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Osamu Suzuki, longtime head of Japanese automaker, dies at 94
Published on 27/12/2024
» TOKYO - Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan’s Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94.
Toyota retains No. 1 spot in 1st half global sales for 5th year
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2024
» TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp said Tuesday that its group sold 5.16 million vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2024, outselling German rival Volkswagen AG to retain the top spot in global sales for the fifth straight year.
Thai students take top spot at Robocup Japan Open
Online Reporters, Published on 18/05/2024
» Three Thai students took first prize at the Robocup Japan Open 2024, beating out over 400 other contestants from across Asia.
Asian equities gain for fourth straight week
Business, Published on 17/02/2024
» RECAP: Asian markets recorded their fourth consecutive weekly gain after Wall Street, Paris and Frankfurt rallied to record highs, as traders shrugged off data showing mild recessions in Britain and Japan, and weak US retail sales.
Scandal-hit Daihatsu execs to step down
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2024
» TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday both the president and chairman of its small-car unit Daihatsu Motor would step down following revelations of misconduct related to rigged collision safety tests.
Asian shares rebound as chipmakers jump
Published on 20/01/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares rebounded yesterday, buoyed by a rally in global chipmakers, after struggling earlier because of concerns about China's sluggish economic recovery.
Record sales help Toyota keep global crown
Published on 27/12/2023
» TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp is poised to keep its title as the world’s best-selling carmaker, beating Volkswagen for the fourth consecutive year after steady demand across North America and Europe helped sales and production reach new records in November.
Daihatsu suspends all production in Japan
AFP, Published on 26/12/2023
» TOKYO - The Japanese carmaker Daihatsu has suspended all its domestic production as the Toyota-owned company faces a massive safety testing scandal.
Toyota subsidiary to halt shipment of all models over rigged safety tests
AFP, Published on 20/12/2023
» TOKYO - Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu said on Wednesday it will suspend shipments of all car models currently in production both in Japan and abroad, following new revelations about its rigging of safety tests.
Toyota to trial EV pickup in Thailand
Published on 02/11/2023
» Toyota will soon test a new electric pickup truck in Thailand, an executive says, its latest effort to boost EV sales in a country where rising competition from Chinese rivals challenges its dominance.