Tokyo-based venture capital firm Coral Capital, formerly known as 500 Startups Japan, announced that it has reached the final close of its latest venture fund at $128 million. The new fund – Coral Capital III – will continue to invest in seed and early-stage companies in Japan. The vehicle, which will have a longer life,… Continue reading Japanese venture investor Coral Capital raises $128m for third fund
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German Handelsblatt: Oldtimer: Small and clever – the VW Polo II becomes 40002789
Cologne This little Volkswagen was exactly the right car for a time when nuclear armament and environmental destruction created fear of the future, while on the other hand new TV blockbusters like “Traumschiff” and “Dallas” reflected the fun of luxury and lifestyle. With the second generation of the Polo ( Type “86C”) VW presented a… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Oldtimer: Small and clever – the VW Polo II becomes 40002789
Asia Digest: Korea’s Urbanbase bags $11.1m; Australia’s Relectrify raises funds …
Korea’s Urbanbase, which develops VR and AR tools used in interior planning and design, has raised $11.1 million of fresh funds, while Australia’s Relectrify has raised a growth investment round. Urbanbase bags Series B+ funding Seoul-based Urbanbase, which develops 3D spatial tools, has landed $11.1 million in a Series B+ funding round led by new investor… Continue reading Asia Digest: Korea’s Urbanbase bags $11.1m; Australia’s Relectrify raises funds …
@Nissan: 2021/08/30 Nissan production, sales and exports for July 2021 Nissan Mo…000442
2021/08/30 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for July 2021. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in July increased 16.8% from a year earlier. Production in Japan surpassed year-earlier results by 20.0%. Production outside Japan declined 20.9% from a year earlier. 2. Sales Global sales in July declined… Continue reading @Nissan: 2021/08/30 Nissan production, sales and exports for July 2021 Nissan Mo…000442
Restarting Nissan: Makoto Uchida takes corporate Japan’s toughest job
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The tricky art of badge engineering | Axon’s Automotive Anorak | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing
Following the formation earlier this year of Stellantis – the new custodian of 14 disparate car brands, formed out of the merger of the monolithic FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) and PSA (the Groupe Peugeot) to form the world’s fifth-largest motor company (behind the Volkswagen Group, Toyota, General Motors and Renault-Nissan) – a degree to product… Continue reading The tricky art of badge engineering | Axon’s Automotive Anorak | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing
Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box – BBC News
Mr Ghosn was taken to the Tokyo Detention Centre where he was given prison clothes and confined to a cell. “All of a sudden I had to learn to live without the watch, without the computer, without the telephone, without the news, without the pen – nothing,” he said. Go to Source
EV startup Rivian files for IPO, seeks about $80 billion valuation
Rivian Automotive Inc., the maker of electric pickups backed by Amazon.com Inc., has filed for an initial public offering and is seeking a roughly $80 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter. The Irvine, California-based startup said in a statement Friday that it submitted its S-1 registration to the Securities and Exchange Commission,… Continue reading EV startup Rivian files for IPO, seeks about $80 billion valuation
@Nissan: Nissan 2022 – What’s New000441
August 27, 2021 What’s New Welcome to Nissan 2022 – What’s New. Following an amazing string of new vehicle makeovers and total redesigns in model year 2021, the streak continues for the new model year. Three iconic vehicles top the list: the all-new Nissan Z, all-new Frontier and all-new Pathfinder. Frontier and Pathfinder are on… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan 2022 – What’s New000441
Nissan to launch new all-electric minicar in Japan
Nissan Motor Co has announced that it plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric mini-vehicle in Japan in early FY2022. The EV is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and is being planned and developed by NMKV Co. NMKV is a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies engaged in product… Continue reading Nissan to launch new all-electric minicar in Japan