All About Japan Autos

Mitsubishi Electric found a world record conversion efficiency rate of 18.6% in a multicrystalline Si solar cell.

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Mitsubishi L200 Savana
This is for Brazil, not for USA. Which is really a shame, as this is far more interesting than the current Dodge Dakota-based Raider. Speaking of which, when was the last time you saw a Mitsubishi Raider on the road? I don’t think I’ve ever seen one…

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It seems Toyota Tundra could get a pair of diesels. The V 8 4.5 L version is a no-brainer, as it’s already on sale in Australia in the new down-under Land Cruiser. That engine is expected to go into the Tundra, Sequoia, and probably our Land Cruiser and its Lexus cousin as well.

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Mazda Motor  has announced it will showcase the European version of the Mazda6  and the Taiki concept car for reference at the 2008 Beijing International Motor Show

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The Renault Nissan Group has announced it will establish a joint venture with Bajaj Auto Ltd of India in a bid to develop, manufacture and sell a new car with pricing starting from $2,500.

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Nissan Motor Co Ltd, NEC Corp and NEC Tokin Corp announced the automotive Li-ion rechargeable battery production plan for their joint-venture company, Automotive Energy Supply Corp (AESC), May 19, 2008.

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Honda Motor  launched a new compact minivan  Freed  in Japan May 30, 2008.The Freed measures 4,215 (L) x 1,695 (W) x 1,715mm (H) (according to the 2WD specification), and the wheelbase is 2,740mm long. Compared with the company’s three-row seater compact minivan “Mobilio,” the Freed is 145mm longer, 10mm wider and 25mm lower

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Toyota Motors - Crown Hybrid -  released in May 2008 is equipped with the “Night View” system that displays the view of the road ahead at night.

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