Japan Transportation Scan

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Japanese editorial excerpts.
September 29, 2003

Isuzu to recall 3 SUV models over faulty welding.
September 29, 2003

LEAD: Bridgestone lowers earnings forecasts after factory fire.
September 29, 2003

Tickets for 2005 Aichi Expo go on sale.
September 29, 2003

Honda begins transmission, engine valve output in Indonesia.
September 29, 2003

Toyota to begin overseas production of Lexus, in Canada.
September 29, 2003

Kyodo economic news summary -7-.
September 29, 2003

LEAD: 4 of 5 big automakers post domestic sales drops in Aug.
September 29, 2003

Kyodo economic news summary.
September 29, 2003

Fuel shortage disrupts international flights from Sydney.
September 29, 2003

Plane overran Narita runway due to excessive speed: panel.
September 29, 2003

Honda to lease FCX fuel-cell cars to San Francisco.
September 29, 2003

Toyota sells 500,000 ETCs in 31 months.
September 29, 2003

Thailand eyes more Japanese loans for new airport.
September 29, 2003

Japan to issue new clean-air certificates to cars.
September 29, 2003

Hokkaido quakes force big manufacturers to suspend operations.
September 29, 2003

Toyota starts producing Lexus luxury SUVs in Canada.
September 29, 2003

Japan's auto industry body opens office in Beijing.
September 29, 2003

Kyodo economic news summary -10-.
September 29, 2003

Dead Bridgestone employee failed to report welding at plant.
September 29, 2003

Japanese editorial excerpts.
September 29, 2003

Construction work causes Tokyo train chaos, 180,000 affected.
September 29, 2003

Toyota eyes 800,000 new car sales in Europe.
September 15, 2003

ANA plane lands late in Osaka due to indicator-light problem.
September 15, 2003

Japanese cars bullish in European market, local competitors struggle.
September 15, 2003

Renault denies merger with Nissan.
September 15, 2003

Toyota makes no change for Thurs. operations after blast.
September 15, 2003

Kobelco, Toyota Tsusho to form venture, boost China business.
September 15, 2003

S&P sees limited impact from fire on Bridgestone rating.
September 15, 2003

Kyodo economic news summary -5-.
September 15, 2003

Online agency to offer discount flight tickets each month.
September 15, 2003

Bridgestone to reopen fire-hit plant Fri. morning.
September 15, 2003

CORRECTED: Japanese cars bullish in European market...
September 15, 2003

MMC to equip minivans with Volkswagen-made diesel engines.
September 15, 2003

Nara police shoot, injure 2 men in car attempting getaway.
September 15, 2003

LEAD: 1 dead, 2 hurt in Chiba tire plant blast.
September 15, 2003

3RD LD: Typhoon Maemi moves up from Miyakojima, leaves 94 hurt.
September 15, 2003

LEAD: Bridgestone to reopen fire-hit tire plant Friday.
September 15, 2003

Nissan Diesel makes urea system to cut NOX in truck emission.
September 15, 2003

Kyodo economic news summary -9-.
September 15, 2003

BizTrend: Fierce rivalry for minicar market share expected in fall.
September 15, 2003

Chinese auto sales expected to top 10 mil. units by 2010: Okuda.
September 15, 2003

Toyota to run all plants as usual on Friday.
September 15, 2003

July overseas trip sales down 39% at Japan travel agencies.
September 15, 2003

Yellow Hat, Itochu to jointly sell auto parts, goods in China.
September 15, 2003

Seiko Watch to launch new watches with Ascher-cut diamonds.
September 15, 2003

JAL, ANA to increase Japan-China flights.
September 15, 2003

2 suppliers for Nissan to integrate operations.
September 15, 2003

Japanese, S. Korean car sales strong in Europe.
September 15, 2003

5TH LD: Strong typhoon Maemi moves north, leaves 1 dead, 93 injured.
September 15, 2003

Alleged molester jumps to death on train tracks.
September 15, 2003

LEAD: Alleged molester jumps to death on train tracks.
September 15, 2003

Toyota to run all domestic plants as usual next week.
September 15, 2003

Hino, Isuzu to put off bus business merger till Oct. 2004.
September 15, 2003

Kinugawa Rubber to build sealing parts plant in China.
September 15, 2003

Malaysia to impose excise duty on foreign cars from next year.
September 15, 2003

Bridgestone gives up on weekend resumption of production.
September 15, 2003

58% of diesel filters to be delivered after law starts.
September 15, 2003

2ND LD: Fire at Bridgestone tire plant contained after 24 hours.
September 15, 2003

Toyota to continue full production activity.
September 15, 2003

Teikoku Piston Ring to form joint trading firm in China.
September 15, 2003

Skymark to raise 4.5 bil. yen via 3rd-party allotment.
September 15, 2003

Bridgestone to shift tire production after Tochigi plant fire.
September 15, 2003

LEAD: Bridgestone plant inspected on suspicion of negligence.
September 15, 2003

LEAD: Tokyo Disneyland confirms safety, resumes coaster.
September 09, 2003

Toyota may cut output further due to explosion at supplier.
September 09, 2003

DaimlerChrysler to make Mercedes in China: report.
September 09, 2003

CORRECTED: DaimlerChrysler to make Mercedes in China.
September 09, 2003

3RD LD: Bridgestone plant on fire, 5,000 evacuated.
September 09, 2003

Fujitsu aims to cut production costs by 30%: report.
September 09, 2003

LEAD: Toyota output unlikely to stop due to Nippon Steel mishap.
September 09, 2003

Honda recalling 3,728 units of Fusion scooter.
September 09, 2003

DaimlerChrysler signs contract to make Mercedes cars in China.
September 09, 2003

LEAD: Nippon Steel ironworks to resume 90% of operations.
September 09, 2003

China's Wu inspects Toyota's luxury car factory.
September 09, 2003

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