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Honda, Nissan eye merger

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - Combined photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 18, 2024, shows the headquarters of Honda Motor Co. (L) in Tokyo and Nissan Motor Co. in Yokohama, near Tokyo. The two major Japanese automakers are in talks on the possible establishment of a holding company in a bid to form a global alliance to challenge foreign electric vehicle makers, a source familiar with the deal said the same day. (Kyodo)

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Honda, Nissan eye merger

Combined photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 18, 2024, shows the headquarters of Honda Motor Co. (L) in Tokyo and Nissan Motor Co. in Yokohama, near Tokyo. The two major Japanese automakers are in talks on the possible establishment of a holding company in a bid to form a global alliance to challenge foreign electric vehicle makers, a source familiar with the deal said the same day.

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Honda, Nissan eye merger

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - The two major Japanese automakers are in talks on the possible establishment of a holding company in a bid to form a global alliance to challenge foreign electric vehicle makers, a source familiar with the deal said on Dec. 18, 2024. (Kyodo)

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Honda, Nissan eye merger

Combined file photo shows the logos of Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. The two major Japanese automakers are in talks on the possible establishment of a holding company in a bid to form a global alliance to challenge foreign electric vehicle makers, a source familiar with the deal said on Dec. 18, 2024.

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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

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Chinese auto brand unveils new SUV models in Egypt

STORY: Chinese auto brand unveils new SUV models in Egypt DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:36 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony of three new SUV models held by China's Jetour Auto at the Giza Pyramids in Giza 2. various of assistant general manager of Jetour and general manager of Jetour International Marketing Company Chen Jiacai speaking 3. various of the launching ceremony and new SUV models STORYLINE: Jetour Auto, a Chinese auto brand, on Tuesday unveiled three new SUV models in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, as Chinese automakers are accelerating their expansion in the Middle Eastern region. Under the theme of "Travel Together," the launching ceremony held by Jetour in front of the grand pyramids attracted more than 500 guests from the two countries, including auto dealers, auto experts, internet influencers, and media representatives. During the ceremony, Jetour introduced three SUV models, namely X70Plus, X90Plus and Dashing, whose ultra-modern

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Foreign capital spurs new vitality in China's auto industry cradle

STORY: Foreign capital spurs new vitality in China's auto industry cradle DATELINE: June 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of automotive industry projects in Jilin 2. various of production workshop at Kumho Tire 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG CHANGMING, General Manager of Kumho Tire (Changchun) Co., Ltd. 4. various of production workshop at Vitesco 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIANG HUAISHENG, General manager of Vitesco Automotive Changchun Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Northeast China's Jilin Province has been optimizing its business environment for foreign investors. Global automakers and auto parts manufacturers have benefited from the efforts. Kumho Tire is one of the largest tire makers in South Korea. It started a subsidiary in Changchun, the capital of Jilin, about two decades ago. Today, it aims to launch new products for new energy vehicles. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG CHANGMING, General Manager of Kumho Tire (Changchun) Co., Ltd. "We are striving

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Nissan Dayz Roox

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows an image of Nissan Motor Co.'s Dayz Roox unveiled by Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. on Oct. 3, 2013. The two automakers developed the second passenger minicar model under their joint venture scheme. Mitsubishi will sell it as "eK Space."

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Mitsubishi eK Space

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows an image of Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s eK Space unveiled by Mitsubishi and Nissan Motor Co. on Oct. 3, 2013. The two automakers developed the second passenger minicar model under their joint venture scheme. Nissan will sell it as "Dayz Roox."

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Nissan, M'bishi Motors jointly develop minicar

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiyuki Shiga, chief operating officer of Nissan Motor Co., stands beside the company's DAYZ, a minivehicle jointly developed by Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., in Tokyo on June 6, 2013. The two automakers started selling the new vehicle the same day in Japan under the brand name of DAYZ by Nissan and eK Wagon by Mitsubishi Motors.

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Nissan, M'bishi Motors jointly develop minicar

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Tokyo on June 6, 2013, shows Nissan Motor Co.'s DAYZ, a minivehicle jointly developed by Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. The two automakers started selling the new vehicle the same day in Japan under the brand name of DAYZ by Nissan and eK Wagon by Mitsubishi Motors.

