avril is an international french agro-industrial group , specialising in human nutrition , animal nutrition , renewable chemistry , and renewable energy .

the group was founded in 1983 , by producers of oilseeds and protein crops , to assure market growth .

avril 's primary purpose is the economic development of oilseed products – rapeseed , sunflower , soybean – and protein products – peas , field beans , lupin .

in 2014 , avril processed half of the rapeseed and sunflower grains collected in france .

formerly known as sofiproteol , the group adopted the name of avril in 2015 , as a result of a new structure of its governance and its legal framework .

as a limited partnership with share capital ( société en commandite par actions ) , this operation was intended to ensure the group 's independence and to have the agricultural sector represented as the focal point of its growth strategy .

thus , avril enables a distinction between industrial and financial activities .

the financial activities are clustered around sofiprotéol avril operates on a model of integrated sectors , which is unique in the french and european agro-industrial business world .

the group systematically reinvests profits within agricultural sectors .

its goal is to ensure a fair distribution of added value for the entire chain , from producers to consumers .

avril has a presence in 22 countries and employs 7,200 employees .

in 2014 , its turnover amounted to 6.5 billion euros and its net profit to 44 million euros .

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avril group <EOT> as a pioneer in biofuels , the avril group is making further r & d investments .

general manager of avril’s specialties business line , overseeing the group’s oleochemicals and animal specialties activities .

group management includes the ceo , the six business area heads and five group staff heads .

the avril group employees 7 , 200 staff at more than 80 french sites and in 22 countries .

saipol , an avril group subsidiary , has invested €28 . 5 million in sète to give the site a new biodiesel production unit and biomass boiler | avril

formerly known as sofiproteol , the avril group name was adopted in 2015 , when a new structure was announced to distinguish between the group’s industrial and financial activities .

the autorité de la concurrence has just cleared the acquisition of the poultry slaughtering and sales activities of the glon sanders group ( avril group , formerly sofiprotéol ) by ldc .

avril’s activities cover all vegetable oils and proteins sectors . the group’s industrial activities are organized in five major business lines :

the mission of avril group is to ensure the future of the vegetable oil and proteins sector in france and abroad .

in 2014 , the avril group achieved turnover worth €6 . 5 billion . as at 31 march 2015 , it counted 7200 employees working in 22 countries . urltoken | twitter : @ avril

in 2015 , the avril group achieved turnover worth €6 . 1 billion . it counts 7 , 200 employees working in 21 countries .

6 . 03 portrait of the avril group a group at the service of the oils and proteins sectors seeds , plant health products , biotechnologies , other inputs and services agricultural producers collection of oilseed and protein grains crushingproteins oil genetics and animal health livestock farmers poultry eggsmilk , meat processed foods animal nutrition food renewable energies renewable chemistry avril / sofiprotéol sofiprotéol1 farmers 1 finance and development company of the avril group .

dielna , a subsidiary of the avril group , and provimi france ( cargill group ) have signed the deed of transfer of provimi’s activity in the manufacture of liquid feed for ruminants in france to dielna .

in 2016 , avril group achieved a turnover of € 5 , 9 billion . it counts 7 , 200 employees working in 21 countries .

in 2015 , the avril group achieved a turnover of 6 . 1 billion euros . it has 7 , 200 employees in 21 countries .

david kerfoot will exit day - to - day operations to take a role on a higher group board , along with representatives of avril .

avril oil & ingredient solutions sells refined oils , specialty oils and ingredients from avril ' s subsidiaries : saipol , lesieur , expur , and kerfoot . avril oil & ingredient solutions also provides the necessary expertise for customers applications .

major financial and industrial group , avril is present in sectors as diverse as human food , animal feed and expertise , renewable energies and chemistry .

saipol , an avril group subsidiary , has invested €28 . 5 million in sète to give the site a new biodiesel production unit and biomass boiler

the acquired activities constitute all the poultry slaughtering , cutting and processing assets held by glon sanders , controlled by sofiprotéol ( now the avril group ) .

it re - elected its president xavier beulin ( chairman of avril group ) , as well as its vice - presidents isidro faine ( chairman of la caixa group ) and neemat frem ( chairman of indevco - liban ) .

innovation lies at the heart of avril ' s industrial development and financial commitment .

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created at the initiative of farmers , the avril group has been growing for more than 30 years in france and internationally , according to an original model .

the £74m - turnover family - owned business , which is headquartered in northallerton and employs 113 people , has accepted a takeover offer from the avril group .

mixscience , which is the animal nutrition division of the avril group , has formed a “strategic alliance” with brazilian feed additive and premix player , salus group , to leverage the continuing growth in the livestock sector in the latin american powerhouse .

moussa naciri started his career as a management consultant with bcg and gunn partners , before joining the chemicals industry with rhodia and then the avril group in 2007 .

xavier beulin , the chairman of sofiprotéol , will chair the avril gestion partner company .

the avril group was formed in 1983 at the initiative of the french federation of oilseed and protein crop producers : the fop , the onidol and unip . originally a financial establishment for the french vegetable oil and protein subsidiary , proléa , avril’s investments and acquisitions have made it a major agri - food group in france today .

9 . 13 measurable sd targets integrated in the avril 2020 plan 2015 was a year of structuring and consolidation : in an unfavorable socio - economic context , it enabled the group to accelerate its initiatives and to reinforce , via clear public statements , the visibility of the group’s actions and its commitment to sustainable development . kristell guizouarn sustainable development director 5 sd commitments integrated in the group’s strategic plan , avril 2020

by federating all actors in these sectors and developing markets for their production , in a little more than 30 years avril has become a major industrial and financial group .

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the merger follows a long - standing supply partnership between avril and kerfoot group , as saipol has supplied british business with rapeseed and sunflower oils since the firm’s launch .

after more than ten years with the consultancy firm arthur andersen ( now ernst & young ) , he joined the avril group in 2009 as administrative and finance director of saipol . he has been chief financial and administrative officer for the group since 2012 .

the mission of the avril group is to create sustainable value for the vegetable oils and proteins sectors , thus contributing to better foods for humans and preservation of the planet .

avril focuses on two activities : industrial activities organized in five areas and investment through sofiprotéol .

mr kerfoot said : “i bought my first tanker of oil from avril 35 years ago .

avril is also currently non - executive chairman of redde plc and safe harbour holdings plc .

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as a motor of growth and long - term prosperity for avril , the group’s sustainable development strategy carried on its deployment . 2016 was highlighted by the formalization of ambitious policies , thus reinforcing the visibility of the group’s actions and its commitment to sustainable development .

previous positions : various senior positions within electrolux including group chief technology officer and head of r & d , electrolux major appliances . various senior management positions within volkswagen group . project manager in roland berger strategy consultants gmbh . management positions within valeo group .

according to eric philippe deputy ceo of the avril group responsible for the avril development activities domain , “this alliance is a new phase in the implementation of the avril 2020 strategic plan of which the founding element is to invest in industries . the exploitation of organic farming co - products is necessary and beneficial to our animal and plant production . this operation also solidifies the willingness of the group to accompany local dynamic and innovative smes who contribute to the exploitation of these industries . the avril development activities domain is increasing its investments in smes” . .

the kerfoot group has been bought by a specialist oils and proteins company in france .

avril also means a broad range of activities in sectors as diverse as agrifoods , livestock nutrition and expertise or renewable energies and chemistry . joining avril means joining a leader with an important purpose .

france ' s leader in animal nutrition , avril develops comprehensive expertise in animal products and hygiene .

2 . avril — rapport annuel 2015 2 contents 2 a group structured along sectoral lines 4 portrait of the avril group 6 joint interview with xavier beulin and jean - philippe puig 8 corporate governance 12 financial performance 13 key figures 14 2015 at a glance 1 23activities 58 financial information introduction strategy 18 avril’s challenges for tomorrow’s world 20 a new strategic ambition 22 a customer - focused group that is strong and competitive in its markets 24 a resolutely international group based on the conquest of new markets 26 innovation to drive the creation of sustainable value 28 people to serve the ambitions of avril 2020 32 sofiprotéol , finance and development company 36 oilseeds processing 40 oils & condiments 44 oleochemicals 46 animal nutrition 49 biosecurity & nutritional specialties 52 animal processing 56 avril development “rapeseed fields in the brocéliande forest” , nicolas brugvin ( copeol ) , 2015 photo competition .

