Earthquake reveals fractures in Japan’s auto supply chains

TOKYO — On Friday morning, less than a week after a 7.3-magnitude quake rocked northeastern Japan, a stream of cars from across the nation began flooding into a Hitachi suspension factory in Fukushima Prefecture that had been damaged in the upheaval. The procession represented a who’s who of Japan’s auto industry, from a car emblazoned with a Suzuki Motor logo… Continue reading Earthquake reveals fractures in Japan’s auto supply chains

@Honda: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announces New President & CEO

TOKYO, Feb 19, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that at a meeting of the company’s Board of Directors held today, Toshihiro Mibe, currently the company’s Senior Managing Director, was named the next President and Representative Director, effective April 1, 2021. Mibe will succeed Takahiro Hachigo, the current President and Representative… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announces New President & CEO

Nissan to temporarily suspend output at two assembly plants in Japan due to quake

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor’s logo is displayed during a press preview for the company’s new Ariya all-battery SUV at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it will suspend production at two assembly… Continue reading Nissan to temporarily suspend output at two assembly plants in Japan due to quake

@Honda: HONDA TAKES THE WRAPS OFF ALL-NEW HYBRID HR-V

Next-generation HR-V features Honda’s advanced e:HEV hybrid powertrain as standard Seamless, clean design philosophy in line with recent Honda models HR-V retains class-leading space, with significantly improved comfort levels All-new compact SUV is the latest step in Honda’s commitment to electrify all its mainstream models in Europe by 2022 Available in Europe from late 2021… Continue reading @Honda: HONDA TAKES THE WRAPS OFF ALL-NEW HYBRID HR-V

Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business

– Parkopedia announces the launch of its Japanese subsidiary, ‘Parkopedia Japan Limited’ based in Tokyo – Tomohiko Ishibashi has been named as Representative Commercial Director of Japan – Data collection services have now been brought in-house to deliver a heightened level of quality and accuracy for Japanese drivers – The new Parkopedia Japan business website… Continue reading Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business

Toyota halts production as Hitachi parts unit hit by quake

NAGOYA — Toyota Motor has halted production at 14 assembly lines in Japan for up to four days through Saturday, due to the shutdown of a Hitachi suspension plant, Nikkei has learned. The plant in Fukushima, owned by Hitachi subsidiary Hitachi Astemo, suspended production due to a power outage after an earthquake hit northeastern Japan on Saturday. That,… Continue reading Toyota halts production as Hitachi parts unit hit by quake

AMP’s Energy Management Systems Are Powering Most of the World’s Top E-OEMs, Investment Round Announced

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AMP – a startup led by an EV pioneer from Tesla behind patented charging/battery control solutions that power electric mobility worldwide – is announcing a round of investment led by prominent venture capital firms 8VC, Ajax Strategies and Fontinalis. The company’s explosive growth – fueled by a team with dozens of… Continue reading AMP’s Energy Management Systems Are Powering Most of the World’s Top E-OEMs, Investment Round Announced

Nissan to adjust production due to limited parts supply after quake: sources

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd will adjust production in Fukuoka prefecture this week due to disruptions in parts supplies after an earthquake hit northeastern Japan, two sources familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor’s logo is displayed during a press preview for the company’s new… Continue reading Nissan to adjust production due to limited parts supply after quake: sources

Toyota halts half of Japan production lines after powerful quake

TOKYO — Toyota Motor will halt production at 14 Japanese assembly lines for up to four days through Saturday, after a weekend earthquake in northeastern Japan disrupted operations at the automaker’s suppliers. The suspension begins as early as Wednesday and affects half of Toyota’s 28 lines at nine factories nationwide, including subsidiaries such as Hino… Continue reading Toyota halts half of Japan production lines after powerful quake