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Mazda | Production and Sales Results for September and April-September 2024
Mazda’s domestic production in September decreased by 18.8% year-on-year, with a 5.9% decline for April-September. CX-5 sales dropped, but MAZDA3 and CX-90 sales rose. Overseas production increased by 0.4% in September and 17.1% from April to September, led by a 50.1% increase in CX-50 production. Domestic sales rose by 12.3% in September, but dropped by…
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Nissan | e-POWER vehicle production surpasses 1.5 million units
Nissan announced that cumulative global production of its e-POWER vehicles exceeded 1.5 million units as of October 2024. e-POWER, which relies on a gasoline engine and lithium-ion battery to power an electric motor, was introduced in Japan in 2016 and has expanded to models like the Kicks, X-Trail, and Serena, making up 42.6% of Nissan’s…
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Nissan | Production, Sales, and Exports for September and April-September 2024
Nissan announced its production, sales, and export results for September 2024 and the period from April to September 2024. In September, global production dropped by 9.8% year-on-year, with production in Japan down by 11.8% and overseas production down by 9.3%. The cumulative global production from April to September also fell by 7.8% compared to the…
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Honda | Launch of the “Honda Alumni Network” Connecting Former Employees
Honda has launched the “Honda Alumni Network” website to connect with former employees and introduced a streamlined recruitment process for reemployment. This platform allows alumni to reconnect with the company, access current information, and participate in events. The new hiring process includes a pre-application matching interview, aimed at optimizing placement, and skips multiple interview steps…
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Honda | September 2024 Four-Wheel Vehicle Production, Sales, and Export Results
Honda reported its production, sales, and export results for September 2024. Domestic production reached 61,707 units at 100.3% of the previous year’s level, while overseas production was 237,138 units, or 76.0% of last year’s level, bringing global production to 298,845 units, or 80.0% of the previous year. Domestic sales rose to 67,982 units at 125.5%…
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Toyota | Agreement with NTT on Joint Initiative for “Mobility × AI and Communication” to Achieve Zero Traffic Accident Society
Toyota and NTT have agreed to develop a “Mobility AI Platform” to achieve a zero-traffic-accident society, leveraging AI and communication technologies. The companies plan to invest approximately 500 billion yen by 2030, beginning platform development in 2025 and aiming for social implementation around 2028. This platform aims to support advanced driver assistance and infrastructure coordination,…
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Lexus | Adding “Elegant” to LBX Lineup
Lexus has introduced the “Elegant” model to its LBX lineup, available across Japan from October 31. This new addition features a clean and warm next-generation modern interior, offering new color options like “Solis White” and “Mauve.” For the exterior, six monotone colors, including “Astro Gray Mica Metallic,” are available. Additionally, the tire and wheel design…
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**Toyota | “Toyota is Coming…” Transforming Supplier Site Anxiety into Confidence through Kaizen**
Toyota collaborates with suppliers to enhance productivity and working conditions, particularly at Tier2 sites. In the “Group Link Activity,” Toyota and Tier1 suppliers work together to solve Tier2 companies’ issues. At Umemura Industry in Aichi, a karakuri cart was introduced to improve floor carpet transport and storage, reducing worker strain and increasing safety. Additionally, adjustments…
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Toyota | Suzuki and Toyota Deepen Collaboration in Electric Vehicles
Suzuki and Toyota have agreed to supply Toyota with a battery EV SUV developed by Suzuki through OEM. Production will begin in India in spring 2025, and the model will be sold globally. This marks the first BEV OEM collaboration between the two, who have been partners since 2016. The new model, designed exclusively as…
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Toyota | 2024 First Half Sales, Production, and Export Performance (April-September)
In the first half of 2024, Toyota’s sales, production, and export performance saw a decline in North America, China, and Japan compared to the previous year. North America was affected by hurricanes and recalls, while fierce price competition impacted the Chinese market. In Asia, India showed significant growth, but demand in Thailand and Indonesia was…