The auto industry in Japan grew during a volatile age spanning two world wars. Click to Enlarge.
The Toyota Automobile Museum said today it will open a new permanent exhibition corner titled “Japanese History of Car Making” on Saturday 16 April on the second floor of the Automobile Gallery.
“How was the Japanese automotive industry established is the question we attempt to answer in this permanent exhibition corner, which has no parallel anywhere else in Japan,” Toyota said.
The exhibition traces the first seven decades of the Japanese auto industry, from its beginnings in the early 20th century to the 1970s, when it established itself as the nation’s key industry. Continue reading
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In a financial results release from Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer Porsche this morning, the German automaker attempted to calm the war-roiled capital markets. “Porsche is looking at the armed conflict in Ukraine with great concern and dismay,” said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG.
“We continue to hope for a cessation of hostilities and a return to diplomacy. The safety and integrity of the people are paramount. To help people in need in Ukraine, Porsche AG has donated a total of €1 million. Experts are continuously determining the degree of impact on Porsche’s business activities in a task force. The supply chains for Porsche plants have been affected, which means that on-schedule production is no longer possible in some cases,” revealed Blume. (Putin’s War Clouds BMW Group Media Day)
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