Tag: Japan
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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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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…
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Mercedes-Benz Japan｜Gertinger Tsuyoshi Appointed as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Japan
Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd. (MBJ) announced that Gertinger Tsuyoshi will assume the role of President and CEO on September 1, 2024. Gertinger is currently serving as the Director of Customer Service Overseas at Mercedes-Benz AG. For more details, please refer to the PDF. Source: Mercedes-Benz (August 8, 2024)
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N-BOX Ranked First in New Car Sales for First Half of 2024
Honda’s N-BOX, a light car, secured the top spot in new car sales for the first half of 2024 with 100,680 units sold. Its high-quality design, spacious interior, and advanced safety features, including Honda SENSING, have garnered widespread customer support. The N-BOX also incorporates Honda CONNECT, providing a comfortable and safe driving experience. It has…
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SoftBank Group and Tempus Establish “SB TEMPUS”
SoftBank Group Corp. 2024-06-27 SoftBank Group has formed a joint venture with Tempus AI, Inc. to establish “SB TEMPUS,” aiming to utilize medical data and AI for personalized healthcare in Japan. This initiative will collect and analyze fragmented medical data to support individualized medical treatments, particularly in cancer genomics. Source (Published: June 27, 2024)
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Toyota May 2024 Sales, Production, and Export Results
Toyota’s global sales for May 2024 total 4,039,177 units, up 100.01% year-on-year. Strong sales in North America, Europe, India, Oceania, and the Middle East. Japanese market down due to recalls. Tough market in China, growth in India. Source【2024-06-27】
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Key Points Related to the Automotive Industry (This document was originally drafted by the Cabinet Office of Japan.)
Key points and summaries related to the automotive industry This document is a draft from the Cabinet Office of Japan. Transportation and Logistics DX Digital Administrative Reform Cabinet Office website: Document 1: Basic Policy for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2024 (original draft)