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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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Honda Looks to Revamped Acura NSX to Fire Up Brand
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — With its aggressive design and six-figure price tag, Honda Motor Co’s revamped NSX is a far cry from its “cheap and cheerful” Civic sedans, but the automaker is betting the sportscar launched in Japan this week will turbo-charge its brand image.
The new NSX, jointly develope...
TOKYO — With its aggressive design and six-figure price tag, Honda Motor Co’s revamped NSX is a far cry from its “cheap and cheerful” Civic sedans, but the automaker is betting the sportscar launched in Japan this week will turbo-charge its brand image.
The new NSX, jointly develope...
- August 31, 2016
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Nissan Becomes 1st Japanese Maker to Sell Self-driving Car
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THE JAPAN NEWS
YOKOHAMA (Jiji Press) — Nissan Motor Co. on Wednesday launched its revamped Serena minivan, becoming the first Japanese company to release a vehicle with autonomous driving technology in the domestic market.
The Serena can run without steering, acceleration or braking by the h...
YOKOHAMA (Jiji Press) — Nissan Motor Co. on Wednesday launched its revamped Serena minivan, becoming the first Japanese company to release a vehicle with autonomous driving technology in the domestic market.
The Serena can run without steering, acceleration or braking by the h...
- August 25, 2016
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Toyota Begins Production of Compact SUV in Russia
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp has started production of the RAV4 compact SUV (sport utility vehicle) at its Saint Petersburg plant, the company’s production base in Russia.
In 2015, Toyota’s sales volume in Russia decreased by 39% on a year-over-year basis to 98,100 units. The sales vol...
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp has started production of the RAV4 compact SUV (sport utility vehicle) at its Saint Petersburg plant, the company’s production base in Russia.
In 2015, Toyota’s sales volume in Russia decreased by 39% on a year-over-year basis to 98,100 units. The sales vol...
- August 25, 2016
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