Business, Technology, Fuel

Toyota Keeps Up Push to Prove It Can Embrace New Technology

Toyota Motor Corp.’s campaign to show customers, suppliers and investors that it’s serious about electrification was on display again this month.

Nicholas Takahashi | Bloomberg News
September 18, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nissan Says New Powertrains May Cut Hybrid Costs Up to 30%

Nissan Motor Co. is developing new modular powertrains that will help streamline production and drive manufacturing costs for hybrid cars down by as much as 30%.

Nicholas Takahashi | Bloomberg News
March 9, 2023
Business

Subaru Makes CEO Change as Japan’s Carmakers Play Catch-Up on EVs

Subaru Corp. appointed Atsushi Osaki as CEO and president, following Toyota Motor Corp.’s decision to overhaul its top ranks, suggesting a greater urgency among Japanese carmakers to accelerate efforts to better compete in the electric vehicle era.

Nicholas Takahashi | Bloomberg News
March 3, 2023
Business

Toyota’s January Output Climbs While Honda, Nissan Report Drops

Toyota Motor Corp. reported a slight drop in global sales in January due to lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and a chronic shortage of semiconductors for automobiles, the Japanese automaker said.

Nicholas Takahashi | Bloomberg News
February 27, 2023
Business

Toyota Keeps Conservative Profit View as CEO Transition Looms

Toyota Motor Corp. posted third-quarter profit that topped estimates, but kept its conservative outlook for the year intact.

Nicholas Takahashi | Bloomberg News
February 9, 2023