Tag: japan
Global automakers split on ‘green car’ strategy
Global automakers are locked in a showdown evoking the video format wars of the 1980s, as they bet on what eco-friendly vehicles will prevail...
NISMO Gearing Up WIth New Direction And Mission
Nissan’s performance division NISMO is gearing up for the opening of their new factory near Yokohama, Japan on Tuesday. The new move, Nissan says,...
Nissan Finds Ways To “Live” With The Yen
The Japanese Yen, to put it simply, is strong. A financial "crisis" that occurred in 2008 has caused the currency's value to sky-rocket and numerous auto...
The Deal Between NEVS and Saab is Complete
Earlier in the summer, a Chinese-Japanese investment company made the move to purchase the quietly sleeping Saab brand. Overseen by a joint venture, the recently formed...
Nissan To Trade Trucks With Mitsubishi Fuso
In Japan, the light duty, commercial truck business is growing and in order to stay afloat, two heavy-hitting companies are looking to join forces. With a...
Saab Gets Bought
It has been approximately six months since Saab Automobile announced its bankruptcy and in that time, a rollercoaster of drama and suspense raged on...
Subaru To Increase Japanese Production
At a time when the majority of Japanese automakers are moving production out of their domestic country, Subaru and its parents, Fuji Heavy Industries,...
Saab Gets Its Latest Bidder
With China's Youngman out of the game to purchase Saab Automobile, a void was left to be filled. That empty spot appears to be...
Mazda Looks To Concentrate on Passenger Vehicles
The automotive industry tends to shine its spotlight on passenger vehicles but many manufactures earn a large portion of their revenue from the commercial...
Toyota To Bump Up Highlander Production
By the end of 2013, Toyota's Princeton, Indiana assembly plant will have an additional 400 some jobs thanks to the Highlander SUV. The automaker...
