Browsing: Japan
Global sales of hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles rose 24.4% in 2025 compared with the previous year, reaching 16,011 units,…
China’s new energy vehicle maker BYD plans to expand its sales network in Japan by opening smaller, simplified dealerships, as…
Japan’s defense procurement agency has selected autonomous driving software developer TIER IV to study the use of self-driving vehicles at…
Toyota Motor said it has appointed its current chief financial officer, Kenta Kon, as president and chief executive officer, effective…
Subaru has begun in-house production of its first globally marketed battery-electric vehicle at its Gunma Yajima plant in Japan, marking…
Toyota Motor Corporation has launched a battery-electric version of its Pixis Van kei commercial vehicle in Japan, aiming to capture…
Japan’s second-largest oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan has taken a final investment decision and begun construction of a large pilot plant…
Japan’s Nissan has revealed a solar-powered concept version of its Ariya electric crossover, showcasing how vehicle-integrated photovoltaic technology could supplement…
German deep-tech startup Pulsetrain said it is working with automotive supplier Yazaki to bring a new battery architecture based on…
Zipline to Expand Drone Delivery Operations to Houston and Phoenix After $600 Million Funding Round
By Maya Rios
U.S.-based autonomous drone delivery company Zipline said on Wednesday it will launch operations in Houston and Phoenix early this year,…
Mitsubishi Fuso has entered a close collaboration with Taiwan’s Foxconn to establish a joint venture focused on electric buses in…
Honda Motor said it will discontinue fuel cell system production at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM), its joint venture with…
FedEx said it is adding 17 electric delivery trucks to its fleet in Japan, deploying the vehicles on last-mile routes…
Tesla recorded its strongest year ever in Japan in 2025, nearly doubling vehicle deliveries after expanding its retail footprint and…
Mazda is phasing out sales of its MX-30 R-EV range-extender model in Europe, ending the compact crossover’s availability in the…
PlusAI has formed a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based T2 Inc. to deploy Level 4 autonomous trucks in Japan, as the…
Mini said global vehicle deliveries increased in 2025, supported by growth in battery electric vehicle sales as the brand continued…
Kubota unveiled its first commercially available autonomous tractor solution at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, marking a step toward wider…
A debate has reopened in Europe over how much noise electric vehicles should be allowed to make, with the European…
Toyota Motor has overtaken Nissan Motor to become Japan’s top-selling domestic electric vehicle brand for the first time, following a…