29 . strategic area # 2 a resolutely international group set to conquer new markets avril has a strong strategic objective to search for international growth areas and seize new opportunities , starting with the african continent , a priority in the avril 2020 strategic plan . avr il — activity report 2016 essentials

the originality of its growth model makes avril an exceptional group that is wholly committed to serving the french farm and the men and women who contribute every day to its development . within the sector , avril’s raison d ' être gathers these men and women around a single , sustainable ambition .

the “limited” partners include fidop1 and fop2 , the group’s historical shareholders , as well as the avril foundation , which is recognised for its public utility , and is expected to be set up in the near future . the partners exercise control via a supervisory board of eight members , who represent the onidol3 and unip4 inter - branch organisations , the avril foundation , and the avril group’s employees . the supervisory board is chaired by jacques siret , who is also the chairman of onidol .

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french oilseed group avril announced a joint venture on 27 june that will invest us $ 72m over the next four years in producing a rapeseed - based resin ingredient for the wood panel industry .

founded in 1983 on the initiative of french agriculture for the future of the oils and proteins sectors , avril has become a major financial and industrial group that is developing in france and abroad .

thanks to its highly original economic model , avril is a special partner to the world of farming .

the edible oils produced by avril contribute to meeting the nutritional needs for lipids of 79 million people .

avril is a good illustration of sectoral agroindustrial development that can foster this shared dimension of company growth .

about the avril group : set up in 1983 at the initiative of french farmers in order to assure the future of the vegetable oils and proteins sector , avril has become a major industrial and financial group that is developing in france and internationally . present in sectors as diverse as human foods and animal feeds , renewable energies and chemistry , avril owns a portfolio of strong brands that are leaders in their markets : diester® , sanders , lesieur , puget , matines , bunica , taous , etc .

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40 . an avril campus in rennes for 2018 the group has just launched construction of the avril campus . based at the zac de ker lann in bruz , south of rennes , it will employ nearly 600 people . covering a total of 13 , 000 m2 on three levels , and surrounded by 28 , 000 m2 of grounds , this collaborative facility will cover the vast range of skills required by all the group’s activities , from plant sectors to animal sectors , and will also centralize certain support functions . the avril campus will open in 2018 . in line with the rural roots of the group , it has a landscaped design , being constructed around a solar greenhouse that will contain the avril campus . 36 37

avril’s 26 , 000 partner livestock farmers feed their animals and improve their production thanks to the group’s feeds and nutritional specialties . at the other end of the sector , avril can offer them long - term markets for their products while contributing to improving the quality of milk , eggs and meat for human foods .

in 2013 , avril achieved turnover worth €7 billion , and counted 8200 employees working in 22 different countries .

19 . profil 17 r t 4 strategic areas : area # 1 a customer - focused group that is strong and competitive in its markets area # 2 a resolutely international group based on the conquest of new markets area # 3 innovation to drive the creation of sustainable value area # 4 people to serve the ambitions of avril 2020 avril 2020 is the new strategic plan developed in 2015 by all entities in the group with the active participation of farmers from the fop . it can be broken down into 4 areas .

“production capacity should be gradually increased to reach 50 , 000 tonnes / year by 2020 , ” avril said .

valorisation by ldc ' s poultry activities of innovative products from mixscience and theseo , which belong to groupe avril .

the change in the group’s legal and financial structure to a limited joint - stock partnership ( sca ) managed by a partner company enables a clearer distinction to be made between the industrial activities and the activities of sofiprotéol , the avril group’s financing and development company . this change enables the consolidation of the group and improves its visibility , while providing it with improved access to new financing in order to drive its development .

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european leader in the production of biodiesel from oilseeds , the group is a pioneer in renewable energies .

the kerfoot group name will be retained , providing further continuity for the business , mr kerfoot said .

12 . avril — activity report 2015 10 deputy ceo , in charge of sofiprotéol minority stakeholdings , sustainability , innovation , m & a , and the strategy deputy ceo , oversees the oilseeds processing , oils & condiments and oleochemicals business lines deputy ceo , oversees the animal nutrition , biosecurity & nutritional specialties , animal processing and avril development business lines an extended executive committee in order to optimize the scope of its new strategic plan avril 2020 and to support changes to the group’s managerial organization , the executive committee has been extended to include the principal activities of the group and the innovation division . michel boucly jean - philippe puig yves delaine éric philippe ceo of avril

this historic step in the group’s development is accompanied by a new name and a new visual identity , through which the avril group is confirming the main priorities of its growth strategy , in order to prepare for the future and meet the challenges facing the oil and protein sectors in france and abroad in an effective manner .

the originality of this model makes avril an unique group characterized by established collective stakeholders , strong agricultural and territorial roots and the systematic reinvestment of its profits in the development of all the national sectors in which it operates .

set up in 1983 at the initiative of french farmers in order to assure the future of the vegetable oils and proteins sector , avril has become a major industrial and financial group that is developing in france and internationally .

and two former managing directors or corporate officers of the group , namely patrice gollier , the former chief executive officer of invivo , and alain mirot , the former administrative and finance director of the sofiprotéol group .

avril also has a financing and development company , sofitprotéol , which is primarily dedicated to the development of the oil and protein sectors . avril generated revenues of €7 billion in 2013 , and has 8 , 200 employees in 22 countries .

avril is a player in swine genetics , and is involved in distributing young sows and semen in the french market .

as an industrial group with a central role in different agricultural sectors , avril is committed to production that will continuously improve its environmental balance under the logic of sustainable agriculture and industrial ecology . from agriculture upstream to industry downstream , the group implements long - term approaches to reduce its environmental footprint and increase its use of renewable energies .

ã¶nlein purpura ( hsp ) and its clinical significance . a total of 92 hsp children were included in this study , and were divided into hsp nephritis ( hspn ) group ( 31 cases ) and hsp group ( 61 cases ) based on the presence or absence of hspn . alternatively , the patients were divided into purpura alone group ( 22 cases ) , purpura with joint symptoms group ( joint symptom group , 24 cases ) , purpura with gastrointestinal symptoms group ( gastrointestinal symptom group , 20 cases ) , and purpura with joint and gastrointestinal symptoms ( mixed group , 26 cases ) based on their clinical symptoms . in addition , 42 healthy children were selected as healthy control group . the level of 25 - ( oh ) d 3 in each group was measured using enzyme - linked immunoassay . the 25 - ( oh ) d 3 level in the hsp and hspn groups was significantly lower than that in the healthy control group ( ppurpura alone group ( p < 0 . 05 ) . the level of 25 - ( oh ) d 3 is reduced in children with hsp , particularly those with hspn or with joint and gastrointestinal symptoms . therefore , the reduction in 25 - ( oh ) d 3 level may serve as a predictor of whether hsp is associated with other impairments .

10 . avril — activity report 2015 8 original governance for a unique model original governance when it was created in early 2015 , avril took on a new governance structure and the status of a limited partnership with share capital ( société en commandite par actions , sca ) . this structure can separate the power of shareholders ( limited partners [ associés commanditaires ] , that include the fidop 1 and fop 2 as well as the fondation avril , recognized as a public utility ) , from that of the manager 7 business lines animal nutrition biosecurity & nutritional specialties animal processing oleochemicals avril development terres univia fidop fop the avril group’s governance corresponds to its ambitions while perpetuating one of its founding principles : the systematic reinvestment of its profits to the benefits of its sectors . — jean - philippe puig ceo of avril oilseeds processing oils & condiments

to translate this mission into practical actions , from the start the group initiated a sustainable development strategy that could respond to the demands of its stakeholders such as farmers , the historic shareholders in the group . this strategy is central to avril’s activities and has been structured gradually around major commitments and specific objectives , under the logic of continuous improvement .

avril’s mission is to develop the vegetable oil and protein industry , open up new markets , and ensure an equal distribution of value among its members . in order to succeed in its mission , avril is involved in every aspect of the industry :

acquisition by ldc from groupe avril of the site in blancafort , supply of which will be assured by the clémont site ( sanders animal nutrition , groupe avril ) to drive a new dynamic for the poultry sector in the centre region of france .

