Common Challenges, Common Future Japanese Auto Manufacturers Contribute to the Competitiveness of Europe s Motor Industry

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Contents Foreword Production in the European Union Research & Development in the European Union EU Production and Exports by Japanese Automakers Investment and Employment News from Our Members

urgency of addressing climate change has prompted vital discussions on government policies to promote eco-friendly vehicles and on strengthening the competitiveness of the automotive industry in the

Despite the challenges posed by the global economic slowdown since autumn 00, Japanese automobile manufacturers are contributing to the economy and employment in the European Union through their

Figures for 00 attest to the significance of these contributions: Cumulative investment by Japanese automakers in European production and R&D facilities reached nearly 1.

2 Contents Foreword Production in the European Union Research & Development in the European Union EU Production and Exports by Japanese Automakers Investment and Employment News from Our Members Japanese Automakers Purchases of EU Parts Automotive Ties between Europe and Japan Japanese Automakers in the EU Contributing to Low-Carbon Road Transport and a Competitive Motor Industry The global urgency of addressing climate change has prompted vital discussions on government policies to promote eco-friendly vehicles and on strengthening the competitiveness of the automotive industry in the transition to decarbonised road transport. Despite the challenges posed by the global economic slowdown since autumn 00, Japanese automobile manufacturers are contributing to the economy and employment in the European Union through their production, research-and-development, distribution and other activities in the EU, and contributing to the shift to low-carbon transport through their supply of eco-friendly vehicles. Figures for 00 attest to the significance of these contributions: Cumulative investment by Japanese automakers in European production and R&D facilities reached nearly 1. billion. 1.1 million vehicles were produced by Japanese automakers in the EU in 00. Japanese automakers operated a total of 1 manufacturing plants and 1 R&D and design centres in the EU and purchased. billion worth of EU-made parts. Directly in those operations and indirectly in sales distribution, Japanese automakers activities involved the employment of 1,0 people across Europe. EU-made Japanese models exported from the EU in 00 totalled,1 units. Japanese automakers are and will continue carrying out comprehensive measures to reduce CO emissions in the fight against global warming. These include, among other efforts, continuously advancing technologies to enhance automotive fuel efficiency; developing and marketing next-generation alternative-energy vehicles, to help expedite low-carbon fleet renewal; researching and recommending road infrastructure measures to promote smoother traffic flow; and actively promoting ecodriving by all vehicle users. Low-carbon road transport is only achievable, however, by means of an integrated approach involving the efforts not solely of the automotive industry but of all the stakeholders concerned, including fuel/power suppliers, government, and vehicle users. Economic and climate change issues being common challenges for the EU and Japan, JAMA members welcomed the outcome of the EU-Japan Summit held in Tokyo on April this year, during which the European Commission and Japanese government agreed on cooperation in addressing climate change and on launching a joint examination of the ways to comprehensively strengthen and integrate the EU-Japan economic relationship. With respect to the recently-launched EU strategy for clean and energy-efficient vehicles, the Japanese auto manufacturers look forward to a constructive dialogue with European stakeholders so that, together, they can help make possible an early transition to sustainable mobility. JAMA members are committed to contributing to the further growth of the auto industries in both Europe and Japan, through an enhanced partnership with the EU in tackling global challenges.

Production in the European Union Production Facilities in the European Union Manufacturer Company Location (Start of Operation) Equity Shares Products Units Produced in 00 Units Produced in 00

