km (NEDC cycle) even though it is, 600 PS performance for more than a super sports car.

Meanwhile, 911 GT3 R hybrid hybrid system was developed specifically for the race, the front axle was equipped with 60 kW (82 PS) 480 motor mounted on the rear of the two six-cylinder engine that generates PS to assist. Energy generated during braking is stored in a system with batteries instead of conventional Erekutorikarufuraihoiru to power the electric motor. Hybrid 911 GT3 R, has proven its ability in the Nurburgring 24 hour race already.

In addition, Porsche’s first commercial hybrid vehicle class and can run in electric only, hybrid Cayenne S has been introduced. Cayenne Turbo S boasts a maximum output of 380 PS is only 8.2-liter hybrid fuel / 100 km (NEDC cycle), CO2 193 emissions g / km has been suppressed. This hybrid technology, the Panamera will be released next year will be adopted to S hybrid.

Source:http://www.porsche.com/japan/jp/aboutporsche/pressreleases/pj/?pool=japan&id=2010-07-26

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In the USA, American Brock Davidson saw a very different potential in the RR. The class-leading power and dynamic chassis could well be turned into a very potent weapon in a class of racing that is measured in micro components of time – drag racing.

Brock Davidson heads up Brock’s Performance in Dayton, Ohio. He founded this company in 2002 with the aim of creating engineering excellence for both road and track. Brock’s performance-enhancing products like BST carbon fibre wheels, titanium exhaust system and the extended swingarms have helped create a unique BMW quarter-mile sprinter. As well as the extended wheelbase bike there is the ‘Stock’ version. Depending on the rules of the competition, either or both can have track time over a weekend.

Both produce 203hp (at the rear wheel) with their Dynojet PCV fuel injection module and modified mapping to match Brock’s beautifully produced exhaust system. It is not only in the way this machine looks that the BMW impresses. The standard version has hit the finish line at 8.95 seconds while the 1663.7 mm wheelbase bike has managed a very impressive 8.497 seconds in the ¼ with both reaching trap speeds approaching 257 km/h. The long-wheelbase bike also boasts a 0-200 km/h reading of just 5.2 seconds!

The first outing for the Brock’s Performance RR was at an AMA meeting in Michigan, with Ryan Schnitz in the seat. The extended swingarm model had the crowd stunned. Here was the fastest bike of its class in the world and this was its first trip up the strip! For Brock it was a vindication of his original hunch:

“The BMW has a better power-to weight ratio than any bike we have ever run and we can see it not only grabbing the headlines but riders looking for performance – be it on the drag strip, track or indeed the road. There is no better way to develop specialist parts than in competition,” said Brock at the end of a successful weekend.

The stunning debut had four-times AMA National Champion, Keith Dennis signing on as team rider and he had the standard wheelbase version in action at a recent event in Alabama where, again, the RR stood out.

“We are going to further develop the BMW with nitrous injection for ‘Real Street’ competition and do more work on engine hard-part development after we see what it can take in pure stock form,” says Brock. “So far, the engine has been stronger than anything we have been able to throw at it from a normally aspirated standpoint. We have ‘torture tested’ both of these bikes like no others on the dyno and racetracks during accelerated product development and performance testing, and they are extremely impressive. Every component has been engineered to the highest standards, but nitrous oxide is an entirely different beast that was not in the original BMW design criteria, so it’s our job as an aftermarket manufacturer to take it from here to please the stupid fast crowd,” said Brock, with an eye to the future.

It is not only on the strip where heads are turned. “We are always very busy at our display area, where the BMW always creates a storm of interest. We were at the recent World Superbike meet at Salt Lake City in the BMW Motorrad area and did that grab us some interest!” said Brock.

Drag racing might not have been on the BMW Motorrad agenda but thanks to Brock Davidson the S 1000 RR now has a new area of motor sport in which to display its unique style and dynamic power.

Source: http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/index.html

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Launching the vehicle, MMAL’s president and chief executive officer, Masahiko Takahashi, said the company was delighted to add another passenger vehicle to its range.“The all-new ASX will provide a logical bridge between our popular Lancer and Outlander line-ups, and ensure all our Mitsubishi customers have an even greater range of vehicles to choose from.”

