Naoto Okamura Naoto Okamura is Japan Correspondent to Automotive News. [email protected] +81-3-6434-0640 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Tokyo show to be revamped as mobility event Organizers hope the Tokyo auto show will reboot international interest in Asia’s one-time premier auto event and in Japan as a technology leader. Mazda grapples with tight labor at U.S. plant as it struggles to ramp up CX-50 Mazda hopes to add a second shift to its new Alabama plant as it struggles with staffing amid low unemployment in the U.S. state, where it makes the CX-50. Honda dealers could service Sony-Honda EVs The sales and servicing plan for Honda's EV partnership with Sony is still under discussion. But Honda's network of more than 1,000 U.S. dealers are well situated to service the new cars, the automaker's CFO said. Mitsubishi weighs possible stake in Renault EV spinoff Operating profit more than tripled to 53.8 billion yen ($372.3 million) and net income more than doubled to 44.1 billion yen ($240.4 million) in the three-month period. Subaru struggles to compete with McDonald's on wages as U.S. inflation bites Subaru says soaring U.S. labor costs are one reason his company is not thinking of new investments to build electric vehicles Stateside anytime soon. Toyota cuts production plan again on chip shortage Toyota now sees output at 800,000 in October and averaging only 850,000 from October through December. Nissan tightens the screws in Carlos Ghosn case Nissan has tightened the screws on Carlos Ghosn and Greg Kelly by dramatically jacking up its damages claims in civil cases against both men. Subaru preparing AI-based next-generation EyeSight driver assist systems from 2025 The technology will build upon Subaru’s stereo camera system and use artificial intelligence to improve computer recognition in hard-to-see situations, such as when road lane markers are covered in snow. Honda focuses on deliveries, rather than recession talk, as profits fall Honda expects higher inflation and interest rates to eventually have an impact on the U.S. economy, but for now, its top priority is delivering more product to customers. Toyota increases overseas production as output slumps in Japan Toyota's overseas output climbed 5.6 percent to 3.35 million vehicles through June, while production in Japan fell 18 percent to 1.73 million units. Toyota slashes April production, takes 'intentional pause' from rampant growth Toyota said it would slash its global production plan for April by 150,000 units to 750,000 vehicles, compared with the original schedule reported to suppliers earlier this year. Former Nissan director Kelly in new jeopardy as Tokyo prosecutors appeal verdict The appeal filing comes just days after the executive had a tearful homecoming to Tennessee and ensures his years-long legal odyssey will drag on. Ex-Nissan exec Greg Kelly found guilty in Tokyo, but gets suspended sentence U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said: "We are relieved that the legal process has concluded, and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly can return home." Toyota cuts global production for 3rd time but says worst is over The automaker will reduce output again in November, but the impact will not be as painful as before and Toyota sees signs of recovery on the horizon. Tokyo prosecutors seek 2-year prison term for former Nissan director Kelly Prosecutors made the case against the American defendant as they delivered their closing argument in the long-running trial. Load More
Naoto Okamura Naoto Okamura is Japan Correspondent to Automotive News. [email protected] +81-3-6434-0640 See All Staff Page