3 Production in the European Union Production Facilities in the European Union Manufacturer Company Location (Start of Operation) Equity Shares Products Units Produced in 00 Units Produced in 00 Employees Total Investment (million) 1 Nissan Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. Sunderland (1) Nissan Europe 0% Micra, Micra C+C, Note, Qashqai, Qashqai+,,10,1 GBP,0 Toyota Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. (TMUK) Burnaston, Deeside (1) TME 0% Avensis, Auris 1,000 1,000 1,000,000,00 0 EUR, 1 Honda Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd. (HUM) Swindon (1) Honda Motor Europe.% Honda Motor 1.% Civic (D, D), CR-V, Jazz 0,,,000 GBP 1,0 1 1 Toyota Nissan FRANCE SPAIN Toyota Motor Valenciennes Manufacturing France TME 0% Yaris 0, , ,0 EUR (001) S.A.S. (TMMF) Nissan Motor Iberica S.A. Barcelona, Avila, Cantabria (1) Nissan.% X (Nissan Primastar, Renault Trafic and Opel Vivaro), Navara, Pathfinder, Atleon, F1A (Nissan Cabstar, Renault Trucks Maxity) Diesel engines, Manual transmissions,, Axle parts 1,1,0, EUR,. PORTUGAL Toyota Mitsubishi Fuso Toyota Caetano Dyna, Portugal, S.A. Ovar TME % Hiace,,000,000 0 EUR (TCAP) (1) Optimo Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Europe S.A. (MFTE) Tramagal (1) Mitsubishi Fuso 0% Canter,,1 0 EUR. THE NETHERLANDS Mitsubishi Netherlands Car B.V. Born MMC % (NedCar) (11), 0,0 1,0 EUR 1, Colt, Outlander MME 1% (11-00) HUNGARY Suzuki Magyar Suzuki Corporation Esztergom (1) Suzuki.% Splash, Swift, SX 1,,11,0 Japanese manufacturers build and produce cars in Europe to meet the needs of European consumers. Japanese manufacturers currently operate 1 production facilities in EU countries. Japanese manufacturers produced 1.1 million vehicles and employed 1, people in their EU production operations in 00. Roughly 1. billion have been invested by JAMA members in production facilities in the EU. Isuzu Toyota 1 Toyota 1 Toyota POLAND Isuzu Motors Polska Sp.zo.o. o (ISPOL) Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland Sp.zo.o (TMMP) Toyota Motor Industries Poland Sp.zo.o. (TMIP) CZECH REPUBLIC Toyota ota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech, s.r.o. (TPCA) Tychy (1) Walbrzych (00) Jelcz Laskowice (00) Kolin (00) Isuzu 0% GM 0% TME % Aisin % TME 0% TIC 0% TMC 0% PSA 0% Diesel engines Transmissions, Aygo 1, 1, 00 JPY,00,000,000,000,000,0 EUR,000,000 0 EUR, , ,00 EUR 0 1,00 MMC: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation MME: Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. TMC: Toyota Motor Corporation TME: Toyota Motor Europe T I C : Toyota Industries Corporation Nissan Motor Manufacturing Ltd., Sunderland, UK Magyar Suzuki Corporation, Esztergom, Hungary (Euro values are based on annual average exchange rates in 00.)

Research & Development in the European Union R&D Facilities in the European Union Headquarters, Manufacturer Company Employees Current Functions Division Offices 1 Honda Honda R&D Europe (UK) Ltd.

1 Mazda Oberursel Mazda Motor Europe GmbH 1,, Mitsubishi Trebur Mitsubishi Motor R&D of Europe GmbH 1,,,,,1 Toyota Toyota Motorsport Germany GmbH Köln 10 Subaru Subaru Test & Development Center

(ED) Nice 0,,,, BELGIUM Bernaston, UK Toyota Zaventem, Belgium 0 1,,, SPAIN BELGIUM GERMANY Nissan Cranfield, UK Nissan Technical Centre Europe Ltd.

R&D and design activities in the EU are aimed at meeting the specific needs of the European market. BELGIUM 1 Subaru Subaru Europe N.V./S.A.

