Toyota in China re-call

Toyota Automobiles revealed on 24th August that the company has recalled around 680,000 passenger vehicles from customers in China. The re-called models include the mid-size ‘Camry’ sedan, the ‘Corolla’ sedan and the ‘Vios’ and ‘Yaris’ compact cars. Regular use of window ‘open/close’ switches in these vehicles can cause them to overheat and stop working.
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Fukuda to Japan Business Federation : “Pass the Fruits of Reform to the People”

PM Fukuda invited Fujio Mitarai (御手洗富士夫) (President of the Japan Business Federation 経団連) to his official residence to seek his cooperation in responding to demands for pay raises for company employees. (Asahi Shinbun, 7th March ‘08)

Mitsubishi Passenger Jet Project – Toyota on Board

Toyota Motors is in the final stages of a decision (as of 4th March) to participate in Mitsubishi Heavy Industry’s project to develop a small, Japanese passenger jet aircraft, reports the Asahi Shinbun today.