with disc brakes. All Mazda models, with the exception of the Mazda 2, are equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.   On the other hand, Daihatsu and Suzuki, whose main production models are mini-vehicles and small cars in the B segment and below, have many models with drum brakes.   In between are Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi. Many of Mitsubishi's mini-cars and small commercial vehicles for the Japanese domestic market are equipped with...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

n, Ga. and, in earlier 2007, the opening of a new tread manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico. (From a press release on Oct. 8, 2007)   Toyota is starting the release of a new sedan "SAI" equipped with a 2.4L hybrid system to the Japanese market on December 7 through the sales network of Toyota, Toyota Corolla and Netz channels across the nation. The new model is a hybrid only sedan developed with the concept of combining "talent" and ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/27

es UX300e electric SUV Toyota Motor Kyushu resumes operations at its three plants in Japan Toyota Motor Kyushu temporarily suspends operations due to heavy rain Lexus to introduce UX 300e with improved range in Europe Lexus to discontinue production of UX gasoline model in December Lexus introduces RX350h to new RX line-up in Japan Toyota Motor Kyushu suspends operations due to Typhoon No. 6 Toyota resumes operations on 28 lines at 14 plants in ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/23

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 ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/17

o be in violation of certification procedures were in compliance with the standards. Based on this, Toyota will resume production of the three current models (Corolla Axio/Corolla Fielder/Yaris Cross) for the Japanese domestic market in early September. On July 31, MLIT issued a corrective order to Toyota, urging the company to drastically reform its certification operations to ensure that they are appropriate.  Due to the approaching Typhoon No...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/13

d the third phase of the construction project at its drivetrain system plant in Nanjing, China on September 8, 2015. When the new production lines are completed, the plant will be able to produce 17 million sets of friction materials per year for automakers such as General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, and Chery. Valeo currently has four plants in the Nanjing Jiangning Development Zone, with each plant producing drivetrain components, clutche...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/12

ction Toyota invests USD 383 million in four U.S. plants for powertrain production Toyota sells Camry again in Brazil, but only in hybrid form Toyota readies hydrogen fuel-cell kit production at Georgetown plant Toyota receives Zero Emission CARB Executive Order for HD fuel cell powertrain kit Toyota, PACCAR collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell truck production for 2024 Toyota opens new engine production line at Georgetown plant Toyota announc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/02

(China) TT (Hungary) Alphard / Alphard Hybrid Auris Corolla Axio Corolla Fielder Corolla Rumion Crown Athlete Crown Majesta Crown Royal Saloon Crown Royal Estima FJ Cruiser Land Cruiser Land Cruiser Prado Porte Prius α Ractis Vellfire / Vellfire Hybrid Wish CT200h GS300h LS600h NX200t NX300h RX270 RX350 RX450h Escudo Jimny / Jimny Sierra Spacia SX4 S-Cross (Hungary) MR Wagon Forester Impreza G4 Legacy B4 Legacy Outback Levorg Pleo Stella WRX S4 ...

Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2025/05/01

Canadian-based global supplier intends to develop stronger corporation with Japanese suppliers mainly in a form of mutually complementary production and personnel assistances to suppliers considering the start of production in new markets. This will allow the company to effectively explore needs of Toyota, which is now accelerating its expansions in overseas markets, and win new orders. In non-English-speaking markets like Russia, where Japanese ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/25

splay at CES 2025 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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/22

s. The plant has a full daily production capacity of 12,000 tires, and will have about 800 employees. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 19, 2017) Bridgestone Corporation revealed that it will supply every new assembly plant opening in Mexico during the next two years, including Toyota, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz and BMW plants. The tire manufacturer currently supplies every automaker in Mexico, including Mazda, Nissan, FCA, Audi...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/18

ions for navigation, hands free telephony, Internet and wireless connectivity, and a myriad of in-vehicle safety systems including camera, infrared, and laser technologies. Harman is supplying its infotainment systems for Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ferrari, Fiat, Hyundai, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Peugeot, Toyota, Volvo and Volkswagen. (From a press release on August 10, 2011) Harman International Industries, Inc. has launched the Toyota Touch & Go and T...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/15

y Full Display Mirror concept with side-view cameras Mirror integrated toll module e-Concierge system HomeLink car-to-home integration system Smart devices compatible with HomeLink HomeLink app for in-vehicle infotainment systems or smartphones Installed vehicle: Audi, Volkswagen Installed vehicle: Toyota, Honda Installed vehicle: BMW Installed vehicle: Volkswagen Installed vehicle: Ford Installed vehicle: Mercedes Installed vehicle: Hyundai ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/03/19

t model in Indonesia, which was developed based on a small-car "Etios" designed for the emerging market to be offered at the price around 1million yen and slated to be launched in 2013. Daihatsu is also developing a low price compact model, which is smaller than a new small model being developed by Toyota, which is scheduled to be produced in Indonesia after 2012. Toyota intends to expand its model lineup by adding a model supplied from Daihatsu ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/12

ota postpones North American operations until week of May 11 Toyota to gradually reopen North American manufacturing operations beginning May 4 Toyota Motor North America production returns to 93.7% capacity Ford, FCA, Toyota to idle plants, cut production due to semiconductor shortage GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan production interrupted due to winter weather, gas supplies Toyota offers first official image of 2022 Tundra Toyota plans USD 531.7 m...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/26

7. Production started in 2011. -Investment as of September 2024: USD 1.2 billion -Number of Employees as of September 2024: 2,400 Toyota postpones North American operations until week of May 11 Toyota to gradually reopen North American manufacturing operations beginning May 4 GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan production interrupted due to winter weather, gas supplies Toyota North America builds record 2,035,028 vehicles and 1,984,640 engines...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/26

t assembly lines for the Prius, the HS250h and the CT200h. The automaker has not announced how many vehicles they are going to build by saying, “the production volume will depend on the market and production situations”. Denso Corporation began operating part of its lines on March 21 to support Toyota, which restarted producing complete knockdown kits. Aisin Seiki and Tokai Rika are following suit. Renesas Electronics, which is supplying semi...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/01/20

gaged in the manufacturing of products such as rear seat frames and long slide rails. (From a press release dated October 3, 2023) Acquisition of Aisin Group locations (As of March 2024) Facility Location Details Toyota Boshoku Hirose(Formerly Shiroki Corporation Nagoya Plant) Japan (Toyota, Aichi Prefecture) -On April 1, 2023, the Company, after Aisin Shiroki spun off a new company, acquired 80% of the stock in that new company, ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2024/12/24

nt of the fuel pump, has low plastic density and is deformed by the fuel, leading to malfunctions. In the worst case, the engine will stall while driving. (From a press release dated January 26, 2024) Iniviatives to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Facility Name Technology Used Details Hirose Plant(Toyota,Aichi Pref.) SOEC(Solid oxide type cell for water electrolysis) -Hydrogen Production-From July 2023, proving began, aiming to use the productio...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2024/12/24

Plant Okazaki,Aichi Pref. Okazaki Makihira Plant Okazaki,Aichi Pref. Ogawa Plant Anjo,Aichi Pref. Gamagori Plant Gamagori,Aichi Pref. Kinuura Plant Hekinan,Aichi Pref. Kira Plant Nishio,Aichi Pref. Shiroyama Plant Nishio,Aichi Pref. Shinkawa Plant Hekinan,Aichi Pref. Shintoyo Plant Toyota,Aichi Pref. Tahara Plant Tahara,Aichi Pref. Nishio plant Nishio,Aichi Pref. Handa Plant Handa,Aichi Pref.   Major Subsidiaries and Af...

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