Nissan develops solar-powered electric minivehicle
World 17:20 22/10/2025TOKYO -- Nissan Motor Co. said on Wednesday that it will showcase a prototype electric minivehicle that can be charged using an onboard solar power generation system, at the Japan Mobility Show, which opens later this month in Tokyo.
Car falls sideways in central Japan, killing 5 aboard
World 17:20 03/10/2025Tsu, Mie Pref. -- A minivehicle fell sideways in the city of Nabari in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, in the small hours of Friday, killing five of the six people aboard.
Daihatsu to end Copen production in August 2026
World 17:00 30/09/2025TOKYO -- Daihatsu Motor Co. will cease production of the Copen mini convertible sports vehicle at the end of August 2026, due to reasons including a regulatory issue.