“Significantly, the ASX will enable us to compete in the new, fast-growing two-wheel drive compact SUV market segment, and allow us to attract new customers to the Mitsubishi brand,” Takahashi said.
As a two-wheel drive, the ASX 2WD will be offered with a lively, fuel-efficient 110kW/197Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine that drives the front wheels through a choice of either five-speed manual gearbox or smooth stepless Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

The mid range ASX 4WD introduces not only Mitsubishi’s first-ever diesel engine for a passenger car in Australia, but also the most fuel efficient in its class. This has been achieved through the world’s first application of variable valve timing to a passenger car diesel engine with the all-new DiD engine featuring Mitsubishi’s proprietary MIVEC system. With a capacity of 1.8-litres and maximum outputs of 110kW of power and 300Nm of torque, the turbodiesel engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox resulting in an official ADR 81/01 fuel consumption of just 5.9 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of only 154 grams per kilometre.

The 2.0-litre petrol engine with CVT and the 1.8-litre diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission are offered as standard on both the ASX 4WD variant and the top of the range ASX Aspire.
As the latest vehicle developed from MMC’s “Project Global” mid-size platform, the ASX blends Lancer’s passenger car on-road attitude with Outlander’s commanding driving position and the convenience of its clever “AWC” electronically-controlled Four-Wheel Drive system on relevant models.

The design of the Mitsubishi ASX is closely based on the “Compact Dynamism” styling blueprint of the Concept-cX crossover vehicle, that was first seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007. Widely acclaimed for its smooth profile and sloping curves, the ASX was one of the first vehicles to break away from the chunky look typically associated with SUVs. Sporting Mitsubishi’s signature “Jet Fighter” grille, the ASX remains faithful to the original Concept-cX styling direction combining the characteristics of both SUVs and passenger vehicles into a stylish and versatile city vehicle.

The interior appointments of the ASX are designed to complement the sophisticated lines of the exterior. Quality fabrics and textured materials generate an ambience that suggests “dynamism within simplicity,” with particular attention paid to the soft trim for areas touched by the occupants.

Safety is always a high priority with all Mitsubishi vehicles, and in the ASX, it reaches new heights. Based on Mitsubishi’s acclaimed RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) structure, the ASX combines an extensive array of safety features fitted standard across the range including ASTC (Active Stability Control with Traction Control), Hill Start Control system, ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution, Brake Assist, and seven airbags, including driver and passenger front, side and curtain, and driver knee airbag.

The three-model lineup of ASX 2WD, ASX 4WD and ASX Aspire are all comprehensively equipped for superb comfort and convenience with the ASX 2WD designed to perfectly complement a city lifestyle. Standard features include fully automatic climate control air-conditioning with air filter, cruise control, front and rear electric windows and exterior mirrors, electric tailgate opener, AM/FM radio/CD/MP3 player with auxiliary and USB inputs, variable intermittent windscreen wipers, tilt and telescopic steering column adjustment and 16-inch alloy wheels (17-inch on the Aspire).

A Convenience Pack combining Bluetooth 2.0 handsfree phone connectivity with steering wheel mounted controls, steering wheel mounted audio controls, chrome muffler tip and rear parking sensors is optionally available on all two-wheel drive variants.

For those who wish to venture off the beaten track, the four-wheel drive ASX is the vehicle of choice. In addition to the Mitsubishi AWD electronically controlled four-wheel drive system, the ASX 4WD models also gain front fog lamps, Bluetooth 2.0 handsfree phone connectivity with steering wheel mounted controls, steering wheel mounted audio controls, and rear parking sensors.

The top of the line all-wheel drive ASX Aspire combines all the safety, versatility, and comfort features of the ASX 4WD and adds a number of luxury features that are rarely found in this class of vehicle. These include leather seats with seat heating for driver and front passenger, power driver’s seat, keyless operating system with a one-touch start, rain sensing automatic windscreen wipers and dusk sensing automatic lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, and chrome accents for the radiator grille and belt line moulding.