4 Research & Development in the European Union R&D Facilities in the European Union Headquarters, Manufacturer Company Employees Current Functions Division Offices 1 Honda Honda R&D Europe (UK) Ltd. Swindon 1,,,,,,,1 Nissan Nissan Design Europe Ltd. London GERMANY Honda Honda R&D Europe (Deutschland) GmbH Offenbach 1,,,,,1 Isuzu Isuzu Motors Germany GmbH Gustavsburg,, Mazda Oberursel Mazda Motor Europe GmbH 1,, Mitsubishi Trebur Mitsubishi Motor R&D of Europe GmbH 1,,,,,1 Toyota Toyota Motorsport Germany GmbH Köln 10 Subaru Subaru Test & Development Center (STCE) Ingelheim am Rhein, FRANCE Toyota Toyota Europe Design Development S.A.R.L. (ED) Nice 0,,,, BELGIUM Bernaston, UK Toyota Zaventem, Belgium 0 1,,, SPAIN BELGIUM GERMANY Nissan Cranfield, UK Nissan Technical Centre Europe Ltd. Barcelona/Madrid, Spain Brussels, Belgium,,,,,, Brühl, Germany Japanese automakers conduct R&D and design activities in conjunction with their production operations in Europe. R&D and design activities in the EU are aimed at meeting the specific needs of the European market. BELGIUM 1 Subaru Subaru Europe N.V./S.A. Zaventem,,,,1 Japanese automakers currently operate 1 R&D and design centres in EU countries. JAMA members R&D and design activities in the EU employed 1, people in 00. Nissan Technical Center Europe Ltd., Cranfield, UK Toyota Motor Europe N.V./S.A., Zaventem, Belgium Key to Functions: 1. Technical support for procurement of. Prototype production parts for local production. Marketing research. Evaluation of parts. Development of racing cars. Evaluation of vehicles. Engine application development. Styling and general design with vehicle validation. Parts design. Type approval and homologation. Vehicle design 1. Field problem investigation

EU Production and Exports by Japanese Automakers News from Our Members (in units),000,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,000,000 00,000 00,000 00,000 00,000 Note: EU (EU1),0 (,1) 1,01,1 (,0)

5 EU Production and Exports by Japanese Automakers News from Our Members (in units),000,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,000,000 00,000 00,000 00,000 00,000 Note: EU (EU1),0 (,1) 1,01,1 (,0) 1,0, (,0),11 (0,0) 1,, (1,01,),1 (,) 1,, (1,1,) 1,01, (,) EU production decreased to 1.1 million units in 00,as a result primarily of the global economic crisis. 1,,1 (1,,) 1,0,1 (,) Investment and Employment 1,, (1,,),0 (,1) 1,0,0 (1,,1), (,0) 1,, (1,0,) 1,1 (,) 1,,11 (1,0,0) 1,1 (,) EU production 1,1,1 (,0),1 (1,1) Exports to the EU Japanese models produced in the EU are also exported outside the EU. These exports totalled,1 units in 00. Source : JAMA Honda Honda began production of the Jazz at its HUM plant in Swindon, UK, in October, 00. In the fiscal year ending 1 March 0, HUM built 0,000 units of the Jazz, of which per cent were destined for the UK market and the remaining per cent bound for countries in Europe (where the Jazz recently surpassed the 0,000 sales mark) and elsewhere, including South Africa. The European version of Honda s CR-Z made its debut at the 0 Geneva International Motor Show. Combining the advantages of a highly efficient petrol-electric hybrid powertrain with a manual transmission and featuring a stylish coupe body, the CR-Z is to go on sale across Europe in mid-0, with an annual sales target of 0,000 units. Mazda The all-new Mazda made its global premiere at the 0 Geneva Motor Show. It emits approximately 1 per cent less CO than its predecessor thanks to Mazda s i-stop idling-prevention technology and a direct-injection engine, among other advanced technologies. European sales of the Mazda (including a diesel version) will be launched in autumn 0. Meanwhile, Mazda has added to its CX- lineup a version powered by Mazda s MZR-CD.-litre diesel engine incorporating selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology. This technology significantly reduces the diesel engine s nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, which enables the diesel CX- to achieve outstanding eco-friendly performance that complies with strict Euro emissions regulations. Mitsubishi MMC aims to expand its passenger car footprint in Europe with the introduction of its new ASX compact crossover in countries there, on a sequential basis starting in late spring 0. The launch of the ASX, which seats five, follows the introduction of the larger and recently re-designed Outlander mid-size crossover. Amongst other available powertrains, the European-spec version will be fitted with an all-new, Euro -compliant, 1.-litre turbocharged direct-injection diesel engine jointly developed by MMC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and will feature "automatic stop & go" technology. Together with a -speed manual transmission, this combination will deliver high environmental efficiency. A total of roughly 1. billion have been invested by JAMA members in production facilities in the EU. Additional investment has been made in R&D and distribution activities. By creating high-skill jobs, Japanese automakers have contributed to the dynamism of the EU economy. In 00,1,0 people were employed through the activities of Japanese automakers in the EU:, directly, with 1, in production and 1, in R&D.,1 indirectly, by headquarters and parts distribution centres as well as in distribution, financial services and sales. Nissan Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that the all-electric Nissan Leaf will be manufactured in the UK at Nissan s plant in Sunderland beginning in early 01, with an initial production volume of about 0,000 units annually. (The Leaf is to be launched in selected European markets in late 0.) Meanwhile, construction of Nissan s lithium-ion battery plant, announced in 00, began in April 0. This facility, also located at Sunderland, will start manufacturing batteries in 01, at the rate of 0,000 units a year, for both Nissan and its Alliance partner Renault. Employee at the Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd. (HUM) Swindon, UK New Investment and Employment Activities Company name Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. (TMUK) Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. Location Burnaston, Derbyshire Aveiro, Portugal Sunderland, UK Target date Mid Investment target Production of Auris Hybrid vehicles Production of Lithium-ion batteries Production of Lithium-ion batteries Production of Leaf Job creation Investment (million) EUR EUR. Toyota Toyota Motor Corporation is to introduce approximately 00 units of its Prius PHV, a plug-in version of its third-generation Prius petrol-electric hybrid vehicle, in Europe, Japan and the United States over the first half of 0, for use by governments and businesses. In Europe, Toyota will be leasing about 00 units of its plug-in Prius, of which about half are to be delivered to the city of Strasbourg, France. The Prius plug-in hybrid is also scheduled to be introduced in the United Kingdom and Portugal. Toyota is meanwhile considering its introduction in 1 other European countries.

