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6 storiesToyota to make all of its roughly 50 models software-defined vehicles by 2030
Toyota Motor said on 16 October that it will turn all of its roughly 50 models sold worldwide into software-defined vehicles (SDVs) by 2030. Asahi Shimbun reported that the plan builds on its in-house software Arene, first used in the RAV4,…
Honda, Taisei develop wireless EV charging while driving, plan FY2027 expressway trial
Honda and the Taisei group said on October 5 that they have jointly developed base technology for wirelessly charging electric vehicles while they are moving, using power-supply equipment laid in the road. The companies plan to demonstrate …
Suzuki to launch kei EV e SKY on Nov 16 from ¥2.12 million, Japan's cheapest kei EV
Suzuki said on Oct 6 that it will launch the e SKY, its first kei-class passenger electric vehicle, on Nov 16, with prices from ¥2.12 million including tax — the lowest for a kei EV in Japan, according to Nikkei, Asahi Shimbun and Yomiuri S…
Toyota signs strategic pact with China's FAW and GAC, reorganising joint ventures
Toyota said on October 8 that it had signed a new strategic partnership agreement with China FAW and Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), both major state-owned Chinese carmakers, to accelerate electrification and vehicle intelligence. As part…
Toyota launches new SORA fuel cell bus with Isuzu, range tops 300 km
Toyota announced on Oct. 5 the launch of a new version of its SORA hydrogen fuel cell bus, developed jointly with Isuzu, with range extended by about 100 km to more than 300 km. Isuzu began selling an essentially identical bus, the Elga FCV…
Honda N-BOX tops Japan first-half new-car sales for fifth straight year
Honda’s N-BOX kei car was Japan’s best-selling new car by model in the first half of fiscal 2026 (April–September), at 101,564 units, up 3.7% year on year, taking the top first-half spot for a fifth consecutive year, according to figures an…