TOKYO, Sept 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (hereinafter "NEC") and MOTER Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter "MOTER"), a U.S.-based subsidiary of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd. that develops software*1, announced today that they have entered into a capital alliance agreement, effective August 2025.BackgroundIn recent years the mobility industry has undergone a once-in-a-century transformation, reshaped by electrification, autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and the sharing economy. These advances have made transportation and operational risks more complex and diverse, requiring mobility service providers and insurers to adopt new approaches. To advance innovative insurance services that can deliver swift and accurate support through cutting-edge digital technology, NEC and MOTER have entered this capital alliance.VisionThis alliance will combine the NEC Group’s advanced digital technologies, including AI, video analytics, and biometric authentication, with MOTER’s expertise in real-time vehicle data analytics and its track record of developing and operating insurance products and services in the U.S. market. Together, the two compani...

TOKYO, Sept 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V., Mitsubishi Motors' subsidiary in Europe, will begin a sequential launch of the all-new Eclipse Cross battery electric vehicle (hereafter, BEV) for the European market before the end of 2025. The model will be manufactured at Renault's ElectriCity Douai Plant, the Renault Group's EV production hub.World Premiere of the All-New Eclipse CrossThe all-new Eclipse Cross is a compact SUV supplied under an OEM agreement from the company’s Alliance partner, the Renault Group, following the ASX compact SUV, the Colt compact hatchback, and the Grandis compact SUV. Built on the CMF-EV platform and designed exclusively as a BEV, this new model supports the advancement of electrification in the European market. At the front, Mitsubishi Motors' signature Dynamic Shield design concept conveys strength and a refined presence. Together with an electric powertrain offering approximately 600 kilometers (km) of range, the latest functions with Google built-in1, and advanced safety technologies, the all-new Eclipse Cross supports safe ...

All-New Eclipse CrossTOKYO, September 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V., Mitsubishi Motors' subsidiary in Europe, will begin a sequential launch of the all-new Eclipse Cross battery electric vehicle (hereafter, BEV) for the European market before the end of 2025. The model will be manufactured at Renault's ElectriCity Douai Plant, the Renault Group's EV production hub.World Premiere of the All-New Eclipse Crosshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJYG2mV3hskThe all-new Eclipse Cross is a compact SUV supplied under an OEM agreement from the company’s Alliance partner, the Renault Group, following the ASX compact SUV, the Colt compact hatchback, and the Grandis compact SUV. Built on the CMF-EV platform and designed exclusively as a BEV, this new model supports the advancement of electrification in the European market. At the front, Mitsubishi Motors' signature Dynamic Shield design concept conveys strength and a refined presence. Together with an electric powertrain offering approximately 600 kilometers (km) of range, the latest functions with Google built-in1, and a...

Delica Mini                                                                   eK SpaceTOKYO, September 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) will begin sales of the fully redesigned Delica Mini and eK Space super height-wagon kei-cars1 at dealerships across Japan on October 29.Launched in May 2023, the Delica Mini has enjoyed widespread popularity as an emblematic model for the Mitsubishi Motors brand, driving domestic sales with over 3,000 units sold per month. A winner of the Design Car of the Year at the 2023-2024 Japan Car of the Year awards and recipient of the special award for commercial campaign that inspired consumers at Brand of the Year 2023 in Japan, the Delica Mini has won over many fans through TV commercials featuring its official mascot, Deli Maru.The new Delica Mini has been fully redesigned based on the concept of an “evolved, active and reliable companion” that inspires a sense of adventure in drivers. Meanwhile, the...

Toyota City, Japan, September 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) unveiled a partially upgraded GR Corolla today and announced that orders are now being accepted at Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan, with sales to commence on November 3.GR CorollaImprovements1) Leveraging lessons learned from competing in Japan's Super Taikyu Series, the car's fundamental performance has been enhanced so that it can be put to the test in evermore demanding settings.The body structure has been reinforced to endure vertical and lateral g-forces that are more intense than those typically generated at circuits in Japan.To maintain stable engine output even during prolonged full-throttle driving, a cool air duct has been added to reduce the intake-air temperature during high-load driving.2) The JBL Premium Sound System (factory-installed option) has been improved by equipping the car with an Active Sound Control system and installing a subwoofer in the luggage compartment to enhance comfort for greater enjoyment of everyday driving and create burgling and other sounds that evoke the feeling of motorsports.3) The supply system for the Japanese-market model has been r...

TOKYO, Japan, September 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda will exhibit Honda Koraidon, a future mobility concept, at the Honda Collection Hall during the 2025 FIM*1 MotoGP World Championship Round 17, the MOTUL Grand Prix of Japan (Japanese GP), to be held at Mobility Resort Motegi (Tochigi Prefecture) from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28*2.This exhibition at the Collection Hall will feature the first-ever opportunity to sit astride Honda Koraidon, along with a world-first showrun with a rider aboard.*1 FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme*2 From Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, admission to Mobility Resort Motegi will require a Japanese GP spectator ticket or parking pass. Honda Koraidon during showrun at Suzuka Circuit Honda Koraidon Exhibit OverviewDates:Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28, 2025Venue:Honda Collection Hall (within Mobility Resort Motegi)120-1 Hiyama, Motegi-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture 321-3597, JapanHours:September 26, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, September 27 and 28, 8:00 am - 6:00 pmNote:For details regarding this exhibition, ride on experience and showrun, please visit t...

TOKYO, September 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hearafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced today that it has increased its equity stake in FleetPartners Group Limited (hereafter, FleetPartners), a leading automotive financial services company in Australia and New Zealand, to 19.93% as of September 17.In June last year, Mitsubishi Motors acquired 5.01% of FleetPartners’ total issued shares. With the aim to continue to strengthen the strategic relationship between the organisations and expand operations in Australia and New Zealand, Mitsubishi Motors has increased its investment to 19.93%. As part of the acquisition of the shares, Mitsubishi Motors represented to shareholders it has no current intention to acquire control or make a takeover offer for FleetPartners.FleetPartners Group Limited is a leading provider of vehicle leasing, fleet management, novated leasing, operating across Australia and New Zealand with decades of experience.Tatsuo Nakamura, Executive Vice President (responsible for Sales) of Mitsubishi Motors said, "Australia and New Zealand are core markets for Mitsubishi Motors, and our strengthened relationship with Flee...

TOKYO, September 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has recently been awarded a contract from Japan's National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) to manufacture 20 units of outer vertical targets, which are critical components of divertors, for ITER(*1,*2), the experimental fusion reactor currently under construction in southern France.There are plans to install 58 divertors in ITER, and Japan is scheduled to manufacture all 58 outer vertical targets accordingly. Of the total 58 outer vertical targets, MHI has secured orders to handle the initial production batch of 6 units (Units 1-6) and the second production batch of 12 units (Units 7-18). Having now secured an order for a third batch of 20 units, MHI will proceed to handle the manufacturing of all 38 units ordered.This acknowledgement results from the advanced manufacturing and mass production technologies MHI has cultivated through developing the prototype completed in 2024 and the ongoing manufacturing of the actual units. With the remaining 20 units in the pipeline, the company remains committed to advancing the ITER project.The divertor is one of the most c...