Tokyo show 2011

TOKYO SHOW: Bosch eyes record 2011 sales

Despite all the bumps of late, global automotive production has grown about 4% in 2011 and Bosch Group expects 3-5%…

TOKYO SHOW: Nissan turns over 20,000 Leafs

Nissan Motor said in Tokyo it had sold over 20,000 Leafs since the electric car went on sale in December…

TOKYO SHOW: Toyota chief promises more fun

Toyota has used the unveiling of its new 86 sports coupe to declare its commitment to producing more 'fun-to-drive' cars.…

TOKYO SHOW: Nismo slips into Nissan mainstream

Nismo, Nissan's motorsport arm, is considering following the likes of BMW's M division and Daimler's Mercedes' AMG by establishing a…

TOKYO SHOW: Nissan promises 15 new technologies a year

Nissan has committed itself to introducing 15 new technologies a year, the company's head of research and development, Mitsuhiko Yamashita,…

TOKYO SHOW: Yen hampers Renault-Nissan production – Ghosn

Japanese car manufacturers could start to move more production to emerging markets like Thailand, India and Mexico if the yen…

TOKYO SHOW: Mini remains popular in Japan

The good old British Mini is still hitting the high spots in Japan as the country's love affair with the…

TOKYO SHOW: Honda rediscovers its engineering edge

Honda is looking to get its ‘engineering edge back' while continuing to develop low- or zero-emissions cars over the next…

TOKYO SHOW: Nissan Mobility concept gets in a Twizy

Nissan may develop its own version of alliance partner Renault's four-wheeled scooter, the Twizy, as part of its plans to…

TOKYO SHOW: The power of Earth Dreams drives Honda

Honda is planning to launch a family of six new engines over the next two or three years, including a…