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This file photo taken on May 20, 2019 shows Osamu Masuko, then-chairman and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Motors, attending a press conference in Tokyo. - Masuko, who resigned from the chairman position of Mitsubishi Motors in early August 2020, died on August 27, 2020 at the age of 71, the Japanese manufacturer announced on August 31. (AFP)

Mitsubishi Motors says former chairman Masuko dead at 71

1 min read . 31 Aug 2020

Workers stand in a queue to enter the Maruti Suzuki Manesar plant (Mint)

Suzuki Q1 profit nearly wiped out as coronavirus hits India sales

1 min read . 03 Aug 2020

Nissan warns of record loss as pandemic hits turnaround

3 min read . 28 Jul 2020

Nissan plans 30% cut in car output to December as virus hits demand: Report

1 min read . 16 Jul 2020

Nissan Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa. (AP)

Nissan's Hiroto Saikawa bows to pressure, to quit as CEO on 16 September

1 min read . 09 Sep 2019

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn. (AFP )

Nissan shareholders dump Carlos Ghosn, seek clarity on company's future

3 min read . 08 Apr 2019

Suzuki will also produce its Baleno, Vitara Brezza, Ciaz, and Ertiga models for Toyota to sell in Africa.

After Baleno, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Ertiga to be sold as Toyota in India

1 min read . 20 Mar 2019

Nissan also has its own car-sharing service using its ultra-compact battery electric models, but after years of trials, the service is available only in Yokohama, home to the automaker’s headquarters. Photo: AP

With Easy Ride trial, Nissan takes new step towards being Uber competitor

3 min read . 23 Feb 2018

Suzuki Motor said global automobile sales rose 9.3% in October-December, as demand continued to rise in India, Europe and Japan. Photo: Mint

Japan’s Suzuki Motor profit jumps 68% in Q3 on strong India sales

2 min read . 05 Feb 2018

Nissan Infiniti to become predominantly electric car brand: CEO Hiroto Saikawa

1 min read . 18 Jan 2018

Toyota will subsequently sell the models in Japan, India, the US and Europe. Photo: Ramesh Pathania/Mint

Toyota to make over 10 battery electric vehicle models globally in early 2020s

1 min read . 18 Dec 2017

Suzuki Motor’s sales in India rose 19.% to 457,000 units during its second quarter ended in September. Photo: Mint

Suzuki Motor lifts outlook on strong India sales

1 min read . 02 Nov 2017

The Nissan Leaf electric car can run for 150 miles (241km) on a single charge, up from its predecessor’s 107 miles due to a bigger, 40 kWh battery. Photo: Bloomberg

Longer-range Nissan Leaf takes EV battle to Tesla Model 3

2 min read . 06 Sep 2017

Nissan was one of the first automakers to market an EV to the masses when it launched the first Leaf in 2010, helping it become the world’s biggest-selling, all-battery car. Photo: Reuters

Nissan takes electric vehicle battle to Tesla with longer-range Leaf

2 min read . 06 Sep 2017

Toyota Motor Corp. president Akio Toyoda (left) and Mazda Motor Corp. president Masamichi Kogai. Photo:Shizuo Kambayashi/AP

Toyota, Mazda to build $1.6 billion US plant, develop electric cars tech

1 min read . 04 Aug 2017

Honda shut production on Monday at its Sayama plant, northwest of Tokyo, which has a daily output of around 1,000 vehicles. Photo: Reuters

Honda halts Japan car plant after WannaCry virus hits computer network

1 min read . 22 Jun 2017

Representation image for an autonomous car. Developing new driving technologies, robotics- and artificial intelligence-driven services and new energy solutions would be key priorities for Honda in the years ahead. Photo: AP

Honda to focus on self-driving cars, robotics, electronic vehicles through 2030

1 min read . 08 Jun 2017

Japan’s biggest automaker had bought around a 3% in the Palo Alto-based automaker for $50 million. Photo: Reuters

Toyota sells all shares in Tesla as their tie-up ends

1 min read . 03 Jun 2017

The change comes just a year after Toyota overhauled its corporate structure to one emphasising product-based management rather than region-based. Photo: Ramesh Pathania/Mint

Toyota trims executive positions, aims for quicker decision-making

2 min read . 01 Mar 2017

The joint venture deal will give Foxconn 54.5% stake in one of SoftBank’s existing subsidiaries for $600 million. Photo: Reuters

SoftBank, Foxconn to soon begin operating a joint venture

1 min read . 25 Feb 2017

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