Global production by Japan’s eight major automakers reached 24.17 million units in 2025, up 0.4% year-on-year. Suzuki surpassed Honda to become the second-largest producer in the g…
Japanese automakers face a ¥2.5 trillion impact from U.S. tariffs, semiconductor supply disruptions and slowing Asian markets, pressuring profits in FY2026.
Eight major electronics companies revised their full-year revenue forecasts upward, driven by strong core businesses and increasing global demand for digital transformation (DX).
Global sales by seven passenger car companies have declined by 1.4%, marking the first year-on-year drop in two years. Intensifying competition in China and North America is puttin…
Japanese companies have significantly increased their research and development (R&D) spending for the 15th consecutive year. Toyota Motor Corporation has maintained its position as…
Fraud in automobile-type approvals applications is sending ripples through the industry. The incident, which began at Daihatsu Motor has spread to five domestic passenger car manuf…
Accelerating All-Solid-State Battery Development to Improve EV Competitiveness with Long-Range Cruising and Low Cost.
2023 Auto Industry Recap: Global car production and sales bounce back as the semiconductor shortage eases. China drives EV shift, US faces challenges with rising labor costs. Read …
Sony and Honda's EV venture is of great interest in the automotive industry. The new EV company will be established in 2022.
TOKYO, Japan, April 23, 2021 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and Representative Director Toshihiro Mibe held an inaugural press conference at 3:00 pm today (Japan time).
Alliance will include joint development of batteries for new energy vehicles (NEVs) and joint R&D into next-generation fundamental technologies. Stable supply of NEV batteries from…