31 . on the way to avril 2020 29 meeting the “faces of avril” the group’s identity is now asserting itself . the foundations have been laid and the dynamic initiated . we are now accelerating a convergence of practices and transversality at all levels , in order to reinforce our collective commitment and make each person an actor in the success of avril 2020 . hr managers are the drivers for this change . — philippe lamblin human resources vice - president ( vphr ) , in charge of health , security and well - being at work . in 2015 , a recruitment campaign was launched to illustrate the new identity and broad diversity of the avril group . the human resources division asked 19 employees , representative of different professions and functions within the group , to embody these new faces . they included andrea , an operative with matines , sofie , a laboratory technician at oleon , and maxime , a technical sales representative with sanders . video clips of their testimony can be accessed via the avril group website urltoken this unifying project is an excellent reflection of the group’s vision : its employees are the foundations for its success . an employee shareholder fund is planned to open in 2016 . our colleagues , the foundations for avril’s success here , maxime , a technical sales manager in the ruminants sector with sanders ouest .

avril reinvests all its profits in the development of agricultural and agrifood sectors . through sofiprotéol , its finance and development arm , the group provides support for more than 100 firms in the sector , which account for 110 , 000 jobs .

theseo ( avril group ) and ewabo , two major players in livestock biosecurity , have announced their plans to develop an alliance to reinforce their positions in the european market for animal husbandry , creating a new set of livestock biosecurity leaders .

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47 .  was a year of change and alliances . the creation of avril and the new organisation of its animal products division were key steps that have enabled the pooling of expertise that is essential to our satisfactory operation . this new dynamic will bring improved visibility to our clusters and their development ambitions , and enable new synergies between our diﬀerent activities , both within the division and at group level . éric philippe , dceo of the avril group , responsible for the animal products division . 1 — yannick thoraval , sanders bretagne ( 1st prize ) 2 — isabelle andré , matines 3 — jean - françois enselme , sia above : photographs from the  avril photo contest . 1 2 3 44 avril - activity report 2014

distribution of major blood groups ( abo and rhesus ) has not been defined in bangladeshi population . determinants of blood group frequency in this region have not been studied properly . aim : to determine abo and rhesus blood group frequency and

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with nutrition for humans and animals , and renewable energies and chemistry , avril ' s business lines meet many essential consumption needs .

the global leader in oilseed - based biodiesel production , avril invests in the renewable energies of the future with a chain organisation .

deputy ceo , responsible for minority stakeholdings at sofiprotéol and for sustainable development , innovation , mergers and acquisition and strategy at avril .

saipol , a subsidiary of avril that specialises in vegetable oils , will expand into the uk as a result of the acquisition .

“sustainable development is integral to avril’s founding principles . as a lever for the sustainability that is central to our mission , it is reflected by the group’s unfailing commitment to all links in the agricultural and agrifood chains . avril has developed close relations with all actors in these sectors – farmers , livestock breeders , research scientists and investors . with them , it contributes actively to implementing progress initiatives that create value and contribute practical responses to the societal , economic and environmental challenges that are linked to sectoral growth in different regions . through the avril 2020 strategic plan , the group has reaffirmed its commitments and broadened their application . ”

intertrochanteric fractures . though technically demanding , properly performed hip arthroplasty can be a good salvage option for this patient group .

here you can find photos of april’s top management , logos of the various companies within the group and institutional videos .

news - mr pierre guénant appointed chairman of the cfao supervisory board ms sylvie rucar named vice chairwoman . - cfao group

born 1964 . sweden . master of industrial engineering and management . in group management since 2017 and employed since 2009 .

11 . 08 a new governance to better prepare the future the avril group has introduced a new governance and organisational structure that will ensure its long - term independence and reinforce the presence of the farming world at the heart of its growth strategy . an original governance fidop fop terres univia industrial activities finance and development company crédit agricole natixis unigrains professional agricultural organisations avril - activity report 2014

avril is the industrial and finance actor of the french oilseeds and proteins sectors . set up in 1983 at the initiative of french farmers in order to assure long - term markets for french products , avril has become a major industrial and financial group that is developing in france and internationally . avril is present in sectors as diverse as human foods , animal feeds and expertise , renewable energies and chemistry , and owns a portfolio of strong brands that are leaders in their markets : diester® , sanders , lesieur , puget , matines , bunica , taous , etc . in nearly 35 years , the group has changed in size but its purpose has remained the same : to create sustainable value in the vegetable oils and proteins sector while contributing to better foods for humans and preservation of the planet . to fulfil its mission , avril draws strength from its industrial activities organized around plant production and livestock sectors , and from its financial arm which operates through sofiprotéol , its finance and development company . in 2016 , the avril group achieved turnover worth €5 . 9 billion . it counts 7200 employees working in 21 countries . for more information : urltoken | twitter : @ avril

20 . 18 avril supports the structured organization and improved quality of local production , with the aim of contributing to the food security of every country in which it operates and meeting the demands of each population . 1 . 3 million liters of cooking oil produced 268 , 000metric tons of animal products ( eggs , pork ) produced by the group about fondation avril created in 2014 , fondation avril ( the avril foundation ) , recognized by the french government as a public utility , is a shareholder in the avril group . its action is rooted “in the heart of rural communities” , with three main priorities : in france , to contribute to the development and revitalization of the countryside , in solidarity with local communities ; in the south , to protect biodiversity and anticipate the effects of climate change on family farms , and finally to promote healthy and sustainable foods accessible to every population . to find out more : urltoken

avril ' s financial activities are assured by sofiprotéol , the financing and development arm of groupe avril , which mainly focuses on development of the oils and proteins sectors . it provides support for companies of all sizes and underpins development and innovation through loans and minority stakeholdings .

11 . avr il — activity report 2016 7 business lines oilseeds processing animal nutrition avril animal specialties animal processing oleochemicals avril development terres univia fidop employees fop oils & condiments collegial governance with strong agricultural roots xavier beulin , an important leader in agriculture xavier beulin died suddenly on 19 february 2017 , at the age of just 58 years . he had been chairman of the avril group since 2000 . involved from an early age in agricultural unionism , he steadily climbed the ladder to become chairman of the fop in 1999 , and then of the fnsea . we remember a profoundly committed man , a lover of the land and a visionary , who worked unceasingly to develop french farming . he was a central driving force behind the avril group , giving it the stature of a national leader .

avril gestion is involved as a “general” partner alongside the “limited” partners . its board of directors appoints the managing director of the limited joint - stock partnership , and decides on the group’s main strategic and financial orientations . it consists of nine members , including :

acquisition in romania of the untdelem de la bunica and olpo edible oil brands , hitherto operated by the american group cargill .

according to ecobank’s group chief executive officer , thierry tanoh , the deal demonstrates the banks “vision” for its customers across africa .

kerfoot group was founded in 1980 and specialises in packaging and distributing bulk and packaged edible oils , speciality oils and fats .

born 1968 . sweden . m . sc . in business administration and economics . in group management and employed since 2008 .

born 1969 . the netherlands . b . sc . in marketing . in group management since 2016 and employed since 2002 .

michel boucly started his career with elf before moving to sanofi , where he managed biotechnology investments and supported the growth of plant genetics . a lover of french history and rural areas , he moved closer to the farming world by joining the cooperative group euralis , for which he headed the seeds division for ten years before taking responsibility for commitments and development at the avril group in 2003 .

avril focuses on making local and sustainable investments that will contribute to the development of regions and territories . through its close links with the farming world , the group is committed to ensuring sectoral growth thanks to the combined development of local agricultural resources and national markets .

in january 2009 oleon group was integrated in the french group avril , a strong financial and industrial organization in the vegetable oils and proteins sector with activities in food , feed , biofuels and oleochemistry . by this operation , oleon has joined a group present on the entire oilseeds sector - from grain to all its end products - and strongly engaged in the development of oleochemistry . it also reinforces the strategy of diversification and international development implemented by oleon to strengthen its position among european leaders on the global oleochemical market .