The ASX Aspire also features a premium Rockford Fosgate audio system with nine speakers and the Mitsubishi Multi Communication System (MMCS), which includes satellite navigation, DVD with video input, Bluetooth 1.0 handsfree phone connectivity with steering wheel mounted controls, iPod integration and control, and reversing camera. The MMCS also allows you to customise a number of vehicle functions, including wiper control, auto unlock functions and climate control.

Masahiko Takahashi is very optimistic about the prospects for the ASX in the Australian market. “The design blueprint for the original Concept-cX was to combine the best attributes of both passenger vehicles and SUVs, and the Mitsubishi designers have nailed it.

“And our customers agree. The ASX has received terrific reviews from both Japanese and European media, and the initial sales response has been fantastic.
“This is a great vehicle – good looking, versatile, with the availability of a fantastic new diesel engine – and the all-wheel drive variants give you the opportunity to really get up and go,” Takahashi said.

Mitsubishi provides its industry leading warranty on all ASX vehicles, including a comprehensive five year/130,000 km whole vehicle warranty, backed up by its 10 year/160,000 km powertrain warranty and a five year/130,000 kilometre roadside assistance package.

Source: http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/company/information/latest-news/corporate-news/view/mitsubishis-all-new-asx-arrives-in-australia

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Opel first whittled down a playing field of nearly 70,000 competitors to 20 contestants – one from each participating country. They met this past weekend at Sturup Raceway near Malmö, Sweden for the grand finale. After two days of suspenseful action, the 25-year-old ecoFLEX Experience champion accepted a symbolic key for the grand prize, one of the very first electric Opel Ampera, which is on schedule for production next year. The extended-range electric vehicle – the first series car of its kind in Europe — will be on sale in Europe at the end of 2011.

“I definitely wanted to win because I wanted that Ampera,” said a proud and happy Gonçalves. “That’s why my main focus was to drive as consistently as possible.”

The second- and third-place winners also have reason to celebrate. The runner-up, fuel-saving champion Yakup Pelit from Denmark, won an Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX. The 70 kW/95 hp compact car needs just 4.1 liters of diesel per 100 km, which results in exemplary CO2 emissions of 109 grams per kilometer.

Number three, the Finn Keijo Tapio Leppävuori, can show off his eco-friendly driving style in a Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX that features an average consumption of only 3.7 liters per 100 km (98 g/km CO2).

Finale in Sweden highlighted of fuel-saving techniques

The participants had to demonstrate their fuel-saving abilities in four disciplines at the Swedish Sturup Raceway. The first was a typical city tour in the Corsa with a lot of starts, stops and varied speed limits. The overall winner of this event, Gonçalves, achieved an average consumption of 4.25 liters diesel per 100 km. Runner up Leppävuori burned 4.41 l/100 km and the third place winner, Urban Gostencnik of Slovenia used 4.56 l/100 km.

Smooth cruising against the clock was on the agenda with the top-of-the-line Insignia event, with Denmark’s Pelit averaging 4.31 l/100 km. Portugal’s Gonçalves took second place with 4.61 l/100 km, while Sweden’s Jesper Forsberg placed third with 4.68 l/100 km. The Meriva had only a half liter of diesel in its tank, and the best participant in this challenge, Forsberg successfully covered 18.13 km on this fuel ration.

With 1.6 liters of fuel in the Astra’s tank, the aim of the fourth race was to cover 20 laps as quickly as possible – a deed requiring particular skill in driving fast, but still being able to cross the finish line. The overall winner, Slovenia’s Gostencnik, managed this in just 43 minutes and 19 seconds. Second place was Pelit with 43”27’. Third place was Italy’s Fabio Bochicchio, clocking in at 43”30’.

At the end of the weekend, António Gonçalves found the best balance between fuel-saving techniques and a speedy driving style, with an overall consumption average of just 3.95 l/100 km. This put him ahead of the other country winners, proving that environmentally friendly driving can be fun – and profitable.

The overwhelming interest in the Opel/Vauxhall ecoFLEX Experience exceeded all expectations. In Germany alone, almost 19,000 people registered to participate, while in the UK, Turkey, France and Italy over 5,000 participants registered in each country. To date, the ecoFLEX Experience website has had around 2.5 million visits.

