Honda to begin selling its U.S.-made SUV in Japan

Honda to begin selling its U.S.-made SUV in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. said April 16 it will begin marketing its U.S.-made Element sport-utility vehicle (SUV) (shown in photo) in Japan from April 18. The four-wheel-drive Element, made by Honda of America Mfg. Inc. and powered with a 2400 cc DOHC engine, will carry a suggested retail price of 2.59 million yen.

Electric vehicle to be sold at record low 1.8 mil. yen

Electric vehicle to be sold at record low 1.8 mil. yen

GIFU, Japan - Zero Sports Co., an auto component maker, said Dec. 27 it will start selling no-pollution electric vehicles (pictured in file photo) at a record low price of 1.8 million yen thanks to government approval of its application for a subsidy. The Gifu Prefecture-based maker has been marketing the electric vehicle under the brand name ''Zero EV Celo View'' since April at a price of 2.59 million yen. The Zero EV Celo View is a four-wheel mini truck with two passenger seats and a cargo space. It can be recharged at 100-volt sockets in ordinary Japanese houses as it has a 5-meter electric cord.

Lawyers to submit petitions for judicial reforms

Lawyers to submit petitions for judicial reforms

TOKYO, Japan - Lawyers load petitions calling for reform of Japan's judicial system onto a truck Oct. 11 to send them to a government deliberative council on judicial reforms. The Japan Federation of Bar Associations said that the petitions signed by some 1.39 million people, bring the signatures to 2.59 million, as petitions with 1.2 signatures were submitted in August.

Malaysia's palm oil stocks rise 10.54 pct month on month in September

STORY: Malaysia's palm oil stocks rise 10.54 pct month on month in September DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuala Lumpur City Centre view 2. various of workers harvesting palm seeds 3. various of palm oil plantation area 4. various of palm oil factory and oil truck STORYLINE: Data released by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board showed on Tuesday that Malaysia's September palm oil inventories rose 10.54 percent from August to 2.32 million tonnes. According to the data, the world's second-largest palm oil producer saw its crude palm oil production climb 2.59 percent month on month to 1.77 million tonnes. Meanwhile, its palm oil exports grew 9.25 percent month on month to 1.42 million tonnes. Palm oil imports, on the other hand, slumped 23.15 percent month on month to 132,303 tonnes. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuala Lumpur. (XHTV)

Toyota launches new minivan Voxy

Toyota launches new minivan Voxy

NAGOYA, Japan - Handout photo shows a new minivan, Voxy, launched by Toyota Motor Corp. on Nov. 16, 2001. The model features a new front wheel-drive layout that allows for a low, flat floor and ample cabin length and height with enough room for eight people, Toyota said. The Voxy is priced at 1.89-2.59 million yen.

Electric vehicle to be sold at record low 1.8 mil. yen

Electric vehicle to be sold at record low 1.8 mil. yen

GIFU, Japan - Zero Sports Co., an auto component maker, said Dec. 27 it will start selling no-pollution electric vehicles (pictured in file photo) at a record low price of 1.8 million yen thanks to government approval of its application for a subsidy. The Gifu Prefecture-based maker has been marketing the electric vehicle under the brand name ''Zero EV Celo View'' since April at a price of 2.59 million yen. The Zero EV Celo View is a four-wheel mini truck with two passenger seats and a cargo space. It can be recharged at 100-volt sockets in ordinary Japanese houses as it has a 5-meter electric cord.

Honda to begin selling its U.S.-made SUV in Japan

Honda to begin selling its U.S.-made SUV in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. said April 16 it will begin marketing its U.S.-made Element sport-utility vehicle (SUV) (shown in photo) in Japan from April 18. The four-wheel-drive Element, made by Honda of America Mfg. Inc. and powered with a 2400 cc DOHC engine, will carry a suggested retail price of 2.59 million yen. (Kyodo)

Lawyers to submit petitions for judicial reforms

Lawyers to submit petitions for judicial reforms

TOKYO, Japan - Lawyers load petitions calling for reform of Japan's judicial system onto a truck Oct. 11 to send them to a government deliberative council on judicial reforms. The Japan Federation of Bar Associations said that the petitions signed by some 1.39 million people, bring the signatures to 2.59 million, as petitions with 1.2 signatures were submitted in August.