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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 4, 2021
Toyota boosts profit outlook despite supply disruptions
The automaker's shares jumped as much as 2.5% after it said it will buy back u00a5150 billion ($1.3 billion) worth of its own shares.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 4, 2021
Mazda plans car that can take control if driver falls asleep or ill
The system will use the driver's posture and line of sight to determine whether to intervene, before bringing the vehicle to a safe stop.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2021
BMW muscles through chip shortage with profit jump
BMW has navigated turmoil from chip shortages better than others, and in late September went against the tide and raised profit expectations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2021
Plunging output adds to Japan recovery headwinds as election looms
Sharper production has been falling amid global supply shortages weakening a key pillar of Japan's recovery and will likely weigh on third quarter growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 28, 2021
Japan automakers' domestic output falls nearly 50% in September
All of Japan's eight major automakers except Mitsubishi Motors Corp. reported a decline in domestic production in September.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 28, 2021
Toyota's global output drops 39% year on year amid supply crunch
Supply chain disruptions in Southeast Asia amid a coronavirus resurgence and semiconductor shortage have hit production by the automaker.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Oct 27, 2021
Doomed to fail? How carmakers' climate vows fall short — and who's to blame
Companies argue that their ability to transition to electric vehicles is dependent on conditions outside their direct control.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2021
Tesla value tops $1 trillion after Hertz orders 100,000 cars
The order for 100,000 Teslas was a bold move for Hertz, which is just emerging from bankruptcy, and a sign of growing momentum in the shift to electric vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 25, 2021
Shift to EVs threatens jobs across Japan as small firms struggle to adapt
As many as 300,000 jobs may disappear in the nation if the automotive sector makes a full shift to electric vehicles — equal to about 10% of all current jobs in the industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 22, 2021
Tesla looks to pave the way for Chinese battery makers to come to U.S.
The two biggest economies have many disputes to resolve, and China's regulatory crackdowns in tech could pose another hurdle.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 15, 2021
Toyota trims November outlook by 15% on parts shortage and COVID-19
Long lauded for its successful just-in-time supply chain, the world's No. 1 automaker was hit hard by pandemic-related delays.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 14, 2021
Honda pledges to sell only electric cars in China after 2030
The firm said it will introduce 10 electric vehicles under its 'e:N Series” range within five years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 13, 2021
Honda unveils new small business plane for nonstop long-haul flights
The new model is said to improve fuel efficiency by around 20% as compared to light jets and more than 40% compared to midsize jets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 12, 2021
Toyota aims for cars with high-efficiency solar tech to achieve carbon neutrality
The Japanese auto giant will work with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and a group company focused on research and development.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 11, 2021
Home away from home: Mercedes-Benz doubles down on China
Mercedes-Benz is doubling down on bases in Beijing and Shanghai to stay ahead of regulations and consumer trends.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2021
Nissan unveils high-tech green factory for next-generation electric vehicles
As part of its 'Intelligent Factory Initiative,” Nissan has spent about u00a533 billion over the past two years installing advanced equipment at its plant in Tochigi Prefecture.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 7, 2021
The Prius-hacking Silicon Valley star shaping Toyota’s future
The jeans-loving, patent-wielding executive co-founded Google's robotics division and helped develop the tech company's self-driving car project.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 4, 2021
Taiwan says peace crucial to chip supply as China pressure grows
A heavy reliance on the island has spurred major governmental players to reconsider their own domestic chip industries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 4, 2021
Honda becomes first Japanese automaker to sell cars online domestically
The service is only being offered to Tokyo residents initially and will be expanded nationwide in the future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 1, 2021
Honda planning to launch rocket carrying satellite for connected cars
The automaker said it envisions reusing its rocket by enabling some of the components to land back on Earth after launching.

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