The number of nonworking days in the automotive industries has not increased in recent years and lags behind other sectors. Read more
Japan’s automakers are united in their struggle to regain ground they’ve lost to the flashy offerings that have turned China into a global EV superpower. Read more
The man has admitted to the allegations, saying that he killed his wife because he was angry and upset after she suspected him of having an affair, according to police sources. Read more
Collisions involving pedestrians asleep on the road typically spike in December, when more people get imbibed at New Year’s gatherings. Read more
The report added that Honda will also consider supplying hybrid vehicles to Nissan as part of the potential merger, without mentioning the source of the information. Read more
Foxconn’s pause is the latest development in the unexpected emergence of two suitors for the ailing Japanese carmaker. Read more
The tech giant will end 2024 with about 4,000 employees in China, after starting the year with around 3,000. Read more
Makoto Uchida is under pressure to reverse Nissan’s fortunes after years of turmoil following the 2018 arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn. Read more
Critics say its vague definition has often led prosecutors to indict offenders with less-serious charges of fatal negligent driving instead. Read more
The change follows an announcement last month that the company will eliminate 9,000 jobs and cut a fifth of its manufacturing capacity. Read more