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CARMAKERS

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 2, 2016
Four carmakers still installing defective Takata air bags: U.S. lawmaker
Toyota Motor Corp., Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, Volkswagen AG and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. are still selling new vehicles with defective air bags that will eventually need to be recalled, according to a report by a U.S. lawmaker overseeing the agency handling the largest-ever auto safety recall.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 26, 2016
Apple explores charging stations for electric vehicles
Apple Inc. is investigating how to charge electric cars, talking to charging station companies and hiring engineers with expertise in the area, according to people familiar with the matter and a review of LinkedIn profiles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 21, 2016
Subaru CEO says carmaker will maintain Japan production focus despite stronger yen
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., the carmaker most reliant on exports from Japan, said it will stick to a strategy of producing the bulk of the company's Subaru vehicles at home as the yen strengthens.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 14, 2016
Strong yen to cut cash for Japanese carmakers' research and development
Japan's three leading automakers expect a stronger yen will cost them around $14 billion in lost operating profit this year alone — just as they need to invest more in everything from cleaner fuel to driverless cars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 11, 2016
Mitsubishi fuel-economy scandal spreads; at least two more models involved
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Wednesday it may have falsified data for the fuel efficiency tests of more vehicle models, including the nine models sold currently and in the past on top of the four already identified
BUSINESS / Companies
May 2, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors drags on Nissan as minicar sales fall 51%
Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s fuel economy testing fraud has hit its partner Nissan Motor Co. in domestic showrooms, with the latter automaker posting a steeper plunge in April minicar sales and overall market share.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 4, 2016
Honda Fit fires, collisions prompt at least sixth major recall
Honda Motor Co. will conduct at least the sixth round of major recalls involving its top-selling Fit compact in less than three years, as the automaker struggles to move past the quality woes that contributed to a change in chief executive officers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Mar 28, 2016
Mirrorless cars a reflection of auto industry's future
From fuel cell vehicles to self-driving cars, new technologies for next-generation autos are gaining traction.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 17, 2016
Nissan halts Egyptian plant expansion over currency access snag
Nissan Motor Co.'s Egyptian unit has frozen a plant expansion project in Cairo due to a lack of access to foreign currency that prompted policy changes this week by the central bank to help investors from abroad.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 12, 2016
Sorry Tesla, but China wants golf carts
For a variety of reasons, ranging from affordability to size, low-speed electric vehicles are taking off in China.

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