Daihatsu
Daihatsu to resumes production of Daihatsu Taft and Daihatsu/Toyota Copen in early May
On April 11, Daihatsu announced that it will resume production of these 3 models (Daihatsu Taft, Daihatsu/Toyota Copen) at Daihatsu Kyushu Oita (Nakatsu) plant and Daihatsu Head (Ikeda) Plant.
With the resumption of operations at the Copen Factory, the Head (Ikeda) Plant that produces Daihatsu/Toyota Copen, all Daiha
Daihatsu and Toyota to Reform Structures towards Revitalization of Daihatsu
On April 8, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced their decision to reform the overseas business structure of both companies while aiming to make Daihatsu a "mobility company centered on mini vehicles" going forward.
Overview of the changes:
Shifting the product planning
Daihatsu Indonesia notes retail sales of 31,795 units in Jan-Feb 2024 (down 18.6%)
Announced on March 19, 2024, Daihatsu Indonesia recorded retail sales of 31,795 units in the first 2 months of 2024 (down 18.6% YoY). This also contributed to Daihatsu's market share being 21.4% of the total national automotive market of 148,649 units.
Daihatsu's retail sales in January-February 2024 were still domin
Daihatsu considers resume production of Rocky after March 4
On February 20, Daihatsu announced its plant operation schedule from March onwards.
At Shiga Ryuo plant, the suspension of shipments of Daihatsu Rocky (ICE model), Toyota Raize (ICE model) and Subaru Rex was lifted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on February 16. The company considers re
Daihatsu announces changes to executive structure
On February 13, 2024, Daihatsu announced that it intends to implement changes to its executive structure effective March 1, 2024.
Sunao Matsubayashi will resign from his post as Chairman and Soichiro Okudaira will resign from President. Masahiro Inoue from Toyota Latin America & Caribbean Region CEO will be appointed