a commitment to sustainability is one of the pillars of avril’s strategy . it is materialized by 5 commitments and 13 detailed objectives for 2018 .

in france , avril is active throughout the country . the industrial sites of its seven business lines testify to its strong regional roots . oilseeds products activities operate 24 sites in france that are specialized in processing oilseed grains and producing edible oils , diester® biodiesel and oleochemicals . with a further 65 sites specialized in animal nutrition and expertise or human foods , avril ' s animal products activities reflect a group working at the heart of france ' s agricultural regions , notably in the north - west . avril is active in 22 countries throughout the world .

to prepare for future biomass - based renewable energies , avril is exploring several avenues of research on the second - generation biofuels . among these approaches , the group is taking part in the biotfuel research programme , which is developing a process chain for producing biodiesel and biokerosene using agricultural residues and forest waste ( straw , wood , etc . ) . avril also investigates the production of oil using the fermentation method

sofiprotéol , the finance and development arm of the avril group , contributes to creating value for france’s farm and all its actors . an avril subsidiary , it operates a unique business model based on investments that are sustainable , responsible , in the public interest and fully expressed in its mission to serve agriculture : to find new markets for french products , build strong sectors and encourage innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit .

these business lines intervene in the oils and proteins sector alongside the group’s investment activities through sofiprotéol , its finance and development arm .

born 1969 . sweden . m . sc . in international business administration . in group management since 2016 and employed since 1994 .

born 1960 . italy . university degree in electronic engineering with business administration . in group management since 2009 and employed since 1989 .

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a commitment to sustainability is one of the pillars of avril’s strategy . it takes the form of 5 commitments and 13 measurable targets for 2018 .

through its egg and pork branches , avril adds value to and transforms animal products into foods for consumers , the agrifood industry and catering firms .

avril 2016 – in application to the supervisory board of autorité des marchés financiers ( “amf” ) , finexsi acts as independent appraiser for gfi informatique .

the avril specialties business line – this area contains the two main specialty activities of the group : oleochemicals and animal specialty products . as avril’s oleochemicals subsidiary , oleon develops , manufactures and sells compounds made using vegetable oils and fats . the avril animal specialty line ( asa ) concentrates all group expertise in managing livestock performance . faced with the environmental and health challenges of livestock farming , notably with respect to “demedicalization” , this business line is organized around two areas : ( 1 ) innovation in nutrition and health ( natural additives , nutritional specialties , premixes , minerals , vitamins , etc . ) and ( 2 ) biosecurity ( which groups all methods used for preventive hygiene in buildings and animals ) .

what makes it so special ? before being a group , avril was a project initiated more than 30 years ago by french farmers in order to create maximum and sustainable value for the chain from grains to the consumer , to the benefit of the vegetable oils and proteins sectors .

51048 was administered to a large group of mice , the serum was harvested and the metabolite was isolated by extraction and semipreparative hplc . lc - ms / ms analysis suggested that the active metabolite is a secondary alcohol with the hydroxyl group in the aliphatic side chain of

born 1968 . sweden . b . sc . in business administration and economics . in group management since 2016 and employed since 2001 .

born 1962 . usa . mba marketing and urltoken marketing & computer applications and information systems . in group management and employed since 2015 .

the avril group , the industrial and financial arm of the oil and protein sectors , is introducing a new governance model and a new organisational structure , in order to bolster its long - term independence and make the representation of the agricultural sector the focal point of its growth strategy .

in parallel , avril’s rid * is preparing the future of biomass - based renewable energies by exploring several research areas in new generation biofuels . the group is thus involved in technological developments on the production of biodiesel and biokerosene using either agricultural waste ( see biotfuel project , below ) .

" from grain to the bottle : this was the strategic objective which led to the acquisition of lesieur . " yves delaine , deputy ceo of avril

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jean - philippe puig , chief executive of avril , said the french company works on the same principles that have grown kerfoot into a successful company .

in 2012 , jean - philippe puig succeeded philippe tillous - borde , who had been director general of the group since 1983 . with a background in the aluminum industry , the mission of this engineer with experience in the operations of international firms was to adapt the group’s management and strategy to its new dimensions . puig worked in concert with xavier beulin , who had been chairman of the group since 2000 .

the financial activities are clustered around sofiprotéol , the avril group’s financing and development company , which is primarily dedicated to the oil and protein sectors . the company partners some 100 companies in the sector , which represent 80 , 000 jobs , and supports the foundation of companies , development , and innovation via loans and the purchase of minority interests . its main shareholders alongside the limited joint - stock company include the unip and onidol inter - branch organisations , as well as the avril group’s financial and professional partners ( crédit agricole , natixis , unigrains and professional farming bodies ) .

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born 1967 . sweden . m . of laws and b . sc . econ . in group management since 2017 and employed since 2002 .

with more than 7 , 200 employees – a third of whom work outside france – avril is a leading industrial and finance group which owns a portfolio of brands that are leaders in their markets , such as diester® , sanders , lesieur , puget , matines , bunica and taous , etc .

these biosourced molecules , whose properties are regularly found to be better than those of fossil origin , participate in plant chemistry and renewables for the future . the group is european leader in oleochemicals . avril is also active in the production of soaps in morocco under the taous and el kef brands .

people committed to serving a federative company project the men and women of avril contribute every day to the development of strong sectors . they are mobilized by a collective project and a federative vision of common values , around which the group’s human resources division deploys new initiatives that will drive structural change .

with this same chain organisation , avril , an expert in animal nutrition , is committed to processing , producing and marketing lines for animal products and eggs .

an original and committed business model : avril systematically reinvests all its profits in the growth of its sectors , according to the logical of a circular economy .

groupe avril will also become a minority stakeholder in société bretonne de volaille . these operations will be accompanied by industrial investments worth €175 million over five years .

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avril was previously executive chairman and deputy ceo of stobart group plc , one of the largest british multimodal logistics companies with interests in transport , distribution and infrastructure . prior to this avril was ceo of autologic holdings plc , the largest finished vehicle logistics company in the uk and europe . she joined autologic from universal salvage plc , where she held the position of ceo from march 2005 until the sale of the company to copart uk ltd in june 2007 .

dr . toivonen chaired the emea scientific advice working party ( 2003 - 2004 ) ; the cpmp scientific advice review group ( sciarg ) ( 2000 - 2003 ) ; and the cpmp ad hoc group on ( pre - ) clinical comparability of biotech products ( 2001 - 2002 ) .

for each of its activities , avril has thus defined indicators to measure their contribution to sectoral growth ( added value and job creation , the use of raw materials sourced in france , etc . ) and to the group’s corporate social responsibility ( food production , greenhouse gas emissions , development in emerging countries , etc . ) . for 13 key indicators shared throughout the group , measurable targets have been defined to cover the period until 2020 . since 2012 , these targets , and the 5 commitments to which they are attached , have constituted the foundations for the group’s sustainable development strategy .

stéphane yrlès joined the avril group in 2007 after a career in agri - food in both the public and private sectors , including periods in the offices of the prime minister and minister for economy and finance . he also lectures at sciences - po ( for the master’s course in public affairs ) .

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before this assignment he was head of a bioanalytics group , responsible for the development and validation of biological potency assays and high molecular impurity assays for bio¬pharmaceuticals during early development . before he was head of the bioassay group , which included the responsibility for routine performance of bioassays for marketed products .

as part of the deal , kerfoot group’s existing management - including chief executive jennifer kerfoot and commercial director thomas kerfoot - will remain in place .

contributing to improved nutrition for people is central to avril ' s mission , which is committed to this aspect at each stage within the oils and proteins sectors .

acteur industriel et financier des filières des # huiles et des # protéines , avril possède des marques comme lesieur , puget , matines , sanders ou diester etc .

