Lexus Investigates Setting Up Its Own EV Charging Network
Lexus made a name for itself when it launched in 1989 by offering unparalleled customer service. Thirty-four years
2023-10-25 16:56
Sony Honda Mobility could procure EV batteries from US, president says
TOKYO Sony and Honda's automotive joint venture could procure batteries for its new Afeela electric vehicle from the
2023-10-25 15:54
Japan's top court says trans surgery requirement is unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling the court says it is unconstitutional to require a trans person to undergo surgery.
2023-10-25 15:19
Toyota aims to put 1,000 km-range Lexus EV on the road by 2026
TOKYO Toyota unveiled a Lexus concept car with a roughly 1,000 kilometre range on Wednesday that it aims
2023-10-25 14:29
Japan considering $33 billion spending on payouts, tax cut to counter inflation -sources
By Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO Japan's government is considering spending around $33 billion for payouts to low-income households and
2023-10-25 10:17
Auto Show Latest: Toyota CEO Makes Case for Battery-Based EVs
Japan’s carmakers are staging their first motor show in four years to make the case they’ll remain major
2023-10-25 09:21
JPMorgan Veterans Start Hedge Fund Targeting Japan Rates Market
Two JPMorgan Chase & Co. veterans have joined Brahman Capital Management Pte to run a macro fund targeting
2023-10-25 08:29
Kokusai Electric to Debut After Japan’s Biggest IPO Since 2018
Japanese semiconductor-equipment company Kokusai Electric Corp. is expected to start trading in Tokyo on Wednesday after the largest
2023-10-25 07:52
Nidec Plunges Most Since 2011 After EV Malaise Hits Profit
Nidec Corp. slumped the most in more than 12 years after reporting quarterly earnings that missed estimates, underscoring
2023-10-24 14:47
Germany to Pass Japan as 3rd-Largest Economy, Helped by Weak Yen
Germany’s economy is projected to dislodge Japan’s as the world’s third largest in 2023, helped by a slide
2023-10-24 14:16
Bank of Japan to conduct unscheduled bond-buying operation
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO The Bank of Japan announced an unscheduled bond operation on Tuesday, as it sought
2023-10-24 10:50
KKR Poised for Kokusai Payoff With Biggest Japan IPO Since 2018
Kokusai Electric Corp. is set to go public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday in Japan’s biggest initial
2023-10-24 08:58