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Nissan Sells Auto Parts Firm Stake in Corporate Shake-up
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Nissan said Tuesday it is selling its stake in auto parts company Calsonic Kansei as the Japanese firm casts off non-core businesses to focus on electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
The automaker is hiving off its 41 percent stake to U.S. buyout firm KKR, which is buying...
TOKYO — Nissan said Tuesday it is selling its stake in auto parts company Calsonic Kansei as the Japanese firm casts off non-core businesses to focus on electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
The automaker is hiving off its 41 percent stake to U.S. buyout firm KKR, which is buying...
- November 25, 2016
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Toyota Profit Tumbles on Strong Yen, But Lifts Full-year View
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Toyota said on Tuesday its April-September net profit dived 25%, hit by a sharp rally in the yen and as North American vehicle sales fell again, but it upgraded its full-year outlook.
The world’s biggest vehicle maker reported a net profit of 946.1 billion yen ($9.1 billion)...
TOKYO — Toyota said on Tuesday its April-September net profit dived 25%, hit by a sharp rally in the yen and as North American vehicle sales fell again, but it upgraded its full-year outlook.
The world’s biggest vehicle maker reported a net profit of 946.1 billion yen ($9.1 billion)...
- November 9, 2016
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Toyota Recalling Nearly 6 Million More Takata Airbags
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO — Toyota said on Wednesday it was recalling another 5.8 million Takata-made airbags in a global safety scandal blamed for a string of deaths and injuries.
The world’s biggest vehicle maker said it was calling back 1.47 million airbags installed in cars sold in Europe, 1.16 ...
TOKYO — Toyota said on Wednesday it was recalling another 5.8 million Takata-made airbags in a global safety scandal blamed for a string of deaths and injuries.
The world’s biggest vehicle maker said it was calling back 1.47 million airbags installed in cars sold in Europe, 1.16 ...
- October 29, 2016
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Renault-Nissan's Ghosn to Head Mitsubishi Motors: Report
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn will become chairman of Mitsubishi Motors after Japan’s number two automaker announced a major investment in its scandal-hit rival, a report said Wednesday.
The reported appointment would make Ghosn the head of three major automakers, including Fran...
TOKYO — Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn will become chairman of Mitsubishi Motors after Japan’s number two automaker announced a major investment in its scandal-hit rival, a report said Wednesday.
The reported appointment would make Ghosn the head of three major automakers, including Fran...
- October 21, 2016
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Suzuki Much to Gain in Toyota Tie-up
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The start of tie-up discussions between Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. could lead to a partnership with significant benefits for both automakers — especially Suzuki.
At a time when massive investment is essential for developing self-driving technologies and eco-friendl...
The start of tie-up discussions between Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. could lead to a partnership with significant benefits for both automakers — especially Suzuki.
At a time when massive investment is essential for developing self-driving technologies and eco-friendl...
- October 15, 2016
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Renault-Nissan Boss Says He Needs UK Brexit Guarantees
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JAPAN TODAY
PARIS — Renault-Nissan will need guarantees from the British government over the impact of Brexit on its business before committing to further investment in Nissan’s plant in the northeastern English city of Sunderland, the automaker’s boss says.
“If I need to make an investment in ...
PARIS — Renault-Nissan will need guarantees from the British government over the impact of Brexit on its business before committing to further investment in Nissan’s plant in the northeastern English city of Sunderland, the automaker’s boss says.
“If I need to make an investment in ...
- October 7, 2016
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Daihatsu Targets New Light Car at Single Women
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd has released the Move Canbus light car. It is targeted at single women aged around 30 and is the first light car equipped with the AFS (Adaptive Front-Light System), which changes the direction of the headlights in accordance with steering operations. I...
TOKYO — Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd has released the Move Canbus light car. It is targeted at single women aged around 30 and is the first light car equipped with the AFS (Adaptive Front-Light System), which changes the direction of the headlights in accordance with steering operations. I...
- September 19, 2016
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Mitsubishi Considers Lawson Majority Stake
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mitsubishi Corp. plans to launch a tender offer for Lawson Inc., the third-largest convenience store chain in the country, in a bid to raise its equity stake to over 50 percent from 33.4 percent at present, informed sources said Thursday.
The share acquisitio...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mitsubishi Corp. plans to launch a tender offer for Lawson Inc., the third-largest convenience store chain in the country, in a bid to raise its equity stake to over 50 percent from 33.4 percent at present, informed sources said Thursday.
The share acquisitio...
- September 17, 2016
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Daihatsu launches Move Canbus to draw female drivers
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—Daihatsu Motor Co. released Wednesday the newly developed Move Canbus mini-vehicle mainly targeting women.
The new 660 cc series has such women-friendly features as rounded exterior and interior designs, power sliding doors on both sides, and a surround view mo...
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—Daihatsu Motor Co. released Wednesday the newly developed Move Canbus mini-vehicle mainly targeting women.
The new 660 cc series has such women-friendly features as rounded exterior and interior designs, power sliding doors on both sides, and a surround view mo...
- September 8, 2016
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Japan Factory Output Disappoints in July
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Japan’s factory output stagnated in July from the previous month, data showed on Wednesday in a further blow to the world’s third-largest economy.
The lacklustre result came after a series of disappointing data, which raised a red flag for an economy that stalled in the seco...
TOKYO — Japan’s factory output stagnated in July from the previous month, data showed on Wednesday in a further blow to the world’s third-largest economy.
The lacklustre result came after a series of disappointing data, which raised a red flag for an economy that stalled in the seco...
- September 6, 2016
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