6 Japanese Automakers Purchases of EU Parts Automotive Ties between Europe and Japan (billion ) 1 1 Europe Japan 1.1% equity stake % equity stake Note: FY : EU1; FY 00-00: EU; FY 00-00: EU Daimler (Germany) Volkswagen (Germany) Supply of engines Supply of engines % equity stake Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Fuso Toyota Purchases of European parts by Japanese automakers totalled. billion in 00. At the European production facilities of Japanese automakers, European suppliers deliver more than 0% of the value of the parts. JAMA members open their contact points to potential suppliers in order to pursue global maximised purchasing Source:JAMA European suppliers with high outsourcing and looking for a long-term relationship are worthy partners for Japanese vehicle manufacturers. The JAMA-CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers) Business Conference has provided excellent opportunities to create strong business relationships between Japanese automakers and European suppliers. 1.% equity stake.1% equity stake PSA Peugeot Citroën (France) Fiat (Italy) GM Europe 0% equity stake Supply of engines Supply of finished vehicles Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech (TPCA) (Czech Republic) Capital alliance Supply of finished vehicles jointly developed in Europe Supply of finished vehicles jointly developed in Europe 0% equity stake Suzuki Isuzu JAMA-CLEPA Conferences from Poland Date Place European participants Japanese participants March 1 Paris 0 10 May 1 Berlin Renault (France) 1% equity stake Nissan Nov 1 London 0 10.% equity stake April 1 Amsterdam 0 0 Nov 000 Strasbourg 0 April 00 Stuttgart 0 April 00 Göteborg 0 AB Volvo (Sweden) 0% equity stake UD Trucks Nov 00 Torino 0 0 May 00 Dresden 0 TBD Source:JAMA Porsche (Germany) Cooperative sales ties in the Japanese market Subaru As of June 0

Contents. Japanese Automakers in the EU Contributing to the Economy and Employment in Europe in the Global Slowdown. Foreword

Contents. Japanese Automakers in the EU Contributing to the Economy and Employment in Europe in the Global Slowdown. Foreword Contents Japanese Automakers in the EU Contributing to the Economy and Employment in Europe in the Global Slowdown Foreword Production in the European Union Research & Development in the European Union