July 2023

Up-Close

Voice

Automotive Report:

Seven carmakers announced FY2022 financial results
Mazda's Rotary PHEV with a smaller electric powertrain
Toyota to launch a next generation EV doubling cruising distance in 2026
Light vehicles finally introduce full-fledged series hybrids?
Honda CEO senses a crisis “we are falling behind China in SDV” to strengthen software
Denso appoints Mr. Hayashi as new CEO; leads software development
Toyota seeks to introduce HEV transmission of “high-end” Crown to trucks
Pioneer no-screen navigation: “it was unpopular at the time of release”
Autoliv prototypes a tiltable steering wheel to give more space when stopping
Honda offers add-on electrification system to support students commuting by bicycle
Suzuki to develop an autonomous driving EV platform jointly with Applied EV
Denso Ten to practicalize AI detecting dangerous scenes while driving in summer 2023

New Car Report:

Honda reflects the learning from CR-V in its price strategy of ZR-V
Civic Type R aims old-time “NA sound”
Renault Megane R.S. addresses weakness of FF vehicle “in the different way from Type R”

Cover Story:

Impact of Euro 7

Features:

Tesla discloses its card for next generation EV (Second Part)
Subaru new Crosstrek: you can go anywhere with three words
Support for elderly drivers far from sufficient: Panasonic suggests a support from in-car space

News Digest

Market Watch

Letters From Readers/From Editors