‘Toyota Woven City,’ a Test Course for Mobility, Completes Phase 1 Construction and Prepares for Launch

LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 7, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – At CES 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) announced the completion of Phase 1 construction of Toyota Woven City (“Woven City”), its test course for mobility. The launch of Phase 1 is planned for fall 2025 or shortly thereafter. Toyota first announced its transformation […]

Elucidation of part of the Mechanism by which Lecanemab Slows the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

TOKYO, Jan 7, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – A collaborative research group led by Professor Kenjiro Ono of the Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, and Eisai Co., Ltd., used a newly developed measurement system for lecanemab-associated amyloid-β protofibrils (Lec-PF) to demonstrate that the concentration of Lec-PF in human cerebrospinal […]

Toyota to Share Progress on Woven City at CES 2025

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 6, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation will make a presentation on Woven City at the CES 2025 press conference. The press briefing will be live streamed on this webpage. Video from the presentation will be available on-demand after the live stream. Live stream details Date / […]

Mazda to build Module Pack Plant for Cylindrical Lithium-ion Batteries for Automotive Use in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 6, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) has announced that it will build a new module pack plant for automotive cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The new plant will produce modules and packs of automotive cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells procured from Panasonic […]

Galaxy Payroll Group Limited and People Intelligence Singapore Pte. Ltd. Announce Strategic Partnership

HONG KONG, Jan 3, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (NASDAQ: GLXG, “GLXG”,“Galaxy Group”) and People Intelligence Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“PIS”) are pleased to announce the formalization of a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 2, 2025. This partnership establishes a collaborative framework aimed […]

Gruelling Challenge Awaits TGR In Saudi Arabia

Toyota City, Japan, Dec 27, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) is gearing up for the ultimate test of endurance and skill as the 2025 Dakar Rally draws near. The race, known for its demanding nature and unpredictable challenges, will once again unfold across Saudi Arabia, with competitors facing over […]

The General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan Announces the Winners of the Japan Generative AI Award 2024

TOKYO, Dec 27, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan, in collaboration with Nikkei Business, an economic media outlet published and operated by Nikkei BP, today announced the winners of the Japan Generative AI Award 2024, which recognize outstanding examples of Generative AI applications, including the Grand Prix and […]

MHI Included in “World Index” of Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Second Consecutive Year

TOKYO, Dec 27, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been selected for inclusion in the “World Index” of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the world’s leading investment indices for ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance. This is the second consecutive year that MHI has been […]

Mazda Production and Sales Results for November 2024

TOKYO, Dec 26, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for November 2024 are summarized below. I. Production   Breakdown November 2024 Jan – Nov 2024 Units YoYChange (%) Units YoYChange (%) DOMESTIC PRODUCTION Passenger Vehicles 59,458 -19.2 687,080 -11.1 Total 59,458 -19.2 687,080 -11.1   OVERSEAS PRODUCTION […]

MHI Conducts Nighttime and Long-Distance Highway Demonstration Testing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Currently Under Development

– Testing conducted on the Joban Expressway using a small type UAV, realizing quick and safe highway condition check– Tests confirmed stable nighttime and long-distance flight capability and ability for recognizing road conditions and fallen objects TOKYO, Dec 26, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), in cooperation with East […]

Nissan and Honda sign MOU to consider business integration

TOKYO, Dec 24, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (“Nissan”) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to start discussions and considerations toward a business integration between the two companies through the establishment of a joint holding company. To further accelerate their efforts toward […]

Olympus Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the Fourth Consecutive Year

TOKYO, Dec 24, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced that it has been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), one of the most globally recognized corporate sustainability indices. […]

Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors sign MOU on collaborative considerations

TOKYO, Dec 24, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (“Nissan”), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”), and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (“Mitsubishi Motors”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the possibility of Mitsubishi Motors’ participation, involvement, and synergy sharing in relation to the business integration through the establishment of […]

GAC Honda Begins Operation of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Production Factory in Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou, China, Dec 24, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, announced that GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. (GAC Honda), a Honda automobile production and sales joint venture in China, began operation of its newly-constructed plant for new energy vehicle (NEV) production, named […]

Fujirebio and Eisai Enter into Memorandum of Understanding for Joint Research and Social Implementation of Blood-based Biomarkers in the Field of Neurodegenerative Diseases

TOKYO, Dec 23, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujirebio Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of H.U. Group Holdings, Inc., and Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding for the joint research and social implementation of novel blood-based biomarkers in the field of neurodegenerative diseases. Fujirebio and […]

Contract Renewed on Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Services for APM System at Washington Dulles International Airport

TOKYO, Dec 20, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Crystal Mover Services, Inc. (CMSI), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, that is engaged in operation and maintenance (O&M) of automated people mover (APM(Note1)) systems for U.S. airports, has successfully renewed a contract with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) for O&M services […]

Toyota Launches Alphard and Vellfire PHEV Models in Japan

– Japan’s first(1) minivan PHEV models to contribute to carbon neutrality– Pursuing the joy of comfortable mobility through enhanced quietness and riding experience Toyota City, Japan, Dec 20, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it will commence sales of its all-new Alphard and Vellfire Plug-in Hybrid Electric […]

NEC Completes new Asia Pacific submarine cable

TOKYO, Dec 19, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced it has finished construction of the Asia Direct Cable (ADC), a high-performance submarine cable connecting China (Hong Kong SAR and Guangdong Province), Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The ADC submarine cable is owned by the ADC […]

Enablement of JCB Contactless Payment at All NJ TRANSIT Contactless Bus and Light Rail Validators in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

TOKYO & LOS ANGELES, Dec 19, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand (JCB), and JCB International Credit Card Co., Ltd. (JCB USA), the US subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., are pleased to announce the enablement of JCB Contactless […]

Honda Presents Next-generation e:HEV Technologies at Press Briefing on Honda e:HEV Business and Technology

TOKYO, Dec 18, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held a press briefing to introduce the direction of its hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) business and the latest advancement made to its original 2-motor hybrid system, Honda e:HEV.(1) Honda also presented next-generation technologies scheduled to be installed in its future hybrid-electric vehicles. […]