Author: Ryo Suzuki

British sports car maker Caterham said it will unveil the first functional prototype of its Project V electric sports car at the Tokyo Auto Salon on Jan. 9, 2026, marking a key step toward series production. The prototype, developed with partners Yamaha Motor and battery specialist XING Mobility, is already being used for testing and will be displayed alongside exhibits from both companies. Caterham said the vehicle is undergoing initial powertrain evaluation in Japan, focusing on Yamaha’s electric axle, while parallel work is being carried out on chassis durability. A central focus of the programme is the battery system, which…

GAC Group will enter the Japanese electric vehicle (EV) market next summer, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to target Japan as overseas expansion accelerates, according to a report from Nikkei. The state-owned manufacturer will introduce its Aion brand through distributor M Mobility Japan. GAC plans to secure around 200 orders in 2026 and expand to 2,000 units in 2027, the report said. The company will initially offer two models — the compact Aion UT and the Aion V SUV — priced at 3.3 million yen ($21,190) and 5 million yen respectively. Both models support Japan’s CHAdeMO fast-charging standard. Initial sales…

Nissan and artificial intelligence (AI) company Wayve have signed definitive agreements to collaborate on the integration of Wayve’s AI technology into the next generation of Nissan’s ProPILOT driver-assistance system. The partnership aims to combine Wayve’s embodied AI software, “Wayve AI Driver,” with Nissan’s advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to support both traditional ADAS functions and point-to-point advanced driving in a broad range of Nissan vehicles. Nissan is the first automaker to commit to deploying Wayve AI systems at scale across various vehicle segments. See also: Nissan to Launch Next-Generation ProPILOT with Wayve AI and LiDAR in Japan by FY27 The automaker…

Tesla is preparing for a significant expansion of its charging infrastructure in Japan, with plans to install more than 1,000 Supercharger stalls across the country by 2027. This infrastructure push aims to capitalize on rapidly accelerating demand for the brand in the Japanese electric vehicle (EV) market. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, Tesla, which currently operates 695 Supercharger stalls at 138 stations, is expected to increase its footprint to between 180 and 200 locations over the next two years. The expansion will extend the Supercharger network’s coverage beyond major metropolitan areas and popular travel corridors. See also: Tesla…