World car sales bottomed out in May in Europe, Japan deteriorated
Global car sales, which have fallen sharply due to the spread of the new coronavirus, are recovering. Sales in May are expected to be positive for the second consecutive month …
Japanese city considers banning mobile use for pedestrians as accidents increase
Today it is common to see pedestrians glued to the screens of their mobile phones while walking. Driving a vehicle and using the smartphone is sanctioned in most countries, but …
Nissan NV400: the first electric ambulance for the city
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Japan’s first Zero Emission (EV) ambulance delivered to the Tokyo Fire Department Ikebukuro Fire Station has started operation. This vehicle was introduced to the …
Sharp increase in innovations in e-mobility and autonomous driving
The number of patent applications relating to electromobility has increased significantly in Germany. In 2019, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) and the European Patent Office (EPA) published 660 …
Tesla Model X involved in a fatal accident in Japan, Autopilot activated
The Tesla Model X Autopilot was singled out in a fatal accident in Japan, the first involving a pedestrian. A complaint has just been filed to report abnormal behavior on …
Toyota introduces a minivan to transport coronavirus patients
Japanese hospitals continue to struggle to safely transport people infected with Covid-19. That’s why car manufacturers want to help and convert their vehicles. Toyota Motor Corp. introduced its new minivan, …
Alpine A110 recalled in Japan due to engine or exhaust malfunction
Renault Japon recalls 1,150 units of Alpine A110. The engine, exhaust and bonnet have a defect, and reported to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism a recall (recovery …
“It is first of all necessary to protect employment,” says president of Toyota on coronavirus crisis
Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of the Toyota Motor Corp. and chairman of Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), gave a video conference speech to members of the organization about the …
Super Taikyu Round 2 postponed to October to prevent spread of coronavirus
On March 30, the Super Taikyu Organization (STO), which runs the Pirelli Super Taikyu Series, were supposed to launch the second round of the SUGO Super Taikyu 3 Hours, scheduled …
Suzuki shuts down all plants for three days in Japan, and for three weeks in India due to coronavirus
Suzuki will suspend production in all five plants in Japan from April 1, as it is expected that the spread of the coronavirus will affect the delivery of parts procured …
Toyota seeks to expand hydrogen network in Japan
A total of ten private companies including Toyota Motor Corporation, which are working on promoting hydrogen use, will be able to use hydrogen on a large scale, aiming to build …
Kymco launches new four wheel drive ATVs!
Kymco is a familiar scooter lineup in Japan. The company is a Taiwanese manufacturer that produces not only motorcycles but also so-called “four-wheel buggies” such as ATVs (all terrain vehicles) …
Toyota labor-management negotiations enters its third round in Japan
Toyota Motor Corporation held its third labor-management negotiations in spring 2020 at its head office in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. Labor and management exchanged views on issues facing Toyota, such …