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Nissan, M'bishi start manufacturing jointly developed minicar

KURASHIKI, Japan - Toshiyuki Shiga (L), chief operating officer of Nissan Motor Co., and Osamu Masuko, president of Mitsubishi Motors Corp., shake hands during a press conference in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, on May 20, 2013. The two automakers started manufacturing the same day a jointly developed minivehicle that will be introduced on June 6 across Japan.

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Toyota, BMW joint development

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Vice Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada (L) and Herbert Diess, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, hold a joint press conference in Nagoya, central Japan, on Jan. 24, 2013. The two automakers said they have signed an agreement to jointly develop a fuel cell system and a next-generation sports car, expanding their collaboration in environmentally friendly technologies for cars.

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Toyota, BMW joint development

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Vice Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada (center L) and Herbert Diess, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, shake hands after their joint press conference in Nagoya, central Japan, on Jan. 24, 2013. The two automakers said they have signed an agreement to jointly develop a fuel cell system and a next-generation sports car, expanding their collaboration in environmentally friendly technologies for cars.

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Toyota, BMW agree to tie up

TOKYO, Japan - Officials from Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and Germany's BMW AG, including Toyota Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamada (2nd from L) and Klaus Draeger (3rd from L), a member of the BMW board of management, attend a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 1, 2011. The two automakers said they have agreed to collaborate in developing next-generation environmentally friendly technologies.

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Toyota, BMW agree to tie up

TOKYO, Japan - Officials from Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and Germany's BMW AG, including Toyota Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamada (3rd from L) and Klaus Draeger (4th from L), a member of the BMW board of management, line up for group photos after holding a joint press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 1, 2011. The two automakers said they have agreed to collaborate in developing next-generation environmentally friendly technologies.

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Daimler to supply platform for Nissan's luxury car brand

FRANKFURT, Germany - Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche (L) and Nissan Motor Co. President Carlos Ghosn (R) hold a press conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept, 14, 2011. The two automakers announced they have agreed that Daimler will supply a platform for use in Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand cars.

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Mazda to supply Premacy minivan to Nissan

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Mazda Motor Corp.'s Premacy minivan. Mazda will begin supplying Premacy to Nissan Motor Co. in May 2011 for sale under the Nissan brand, the two automakers said on Jan. 28, 2011.

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Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors to form minicar venture

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn (L) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko shake hands after a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 14, 2010. The two automakers announced a comprehensive tie-up agreement to form a joint venture for the development of minivehicles for the Japanese market.

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Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors to form minicar venture

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn (L) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko attend a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 14, 2010. The two automakers announced a comprehensive tie-up agreement to form a joint venture for the development of minivehicles for the Japanese market.

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Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors to form minicar venture

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn (L) pours water for Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 14, 2010. The two automakers announced a comprehensive tie-up agreement to form a joint venture for the development of minivehicles for the Japanese market.

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Tokyo Motor Show opens to public as automakers focus on environment

CHIBA, Japan - The Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba is packed with visitors as the 39th Tokyo Motor Show opened to the public on Oct. 22. During the two-week show through Nov. 6, 240 automakers, component suppliers and other firms from 13 countries and one region present their products.

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Tokyo Motor Show opens to public

CHIBA, Japan - Visitors pack the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba as the 39th Tokyo Motor Show opened to the public on Oct. 22. During the two-week show through Nov. 6, 240 automakers, component suppliers and other firms from 13 countries and one region present their products.

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Tokyo Motor Show kicks off with focus on environment

CHIBA, Japan - The 39th Tokyo Motor Show starts with media previews at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 19 as major carmakers from around the world are increasingly focusing on how cars can run without damaging the environment. Ahead of its public opening on Oct 22, 240 automakers, component suppliers and other related firms from 13 countries and one region present the two-day previews at Japan's largest convention center near Tokyo.

