Nissan to boost RI production tenfold

Nissan to boost RI production tenfold

Nissan Motor Co. plans to increase its production of cars in
Indonesia tenfold over the next five years, the Japanese company
said in a news release on Tuesday.

Nissan said it hopes to produce 30,000 units a year by 2009,
up from a current annual output of 3,000. Nissan produces cars in
Indonesia through its unit, PT Nissan Motors Indonesia.

The company has partnered with Intentia International, a
consultant, to help streamline its operations in Indonesia, the
release said.

Indonesia's car market is growing amid strong consumer
spending. In May, total vehicle sales increased 41% on the
previous year to 39,955 units. In 2004, experts expect
Indonesians to buy around 400,000 vehicles, up from 353,000 last
year. -- DJ