October 2022

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Automotive Report:

Seven carmakers report 1Q 2022 results
Next-generation electric axle by Nidec
New Toyota Crown aims to achieve a running competitive with FR
Toyota releases GR Corolla Japan specification
New light EV of Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors: Reason of cooling batteries with refrigerant
Valeo 3rd-generation LiDAR

New Car Report:

Toyota Crown transforming to survive
Nissan X-Trail: e-POWER with variable compression ratio engine launched in Japan
China BYD forays into Japanese passenger car market
Surprising choice of Mercedes new EV
Lamborghini unveils new Countach in Japan

Cover Story:

Hydrogen engine gets the eye

European Report:

Toyota Aygo X only received 4 stars in Euro NCAP rating

Features:

Test drive of Mitsubishi Motors new light EV
Collision safety body of Lexus RZ
EV motor needs rare earth?

Disassembly Report:

Toyota Mirai achieves lower costs by diverting HEV parts

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