er established Tokai Rubber Auto-Parts India (TRI) in 2008, the subsidiary inaugurated its operations by using a rental facility and equipment. However, as its operations expanded, it decided to build its own plant at a cost of about 1.3 billion yen to supply products to local automakers, including Toyota, Suzuki, Honda and Nissan. TRI's new plant is the second local facility established by the Tokai Rubber group. It is also considering setting u...

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td. (Sumitomo Electric) and Toyota have agreed to increase the capital and adjust the share-holding ratio of Advics, Co., Ltd. (Advics), a brake manufacturer in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture. In September 2016, Advics will issue new stocks of JPY 10.338 billion through third-party allocation with Aisin, Toyota, and Denso underwriting the sale. At the same time Sumitomo Electric will transfer a portion of its holdings to Denso. As a result, Aisin's sta...

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y. The new plant will be set up in the Pinthong Industrial Estate, Chonburi and start up production on the scale of supply to 15,000 vehicles a month. The production facility built at a cost of about 3.5 billion yen is slated to go into operation in July 2013. Products will be supplied initially to Toyota, but afterwards to other automakers as well. Prior to construction of the new plant, ADVICS Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was established ...

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t lines there (Airbags, Seat Belts and Steering Wheels). (From a press release on August 17, 2011) Key Safety Systems (KSS) announced the introduction of its Dual Chamber Side Airbag. This technology debuts on the all-new Yaris for Toyota Motor Europe. The airbag, using technology co-developed with Toyota, comprises a cold gas inflator and a dual chamber cushion equipped with a "one way valve" between the two chambers. The "one way valve" design ...

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t SymphonHy gigafactory SYMBIO to support Stellantis and SAFRA in hydrogen mobility Elogen, France to supply PEM electrolyzer for Symbio’s new fuel cell plant Michelin to present sustainable mobility solution at IAA Transportation 2022 Nihon Michelin Tire’s e.Primacy tire adopted for new Toyota Crown IAA 2022: Michelin announces global cooperation with MAN ProfiDrive Michelin and Brembo announce partnership related to brakes and tires Beontag...

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bearings, for which demand is expected to grow in electric vehicle (EV) applications. Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. will increase personnel engaged in development in China. Toyota Boshoku Corporation aims to expand sales in cooperation with an operator engaging in Mobility as a Service (MaaS) business. Toyota, their main customer, estimates that it will need to survive in the Chinese market for several years. The parts manufacturers will solidify the...

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  History of Automotive Company Apr. 2019 Established the automotive “company”, based on the automotive business of the former automotive and industrial systems businesses, and the automotive engine business. Apr. 2020 Established Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc., a joint venture with Toyota, which is engaged in automotive square lithium-ion batteries.   History of Panasonic Automotive Systems Apr. 2022 Established Panasoni...

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coating booths, is expected to reduce investment costs and installation space. It also eliminates inter-process transportation, which will reduce lead time and manpower. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 9, 2025) Developed world-first Wheel Full Ornament, supplying to Toyota Crown EstateThe company announced that it has developed the Wheel Full Ornament (WFO) for the first time in the world and it has been selected for the...

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kohama Plant this fall, is getting ready to start running early next year. The new equipment is capable of producing 200,000-250,000 springs per month at higher speeds than conventional lines, contributing to improving productivity at the local plant. In Thailand, NHK's coil springs are supplied to Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, as well as Honda Group spring products suppliers, such as Showa. NHK expects sales to these Japanese automakers will increase. ...

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ication and intelligence. Denso will sell all of its Aisin shares (except for the number of shares less than one unit), and Toyota Industry will part of its Aisin shares. On the same day, Aisin announced sales of its shares, and acquisition of its own shares up to JPY 100 billion. In November 2023, Toyota, Toyota Industries, and Aisin announced sales of their stake in Denso. The unwinding of cross-shareholding in the Toyota Group is advancing. (F...

