Philippines: Tropical Depression Verbena Causes Flooding Across Negros

Tropical Depression Verbena made its fourth landfall in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, on Tuesday, November 25, causing severe flooding across several areas of the Visayas.

Toyota, Mazda halt production of 5 models over certification test fraud

STORY: Toyota, Mazda halt production of 5 models over certification test fraud SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars in the street 2. various of Toyota Motor's headquarters STORYLINE: Japanese auto giants Toyota and Mazda suspended production of five car models on Thursday due to fraudulent practices discovered in national certification tests, in the wake of a cheating scandal among five major Japanese automakers. Following the order of Japanese transport ministry to halt shipments of affected models, Toyota Motor Corporation halted production of three models, including Yaris Cross, at its factories in the prefectures of Miyagi and Iwate, with the suspension expected to last until June 28. Meanwhile, Mazda Motors Corporation, ceased its production of two models, including MAZDA2 at its factories in the prefectures of Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. The suspension came after the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, T

CORRECTED: Mazda Motor's improper vehicle testing

CORRECTED: Mazda Motor's improper vehicle testing

Mazda Motor Corp. President Masahiro Moro holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 3, 2024, after the company improperly obtained vehicle certifications for five car models by conducting safety tests in ways not specified by the government.

CORRECTED: Mazda Motor's improper vehicle testing

CORRECTED: Mazda Motor's improper vehicle testing

Mazda Motor Corp. President Masahiro Moro bows in apology after the company improperly obtained vehicle certifications for five car models by conducting safety tests in ways not specified by the government during a press conference in Tokyo on June 3, 2024.

Japan's Nissan to sell electric cars in China

Japan's Nissan to sell electric cars in China

SHANGHAI, China - Models stand by the Vanucia e30, a five-seater hatchback electric car developed by a joint venture between Japan's Nissan Motor Co. and China's Dongfeng Motor Co., during a presentation in Shanghai, China, on Sept. 10, 2014. Nissan began selling the electric car in China the same day, becoming the first Japanese automaker to sell such an environment-friendly car in the world's largest vehicle market.

Mazda puts new Mazda Atenza midsize car on market

Mazda puts new Mazda Atenza midsize car on market

TOKYO, Japan - Mazda Motor Corp. on May 20 introduced to the market a new midsize car, the Mazda Atenza, featuring low fuel consumption and emissions. The Mazda Atenza went on sale in two models -- a five-door ''SPORT'' model, which is priced between 2 million yen and 2.3 million yen, and a four-door ''SEDAN'' model priced between 1.8 million yen and 2.36 million yen. The new model is available with a newly developed 2300-cc four-cylinder DOHC engine or a newly developed 2000-cc four-cylinder engine.

Japan's Nissan to sell electric cars in China

Japan's Nissan to sell electric cars in China

SHANGHAI, China - Models stand by the Vanucia e30, a five-seater hatchback electric car developed by a joint venture between Japan's Nissan Motor Co. and China's Dongfeng Motor Co., during a presentation in Shanghai, China, on Sept. 10, 2014. Nissan began selling the electric car in China the same day, becoming the first Japanese automaker to sell such an environment-friendly car in the world's largest vehicle market. (Kyodo)