Hans Greimel Asia Editor, Tokyo Hans Greimel is the Asia Editor and Tokyo bureau chief for Automotive News Europe, in charge of coverage from Japan, China and South Korea. [email protected] +81 3 3828 9060 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Toyota brings back Julie Hamp to be Akio Toyoda's media adviser The veteran communications executive is back at the automaker after her shocking 2015 arrest in Japan on suspicion of drug possession, resignation and release 20 days later without being charged. Honda and Sony finalize 50-50 joint venture to build EVs in 2025 The 50-50 company will be established this year with the goal of starting EV sales and providing mobility services in 2025. The deal is still subject to regulatory approval. New Lexus RX, RZ spindle design ushers in new era Lexus is sticking with a spindle motif. But going forward, it will be structurally incorporated into the solid body paneling. Say so long to the spindle grille; say hello to the "spindle body." Nissan adds new EV, Mitsubishi unveils sibling model Nissan and Mitsubishi are using technology developed by Mitsubishi on the discontinued i-MiEV to tap huge Japanese demand for all-electric runabouts in the minicar segment. Valeo says next-gen lidar can enable Level 4 Valeo is developing a third generation of its lidar for debut in 2024 that promises a twelvefold increase in resolution, a tripling of range and a much wider viewing angle. Tokyo Motor Show rebrands again as 'Japan All-Industry' show In announcing the update, JAMA Chairman Akio Toyoda says it is important to bring together different sectors at a time when collaboration is needed to achieve carbon neutrality. Nissan is ready to start growing again after first profit in two years Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta says the carmaker is ready to turbocharge its turnaround, possibly build a new U.S. plant and adopt a build-to-order mindset for more efficient retail sales. Nissan eyes third plant, possibly for EVs The factory would come after Nissan completes its transition from a discount, volume player to a quality, value brand. Nissan back in the black, but still only at 'starting line' Nissan has returned to full-year profit for the first time in three years and the advance brings Nissan closer to achieving CEO Makoto Uchida’s goal of delivering a sustainable 5 percent operating profit margin. Subaru will add first electric car production line Subaru's outlay shows the all-wheel drive specialist is finally turning its focus to full-electric vehicles after introducing its first serious contender, the Solterra crossover, only this year. Toyota breaks profit records as it shrugs off pandemic, semiconductor shortage Toyota recorded all-time highs for revenue and net income as global vehicle sales advanced 7.6 percent to 8.23 million. Mitsubishi bounces back to profitability Rebounding Mitsubishi stepped up its recovery in the latest quarter, bouncing back to profitability on better sales and beneficial foreign exchange rates. Nissan delays Z car launch on supply chain woes The Nissan Z car, a 400-hp, twin-turbo symbol of the struggling Japanese automaker's revival, is the latest product launch to be derailed by global supply chain woes. Why Nissan is joining the lidar bandwagon Nissan's move is part of a push to equip nearly every new model with lidar safety technology by the end of the decade. Datsun budget brand is killed by Nissan Reviving Datsun was a key strategy of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who wanted to expand in emerging markets but sales never reached optimistic forecasts. Load More
Hans Greimel Asia Editor, Tokyo Hans Greimel is the Asia Editor and Tokyo bureau chief for Automotive News Europe, in charge of coverage from Japan, China and South Korea. [email protected] +81 3 3828 9060 See All Staff Page