Tag: Toyota

Subaru cuts output by 10,000 vehicles over chip shortage

TOKYO — Subaru will reduce vehicle production by about 10,000 autos at a Japanese assembly plant as the industry struggles with a shortage of chips. The Yajima plant in Gunma Prefecture, which builds models including the Outback and Forester, will suspend operations starting Saturday. One line will be idled for 13 workdays, and the other… Continue reading Subaru cuts output by 10,000 vehicles over chip shortage

@Toyota: Investment in e-Mobility Power

e-Mobility Power, Inc. (e-Mobility Power), the equity holders of which are Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO HD) and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Chubu Electric), entered into an absorption-type corporate division agreement with Nippon Charge Service, LLC (NCS) on February 5, 2021 under which e-Mobility Power assumed the electrified vehicle charging service business… Continue reading @Toyota: Investment in e-Mobility Power

New Toyota GR 86 coupe revealed as GT86 successor

Toyota has unveiled the new Toyota GR 86 coupe, the successor to the GT86, which will go on sale in Japan in the autumn and will eventually be offered in the UK.  The lightweight rear-drive four-seater was revealed alongside the new second generation Subaru BRZ, which it was jointly developed with. The new BRZ, which… Continue reading New Toyota GR 86 coupe revealed as GT86 successor

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 22 – March 28, 2021

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week of March 22, 2021 – March 28, 2021. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Executives Association (AEA) News- The AEA is excited to open our unique… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 22 – March 28, 2021

Pony.ai to offer robotaxi service in Beijing

Pony.ai’s fleet of autonomous driving vehicles in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Pony.ai is to expand its robotaxi service into more Chinese cities including Beijing, as the autonomous driving startup continues to increase the scope of its operations. The autonomous driving company now has robotaxi fleets in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and California in the United… Continue reading Pony.ai to offer robotaxi service in Beijing

Stellantis’ challenges start from the role and geography of the brands

3 ‘of reading The challenges that await Stellantis, the newly formed fourth world group born from the merger of PSA and FCA, are many, some with some degree of criticality, others that promise to be fascinating once hit. The main issue on the table of CEO Carlo Tavers is the one concerning the identity and… Continue reading Stellantis’ challenges start from the role and geography of the brands

Suzuki to halt auto production at two plants in central Japan

TOKYO — Suzuki Motor will temporarily halt production at two of its three auto plants in Japan due to a shortage of semiconductors, Nikkei has learned, a sign of the growing headache the supply squeeze is causing the industry. The decision comes amid continuing shortages of computer chips, as well as concerns over delays in procuring some parts. The Japanese automaker… Continue reading Suzuki to halt auto production at two plants in central Japan