Green Driving – today and tomorrow

The overwhelming attention also underlines the growing importance and popularity of economical cars. Opel offers a varied portfolio of ecoFLEX models, ranging from economical gasoline versions to low-CO2 diesels and alternative fuel variants including Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

The ecoFLEX Experience grand prize, the Opel Ampera, showcases the brand’s commitment to increasingly offer environmentally friendly engine technologies in the future.

The Opel Ampera extended-range electric vehicle will be the first emission-free, electrically driven car in Europe suitable for everyday driving.

Source: http://media.opel.com/content/media/intl/en/news/news_detail.brand_opel.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2010/OPEL/07_26_Opel_ecoFLEX_experience

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(1) Performance Overview

First quarter of fiscal 2010 (April 1 – June 30, 2010) sales are recovering under the global demand for new cars since late 2009, sales in China and other emerging markets, especially increased by the number, totaled 1,446 billion yen (56%) increase of 4,037 billion yen.

Operating income for the sales increase, the added income and improved domestic subsidiaries, and 45 billion yen and 251 billion yen improvement on same period last year.

Also, ordinary income of 58 billion yen improvement year on year to 220 billion yen, net income was 11.8 billion yen loss recorded respectively and the improvement of 14.6 billion yen.

(2) Sales volume

Sales in the first quarter of 2010 totaled 44 thousand units (21 percent) increased by 257 thousand units.
In Japan, the car tax will continue in the Eco · subsidies Colt Outlander series and also is strong, compact cars are also steady. In addition, the new compact SUV released in February of this year’s [RVR ?piggybacked in effect, to 7,000 units last year (22 percent) more than 38 thousand units.

North America, the United States, Canada, sales remained at the same level as last year even in any country of Mexico, and a total of 21 thousand units.

The European countries successively launched new compact crossover in June showed a rise of [ASX ?strong, well below the previous year mainly due to decreasing demand in Germany by the end Sukurappuinsentibu total, totaled 3,000 (6 percent), down 46 thousand units.

Other Asian regions, unit sales exceeded the previous year in all regions, and among China, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and other ASEAN countries, including Australia and the result was greatly extended, totaled 40 thousand units (37 percent) increased by 152 thousand units.

(3) 2010 Forecast

For fiscal 2010 earnings forecast announced on April 27 this year, as planned and remained in the past quarter phase at the moment, do not change with total consolidated during the second quarter and fiscal year.

Source: http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/publish/pressrelease_jp/corporate/2010/news/detail4377.html

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Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) was $401 million, or 12.5 percent of sales, up from $109 million or 4.5 percent of sales in the second quarter of 2009. EBIT also improved from 10.7 percent in the first quarter of 2010. For the first time ever, all four segments posted quarterly EBIT in excess of 10 percent of sales.

Sales of $3.21 billion in the second quarter were 32 percent higher than $2.43 billion in the same quarter in 2009. Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. in the second quarter more than quadrupled to $246 million, or $1.25 a share, compared to $56 million, or $0.28 a share, in the same period a year ago.

The sales gains were led by the Company’s Engine and Components segments, which each reported 45 percent sales improvements compared to the same period in 2009. Power Generation sales increased 16 percent, while Distribution sales rose 24 percent. The Company delivered these strong results even though the North American heavy duty truck market remains weak as result of the transition to new on-highway emissions standards at the beginning of the year.

Based on the Company’s performance in the first half of 2010 and its forecast for the rest of the year, Cummins today increased its financial guidance for 2010. The Company now expects to generate EBIT of 12 percent of sales on revenues of $13 billion.

“We had an outstanding quarter,” said Cummins Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tim Solso. “The work we have done to strengthen our manufacturing operations during the downturn has resulted in significant productivity gains, and we continue to benefit from our leadership position in large and growing international markets such as China, India and Brazil.”

The Company’s non- U.S. markets continued to perform well, with sales up 51 percent outside the United States in the second quarter compared to a year ago. Sales outside the U.S. accounted for 64 percent of the Company’s revenue in the quarter.