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Toyota to become Fuji Heavy's biggest shareholder

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Executive Vice President Mitsuo Kinoshita (L) shakes hands with Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. President Kyoji Takenaka after a press conference Oct. 5. The two automakers said Toyota will become the biggest shareholder in Fuji Heavy by acquiring an 8.7 percent stake from General Motors Corp. in the United States.

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Court rejects 1st suit against automakers over exhaust

TOKYO, Japan - Two plaintiffs hold banners reading ''We won the suit'' after the Tokyo District Court ordered the central government, the Tokyo metropolitan government, and the state-run Metropolitan Expressway Public Corp. to pay the 99 plaintiffs a combined 79.2 million yen in compensation for causing health problems through motor exhaust gas. The court rejected their damages suit lodged against automobile manufacturers, the first in Japan.

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Five carmakers to launch fuel-cell car test

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a fuel-cell car manufactured by General Motors Corp. of the United States. It is one of fuel-cell motor vehicles to be entered by three Japanese and two foreign automakers into a joint test on Japanese roads. The Japan Electric Vehicle Association said July 17 the test, sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, will last for three years through the end of March 2005.

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Honda to set up new plant in China with 2 China firms

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. President Hiroyuki Yoshino announces at a press conference at the company's head office in Tokyo's Minato Ward on July 10 that Honda will jointly set up a new automobile plant in Guangzhou, China, with two Chinese automakers -- Guangzhou Auto Group Corp. and Dongfeng Motor Corpto -- to produce and export its small cars.

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GM, Toyota launch new sedan earmarked for Japan

FREMONT, United States - Workers at a joint assembly plant of Toyota Motor Corp. and General Motors Corp. (GM) in Fremont, California, celebrate June 3 the start of production of the Voltz sedan, a small car jointly developed by the two automakers for the Japanese market.

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Hyundai and DaimlerChrysler announce deal

SEOUL, South Korea - Two officials of DaimlerChrysler AG (R and C) shake hands with Hyundai Motors Co. Chairman Chung Mong Koo on June 26 after the automakers announced an alliance. DaimlerChrysler, a German-U.S. automaker, will acquire a 10% equity stake in South Korea's largest car manufacturer, and the two will set up a 50-50 joint venture on the development, production and marketing of commercial vehicles.

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Nissan-Renault alliance aims 10% of world auto market

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Yoshikazu Hanawa (L) listens as Renault SA Chairman Louis Schweitzer (R) speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Oct. 20. The Renault chief said the two automakers together will target to take around 10% stake of the global auto market in their alliance.

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Toyota, GM form teams on hybrid cars and fuel cells

TOKYO, Japan - Fujio Cho (L), president of Toyota Motor Corp., and Rick Wagoner (R), president and chief operating officer of General Motors Corp. (GM), shake hands at a news conference in Makuhari, east of Tokyo, on Oct. 20 where they said the two automakers have formed joint teams to develop hybrid electric-gasoline powered cars and fuel cells for use in commercial automobiles.

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Obuchi welcomes tie-up between Nissan, Renault

Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (R) meets Nissan President Yoshikazu Hanawa (L) and Renault Chairman Louis Schweitzer (C) at his official residence in Tokyo on April 27. Obuchi welcomed a capital tie-up between Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA of France, saying, ''The tie-up between the major automakers of the two countries is timely because the auto industry has entered an era of intense competition.

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GM to become Suzuki's biggest shareholder

John Smith, chairman and chief executive officer of General Motors Corp., (R) and Osamu Suzuki, president of Japan's Suzuki Motor Ltd., speak at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday Sept. 16 on an agreement between the two automakers to expand their business tie-up.The U.S. auto giant agreed to raise its stake in Suzuki to become the largest shareholder in Japan's top minivehicle producer.

