Tundras in Tokyo

Toyota said it plans to sell some U.S. made models to its home-country consumers starting next year, despite the vehicles’ large size for a small-car culture.

California DMV Suspends Cruise Permits

Department says manufacturer misrepresented the safety of its autonomous technology.

Mercedes Invests in EV Sales in Japan

German carmaker opens first-ever store dedicated to EVs.

Toyota Witnesses Strong Growth in China in 2021 Owing to Accessible Supply Chain

Toyota’s new vehicle sales in China reaching a record high of 1.94 million units, up 8.2% from 2020, is attributed to the company’s robust supply chain that weathered away the headwinds caused by the global chip shortages.

Japan Shows Signs of Rebound

Japan's factory output skyrocketed in November, as supply chain bottlenecks eased globally.

Honda Expands Air Bag Recall After Takata Complies with U.S. Order

TOKYO – Honda Motor Co called back about 690,000 cars in Japan and the United States to replace air bag inflators made by Takata Corp after the Tokyo-based parts supplier last week agreed to comply with U.S. orders to expand some of its previous recalls, reports Reuters. Honda, Japan’s third-biggest automaker, disclosed the recall in filings in Tokyo and ... Read More »

Japanese Car Makers Post Output Declines

Japan to Allow U.S. Vehicles in its Clunkers Program

Congress Puts Pressure on Japanese 'Clunkers' Program

Japan Rejects Detroit 3 Criticisms of 'Cash for Clunkers' Program