An exclusive report reveals that employees at Tesla's Japan division were paying order fees out of their own pockets to meet sales targets, a practice known as "Jibaku Eigyo" (self-destructive sales). Senior executives, including the Japan CEO, have forfeited part of their compensation. We explore why this uniquely Japanese toxic sales culture persists even at a Silicon Valley giant.
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has created a new certification system allowing US-made cars to be registered without additional safety testing. Born from the July 2025 US-Japan trade deal, this move addresses longstanding claims of non-tariff barriers. Here's how Japan is reacting.
Trump's auto tariffs have shaken Japan's major automakers to the core. Mazda posts its first loss in 5 years, Honda's car division sees record losses. A deep dive into their earnings, the tariff damage in dollars, and early signs of recovery.
Electric scooter sharing service LUUP has achieved full coverage across all 23 Tokyo wards in February 2026. With over 16,000 ports and 5 million app downloads, Japan's largest micromobility service is booming—but rising accidents and traffic violations have sparked fierce public debate. How does Japan navigate the global micromobility challenge that led Paris to ban rental scooters?
Japan's Vivel Trike, a compact electric three-wheeler starting at $3,900, has surpassed 300 cumulative sales since 2023. Requiring only a standard driver's license with no vehicle inspection needed, this roofed EV tuk-tuk is gaining traction among elderly residents, families, and businesses. We explore how it addresses Japan's growing "mobility refugee" crisis.
A comprehensive look at SiC and GaN power semiconductor innovations reshaping the industry. From 8-inch wafer migration and vertical GaN breakthroughs to surging AI data center demand, explore Japan's role in the next-gen power revolution.
Under Mitsui Fudosan's &CRUISE project, Japan's first fully electric passenger boats, the Nihonbashi e-LINER, began scheduled service between Nihonbashi and Toyosu on April 26, 2026. A look at zero-emission, quiet urban water transport that can also carry people and supply power in disasters.
Porsche's 2025 global deliveries fell 10% to 279,449 units, the steepest drop since 2009, while its electrified share expanded to 34.4%. What sat behind China's 26% decline, the 911's record year, and what the "value over volume" strategy actually means.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus and Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) have signed a final agreement to set up an EV bus joint venture in Japan. Due to launch in late 2026, it will build large route buses based on Foxconn's Model T at Fuso's Toyama plant, taking orders from 2027 and challenging BYD's roughly 60% share of Japan's EV bus market.
Sony Honda Mobility announced PS Remote Play for its AFEELA EV, the first car able to stream PS5 and PS4 games to its own displays. Here are the specs, the pricing, the network requirements, and how the project ended with the AFEELA 1's cancellation in March 2026.