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Product Reviews Net (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
After weeks of ongoing speculation, it has now been confirmed by Toyota that they will be recalling more than 220,000 vehicles in Japan, including the Prius model, as a result of the brakes defect. As reported from Guardian, the figure now brings the recall total to 400,000 vehicles across the world. The four main hybrid [...]
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New Statesman (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
Daiichi Sankyo has announced that its subsidiary, Asubio Pharma, has submitted a New Drug Application in Japan for the manufacturing and marketing of SUN Y7017 (memantine hydrocholoride).
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Greenpeace UK blog (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
Toru and Junichi at the 2008 press conference where they first exposed the corruption scandal When two of our activists were detained after exposing major corruption in the Japanese whaling industry - we knew the Japanese authorities breached internationally guaranteed human rights. Now, as these two activists prepare to take the stand and have their day, or more in court, the violation of their human...
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Green Car Congress (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced a recall related to the software program that controls the antilock braking system (ABS) in current-model Prius, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Sai and HS250h sold in Japan. (Earlier post.) The recall, for which TMC submitted...
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago
Toyota has announced that it will recall 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan due to braking problems as the automaker scrambles to repair damage to its reputation from a spate of safety issues.
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Business Travel News - TravelPlus (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
Delta responds to Japan Airlines announcement regarding Alliance Partnership "Delta is well positioned as the No. 1 carrier between the U.S. and Asia. Customers can continue to count on Delta for unmatched access to Japan, with nonstop service between 10 U.S. destinations and Tokyo. With recently announced plans to invest $1 billion in our product, Delta remains committed to providing a leading...
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Just Auto (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
Nissan has revised its forecast it would make another loss this fiscal year, saying it will now return to profit after government incentives boosted demand for its vehicles in China and Japan.
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Business Travel News - TravelPlus (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
Today Japan Airlines announced the decision to strengthen its partnership with American Airlines. The carriers, both members of the oneworld alliance, will jointly apply to the U.S Department of Transportation and the Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan for the approval of antitrust immunity on transpacific routes. Upon receiving the approval from the relevant authorities,...
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Just Auto (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Toyota Motor Corp (TMC) on Tuesday said it would recall four models to update software controlling the antilock braking system (ABS). The models are the current generation Prius, Prius plug-in, Sai and Lexus HS250h sold in Japan. The recall, for which TMC submitted notifications today to Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, covers about 223,000 vehicles.
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Boston Herald (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
TOKYO - Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and a broad global network, spurned...
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New York Times (Free subscription) | 17 hours ago
The filmmakers may have moved one step closer to their goal of stopping the dolphin slaughter that the documentary depicts.
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Britannia Radio (Free subscription) | yesterday
Japan balks at $2 billion bill to host US troops: Japan's new reformist government is questioning whether it should spend so much on U.S. troopsUK: Unlawful anti-terror powers planned for use during 2012 Olympics: The powers would enable police to stop and search members of the public without any suspicion that they were involved in terrorism.US fights for access to EU bank data: THE US
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Market Watch (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
Japanese exporters’ shares struggle to shake off early losses as lingering fears about sovereign debts in Europe and the euro’s sharp depreciation against the yen keep some shares under pressure.
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The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
TOKYO -- Toyota is recalling nearly 200,000 of its signature Prius green cars in Japan for braking problems, the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker. Toyota Motor Corp. president Akio Toyoda will hold a news conference at the automaker's Tokyo office later Tuesday to outline details of the braking problem, including plans for a possible recall in the...
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Sify (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
Toyota has filed papers to recall about 223,000 hybrid cars in Japan, including the Prius, for braking problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's
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staffjam | 27/01/2010
As we've discussed, Japan is using a lot less oil these days. In the last year, Japanese consumption dropped 800,000 barrels per day. That's leaving the country's petroleum infrastructure under-used. Nippon Oil plans to idle 20% of its refineries by 2015. Full article at: http://www.oilprice.com/article-the-value-of-empty-space-japan-secures-oil-supply.html
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meizitang | 25/01/2010
2 Day Diet Japan Lingzhi is not just some kind of diet pills that were created by pushed-up advertisements and heavy commercials. The popularity of 2 Day Diet pills was gained by personal experience of many people. Chain reaction provides the best results - if you lost 20 pounds in one month, many of your friends will get curious how you did it. Is there any secret behind such a dramatic success? Herbal...
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wowgold | 04/11/2009
"Everybody do it, but wow gold it is This year the receipt sales quadrupled. Behind Los Angeles and Tokyo is not a municipal issue." in a high drill only 16 people And only 300 000 German gold have long since reached the mainstream," says Juergen Fritz, boss of 670 000 copies. Over one billion euros last built with the electronic worlds in Germany. 2005, ten percent expansion, are secure, although...