The Company continued to return value to shareholders by repurchasing $123 million of its shares during the second quarter. The Company has now repurchased $310 million worth of stock under its current $500 million authorization.

Even with the stock repurchase, the Company improved its cash position from the first quarter of the year. The Company generated $301 million in cash from operations in the second quarter, compared to $245 million in the same period last year and $126 million in the first quarter.

“Our strong performance during the downturn has allowed us to make the investments necessary to position the Company for a period of long-term profitable growth as our markets continue to improve,” said Cummins President and Chief Operating Officer Tom Linebarger. “We are working hard to prepare for future growth, even as we continue to concentrate on managing the business through this challenging economic period.”

Source:http://www.cummins.com/cmi/content.jsp?siteId=1&langId=1033&menuId=4&overviewId=15&dataId=3056&menuIndex=0

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The half showed a significant improvement in operating results compared with the corresponding period of the previous year, thanks in particular to growth in sales volumes of Pirelli Tyre, already observed starting from the last months of 2009, and to the continuous benefits deriving from operating efficiency actions started in 2008 and continued in the years that followed.

Overall, the group closed the half with revenues of 2,426.5 million euros, up 19.8% compared with the corresponding period of 2009, and operating income post restructuring charges of 193.4 million euros, with an increase of 62.8%. The EBIT margin improved to 8% from 5.9% in the first half of 2009. In the first half, the net result not including businesses classified as ‘discontinued operations’ more than doubled to 80.8 million euros compared with 30.3 million euros in the corresponding period of 2009.

The continued growth in volumes and the price/mix component, which more than compensated the rise in the cost of raw materials, allowed Pirelli Tyre to register a significant improvement in operating results. In the second quarter in particular Pirelli Tyre reported the best quarterly operating result in its history, amounting to 121.8 million euros (+54% compared with the same period in 2009), or 10% of sales (8% in the 2009 period), with revenues up 22.9% to 1,215.3 million euros. In the first half, EBIT post restructuring charges reached 217.3 million euros, up 59% compared with 136.8 million euros in the first half of 2009, with a margin of 9.3% (7.1% in the first half of 2009) on sales of 2,325.3 million euros (+21.4% compared with the first half of 2009).

On 23 June Pirelli was selected as sole Formula 1 tyre supplier for the 2011-2013 three-year period. Formula 1 will become an important driver to bring out further value from the Pirelli brand and for its commercial and industrial growth, without bringing about changes to the financial plans of the company. For the 2011-2013 period Pirelli also won exclusive supply of the GP2 World Championship Series, which, in addition to the GP3 Series Pirelli supplies already this year, makes Pirelli the official supplier of the most prestigious single-seater world championship competitions.
Within the context of the process of focusing on core industrial activities in the tyre sector, the Board of Directors of Pirelli & C. resolved upon, during the first half, a plan for separation of Pirelli RE, approved by the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of 15 July 2010.

The transaction will improve the equity structure and the financial structure of the Pirelli group, will simplify the corporate structure of Pirelli & C., and will allow for a more immediate reading of the industrial strategy and of financial data of the Pirelli group by the market. As per IFRS principles, the ‘discontinued operations’ accounted for in the first half, in addition to the net result of Pirelli RE (a loss of 20.4 million euros in the first half) also include the accounting effects of the separation, referring to alignment to market value as of 30 June 2010 of the assets of Pirelli RE. The accounting effects deriving from that impact, negative for a total of 256.4 million euros, determine a consolidated net result for Pirelli & C. that is negative for 175.6 million euros, compared to a loss of 12.4 million euros in the first half of 2009. The attributable net loss was 165.5 million euros, compared with attributable net profit of 6.3 million euros in the same period of 2009.

In the first half, the net consolidated cash flow from operations was positive for 55.6 million euros (negative for 18.5 million euros in the first half of 2009), despite investments that nearly doubled compared with the same period in 2009 (135.5 million euros, compared with 65.4 million euros), particularly within the context of projects for increasing manufacturing capacity. The net financial position of the group as of 30 June 2010 was negative for 696.9 million euros, compared with -528.8 million euros at the end of December 2009 (-678.4 million euros as of 31 March 2010), with a difference essentially attributable to the cash out for restructuring (44.4 million euros) and dividends distributed (85.1 million euros).

