Autonomous Driving & ADAS
Japan Level 4 Autonomous Bus Trial Cancellations Delay 2027 Deployment Plans
Japan Level 4 Autonomous Bus Trial Cancellations Delay 2027 Deployment Plans
Jul 22, 2026
Japan Level 4 Autonomous Bus trials face widespread cancellations. Municipalitie...
New Product Launches
Honda to Sell U.S.-Made Passport Trailsport Elite and Integra Type S Online in Japan
Honda to Sell U.S.-Made Passport Trailsport Elite and Integra Type S Online in Japan
Jul 20, 2026
Honda U.S.-made vehicles Japan launch begins online exclusively. Dealerships con...
Market Statistics & Industry Data
Japanese Automakers Imported Vehicle Sales Surge 38.1% in Japan During First Half of 2026
Japanese Automakers Imported Vehicle Sales Surge 38.1% in Japan During First Half of 2026
Jul 10, 2026
Japanese Automakers Imported Vehicle Sales rose sharply in 2026. Imported models...
Vehicle Safety
Japan Updates Vehicle Safety Standards to Allow Reverse Projection Devices
Japan Updates Vehicle Safety Standards to Allow Reverse Projection Devices
Jun 08, 2026
Japan now permits vehicle reverse projection devices under updated safety regula...
Autonomous Driving & ADAS
Japan Opens Subsidy Applications for Autonomous Truck Deployment Projects in 2026
Japan Opens Subsidy Applications for Autonomous Truck Deployment Projects in 2026
May 12, 2026
Japan launches subsidy applications to accelerate autonomous truck deployment ac...
Autonomous Driving & ADAS
Japan Level 2++ Autonomous Driving Certification for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Japan Level 2++ Autonomous Driving Certification for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Apr 15, 2026
Japan is introducing Level 2++ certification to improve trust in advanced driver...
Smart Cities & Infrastructure
Japan urban transportation policy drives AI mobility hubs and smart transit integration
Japan urban transportation policy drives AI mobility hubs and smart transit integration
Apr 10, 2026
Japan is integrating AI-driven on-demand transport with mobility hubs to improve...