ghway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that BMW is recalling 145,102 vehicles in the U.S. as an overheated starter could increase the risk of a fire. The issue affects 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. The manufacturer of the engine starter was DENSO Europe B.V. of the Netherlands. BMW dealers in the U.S. will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Earlier this week, NHTSA said that BMW ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Denso and TÜV Rheinland Japan sign memorandum of cooperation to promote Digital Product Passport Denso Corporation and TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd. (Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City) announced on September 29 that they have signed a memorandum agreement to promote “digital product passport (DPP)”, which digitally records information about the sustainability of products. The two companies will cooperate in customer support for the Ecodesign Regulation...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

Denso and JERA begin demonstration testing of hydrogen production using SOEC systems Denso Corporation (Denso) and JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) announced that they have begun demonstration testing of hydrogen production at JERA’s Shin-Nagoya Thermal Power Station using SOEC (solid oxide electrolysis cell) water electrolysis systems developed by Denso. This is Japan’s first demonstration testing of SOEC hydrogen production at a thermal power station....

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

is recalling 591,377 vehicles in the U.S. over the 12.3-inch display of the instrument panel that may be blank at startup due to an error in the instrument panel software, failing to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights. The defective components were manufactured at Denso Corp. plants in Japan and Noth America. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) explained that due to improper pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

Niterra to acquire spark plug and exhaust gas sensor businesses from Denso Niterra Co., Ltd. (Niterra) announced by September 2 that it will acquire Denso Corporation’s (Denso) spark plug and exhaust gas sensor (oxygen sensors and air-fuel ratio sensors) businesses. The acquisition price will be JPY 180.6 billion. Niterra’s share in the global automotive plug market is likely to reach 60%. While the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is current...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee activates solar facility with Maryville partners On August 28, DENSO, alongside the City of Maryville, Silicon Ranch and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), announced it has activated a solar facility at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. (DMTN) and officially launched operations of the 12.82-acre energy infrastructure project, kicking off its efforts to produce green energy for DENSO's operations and support the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

cial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and robotics. Japanese and Indian private enterprises signed a total of over 150 memorandums of understanding for collaboration to coincide with the Prime Minister’s visit to Japan. Japanese companies such as Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation, Denso Corporation, and Toyota Motor Corporation signed the memorandums. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 1, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

DENSO to showcase smart mobility at ITS World Congress 2025 DENSO announced it will showcase its latest mobility technologies at ITS World Congress 2025, taking place on August 24–28 in Atlanta. At booth #229, the company will highlight solutions from its MobiQ™ brand, including V2X roadside and on-board units that improve traffic flow and safety, and its Keyless Access system designed to simplify fleet management. DENSO will also present for...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/23

-V2X technology delivers real-time situational awareness to protect drivers and vulnerable road users, smart transportation, and a reduction in emissions and fuel consumption through improved traffic management and reduced congestion. Among the participating members are AT&T, Audi, Qualcomm, Bosch, Denso, HARMAN, LG Electronics, Honda, Cohda Wireless, Commsignia, etc.  Based on 5G Automotive Association press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

Joint project of Denso and Dream Incubator adopted as UNIDO’s industrial cooperation program Denso Corporation and Dream Incubator Inc. announced that their joint project titled “digital platform development for mobility circular economy and integrated manufacturing for India by collaboration with open API network in India and Japan” has been selected for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (UNIDO) “industrial coope...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Thailand-Cambodia military conflicts force parts suppliers to change delivery methods, secure expatriates’ safety, and take measures if situation is prolonged Following military conflicts at the border between Thailand and Cambodia, automotive companies with manufacturing sites in the area are taking measures such as changing transportation methods and reorganizing their supply chains. Denso Corporation (Denso) is utilizing air freight to avoid...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Denso Corporation, Japan to set up INR 2.5 billion motor generator plant in Uttar Pradesh, India On July 24, a delegation from Uttar Pradesh, led by the Principal Secretary (Infrastructure and Industrial Development), along with representatives from Invest UP, visited Denso’s global headquarters in Kariya, Japan. During this visit, they announced that Denso Corporation, a Japanese automotive component manufacturer, will invest INR 2.5 billion t...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Six companies including Honda, Denso establish BlueRebirth Council to expand use of recycled materials in new vehicles in Japan On June 30, Denso, Toray Industries, Nomura Research Institute, Honda Motor, MATEC, and REVER announced the establishment of the BlueRebirth Council. Initiated by these six companies, the Council aims to expand use of recycled materials in new vehicles. The Council will engage in discussions and research, as well as adva...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Denso sells entire stake in Honda It has been revealed that Denso Corporation (Denso) sold its entire stake in Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. On June 11, Denso submitted its annual securities reports to the Kanto Local Finance Bureau. Denso’s shareholdings in Toyota Group companies, such as Aisin Corporation, JTEKT Corporation, and Trinity Industrial Corporation, also decreased to zero during the fiscal y...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

it Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) technology. The association is a non-profit entity. Products developed using the standard will require mandatory compliance testing to ensure seamless, multi-vendor interoperability. The association is supported by ADI, Aptiv, Coilcraft, Inc., Core Microelectronics, DENSO, Ethernovia, Geely, GlobalFoundries, Granite River Labs, indie Semiconductor, Keysight Technologies, Hyundai Mobis, Murata Manufacturing, NOFFZ ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Toyota Industries Corporation announces privatization of its shares On June 3, 2025, Toyota Industries Corporation announced that it would accept a tender offer by Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota Motor") and other Toyota Group companies to privatize its shares. Toyota Motor, AISIN Corporation ("AISIN"), DENSO CORPORATION ("DENSO"), and Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho") are participating in a series of transactions aimed at a tender of...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Toyota to adopt Denso’s SiC power semiconductors for all-new RAV4 PHV Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will adopt Denso Corporation (Denso)’s silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the all-new RAV4 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV). This is the first time Toyota has used SiC power semiconductors in a PHV. Toyota will also use SiC power semiconductors in hybrid vehicle (HV) variants of the all-new Lexus ES and other models. The benefit of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Denso unveils Jullie generative AI drive agent at Automotive Engineering Exhibitions Denso Corporation (Denso) unveiled its “Jullie” generative artificial intelligence (AI) drive agent at the Automotive Engineering Exhibition 2025. Jullie is a robot that utilizes generative AI, voice recognition and speech synthesis technologies to make various operating decisions based on interactions with humans. Users can experience the Jullie as a driving...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

mp administration’s tariff policy, and foreign exchange, the parts suppliers will continue R&D primarily on electrification and intelligentization to prepare for a change in the automotive market and industry structure. The parts suppliers position electrification in particular as a key R&D area. Denso Corporation expects its R&D costs for FY 2025 to increase by 6.6% year-over-year to JPY 660 billion (of the total costs, costs excluding the amo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

d Excalibur Inc. as its authorized agent for the Japanese market. Excalibur Inc. is a business development and engineering consultancy that brings deep industry knowledge and strong networks within the Japanese automotive sector, particularly through multiple development engagements with Toyota and Denso. The automotive AR (augmented reality) market in Asia, particularly in Japan, is growing rapidly. Basemark has already established several autom...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14