23 . on the way to avril 2020 the view from upstream agriculture through a dedicated focus group , our producers were closely involved in the debate on avril 2020 . our discussions concerned both strategic orientations and defining financial objectives for each area . one particular concern was to find a constant balance between the need for profit and the proximity between different activities and farmers . we also participated in choosing sofiprotéol’s investment priorities so as to ensure that the challenges of agricultural competitiveness will be taken into account . i can indeed say that this strategic plan is full of views and ideas from the farming world ; this includes its international dimension that will reinforce the group’s future and allow it to pursue its investment policies . avril has a role as a structuring actor and a creator of competitiveness for agriculture in france and elsewhere . it is one of the solutions to the crisis we are currently experiencing . by showing that our products contribute to meeting global challenges , avril gives a sense of purpose and pride to farmers . sustainable development is one of the pillars of avril . it is central to its mission , which is reflected by the group’s unfailing commitment to supporting actors at all levels in the agriculture and agri - food industries . avril has proved its ability to form close links with these actors – agricultural producers , livestock breeders , research scientists and investors . with them , it contributes actively to the implementation of progress initiatives to create value and offer practical responses to the societal , economic and environmental challenges related to developing these sectors in different regions . through avril 2020 , the group seeks to reaffirm and broaden the scope of its commitments . gérard tubéry chairman of the fop sustainabledevelopment , aleverforavril’slong - termfuture kristell guizouarn director of sustainable development 21

25 . 22 reinforcing avril’s model for development human resources mobilised their efforts to support the changes linked to the birth of avril and drove a new dynamic for progress and performance , linked to the group’s commitments to sustainable development . 4 , 050 working in the animal products division 4 , 000 working in the oilseeds division employees including a diversity of skills and working environments is a specific feature of avril . the challenge for the human resources division is to lay the foundations for a global and federative policy that will increase the involvement of all employees in serving the group’s model . supporting avril’s plans for change the human resources division focused its actions on supporting the sectoral strategy , which is central to the group’s founding principles . its first mission in 2014 was to prepare the transfer to ldc of the 1 , 000 staff working at our poultry slaughtering and pro - cessed products sites , while en - suring their reintegration . it also encouraged functional mobility between sites and between skills areas ( several dozen employees concerned in 2014 ) in order to support the configuration of the new organisation . in the same vein , it initiated a project to define the company’s values , intended to federate employees around a common identity and culture ( see insert ) . human resources avril - activity report 2014

in 2000 , he is appointed joint ceo of pernod ricard . appointed director in 2004 , he became group ' s sole managing director in 2005 .

group management’s shareholdings in ab electrolux are stated as of march 31 , 2018 . for transactions , follow the link to the swedish financial supervisory authority .

the board of directors has appointed jean - philippe puig , sofiprotéol’s chief executive officer , to the position of managing director of the avril limited joint - stock partnership .

20 . driven by a long - term vision built on forward planning , avril’s ambitions for 2020 focus on four strategic areas . a review of progress in 2016 .

acquisition of a 65 % stake in the glon sanders group . by taking a majority stake , sofiprotéol finally secured one of the principal markets for french oilseed and protein crops . creation of two divisions : the oilseeds division and animal products division . this simplified organization enhanced the clarity of the group’s strategy .

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33 . in an increasingly volatile environment , management of our activities necessitates adaptation of our industrial assets so that we can be stronger at the levels we control . our advantages in this context are the acceleration of operational excellence and our ability to develop synergies between our activities in order to construct an increasingly integrated sector . yves delaine , dceo of the avril group , responsible for the oilseeds division . 1 — lova ravoavy , saipol ( 2nd prize ) 2 — bruno le ray , ovoteam plaintel ( 3rd prize ) 3 — alexandra trandafir , expur ( staff prize ) above : photographs from the  avril photo contest . 1 2 3 30 avril - activity report 2014

jean - philippe puig started his career in 1983 in the aluminum industry , where he obtained significant industrial expertise in mineral extraction managing production units , in r & d and in general management . during this period he worked in france and internationally , notably in greece and australia , for the pechiney group and then alcan - rio tinto , for which he was chairman for europe , the middle east and africa until 2011 , before becoming the ceo of the avril group in 2012 .


m2 incorporated was a former automobile manufacturer and group company of the mazda motor corporation .

the company has existed from 1991 to 1995 and was also known under its nickname mazda two .

the official brand name was m2 .

m2 was responsible for the development and the production of vehicle parts , such as bodykits .

the headquarters was inside the m2 building in tokyo , japan .

the showrooms of complete vehicles was inside the affiliated setagaya matsudarotari ( mazda rotary ) building .

the company was closed in 1995 and was a victim of the financial crisis of 1995 .

the vehicles of the brand were produced in only small numbers , making them a high priority for collectors .

all known m2 vehicles are currently registered in japan .

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m2 ( mazda ) <EOT> mazda ' s m2 inc . sub - brand built ultra - rare hot miatas in japan

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after m2 closed down , the m2 building continued to be used by mazda as ɛfĩni , eunos , and ( perhaps the coolest one ) mazda rotary setagaya showrooms . there was also a “mazdaspeed sports factory” in it . mazda rotary setagaya eventually closed in 1999 , and mazda sold the building in 2002 . these days , it is occupied by a funeral home and makes occasional tv cameos . the m2 legacy does live on at least in japan , as most , if not all , of the m2 production vehicles are accounted for . as we celebrate miata’s 25th anniversary , consider the m2 variants . among the numerous roadster / miata / mx - 5 special editions mazda has put out all over the world , the m2 cars are among the most special .

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for buyers with a bigger budget , bmw has an updated m2 just around the corner . we’ve just spied a prototype which could be for a more hardcore m2 cs variant .

built by m2 , who are a side arm of mazda ( mazda2 ) that was set up as a builder of niche cars alongside the regular production models .

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zalora philippines and japanese automotive brand mazda recently collaborated to introduce the latest collection from local fashion designer mark bumgarner , entitled “m2 by mark bumgarner . ” the exclusive collection is inspired by mazda’s kodo design philosophy and will be featured on the zalora website as well as in their zalora pop - up store .

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sure , there were the m2 - 1001 models , specially - modified na miatas that featured a blueprinted 1 . 6 - liter engine with high - strength internals and a specially - tuned ecu good for , reputedly , 130 hp . the really interesting thing is where you would go to buy these m2 inc . models : a showroom full of m2 inc . prototypes and development mules . and instead of having salesmen try to upsell you into something family - friendly , the m2 development engineers and designers would ask potential customers what they wanted out of a car . the feedback would be seriously considered by the m2 team for future projects . you could also buy an m2 - 1001 while you were there , but that ' s almost beside the point .

when you drive a mazda , you never drive alone . car and driver in perfect harmony .

as mentioned earlier , tuned and specialty vehicles was just one side of what m2 was about . in exploring the product space and researching future directions for mazda , m2 played around with creative variants based on several other mazda models , including the subcompact autozam revue ( m2 - 1004 ) , familia / 323 ( 1005 ) , eunos cosmo ( 1011 ) , and eunos presso / mx - 3 ( 1019 ) . some of its bolder ideas included a four - door four - seat sports car ( 1007 ) , an “urban suv” ( 1009 ) , and a wheelchair - accessible roadster ( 1031 ) .

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the skyactiv - drive 6 - speed automatic transmission enhances mazda 2’s response for fast , smoother automatic gear - shifting .

besides roadsters , m2 also developed other mazda vehicles . most notably , it laid its hands on the autozam az - 1 and the fd3s rx - 7 . m2’s take on the former came in 1994 as the 1015 . modification focused on the exterior with large driving lights integrated into the hood between the headlights and a rear wing similar to that of the mazdaspeed touring kit for the az - 1 . two runs of 50 were produced . m2 also built three other az - 1 prototypes : both 1014 and 1015a were rally inspired , while the 1015b was essentially an az - 1 with detachable roof panels .

mazda connect ( mzd connect ) is an integrated navigation and infotainment system that enhances the driving experience with seamless connectivity functions .

