KARIYA (Japan) DENSO Corporation said it has developed a pedestrian the pop-up Hood.the new sensor more precisely detects head-on collisions between vehicles and pedestrians, enabling the pop-up Hood to operate more accurately. “The new sensor technology uses a structure that can more accurately detect head-on collisions, regardless of where the collision takes place on the … Denso Develops Pedestrian Collision Detection Sensor

Nissan Motor Co. announced the launch of the fully redesigned Latio, which goes on sale nationwide at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. The new Latio developed as a global compact sedan is already on sale in the global market, including China, the United States and Thailand. The new sedan has sold more than 500000 units in these … Nissan Releases Thai-made new Latio in Japan.

Toyota Motor Corp announced on the Japan launch of the completely redesigned Auris compact hatchback, a strategic compact model for both Japan and Europe. The New Auris integrates the underlying appeal fo automobiles-styling and performance and takes them to a new dimension, based on the vehicle`s aim of the sports hatchback. Specific improvements include a 55 … Toyota Launches Redesigned Auris 2012

ISLAMABAD: Identifying inconsistent policies as the major stumbling block in the way of boosting foreign investment in Pakistan, Japan has asked Islamabad to resolve the existing problems of compressed natural gas (CNG) supply to vehicles, senior officials of the Japanese embassy told reporters here on Friday. It has further asked the federal capital to put … Japan asks Pakistan to resolve CNG Auto Sector Problems.

Japanese carmakers Honda, Toyota and Lexus have been named the most reliable used car brands in the UK in a survey by What Car? and Warranty Direct. Suzuki and Subaru, also Japanese, were ranked fourth and fifth respectively in the survey of cars between three and 10 years old. South Korean carmaker Hyundai shared sixth … Japanese cars are ‘most reliable’ used car brands in UK

August 2011 – Mitsubishi Motor Corp. announced on the July 25 the launch of the new i- MiEV electric car. The new EV has a sticker price of 2.6 million yen, but the final cost for consumers after government purchasing subsidies will be 1.88 million yen, will bellow 2 million yen mark. The price cut was made possible … Mitsubishi unveils Low-Cost Version of EV

August 2011 – Daihatsu Motor Co. has developed an impressive fuel saving mechanism called “e:s”, Technology the company announced ahead of the planned release of a namesake mini vehicle using the new technology in September. The “e:s” car boasts of a 14.2% energy saving for its engine alone through improvements in a conventional three-cylinder engine. Compared to the company’s … Daihatsu unveils Fuel-Efficient Technology

August 2011 – Toyota Motor Corp. will build an Engine manufacturing plant in Miyagi Prefecture, making it the Japanese carmaker’s first such factory in Japan’s northeastern region. Toyota also plans to start producing compact gasoline-electric hybrid cars in lwate Prefecture by the end of this year, enhancing its output in the Tohoku region in the hope that it will also help rebuild the … Toyota to build engine plant in Miyagi Pref

Mazda Motor Corp. announced corporate organization changes and a new line-up of directors and corporate auditors propose to take effect following the general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June  24, 2011. The company has decided to restructure its management system in an effort to further enhance corporate governance and transparency of the management.   At the 145th general meeting of a shareholder, it will propose the introduction … Mazda Introduces Outside Director System

The Japan Automobile Manufacturer Association, Inc. will hold the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show in December this year at Tokyo Big Sight as planned. A total of 175 exhibitors from 11 countries and 1 region will participate, covering 34,919 square meters of exhibit space. All 14 manufacturers and 15 brands of Japan as well as 19 companies … Tokyo Motor Show to be held as planned