http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews News and Reviews of Japanese Motors in the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:21:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Toyota's troubles appear to have helped its rivals, with the exception of Honda Canada. Just three months ago, Toyota claimed first place in the Canadian market for the first time in its history, with about 14 per cent of the market. It has lost ground since then and now holds ... http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews/index.php/2010/02/26/toyotas-troubles-a-windfall-for-others/ It took government pressure to force Toyota to recall millions of its most popular vehicles. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says Toyota was slow to deal with safety problems with its gas pedals. (Cliff Owen/Associated Press) He said Toyota was "a little safety deaf" during its investigation into the problem. ... http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews/index.php/2010/02/26/what-happened-toyota/ Magna wants to build electric car in Canada The Canadian Press Magna International Inc. chairman Frank Stronach said he wants to start mass-producing electric cars in Canada within three years. The head of Canada's largest auto parts maker was in Ottawa on Tuesday seeking government support for his new electric vehicle venture after ... http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews/index.php/2009/06/03/electric-car-made-in-canada/ Mazda adds new features to RX-8 Monday 25th May, 03:38 PM JST HIROSHIMA — Mazda Motor Corp on Monday launched a revamped four-door, four-seat rotary-powered Mazda RX-8 sports car for the Japanese market.  Standard equipment across the entire RX-8 range has been updated with popular features that provide added comfort and convenience. The updates ... http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews/index.php/2009/05/28/rx-8-gets-some-new-looks/ Nissan, Europcar team up to sell, lease electric vehicles from 2010 Wednesday 27th May, 02:36 AM JST TOKYO — Nissan Motor Co and Europcar Groupe, a European leader in the passenger car and utility vehicle rental business, have agreed to form a partnership to sell and lease electric vehicles beginning next year in ... http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews/index.php/2009/05/28/electric-car-in-the-future/ 102 Japanese parts firms will suffer if GM goes bust Thursday 28th May, 03:36 PM JST TOKYO — There are 102 parts suppliers and other Japanese companies who may not be able to recover accounts receivable from General Motors Corp if the automotive giant files for bankruptcy, a leading credit research agency said ... http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews/index.php/2009/05/28/gm-will-have-an-effect-on-japanese-parts-makers/   PHOTO BY NANCY SCHMATZ Thursday 28th May, 06:16 AM JST A man takes his two dogs for a drive in Kamakura. http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews/index.php/2009/05/28/interesting-car-in-kanagawa/ Anyone who knows cars knew that when Honda announced its new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid would sticker for $3000 less than the current Toyota Prius, thems were fightin' words. Toyota has fired back today, confirming its rumored plans to drop the price of the 2010 Prius and to build a ... http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews/index.php/2009/04/04/green-war-heats-up/   Over recent months a collage of rumors surrounding a fourth brand under the BMW umbrella have been circulating, which may now be coming into clearer focus. With government fuel economy and emissions standards tightening both in the US and abroad, BMW, like other carmakers, is being forced to develop more ... http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews/index.php/2009/04/04/bmw-mini-car-development-underway/ Its no secret there is a recession in Japan. Toyota, Honda and Nissan have recorded major losses in the last quarter of 2008. Lay-offs in the top 3 auto maker's personel seem to be bucking the once cherished "job-for-life" mentality. In the heavily industrial prefecture of Aichi, massive lay-offs mean the ... http://www.myjcar.com/news-reviews/index.php/2009/03/18/japans-auto-makers-profits-slide/