“m2 by mark bumgarner” is a 100 - piece limited - edition set inspired by the kodo design philosophy of mazda . kodo , translated as “soul of motion” in japanese , represents the power and elegance of a wild animal in the instant when it pounces on its prey . that is the essence of the ultimate motion form envisioned by mazda , which can currently be seen in their line - up of award - winning vehicles such as the mazda2 skyactiv . meticulously hand - cut and hand - made , bumgarner used the mazda2 skyactiv as his inspiration in creating the m2 collection , taking cues from its design and character .

the m2 two - door coupe is based on the 1 series , and actually brings to mind the great lightweight m3s of the 1990s . packing a potent turbocharged six - cylinder petrol engine that sends all of its power to the rear wheels , the m2 is a firecracker of a driver ' s car that can also easily be driven to work and back .

at mazda , we believe genuine safety can only be realized when driver awareness and control is maximized so that the risk of accidents is minimized .

you might have heard of eunos , autozam , and the ill - fated amati sub - brands of mazda , but what about m2 inc . ? even hardcore miata nuts in the office were unaware of it—and now we all owe a debt of gratitude to japanese nostalgic car , because they ' ve dug up something that ' s really kind of fascinating .

bmw has tried to keep us guessing about a possible m2 , but we can ' t say we’re all that surprised by its debut : the fantastic success of the 1 - series m coupe made such a model an absolute no - brainer . with rear - wheel drive , 365 horsepower , and a standard manual transmission , the m2 represents the essence of what bmw stands for—at least in the eyes of enthusiasts .

the bmw m2 rounds up the luxury vehicles included in this list . its main value proposition is its price . for $ 51 , 700 you get tons of features and technologies that complement its looks and its compact body .

as for the rx - 7 , m2 envisioned a turn - key track car . sharing the 1001’s philosophy , the 1020 featured engine and exhaust upgrades , various aerodynamic parts , staggered tires on bbs wheels , racing bucket sets , and adjustable shocks . unfortunately , the 1020 never made it to production ( although mazda australia would eventually borrow the design f ! or its rx - 7 sp ) .

such a plethora of concepts is the nature of off - line development projects , and they afford us a glimpse into the creative efforts of car developers . aside from niche products and dreamy prototypes , two mainline vehicles did emerge from the m2 experiment : the bongo friendee with the pop - up tent ( 1024 ) and the original demio ( 1022 ) . sorting the m2 model numbers reveals some missing ones , so i wonder what else they had up their sleeves .

the cockpit is designed according to mazda’s advanced human - machine interface ( hmi ) concept , allowing presentation of a wide range of information without taking attention away from the road . building on this safety - oriented hmi design , the mazda 2 also offers the latest mazda connect ( mzd connect ) for connectivity functions to enable sharing of information and experiences with the world outside the car . front and rear occupants enjoy a comfortable , roomy cabin whose space belies the body’s compact proportions , with refinement that surpasses the class .

at mazda we believe in creating an emotional bond between car and driver , like that of horse and rider . this results in a more dynamic , responsive and—most of all—more enjoyable drive

by 1995 , mazda was struggling financially . japan’s economy had slumped , and sales of sports and sporty cars were slipping to the exploding suv market . m2 , inc . was shut down in april but not before delivering one last hurrah . returning to the spirit of the 1001 “clubman , ” the m2 - 1028 “street competition” could be viewed as an evolution . despite the engine having grown to 1 . 8l , weight reduction efforts ( e . g . aluminum trunk lid , fiber glass racing seats ) gave the 1028 an identical 2112 - lb figure as the 1001 . yet body rigidity was increased by thirty percent , helped in part by a six - point roll cage .

coupled ￼￼with an aggressive suspension tune and special bridgestone tires , the 1028 was able to pull 0 . 93g on the skidpad . the tuned engine now put out 140ps , making this the most spirited production m2 car . with focus on functional changes , the exterior was left stock . this was in contrast to m2’s earlier roadster variants and prototypes with more extensive “conceptual” modifications , making the 1028 a bit less distinctive . only 300 units were produced in 1994 , available in chaste white or dark blue .

according to bumgarner , “m2 combines two of my first loves – cars and fashion . being able to find the connection between these two opposing worlds was a truly inspiring experience and i invite everyone to see the soul of motion in every piece . ”

mazda’s kodo — soul of motion design language captures the coiled power , vitality and grace of a wild animal in motion and brings it to vivid life within the compact dimensions of the new mazda2 .

whereas the 1 - series m coupe was created as a low - budget skunkworks project , the m2 was included as part of the program right from the beginning of 2 - series coupe development . the changes from the 10best - winning m235i are extensive . read more ››

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mazda 2 is the new global benchmark for interior design , with finely crafted forms and textures that dramatically transcend the class and speak directly to the heart : you’ll feel genuine joy and pride of ownership every time you sit in the car . for the driver , a snug , wraparound cockpit enhances mazda’s signature oneness with the vehicle , while the front passenger area offers an expansive breadth for a confident feeling of space .

earlier this month , we reported that mazda is still interested in bringing back the rotary engine , but at the moment , it needs to focus on profits . so , despite earlier rumors that an rx - 9 had been greenlit for production , don’t expect a production rotary sports car anytime soon . still , that won’t stop mazda from building yet another rotary sports car concept like 2015’s rx concept ( shown above ) .

with fewer mechanical upgrades , it was a bit cheaper than its predecessor but still limited to 300 units . unfortunately , perhaps due to the focus on luxuries as well as the gloom over the bubble economy , m2 struggled to find buyers . slow sales caused the cancellation of the 1003 .

in 1991 the 1001 was their first offering and was limited to a run of just 300 cars . potential owners had to make their intentions known in person by visiting the m2 headquarters in tokyo . it was so popular that cars were changing hands at a substantial premium above list price .

the other high - profile m2 roadster prototype was the 1008 . this one ostensibly borrowed inspiration from classic italian gts . a closed - top coupe , it preceded the m coupe from mazda’s american r & d . the pop - up headlights were replaced with glassed - over units , and the rear—with simple round taillights—was especially reminiscent of vintage zagato or ferrari gts . while the 1008 was not produced , the roof design around the c - pillar and rear quarter windows would resurface in the nb rs coupe .

because fuel economy is traditionally one of the rotary engine’s weak points , you might think mazda plans to use its new one as a range extender for an electric sports car . but at last year’s los angles auto show , kiyoshi fujiwara , mazda’s head of r & d , told autoexpress that while he recognizes that hybrid technology could eventually find its way into rotary sports cars , he wants to hold off as long as possible .

the “m2 by mark bumgarner” collection , together with a mazda2 skyactiv model , will be showcased at the zalora pop - up store in edsa shangri - la mall for a limited time only , from july 28 - august 2 . for more information on the collection , please visit the zalora philippines’ official website at

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“as an automaker , mazda regards an automobile as more than an assembly of metal , nuts and bolts . a mazda vehicle is a piece of art , beautifully crafted and finished in premium material , encasing state - of - the - art advanced skyactiv technology that delivers outstanding performance and fuel economy . this is the second time we have the honour to work with one of manila’s premier fashion designer mark bumgarner – we both share the same goal of producing premium products that are both functional and beautiful . this time we delighted to partner with the premier online fashion house zalora to bring mark’s ‘couture ready to wear’ collection to customers across asia , ” said steven tan , ceo and president of mazda philippines .

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if mazda can’t develop the breakthrough it’s said it needs to put the rotary engine back into production , though , it may be forced to embrace electrification . otherwise , it’ll probably be a long time before it can make a business case for the rx - 9 .

speaking to autoexpress , matsuhiro tanaka , mazda’s vice president of research and development , said we’ll see this new rotary concept at the tokyo motor show . “with the tokyo motor show , we will be introducing a new design concept . you can think of it as an evolution of theme of the rx vision , ” he said .

but does this mean mazda’s finally found a business case for the rx - 9 ? not necessarily . “when we introduce a concept our intention from the engineering and design community is to make it a reality , ” tanaka said . “what i will say is that we are making the utmost efforts to try and make this a possibility . ”

advanced safety technology offers protection , security and comfort when driving on busy city streets and motorways . mazda2 features an array of active and passive safety technology including mazda’s intelligent smart city brake support * which automatically applies the brakes should it detect when a frontal low - speed collision is likely ( * available from 90ps se - l nav models ) .

advanced safety technology offers protection , security and comfort when driving on busy city streets and motorways . mazda2 features an array of active and passive safety technology including mazda’s intelligent smart city brake support * which automatically applies the brakes should it detect when a frontal low - speed collision is likely ( * available from 90ps se - l nav + models ) .

m2’s next product , the 1002 , appeared a year after the 1001 . whereas the 1001 was a hardcore driving package , the 1002 focused on touring . as such , both drivetrain and chassis were left stock . the interior , however , featured wood trim furnished by yamaha and extensive surface coverage in striking ivory leather . even the dashboard was leather - clad , though in dark blue to match the exterior . on the outside , the 1002 looked little different from the 1001 aside from a tan soft top and the absence of the driving lights .

as we can see from an artist’s impression , the new z employs similar proportions to the outgoing coupe but this time gets an edgier exterior with a far more accented grille that takes design hints from the latest gt - r facelift . of the three powertrains on offer , the flagship 3 . 0 - liter v6 twin turbo , borrowed from the infiniti q60 red sport , will punch out a healthy 405 hp , and will be teamed to a 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission . that puts the nissan up against rivals like porsche’s 718 boxster s and bmw’s m2 .

mazda2 proves that sometimes the best things come in small packages . bursting with energy , character and vitality , its striking ‘ kodo : soul of motion ’ design gives it standout presence to keep turning heads . engineered into every mazda is jinba ittai , that sense of being at one with the car , like a horse and rider . on city streets or on the motorway , feel an intimate bond between you and mazda2 that increases every time you drive it .

, a sort of cartoon - ideal sports coupe , couldn’t be put into production as shown , but we can certainly wish for it . indeed , it seems likely we’ll find a car that greatly resembles this in mazda showrooms one day without too much rationalizing , de - tuning , and bending to practical requirements having taken place . while every square inch of surface will be changed and its proportions altered , no one will care a bit because its desirability will be retained .

“in zalora , our love for fashion is what drives us to bring in the hottest items from the local and international runways straight to our customers’ doorsteps across the region . that is why we are asia’s online fashion destination . our partnership with mazda philippines and mark bumgarner is just one of our many efforts in supporting our local designers and giving them an avenue to make their mark in the competitive fashion world , ” said paulo campos , co - founder and ceo of zalora philippines .

but this october , that all looks set to change . the japanese car industry is expected to reveal a number of high profile sports concepts that will garner international attention and put the country back on the global motor show map . according to several of japan’s biggest selling and most influential publications , including best car magazine , toyota will lead the charge with a new supra concept while nissan , honda , mazda and others will unveil globally strategic soon - to - be - released concepts .

mazda ' s mzd - connect adds to your feeling of control on the road . enjoy safe and easy fingertip access to all your music , social media and text messages via a compatible mobile phone device whilst in the comfort of the premium interior of mazda2 . controlled using the 7” colour touch - screen display and the intuitive multimedia commander , both are designed to ensure the mzd - connect system is controlled with minimal effort , so you can concentrate on the road ahead ( available from 90ps se - l nav models ) .

mazda ' s mzd - connect adds to your feeling of control on the road . enjoy safe and easy fingertip access to all your music , social media and text messages via a compatible mobile phone device whilst in the comfort of the premium interior of mazda2 . controlled using the 7” colour touch - screen display and the intuitive multimedia commander , both are designed to ensure the mzd - connect system is controlled with minimal effort , so you can concentrate on the road ahead ( available from 90ps se - l nav + models ) .

“in addition to the global unveil of the 2016 mx - 5 miata , mnao has partnered with the enthusiast - operated event eponymously known as miatas at mazda raceway , which will be held on september 5 - 7 . along with the next - generation mx - 5 will be a full display of heritage , concept and motorsports mx - 5s , mnao will lead consumer discussion sessions covering history , motorsports , r & d and design as well as coordinate one of the largest gatherings of mx - 5 miatas in north america . registration for the annual event is free and open to the public . ”

however , two subsequent roadster concepts did make it to prototype stage . shown in 1992 , the 1006 was the 1001’s evil twin . somewhat uncharacteristic for mazda , the aspiration of this car was to be a japanese viper or cobra of sorts , a roadster on steroids . nicknamed the “cobraster , ” it was powered by the 929 ’s 3 . 0l je - ze v6 ( tuned to produce 220ps ) and rode on suspension components from the rx - 7 . the 16” wheels wore staggered tires : 225 / 50 up front , 245 / 50 in the back . with aero fairings behind the headrests and a muscular body , it was an outlandish speedster .

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at the strange intersection of aftermarket tuner , skunkworks project , and car dealership .

the concept is incredible . i ' m so used to development cars and prototypes being handled like national security assets by the manufacturers that this level of direct consumer interaction is staggering and seriously refreshing . can you imagine an american company doing this ?

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set up flashy building in tokyo’s posh setagaya neighborhood and invited customers to give them feedback . what resulted was the 1001 , a clubman - themed

modded straight from the factory . in part 02 , we see how the grand experiment concluded .

the 1001 will soon be eligible for import into the us . it would make for one cool and rare jnc worthy of collection and preservation , not to mention highly entertaining drives on your favorite twisty roads .

this fall , 25 years of storied mx - 5 miata history will turn the page to unveil the beginning of its fourth chapter as the next - generation roadster will be rumor no more during simultaneous global events in japan , spain and the united states . officially confirmed as a 2016 model , the all - new mx - 5 coyly made an initial debut at this year’s new york international auto show in the form of an exposed skyactiv - chassis . mx - 5 historians eagerly scribbled notes , snapped photos and speculated on what the final product would be . on september 3 , 2014 speculation will shift into revelation during an exclusive event to be held in monterey , calif . ”

miatas at laguna seca is that very weekend , and the nd will make its appearance there as well ! i’m already registered . anyone else going ?

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just one glance at mazda2 and it’s clear that this is no ordinary car . eye - catching style and stunning looks are inspired by our award - winning kodo : soul of motion design . the flowing lines of its lean , muscular body suggests an inner strength and pent - up energy just waiting to be released . full of personality and an infectious zest for life , mazda2 is sure to turn heads and win hearts . inside , the stylish cabin is designed around you to feel like an extension of your body . the handcrafted interior is refined to a new level of sophistication , from the redesigned steering wheel to colour co - ordinated seats

combines responsive , agile and fun driving dynamics with uncompromising fuel economy and safety performance . we’ve optimised engines and transmissions for this compact car and developed a lighter , stronger body and chassis . so with mazda2 you can enjoy outstanding ride quality , smooth responsiveness and advanced levels of safety .

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just one glance at the mazda2 and it’s clear that this is no ordinary car . eye - catching style and stunning looks are inspired by our award - winning kodo : soul of motion design . the flowing lines of its lean , muscular body suggests an inner strength and pent - up energy just waiting to be released . full of personality and an infectious zest for life , mazda2 is sure to turn heads and win hearts . inside , the stylish cabin is designed around you to feel like an extension of your body . the handcrafted interior is refined to a new level of sophistication , from the redesigned steering wheel to colour co - ordinated seats .

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a scoop illustration of how one artist sees the all - new supra . drawing inspiration from the ft - 1 concept at the 2014 detroit auto show , the final design will be a collaboration between toyota’s headquarters and the calty studio in california .

japan’s signature car event , the tokyo motor show , became a must - see extravaganza of the country’s future sports car ideas and quirky comic - like concept cars throughout the 1980s and 1990s . then , as the shanghai and beijing motor shows grew in prominence and korean cars started eating into japan ' s global market share at the start of the 21st century , the tokyo show’s shine started to fade . it subsequently dropped from tier 1 to tier 2 status on the international barometer of car shows , a place it has languished for the past decade .

co - developed with bmw and using the same rear - wheel - drive platform as the upcoming bmw z5 , we can expect to see the supra powered by three powertrains ; toyota’s own 255 hp 2 . 0 - liter turbo , a flagship 340 hp 3 . 0 - liter turbocharged v6 teamed up to an 8 - speed dual - clutch transmission , and a 2 . 5 - litre hybrid which is expected to join the line - up a year after the car lands in showrooms in late 2018 .

we first saw the next generation supra’s design direction when the company unveiled its ft - 1 concept at the detroit auto show in january 2014 , and the scoop illustration you see above takes strong styling hints from that car . the final design will be a collaboration between toyota’s headquarters in toyoda city and the company’s calty studio located in california .

nissan’s legendary z - car will make a long - awaited comeback in 2017 . it’s been over eight years since the current nissan 370z was unveiled at the los angeles auto show in 2008 . now the on - again , off - again , on - again z story is complete . getting a little long in the tooth , nissan will finally reveal its next - generation z concept at the upcoming tokyo motor show .

as we can see from this artist’s impression , the new z employs similar proportions to the outgoing coupe but this time gets an edgier exterior that takes design hints from the latest gt - r facelift .

i also hear that engineers are working on a 500 hp hybrid alternative that will make nissan ' s z the most powerful in its class . the new coupe is expected to land in showrooms by 2019 starting at around $ 32 , 000 for the base model , with a price tag of approximately $ 50 , 000 for the twin - turbo .

