Toyota posts 1Q 2012 sales of 2.49 million units to regain No. 1 position
For the first quarter in 2012, Toyota Motor Corp. sold the highest number of trucks and automobiles worldwide while its production recovered from the natural disasters that struck Asia... Read more
2011 Tokyo Motor Show Preview: Daihatsu D-X Concept
Daihatsu will debut the D-X at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. This new concept offers a lot of versatility. It’s easy to transform it from a sportscar to an off-roader simply by swopping out... Read more
2011 Daihatsu Mira e:S unveiled in Japan
Toyota’s subsidiary, Kei, has recently released a new version of the popular Mira called the e:S. Kei vehicles are successful in Japan since they could avoid the very heavy local taxes... Read more
Sales of Daihatsu cars in Europe to end in January 2013
New-vehicle sales of Daihatsu in Europe will stop at the end of January 2013. A subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp., Daihatsu explained that because of the strong yen, exporting vehicles to... Read more
Daihatsu Mira EV sets new record of 623.76 mile run on a single charge
With a 623.76 mile run on a single charge, the Daihatsu Mira EV broke its own world record for the longest EV trip without recharging. This EV is powered by Sanyo lithium-ion batteries... Read more
Daihatsu planning to raise its sales by 3 percent in 2010
The head of Daihatsu Motor Co. Teruyuki Minoura denied media reports that the company was working with parent Toyota Motor Corp. on a compact, low-cost car for emerging markets. Speaking... Read more
Daihatsu Tanto Exe at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
The new Tanto Exe and the Tanto Exe Custom are two of the vehicles that Daihatsu is showcasing at the Tokyo Motor Show. Daihatsu says that the new vehicles were designed to be lighter and... Read more
2009 Tokyo Motor Show: Daihatsu e:S Concept
Daihatsu may not be famous in the US but in Japan, it makes a huge splash. Daihatsu has a 30% share of its native K-car market, the largest of any carmaker at the Tokyo Motor Show. It... Read more
Tokyo Preview: Daihatsu Basket Concept
Daihatsu Basket Concept is the latest addition from the Japanese manufacturer, which will be showcased at this year's Tokyo Motor Show next to the e:s Concept, Tanto Exe and the Deca... Read more
Tokyo Preview: Daihatsu e:S Concept
Daihatsu revealed today a new eco-car, dubbed e:S, which previews the future role of mini vehicles. The new e:S, which will be officially presented at this year's Tokyo Motor Show, is... Read more
2009 Tokyo Motor Show: Daihatsu Basket Concept makes its debut
Another of Daihatsu's cars on display at the Tokyo Motor Show is the Basket, which many say is reminiscent of the Citroen Mehari from the 1970s. The Basket is believed to be based on the... Read more
Tokyo Preview: Daihatsu Tanto Exe and the Tanto Exe Custom
After we saw the e:S Concept, Daihatsu shows us the new Tanto Exe and the Tanto Exe Custom, two new vehicles which will be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show. According to the... Read more
Tokyo Preview: Daihatsu Deca Deca Concept
Daihatsu Deca Deca Concept is described by the manufacturer as a super box" that employs low, flat floor technology and features an expansive interior space that can be used in pursuing a... Read more
Daihatsu Deca Deca Concept unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show
Daihatsu's display at the Tokyo Motor Show includes the Deca Deca, a traditional Tokyo show car. The Deca Deca is a marked contrast to the e:S Concept, the carmaker's version of future... Read more
Daihatsu planning to build electric minivehicles
Daihatsu will soon be coming out with its own lineup of electric vehicles. The Japanese company has not had a presence in the US market since 1992 but it continues to sell cars in 37... Read more
Daihatsu gets the first place in German JD Power Survey
The 2009 German JD Power Survey has released the results and Daihatsu emerged as the winner, beating Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW. Daihatsu, the small Toyota sub-companies which succeeded... Read more
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