Nissan, at Peace with Japan's New Emission Laws
23 Sep 2009, 13:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Although several Japanese manufacturers have expressed their concerns about Japan's future emission laws, viewed by some as being way too tough, at least one of them says "they're fin...
Toyota Adds 800 Temporary Workers
8 Sep 2009, 10:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Things are going pretty well for Toyota in the domestic market as the company is experiencing a significant growth in Japan, mostly thanks to the government stimulus programs. As a result, Toyota is...
Toyota Expands in China
4 Sep 2009, 12:33 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Toyota is trying to capitalize on the booming Chinese economy and announced plans to expand its business in the country. The first step to be taken by Toyota is to expand its c...
Toyota Wants Extended Government Subsidies in Japan
4 Sep 2009, 09:32 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Toyota Motor Co. is planning to ask the Japanese government to extend its deadline for subsidies on newly sold environmentally friendly cars by two years. The Japanese government's original ...
Lexus HS 250h, 10,000 and Counting
24 Aug 2009, 09:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Lexus may be faced with an unforeseen problem when its first dedicated hybrid, the HS 250h, is launched in the US next month. According to Toyota spokeswoman Monika Saito, in i...
Daihatsu Mira Cocoa Launched in Japan
19 Aug 2009, 14:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A new small passenger vehicle saw daylight in Japan this week, as manufacturer Daihatsu rolled out the Mira Cocoa. With the aim set on female drivers, Daihatsu hopes to sell some 3,000 units a month...
Toyota Prius Keeps Workers in Plants During Weekends
18 Aug 2009, 13:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Toyota is once again boosting production at its Prius production plant following strong demand for the hybrid. All workers will come back to work during days off on two Saturda...
Japan's Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Targeted by Japanese Oil Companies
10 Aug 2009, 12:17 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / In the known patriotism spirit of the Japanese, some of the domestic oil and gas industry's big players have started a partnership intended to focus on setting up a viable hydrogen fuel infrast...
Daihatsu Leaves China
31 Jul 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While other automakers see rivers of milk and honey in China and try anything possible to expand their presence in the country, Daihatsu is continuously losing ground following the economic chaos. A...
Toyota Adds Night Shift for Yaris Production
30 Jul 2009, 14:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota Yaris is experiencing growing demand in most markets as government incentives across the globe encourage consumers to look for more efficient and smaller displacements models. As a result, th...
Rolls Royce Opens New Store in Japan
29 Jul 2009, 09:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rolls Royce has just announced that it has appointed a new authorized dealer in Japan. Nicole MotorCars in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, which has an experience in the luxury car market of around 3...
Japanese Carmakers Lose Ground in Europe
24 Jul 2009, 10:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While some automakers are simply jubilating after posting very high sales thanks to European scrappage schemes, Japanese companies are still losing ground on the Old Continent as they fail to take a...
Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C Launched
23 Jul 2009, 07:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru today announced the launch of the Impreza WRX STI spec C, a new model based on the Impreza WRX STI that comes with engine and chassis upgrades. Already available in Subaru dealerships in Japa...
Sound Generators for Quiet Hybrids
5 Jul 2009, 13:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if they’re protecting the environment and help their owners save some money usually spent on gasoline, hybrid cars might actually become a threat for our lives. This is what some Japanese...
Toyota's Prius, Not Tree Hugging but Tree Cutting
3 Jul 2009, 08:56 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Here's a piece of news that might keep fake city environmentalists and Prius owners up all night, curled up in a fetal position. While largely perceived as a company devoted to the preservation...
Revised Mazda Premacy Now on Sale
3 Jul 2009, 08:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Mazda announced it has released for sale in Japan the revised version of the Premacy, known elsewhere as the Mazda5. Mazda will charge in between 1,820,000 and 2,195,000 yen ($...
Volkswagen Eyes Suzuki Alliance
26 Jun 2009, 10:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The economic turmoil has seriously shaken the auto sector and, beside the well-known sales of popular brands - Opel, Saturn, Saab and even Volvo - automakers around the globe tend to join forces to ...
New Mazda Biante Available in Japan
25 Jun 2009, 08:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Mazda released today a revised version of the Biante (Ambient), an eight seater minivan sold locally for a little over a year. The new Biante has a MSRP of 2,131,500 yen ($22,...
Toyota, Nissan Sorry for Poor Performance
24 Jun 2009, 15:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The economic chaos slaughtered automakers all across the globe so it's shouldn't surprise anyone if a certain company reports poor sale results. But Toyota and Nissan executives feel they ...
Toyoda Unlikely to Bring Drastic Changes in Toyota
24 Jun 2009, 12:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / At least, this is what a Japanese auto analyst says, explaining that that new board will most likely continue the things started by the previous management team. For this reason, Akio Toyoda is unik...