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Mitsubishi Motors Launches Xforce SUV in Malaysia, Exceeds Pre-Order Targets Apr. 8, 2026. - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced the launch of its Xforce compact SUV in Malaysia, with sales commencing on April 8, 2026. The vehicle, produced locally at the Pekan plant in Pahang, has already surpassed its initial pre-order target of 2,000 units since pre-orders opened on February 5, 2026. The Xforce is positioned as a new core model for the Malaysian […]
Mitsubishi and Algomatic Win Second Prize for AI-Based Skill Transfer Project Apr. 8, 2026. - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Algomatic Co., Ltd. have secured second prize at the GENIAC-PRIZE competition for their innovative project aimed at formalizing tacit knowledge in manufacturing through AI analysis. Their joint proposal focuses on the use of AI to analyze and compare videos of expert and novice workers performing Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. This method is crucial […]
Japan Golf Tour Forms New Entity to Boost Business and Fan Engagement Apr. 8, 2026. - The Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) has announced the creation of a new entity, Japan Professional Golf Tour Co., Ltd. (J-Tour), to handle tour operations and enhance business development. This strategic move, effective from March 17, 2026, seeks to improve the value and sustainability of Japan's men's professional golf tours. Under the new organizational structure, J-Tour will collaborate closely with […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Secures Contract to Upgrade Atlanta Airport’s APM System Apr. 7, 2026. - Crystal Mover Services, Inc. (CMSI), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has secured a contract with the City of Atlanta's Department of Aviation to renovate and upgrade the Automated People Mover (APM) system at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The contract spans a decade, from March 2026 to March 2036. The agreement involves a comprehensive renewal of the APM system, […]
JFE and Mitsubishi to Develop Power and Data Center Project Apr. 6, 2026. - JFE Holdings, Inc. and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed a second Memorandum of Understanding to advance a joint power business and data center project in the Ohgishima, Keihin District. The agreement follows an initial MOU signed in March 2025 to explore the feasibility of such a venture. The companies, in collaboration with MC Digital Realty, Inc., have conducted technical and commercial […]
Honda Acquires Majority Stake in Gachaco to Boost Battery Swapping Services Apr. 2, 2026. - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the acquisition of additional shares in Gachaco, Inc., making the battery swapping service provider a consolidated subsidiary. The move is part of Honda's strategy to enhance the infrastructure for electric motorcycles, supporting its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Established in April 2022, Gachaco was formed as a joint venture between Honda, ENEOS […]
DENSO Unveils CORE 2030 Mid-Term Management Plan at Dialog Day Apr. 2, 2026. - DENSO CORPORATION, a prominent mobility supplier, hosted its 'Mid-Term Management Plan Briefing: DENSO DIALOG DAY 2026' on March 31, 2026. During the event, the company introduced its Mid-Term Management Plan titled 'CORE 2030.' The briefing featured presentations from key executives, including President & CEO Shinnosuke Hayashi, Executive Vice President Yasushi Matsui, and Executive Vice President Yasuhiko Yamazaki. They outlined DENSO's […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CEO Encourages Innovation at Employee Ceremony Apr. 1, 2026. - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) recently held its entrance ceremony for the fiscal year 2026, welcoming over 1,100 new employees at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in Tokyo. In a novel approach, the event also included online participation from some employees' families. President and CEO Eisaku Ito addressed the new hires, emphasizing the importance of diverse values and experiences […]

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