Source: http://www.pirelli.com/press/2010/07/29/the-board-of-directors-approves-the-finacial-statements-as-of-30-june-2010/

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The recently concluded Power-On tests for the first conforming aircraft included confirmation of power supply both from the on-board battery to the aircraft’s Power Distribution System and from the external Ground Power Unit to the Power Distribution System.

“The success of our Power-On tests is an important step in the completion of the first conforming flight test aircraft,” said Honda Aircraft Company President & CEO Michimasa Fujino. “With this significant milestone achieved, we are now focused on the integration of avionics and other electrical systems in anticipation of first flight later this year.”

Concurrently, consolidation has been achieved for the wing and fuselage assemblies of the first static test aircraft. The first static test aircraft incorporates over 1,800 strain gauges that will be used to evaluate the aircraft’s performance during stress testing.

Stress testing is being conducted at Honda Aircraft Company’s R&D facility on its Greensboro campus utilizing Honda’s advanced MTS FlexTest® structural test system. The system incorporates 61 hydraulic actuators and a 2,600-channel data acquisition system within a structural test fixture designed exclusively for HondaJet testing. The entire aircraft can be tested simultaneously to prove static and fatigue strength under various flight and ground load conditions. Honda’s test facility includes an environmental chamber to simulate hot-wet conditions, which is required testing for the validation of composite structures.

Stress testing already is well underway with the completion of testing of sub-component and control surfaces. These components have been successfully tested to ultimate load under FAA supervision at Honda’s Greensboro facility.

While the assembly and testing of aircraft continue, Honda is nearing completion of the superstructure for the HondaJet production facility on its Greensboro campus and will next begin the installation of electrical and plumbing within the facility. The 250,000 ft2 production facility is scheduled for total completion in early 2011, at which time pre-production preparations and training of production staff will begin. The HondaJet production facility also will house Flight Safety International Level-D, full-motion flight simulators for training of all HondaJet pilots and crew.

Following its appearance at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the proof-of-concept HondaJet will travel to Lexington, Ohio, to participate in the Honda Indy 200 Mid-Ohio IRL race on August 8. Celebrating Honda’s challenging spirit and its passion for speed, the HondaJet will perform a demonstration flight above the track prior to the start of the race. The annual Ohio stop on the Indy Racing League tour is conducted at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, which features a 2.25-mile, 13-turn circuit that is considered one of the most challenging race circuits in the U.S. With a top speed of 420 kts (483 mph), the HondaJet is sure to become the fastest Honda in the history of the event.

Source: http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5555

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Like much of the industry, our supply chain has been challenged by the rapid recovery in our end markets. In this situation, ST has been a fair and honest partner.Based on the long-standing and close cooperation with STMicroelectronics in the procurement of custom ICs, Hitachi Automotive Systems will continue to devote itself to ensuring a stable supply of ECUs and other automotive devices.

Source: http://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/100728.html

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This tournament will be competed by six under-13 teams representing the four countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam (two each from the host country Indonesia and the 2008 winning country, Vietnam). The six teams will be divided into two groups by lottery and compete in a round robin. The teams finishing 1st and 2nd in these two round robins will qualify to compete in the final tournament.

As a company with a corporate mission of Creating Kando*2, Yamaha Motor carries out activities to popularize, promote, and support a range of sports, including motor and marine sports as well as rugby and football, both at home and abroad. These activities are a direct reflection of the “spirit of challenge” that we value so highly in our corporate culture as well as our commitment to youth development and social contribution.

In the important ASEAN market with its Yamaha production bases, Yamaha Motor has been holding the YAMAHA ASEAN CUP RACE since 2003 as a one-make race aimed at strengthening the Yamaha brand image and with the hopes of establishing a symbol of our corporate activities in the region. Since 2008, we have been organizing the YAMAHA ASEAN CUP U-13 FOOTBALL tournament for under-13 football players along with the Yamaha ASEAN CUP RACE together with the Yamaha Motor group companies in the region.

Source: http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/news/2010/0727/football.html

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