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ounced that NSK Bearings Manufacturing Mexico invested USD 44 million to expand its plant located in Silao, Guanajuato. This expansion will create 51 new jobs and is expected to be completed by 2026. The company, which specializes in manufacturing bearings, serves clients in Mexico such as Honda, Toyota, Mazda, and VW. (Mexico Industry on May 20, 2024) New Facilities Planned in the Fiscal Year that Ends in March 2026   Planned Investment...

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8, 2007) Autoliv Inc. has completed construction work for a new plant in Guangzhou, China, replacing its old leased facility. This new larger facility will enable Autoliv to better serve and increase deliveries to vehicle manufacturers located in southern China, primarily Japanese customers like Toyota, Nissan and Honda. The wholly-owned company, Autoliv (Guangzhou) Vehicle Safety Systems Co., Ltd., was established in 2005. Autoliv has now com...

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lligent sunshades Schaeffler Group to establish R&D center at Continental's facility in Japan Continental mulling local production of next generation brake systems in Asia Continental AG, Germany, to increase production of electronic controllers for ABS and ESC in Japan Toyota, the new hybrid "SAI" identical with the Lexus Continental produces 250 millionth sensors in Germany ESC production growing as inst...

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d lighting and to eliminate the repetitive task of turning the high beams on and off. SmartBeam is integrated into Gentex auto-dimming mirrors. (From a press release on May 27, 2008) Gentex Corporation announced that it is shipping interior auto-dimming interior rearview mirrors for the 2009 Toyota Crown, a full-size luxury sedan. An interior auto-dimming mirror is available as standard equipment on the new Crown Hybrid model, the 3.0 L Crown Roy...

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perties. It complies with the strict NC 20 room criteria as per ISO 9568 and aligns with ASHRAE guidelines for acoustically sensitive spaces. It is outfitted with nine main loudspeakers, four in-wall subwoofers, and seven height channels. BSS Audio manages the digital signal processing (DSP), while Crown amplification powers the system. (Based on the Harman India press release dated August 6, 2024) R&D Activities Joining Eclipse SDV Working Group...

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ing cut and sew capabilities as well as offering the potential for incremental sales growth as a fabric supplier to a broad range of automotive manufacturers. New Trend produces fabric used for seat covers, vehicle headliners and automotive door panels and carpet for GM, VW, Ford, China Brilliance, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Chery and Geely vehicles, predominantly in China. (From a press release on Jun 13, 2008) Lear Corporation announced the openi...

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ect Planned amount of investment (in JPY millions) Project launch date Project completion date Anjo Plant (Anjo, Aichi Prefecture) Building and facilities/equipment at the Mirai Plant 8,228 Jun. 2023 Dec. 2025 Ammonia, hydrogen power-generation building 1,206 Dec. 2024 Nov. 2025 Toyota Plant (Toyota, Aichi Prefecture) Fuel pump module production 180 May. 2025 Mar. 2026 Aisan Industry Kentucky, LLC Fuel pump module production 1,233 Apr. 20...

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. The site area will be 121,076 square meters and the building area will be 25,000 square meters. The new plant will add 1.2 million units of headlights and 0.6 million units of tail lights to the company’s production capacity. Production operations will begin in April 2026, supplying products to Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Ford, and GM.For the expansion at its existing plant in Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Koito Manufacturing will invest abo...

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March 2025 totaled JPY 29,182 million in Japan, JPY 21,624 million in North/Central/South America, and JPY 12,021 million in Asia. Planned New Facilities Plant name Location Details Planned investment amount(in JPY millions) Construction launch date Construction completion date Sanage Plant Toyota, Aichi Prefecture Preparations for new seats and door trims; maintenance and renewal of facilities 16,783 April 2025 March 2026 Kariya Plant ...

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nd Nissan have already shown interest in such concept and suppliers are aggressively responding as well. A large number of major parts makers are proposing standardized components to automakers beyond the boundaries of the group. JTEKT, a major supplier in the Toyota group, is dealing not only with Toyota, but also with other Japanese and European automakers. Its sales with customers outside of the group account for about 60 percent. Application ...

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