Mr. Uchida, President of Nissan Motor Co.

Mr. Uchida, President of Nissan Motor Co.

Makoto Uchida, 53, who took office as President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co. on January 1, held a press conference at the company's headquarters in Yokohama on February 2. Makoto Uchida, 53, held a press conference at the company's headquarters in Yokohama on February 2. He also spoke of Nissan's strengths as "employees and technology" and said, "Our mission is to develop these strengths. The current challenges are to restore trust in the company and rebuild its business performance. "He said, "We will steadily implement the foundation laid by the previous management team," and expressed his intention to promote structural reforms that combine fixed cost reductions through production rationalization and other measures with a growth strategy that includes the introduction of new models such as electric vehicles (EVs). (December 2, 2019, Nissan Motor Global Headquarters, Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Daihatsu's new platform with DNGA

Daihatsu's new platform with DNGA

Newly developed zero-based lightweight photosynthetic platform. In order to maximize the performance of handling stability and ride comfort, the suspension arrangement was designed with the highest priority, and the body frame was optimally arranged to significantly improve collision safety, NV performance, and body strength. Bending rigidity has been increased by 30% compared to the previous model, and the entire body frame, including the platform, has been lightened by approximately 40 kg through the use of high-tensile materials and structural rationalization. The new Tanto was unveiled at the Tokyo Prince Hotel on July 9, 2019. Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images