Hans Greimel Asia Editor, based in Tokyo, overseeing coverage from Japan, China and South Korea for Automotive News [email protected] 81-3-3828-9060 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Sony-Honda vehicles might end up with competing dealers Sony Honda Mobility wants to challenge the status quo in automaking. That could mean its cars end up with Honda dealers' competitors. Honda slashes fuel cell costs, will launch hydrogen powered CR-V next year Honda targets annual sales of around 2,000 units of the new fuel cell system in the middle of this decade, aiming to boost that to 60,000 units a year in 2030. Toyota to EV-only extremists: Science says you're wrong Toyota cites new facts and figures to back up its claim that a multipronged approach of blending EVs with hybrids and other green technologies will do more good in the global battle to cap carbon dioxide emissions. Renault, Nissan agree on framework to rebalance alliance Under the rebalancing, the automakers will increase their cooperation on EVs and launch new projects in Latin America, India and Europe. Nissan's killer app: Zero slip, zero slide and braking with ease Nissan could position the new e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive system used in the Ariya EV crossover as one of the killer apps of its coming wave of electrified vehicles. New Toyota CEO Koji Sato faces big challenges in critical new era As the head of the Lexus premium brand and Gazoo Racing motorsports division, Sato's mission was to break the boring old Toyota mold by developing "cool," stylish, fun-to-drive cars. Alfa Romeo plans large E-segment vehicle for U.S. expansion by 2027 To expand sales in U.S., Alfa Romeo needs a bigger, all-electric vehicle. The new entry will help Alfa Romeo achieve a goal of generating 40 percent of brand global sales from outside Europe by 2030, compared with just 18 percent in 2021. Toyota taps Lexus head Koji Sato as new CEO; Akio Toyoda becomes chairman Koji Sato will be Toyota's next president and CEO, as Akio Toyoda, grandson of the company’s founder, steps up to become chairman. watch video EV growth prompts Nissan to spend $250 million on U.S. engine plant Nissan's upcoming investment in Dechard is part of the company's buildup of a U.S.-based EV manufacturing hub. After repeated cuts, Toyota now plans a production comeback By wrangling alternative semiconductor sourcing, building direct ties to chip makers and communicating more closely with suppliers, Toyota has gradually bolstered production plans. Convert old cars to EVs? Akio Toyoda has a plan Toyota has a new proposal to fight global emissions: Make old cars greener by converting them to all-electric or hydrogen powertrains. Japan's carmakers get creative, funky at Tokyo Auto Salon Japan's homegrown automakers are out in force for the Tokyo Auto Salon, with funky new concepts and reimagined road cars. Here's a look at what is going down. 5 reasons Japan's automakers should be optimistic about 2023 After a rough run in recent years, Japanese automakers can be optimistic about better times ahead in 2023. Here are five reasons to be positive and one to remain wary. Exchange rate: Carmakers plan their global business The general rule of thumb is that a weak Japanese yen is good for Japanese automakers because it boosts the value of dollar-denominated sales from the U.S. when the money is repatriated to the Japanese parent company and converted into yen. EVs near gas cars on cost, but that clears just 1 hurdle The J.D. Power EV Index, launching Jan. 17, underscores a dichotomy in the transition to fully electric powertrains, even as global automakers plow billions of dollars into the rollout. Load More
Hans Greimel Asia Editor, based in Tokyo, overseeing coverage from Japan, China and South Korea for Automotive News [email protected] 81-3-3828-9060 See All Staff Page