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Tokyo Motor Show kicks off with focus on environment

CHIBA, Japan - The 39th Tokyo Motor Show starts with media previews at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 19 as major carmakers from around the world are increasingly focusing on how cars can run without damaging the environment. Ahead of its public opening on Oct 22, 240 automakers, component suppliers and other related firms from 13 countries and one region present the two-day previews at Japan's largest convention center near Tokyo. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Motor Show opens to public as automakers focus on environm

CHIBA, Japan - The Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba is packed with visitors as the 39th Tokyo Motor Show opened to the public on Oct. 22. During the two-week show through Nov. 6, 240 automakers, component suppliers and other firms from 13 countries and one region present their products. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Motor Show opens to public

CHIBA, Japan - Visitors pack the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba as the 39th Tokyo Motor Show opened to the public on Oct. 22. During the two-week show through Nov. 6, 240 automakers, component suppliers and other firms from 13 countries and one region present their products. (Kyodo)

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GM, Toyota launch new sedan earmarked for Japan

FREMONT, United States - Workers at a joint assembly plant of Toyota Motor Corp. and General Motors Corp. (GM) in Fremont, California, celebrate June 3 the start of production of the Voltz sedan, a small car jointly developed by the two automakers for the Japanese market.

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Toyota to become Fuji Heavy's biggest shareholder

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Executive Vice President Mitsuo Kinoshita (L) shakes hands with Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. President Kyoji Takenaka after a press conference Oct. 5. The two automakers said Toyota will become the biggest shareholder in Fuji Heavy by acquiring an 8.7 percent stake from General Motors Corp. in the United States. (Kyodo)

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Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors to form minicar venture

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn (L) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko shake hands after a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 14, 2010. The two automakers announced a comprehensive tie-up agreement to form a joint venture for the development of minivehicles for the Japanese market. (Kyodo)

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Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors to form minicar venture

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn (L) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko attend a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 14, 2010. The two automakers announced a comprehensive tie-up agreement to form a joint venture for the development of minivehicles for the Japanese market. (Kyodo)

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Daimler to supply platform for Nissan's luxury car brand

FRANKFURT, Germany - Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche (L) and Nissan Motor Co. President Carlos Ghosn (R) hold a press conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept, 14, 2011. The two automakers announced they have agreed that Daimler will supply a platform for use in Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand cars. (Kyodo)

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Mazda to supply Premacy minivan to Nissan

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Mazda Motor Corp.'s Premacy minivan. Mazda will begin supplying Premacy to Nissan Motor Co. in May 2011 for sale under the Nissan brand, the two automakers said on Jan. 28, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors to form minicar venture

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn (L) pours water for Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 14, 2010. The two automakers announced a comprehensive tie-up agreement to form a joint venture for the development of minivehicles for the Japanese market. (Kyodo)

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Toyota, BMW agree to tie up

TOKYO, Japan - Officials from Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and Germany's BMW AG, including Toyota Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamada (3rd from L) and Klaus Draeger (4th from L), a member of the BMW board of management, line up for group photos after holding a joint press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 1, 2011. The two automakers said they have agreed to collaborate in developing next-generation environmentally friendly technologies. (Kyodo)

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Toyota, BMW agree to tie up

TOKYO, Japan - Officials from Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and Germany's BMW AG, including Toyota Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamada (2nd from L) and Klaus Draeger (3rd from L), a member of the BMW board of management, attend a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 1, 2011. The two automakers said they have agreed to collaborate in developing next-generation environmentally friendly technologies. (Kyodo)

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Logos of Nissan, Renault

Photos taken Nov. 20, 2018, show the logos of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA. The French government has asked Japan to accept a merger between the two automakers following the arrest of Carlos Ghosn, who had managed their alliance, sources close to the matter said on Jan. 20, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Toyota, Mazda to form capital alliance for joint EV development

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda (L) and Mazda Motor Corp. CEO Masamichi Kogai attend a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2017, as the two automakers announced they have signed an agreement to form a capital alliance to boost joint development of electric vehicles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Toyota, Mazda to form capital alliance for joint EV development

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda (L) shakes hands with Mazda Motor Corp. CEO Masamichi Kogai at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2017, as the two automakers announced they have signed an agreement to form a capital alliance to boost joint development of electric vehicles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Toyota, Mazda to form capital alliance for joint EV development

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda (front) and Mazda Motor Corp. CEO Masamichi Kogai attend a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2017, as the two automakers announced they have signed an agreement to form a capital alliance to boost joint development of electric vehicles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo