Business May 20, 2022
Japan loves its minicars. Can it embrace EV versions too?
by Kazuaki Nagata
Mitsubishi and Nissan have unveiled their takes on electrified minivehicles, possibly helping to spark a wider shift toward EVs in the nation.
Business / Corporate May 20, 2022
Most world automakers won't electrify cars quick enough to meet Paris climate targets
Toyota, Honda and Nissan trailed global competitors for climate adaptation in a recent report, while the analysis also showed few firms are being proactive in the absence of regulations.
Business / Corporate May 14, 2022
Japan's major automakers benefit from weak yen in fiscal 2021
Six of Japan's seven major automakers fared well on their consolidated bottom lines in fiscal 2021, benefiting from the yen's weakening, according to earnings reports.
Business May 13, 2022
Weak yen helps Honda’s annual profit but fails to lift outlook
While the weaker yen has long been considered a boon for Japan’s blue-chip exporters, it’s now starting to damage Japanese automakers as material costs inflate for importers.
Business / Corporate Apr 25, 2022
Nissan unveils new autonomous driving tech to help avoid accidents
The firm will work to improve the technology further with the aim of installing it to new vehicles from the mid-2020s and to almost all vehicles by 2030.
Business Apr 22, 2022
Renault exploring sale of Nissan stocks to fund EV shift, sources say
by Tara Patel and Reed Stevenson
Nissan itself may be willing to buy some of the 1.83 billion shares in the Japanese automaker that Renault owns.
Business Apr 20, 2022
Toyota to launch first dedicated EV for luxury Lexus brand in late 2022
The RZ model will have a range of 450 kilometers on a single charge, the firm said.
Business / Tech Apr 19, 2022
Tesla autopilot stirs U.S. alarm as ‘disaster waiting to happen’
by Craig Trudell and Keith Laing
Regulators are applying greater scrutiny to Tesla's driver-assistance system than ever before, which could tarnish the company's reputation with consumers and spook investors.
Business / Corporate Apr 12, 2022
Honda to spend ¥8 trillion on research and development amid EV push
The carmaker plans to invest in research and development over the next 10 years as it aims to roll out more than 30 electric vehicle models globally by 2030.