Why has the Japan automotive industry lost its mojo?

In the 1980s, as its engines were propelling Senna to multiple victories, the Civic and Accord cars were redefining the American family sedan. In 1997, Honda became ... its creative spark. They said Honda had become trapped by Japan's “monozukuri” (literally, “making things”) approach to manufacturing. read more

You know, the auto industry becomes more and more fierce, especially in emerging countries, for example China. Second, with the development from other relative industries, auto industry faces big challenge. read more

Meanwhile, Japan persists in dulling down its automotive culture and pushing consumers to buy models no other market will touch. Within a generation that may well destroy the passion for cars and for quality that has driven Japan’s car industry over 50 years. read more

The Japanese automotive industry and its companies are among the world's most influential. Japan is one of the leading car making countries. The Japanese automotive industry and its companies are among the world's most influential. read more