Hyundai Withdraws from Japan, To Keep Commercial Fleet
1 Dec 2009, 17:38 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Unbelievable news from one of the most important players in the global automotive industry, South Korean carmaker Hyundai has announced it will pull out from the Japanese passenger car market. D...
Suzuki to Build Small Car Plant in Thailand
24 Nov 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Suzuki is the latest biggest carmaker that intends to continue its expansion with the help of a Thai plant, as the company now plans to establish a brand new factory to handle small car production. ...
2010 Nissan Fuga, Priced from $44,676
19 Nov 2009, 07:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese carmaker Nissan announced today the release of the new luxury sedan in its line-up, the Fuga. The car will be available at Japanese dealers starting November 21, at prices ranging from 3,99...
Nissan Fuga Ceremony at Tochigi Plant
13 Nov 2009, 13:21 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Nissan held a ceremony for its new Fuga model at Tochigi Plant, the place where the Japanese manufacturer builds all its high-end vehicles. The Fuga is a full-size a luxury car from Nissan, introduc...
Toyota to Cut Dealer Network in Japan
12 Nov 2009, 15:31 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / The recession made cutting costs a necessity, so we’re so used to cutbacks that nothing moves us any more. Most people have friends or family that are currently unemployed, so we’ve stop...
Special Edition Audi TT Coupe Launched in Japan
30 Oct 2009, 10:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi developed a new special edition of the TT Coupe to be launched in Japan in order to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary. The limited series will be only available to Japanese buyers ...
Insight Wins Japan Automotive Hall of Fame 'Car of the Year' Award
29 Oct 2009, 14:48 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Honda Motor announced today that the Committee of Japan Automotive Hall of Fame has awarded its Car of the Year 2009-2010 title to the Honda Insight. The Japanese automaker was appreciated thanks to...
Caterham CSR 175 World Debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
16 Oct 2009, 09:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / British specialist sports car manufacturer Caterham announced today it will be attending the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, bringing to Japan three models: Superlight R300 EU4, which will make its Japanese ...
Honda Boss Admits "Hyundai Is Awesome"
5 Oct 2009, 10:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese carmakers are undoubtedly playing a key role in the global automotive industry and, even if they are competing against powerful European or continuously-rising Chinese brands, they think Hy...
Toyota to Launch Sai Hybrid Sedan
2 Oct 2009, 14:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota continues to launch green models and the next model in the production queue is the Sai hybrid sedan, a sibling to Lexus HS 250h, which is expected to go on sale on October 20 in Japan. The ca...
Infiniti QX56 SUV Production Transferred to Japan
29 Sep 2009, 14:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese carmaker Nissan is planning to move the production of its Infiniti QX56 SUV from the United States to a domestic production plant as soon as next year. The company has not confirmed the rep...
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...