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Nissan unveils Hyper Adventure EV, Hyper Urban EV concepts ahead of Japan Mobility

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Ahead of an appearance at the Japan Mobility Show later this month, Nissan has unveiled its second vehicle concept it plans to digitally display at the expo. The Japanese automaker this week shared the Hyper Adventure electric vehicle (EV) concept, an automobile designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind.

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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

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have jointly developed Japan’s first driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance. In addition to driving behavior discounts, various services are to be provided under the concepts of “enjoyment,” “benefits,” and “safeguards.” Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance is a pioneer of telematics automobile insurance in Japan.

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New Mazda3 to offer Mazda Connect connectivity system; HMI based on heads-up cockpit concept

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The new Mazda3 (Axela in Japan) will feature a next-generation car connectivity system, Mazda Connect, when it goes on sale this autumn. One of the functions available through Mazda Connect is access to the Aha by HARMAN web content platform for automobiles (Aha).

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Teijin and AEV Robotics to co-develop lightweight automotive solutions for future transportation

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AEV plans to use a common robotic base for its vehicles, which will then be fitted with functional pods to move people, deliver goods and perform tasks in urban environments. In addition, the role of automobiles is evolving under the concept of mobility as a service (MaaS), which views transportation as a total service.

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Honda begins taking orders for NSX hybrid supercar in Japan; starting at US$236,000

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began accepting applications in Japan for custom orders of the all-new NSX hybrid supercar ( earlier post ), which underwent a full redesign for the first time in 26 years since the introduction of the original NSX. Honda Motor Co., Customer delivery will begin on 27 February 2017. Pricing starts at ¥23,700,000 (~US$236,000).

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Nissan and Honda unite to join global software-defined EV race, play catch up with Tesla

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Nissan EV concepts (Source: Nissan) In a separate press release , Mitsubishi announced it was joining the new alliance. The Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi partnership comes as Tesla and Chinese EV makers like BYD continue expanding in key global markets, including Japan, taking market share. And that’s just one market.

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Toyota and Panasonic to establish automotive prismatic battery JV

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Panasonic will transfer equipment, other assets, liabilities, personnel, and other items to the joint venture in the areas of development, production engineering, manufacturing (at plants in Japan and in Dalian, China), procurement, order receipt, and management functions related to the automotive prismatic battery business.

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