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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 2, 2023
More Chinese cars in Russia after Western brands exit
While Western companies withdrew from Russia in the early days of the war, many Chinese firms have continued to operate there with impunity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 2, 2023
Tesla offers a new ‘master plan,’ but few big revelations
Shareholders and analysts had expected Tesla to reveal information that would clarify how the company would retain its crown as the world’s dominant maker of electric vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 27, 2023
Nissan speeds up electric transition plans with new targets
The auto manufacturer has committed to electrifying more of its lineup and making battery-powered cars a key driver of future growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 24, 2023
Southeast Asia lags in electric vehicles. Can it catch up?
About 80% of the vehicles in Southeast Asia are two- and three-wheelers — meaning EV transition will differ greatly from countries motivated to the electrify cars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 22, 2023
Toyota agrees to biggest wage hikes in 20 years as momentum builds on raises
Wages have taken center stage in Japan, with the Bank of Japan having indicated that it must see stronger wage growth to ensure that the trend in prices is sustainable.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 22, 2023
Toyota’s new EV plan is a big reality check
Getting drivers to adopt electric vehicles — and buy into the technology transition — will require a fundamental shift in Toyota’s thinking.
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Feb 21, 2023
Multiple Formula One teams contact Honda for 2026 partnership
Despite leaving the competition after the 2021 season, the Japanese manufacturer has continued to produce engines for world champion Red Bull and its sister team AlphaTauri.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 18, 2023
Tesla considering bid for battery metals miner
Tesla has been weighing a takeover of battery-metals miner Sigma Lithium, people with knowledge of the matter said, amid rampant demand for the metal used in electric vehicle batteries.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 18, 2023
Life and leisure in the fast lane: Japan's motorsports tourism push
Japan may be famous for its high-speed trains, but what if its cars were just as much of a tourist draw?
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 15, 2023
Japanese automaker unions file major pay hike demands amid inflation
The requests also reflected a wish to attract capable personnel, as the industry is in a period of transformation marked by a shift to electric and autonomous vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 15, 2023
Electric vehicles could match gasoline cars on price this year
Increased competition, government incentives and falling prices for lithium and other battery materials are making electric vehicles noticeably more affordable.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 13, 2023
Toyota to ramp up on batteries but keep its options open, new CEO says
Koji Sato said that Toyota would continue to focus on pursuing a number of different technologies in its drive toward carbon-neutral vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 13, 2023
Nissan and Renault to invest $600 million to make six new models in India
The move is intended to help address falling market shares for the Japanese and French companies in a market with rising global importance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 10, 2023
Honda beats estimates with 22% rise in third-quarter operating profit
Still, the automaker faced setbacks in China from the spread of COVID-19 and the chip shortage in the third quarter that extended into January, with some of its dealers temporarily closing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 9, 2023
Nissan keeps annual profit forecasts and cuts unit sales target
The Japanese auto giant said it still expects a net profit of ¥155 billion ($1.2 billion) in the 2022-23 financial year, and also left its operating income outlook unchanged.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 9, 2023
Toyota keeps profit forecasts despite supply chain headwinds
The world's top-selling automaker is still suffering production setbacks caused by the semiconductor shortage along with other industry players.

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