Nissan's Hyper Tourer runs on all-solid-state batteries and combines the latest technology such as biosensors and AI with the Japanese "omotenashi" philosophy.
As Mitsubishi stops making cars in China, business leaders express concern about cutthroat competition and anti-foreigner sentiment.
Itochu expects its EVs to be more cost-effective than traditional fuel-powered vehicles, even when factoring in battery subscription fees and charging costs.
The French-Japanese alliance equalizes roles with Nissan and embarks on a new cross-industry strategy with technology partnerships for a competitive edge.
A Sony-Honda venture is developing software-focused luxury EVs, including metaverse connection, automation, and increased personalization.
It emits water instead of carbon dioxide, going beyond zero emissions to the realm of negative emissions, and becomes more environmentally friendly as it’s used.
Aside from carbon neutrality policies, changing customer priorities and sluggish sales due to the pandemic are also cited as reasons.
Toyota president Akio Toyoda, gearing up in the smart car battles, says the key is “making friends”, a concept gives it an advantage against IT giants...
Now that Honda has brought to market the luxury Legend with self-drive technology, focus moves to the next major challenge: electrification.
Over the years, Japan has built up globally its competitive advantage in car manufacturing. It’s vital for the government to step in and help Japanese firms...
Honda Motor Company will introduce its new electric vehicle (EV) model in Japan on October 30, leading Japanese automakers that are set to launch their...
The Japanese government will move in March to bolster the nation’s reserves of rare earth elements and other rare metals, The Sankei Shimbun learned on March...
