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Aisin develops hybrid unit for Mitsubishi Xforce
Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced that it has developed hybrid unit for the hybrid model of the Mitsubishi Xforce.
The hybrid unit was jointly developed with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Mitsubishi Motors), which is the first series-parallel type product for Aisin. It adopts a dog clutch separating mechanism to w

Suzuki updates about operations at two plants in Japan from March 26
On March 24, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced an update on operations at its domestic plant regarding the explosion at Chuo Spring's Fujioka Plant (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture), which manufactures spring parts.
Kosai Plant No.2 (Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture) will partially resume operation starting from March
Tokai Rika develops world-first Wheel Full Ornament, supplying to Toyota Crown Estate
Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. (Tokai Rika) announced that it has developed the Wheel Full Ornament (WFO) for the first time in the world and it has been selected for the new Toyota Crown Estate. WFO is a decorative design component that is additionally attached to the aluminum wheels installed originally on vehicles, allowing
TIER IV unveils robotaxi prototype in Japan
On March 21, TIER IV announced that it will unveil its latest prototype, a robotaxi designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals. The prototype will be showcased at an event held in Kanagawa prefecture starting on March 22.
TIER IV is sharing the design of the autonomous driving system – including vehicle s

Renesas joins eSync Alliance, USA
On March 18, the eSync Alliance announced that Renesas Electronics Corporation has joined the global eSync Alliance, becoming the latest sector specialist to take advantage of opportunities surrounding software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The eSync Alliance is a non-profit trade association driving a multi-company solut
Hino suspends operation of Koga plant on March 21, due to supply shortage of components
Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) announced on March 21 that it will suspend its operation at Koga Plant (Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture) on the same date, due to supply shortage of some components.
(Hino Motors press release on March 21)