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“i would like to introduce the new rotary engine without electrification because i think that is what the rotary engine fans will want , ” he said .

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the year 2016 has been an exciting time for car enthusiasts due to the number of great rides that have been released so far . consumers seem to agree , as reports indicate that the u . s . car sales are on track to reach 17 . 5 million units sold by the end of this year .

on that note , we present our list of the 10 best cars that took our breath away this 2016 .

even enzo ferrari could not help himself from saying that the jaguar xkss is the most beautiful car ever made . aside from its aesthetics , this car ' s value for us also rests on its success in capturing the concept of the british pedigree . expect an abundance of refinement , which is best experienced rather than articulated in words .

it is quite difficult for one supercar to stand out in the ferrari stable , but once you actually tried them , you get the feel of the nuances that will make you identify the car that appeals to you most regardless of the technology under the hood . the ferrari california t will let you feel exactly the same . you may be assured it will come with all the bells and whistles that will let you stand out .

like any bugatti car , chiron has an unapologetically in - your - face design . you are not going to get any understated refinement here . the car is going to throw everything in its arsenal , and for fans , this is what makes it a worthy successor to the very vehicle that launched the concept of the hypercar .

this is easily the top compact car in the market today . its owners will enjoy all the modern comforts and technologies available . in addition , it also has a roomy interior , which is quite surprising for its size . one should also note that a number of subaru cars rank as some of the safest vehicles this year .

if you are looking for an even smaller alternative to the impreza , then the honda fit would be the best option . it ' s nimble , cheap , and definitely not a fuel guzzler .

its small size means that it is not a commuter vehicle especially for taller or bulky drivers , but this sports car is absolutely a joy to ride . it ' s wieldy , precise , and packs an enviable engine technology that can achieve 34 miles per gallon .

despite its flaws , this is simply one of the best cars for the environmentally conscious crowd . it has a spacious interior that would fit in a small family . in addition , you also get tesla ' s autopilot technology that will let the car cruise on its own . finally , it can hold its own against any supercar out there in terms of speed .

the bmw 7 series has taken the luxury car concept to a new level . complementing its more conventional car technologies and amenities is an array of features that include a massage function and eight different scents to keep your car smelling fresh .

if you are in the market for a pickup or even a muscle car , you will perhaps found none better than the ford f - 150 . its aluminum body construction should establish its macho credentials . more importantly , however , the pickup also sports a number of engineering innovations that allow it to weigh less and be more fuel efficient .

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another north american international auto show is in the bag , and while it wasn’t as mind - blowing as last year’s event —recall that ford absolutely owned the 2015 detroit show after it debuted a trifecta of performance machines—there were still plenty of exciting new - car and concept - car reveals . between stunning , brand - redefining concept cars like acura’s precision and buick’s avista and critical new production cars such as the chevrolet bolt , the lincoln continental , and the chrysler pacifica , there was plenty to talk about . here we present the 12 must - see premieres from the 2016 detroit auto show :

infusing its models that aren’t the $ 150k - plus acura nsx with passion and personality is a work in progress at acura , and the latest weapon in the brand’s war on ambiguity is the precision concept . a sharply hewn four - door sedan that was developed at the maker’s california design studio in preparation for its debut at the 2016 detroit auto show , the precision is a design - study model that acura says “literally will shape the direction of all future acura products . ”

following the nsx’s lead , the precision concept features large , blocky rear haunches that shroud big—for an acura sedan , anyway—22 - inch wheels wearing michelin pilot super sport summer tires . ( michelle christensen , principal exterior designer , and john norman , principal interior designer of the precision concept , also worked on the nsx . ) at 84 inches wide , it’s nearly eight inches wider than the nsx and , more critically , nearly 10 inches wider than the rlx , the current top dog of acura production sedans . the profile view features deeply sculpted side surfaces , a low stance , and almost rear - wheel - drive dash - to - axle proportions , although no powertrain details have been revealed as of this writing . read more ››

buick has worked hard over the past half decade or so to erase its stodgy image . with the advent of the 2017 lacrosse , the maker’s entire lineup looks fresh , even if products like the enclave three - row crossover and the regal sedan are nearing replacement . and , yes , some of the products remain unexciting , but nothing the maker peddles now could be said to lack a point of view—a buick point of view . and buick just got better , or at least some swagger , with the debut of the elegantly aggressive avista coupe concept .

there’s no way to slice the avista that doesn’t lop off a tasty piece . while the car isn’t confirmed for sale as - is , the avista’s powerful grille , wing - shaped head - and taillights , and sinewy character line will serve as signature styling cues for future buicks . the wait for these new cars won’t be long , as the next - generation regal mid - size sedan is due within the year , and a new enclave crossover won’t be far behind . read more ››

in a couple of years , chevrolet may well be chopping big dollars off the sticker of its new bolt ev and sweetening lease deals like so much southern iced tea . it probably will have to , in order to move sufficient quantities of a nonpremium compact electric hatchback in order to satisfy both cafe requirements and zero - emissions mandates . but that time isn’t today . for now , you can purchase a bolt for a little more than $ 37 , 000 before a $ 7500 federal tax credit—general motors hasn’t released exact pricing—which will make it one of the priciest small evs this side of the bmw i3 .

but no ev at or near this price can match the bolt’s 200 - plus - mile range , which is nearly double that of the longest - legged nissan leaf , with its epa - estimated 107 miles per charge . the leaf’s figure had been the best in the sub - tesla all - electric segment , where the leaf is not coincidentally the top - selling model . the bolt’s impressive range combined with a production - start date of later this year—which places it about a year ahead of the still - unseen tesla model 3 —may put general motors at the top of the class . unlike gm’s solid first effort , the ev1 , and its current spark ev ( which is sold only in california , oregon , and maryland ) , the bolt eventually will be offered nationwide . proof : at the consumer electronics show reveal in las vegas , ceo mary barra said bolt customers would never need to travel out of state to buy or service their cars . gee , we wonder which automaker she’s taking a poke at with that remark ? read more ››

here it is : the all - new 2017 chrysler town & country ! except it isn’t called the town & country—it’s now the pacifica . chrysler says it wants this vehicle to dramatically shift how people think about minivans , and the company no doubt felt that town & country was synonymous with mom jeans and regurgitated cheerios .

so the pacifica badge was exhumed after a long dirt nap . you might recall that the name was attached to a three - row crossover a decade or so ago , one that could reasonably be considered as being ahead of its time—no snickering , now—as it was softer and more carlike when america was still obsessed with more - truckish suvs . but that pacifica suffered from disappointing sales , and we’d question the wisdom of using its name if anyone outside of chrysler even cared it existed . as for the t & c ; badge , we don’t believe this means it’s dead for good ; prior to being applied to a minivan in the 1990s , it appeared on all manner of vehicle types over a 75 - year run . so we wouldn’t bet against town & country reappearing down the line as a trim level , special package , or perhaps a large crossover similar in philosophy to , uh , the original pacifica . read more ››

after a brief , two - year hiatus—although we’re not sure many people noticed—honda is taking another shot at the pickup segment , introducing its all - new , second - generation ridgeline at the 2016 detroit auto show . as did the previous ridgeline when it was introduced at the same show way back in 2005 , the new truck is closely related to the pilot crossover and shares its unibody platform and 3 . 5 - liter v - 6 engine . this time around , however , the ridgeline not only will be offered with all - wheel drive but also front - wheel drive , making it the only vehicle with a cargo bed thus equipped . ( hyundai is on the verge of confirming a similar vehicle , although the santa cruz would be one size smaller . )