In this report, Automotive World examines key factors shaping Japan’s light vehicle and truck sectors.
‘Special report: Japan’s auto industry’ (https://www.automotiveworld.com/research/special-report-japans-auto-industry/) is available to download now from the research section of AutomotiveWorld.com.
In this report:
- Japan’s three-pronged approach to the auto industry
- Taxes front and centre in Japan’s passenger car market outlook
- Japan’s truck sector on slow but steady trajectory
- Japan’s car market is changing, but Mazda sees room for zoom-zoom
- Tokyo 2020 could be a ‘showcase’ for autonomous drive tech
- ACEA stands firm as EU-Japan FTA talks accelerate
- Kei cars remain a crucial option for Japan, says Honda
- Volvo’s UD on trucks the world needs today (and Japan needs tomorrow)
- ADAS suppliers to play key role in tackling Japan’s age challenge
- Japan’s non-tariff barriers: a problem or a myth?
Quotes from the report:
The kei car sector accounts for around 35% of the domestic market. The base level of taxation between kei cars and subcompact vehicles from the EU is one to three. We’ve told negotiators we want to narrow this discrepancy to at least one to two, if not one to one – Erik Bergelin, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)
In Japan, about 40% of fatalities are pedestrians. Thus, pedestrian detection and AEB are required – Kazuoki Matsugatani, Head of EU Engineering, Denso International Europe
Being a part of the Volvo Group family means we can access the latest worldclass technologies at any time, along with the group’s sourcing capabilities – Nobuhiko Kishi, Senior Vice President of Brand, Communications and Product, UD Trucks
The kei car has become a crucial option for those who need a car for their daily lives, thanks to the reasonable running cost, and the sheer variety of models that OEMs now offer – Yuki Kato, Marketing & Product Planning Division, Honda Motor Japan
The Japanese are keen to see the EU’s 10% duty on automobiles lifted. From our side, whilst Japan has
no duties, it does have non-tariff measures and different methods in reducing access to the local market – Erik Bergelin, Trade and Economic Director, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
Tokyo 2020 will be an extremely important venue for both Japanese industry and the Japanese economy. Everybody is getting ready to show off as best they can, and it’s a time to demonstrate the latest and greatest technology – Maarten Sierhuis, Director, Nissan’s Silicon Valley Research Center
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