Japan Transportation Scan

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Honda sets record overseas output in 2004, up 7.9%.
January 31, 2005

4 major automakers' domestic sales up in 2004, but Mitsubishi's down.
January 31, 2005

Ajinomoto launches full-scale instant noodle business in Poland.
January 31, 2005

S&P puts Mitsubishi Motors on credit watch for possible downgrade.
January 31, 2005

Toyota group ranks 2nd after GM in 2004 global auto sales.
January 31, 2005

Honda to recall 1,600 motorbikes over brake problems.
January 31, 2005

ANA donates water truck to disaster-hit Aceh.
January 31, 2005

LEAD: Kansai airport to discount landing fees for domestic flights.
January 31, 2005

ADVISORY - CORRECTION.
January 31, 2005

Nippon Piston Ring to make, sell auto engine parts in China.
January 31, 2005

3RD LD: Japan's vehicle output up 2.2% in 2004, 3rd yearly rise.
January 31, 2005

Skymark asks court to nullify Air Do use of special slots at Haneda.
January 31, 2005

Kawasaki Heavy paves way for mass distribution of liquid hydrogen.
January 31, 2005

BMW recalling 9,448 vehicles for defective heaters.
January 31, 2005

Kyodo economic news summary -7-.
January 31, 2005

Traffic injuries in Japan climb to record 1.18 million in 2004.
January 31, 2005

Bereaved families to sue DaimlerChrysler.
January 31, 2005

2ND LD: M'bishi Heavy chairman to double as M'bishi Motors exec.
January 31, 2005

ANA to boost Japan-China flights in FY 2005.
January 31, 2005

Kyodo economic news summary -7-.
January 31, 2005

Mitsubishi Motors to close over 100 sales outlets.
January 31, 2005

Gov't OKs M'bishi Fuso models, effectively lifts certification steps.
January 31, 2005

Toyota union demands bonus hike, gives up demand for base wage hike.
January 31, 2005

Japanese morning newspaper headlines.
January 31, 2005

Japanese editorial excerpts.
January 31, 2005

DaimlerChrysler sued for couple's death in head-on collision.
January 31, 2005

LEAD: 6 hurt as jet fails landing attempt on U.S. carrier off Chiba.
January 31, 2005

Record 26.5 mil. people enter, exit Narita airport in 2004.
January 31, 2005

ADVISORY - CORRECTION.
January 31, 2005

Nissan to make new compact car in N. America in 2006: Ghosn.
January 31, 2005

Ghosn rules out capital tie-up with Mitsubishi Motors.
January 31, 2005

LEAD: Toyota to enhance vehicle output at Thai plant.
January 31, 2005

Toyota unveils hydrogen-powered fuel cell hybrid bus before expo.
January 31, 2005

Moody's, S&P see Mitsubishi Motors' rating outlook negative.
January 31, 2005

Honda forecasts record sales, net profit for fiscal 2004.
January 31, 2005

U.S. F-15 fighter involved in accident resumes flights in Okinawa.
January 31, 2005

5TH LD: 11 killed, 200 injured in Calif. train crash.
January 31, 2005

LEAD: Mazda to fully resume production at fire-hit plant in April.
January 31, 2005

2ND LD: MMC to get 540 bil. yen in aid under new revival plan.
January 31, 2005

Japanese editorial excerpts -2-.
January 31, 2005

CAL, Xiamen Airlines to run 1st cross-strait Lunar New Year flights.
January 24, 2005

Isuzu Motors, allies form venture to sell vehicles in Benelux region.
January 24, 2005

Qantas to add 12 Airbus A380 aircraft to fleet.
January 24, 2005

Kyodo economic news summary -3-.
January 24, 2005

2ND LD: Mitsubishi Motors may get 300 bil. yen lift from group firms.
January 24, 2005

Sega Toys to launch robot dog as musical pet.
January 24, 2005

GM net income down 38% in 4th qtr of 2004.
January 24, 2005

Toyota to increase China sales outlets to 1,000 by 2010: daily.
January 24, 2005

Nissan releases new Note compact car.
January 24, 2005

Japan, China fail to reach accord on air traffic expansion.
January 24, 2005

Toyota ready to meet union's bonus demand in full.
January 24, 2005

Toyota likely to have remained world's No. 2 carmaker in 2004.
January 24, 2005

LEAD: Mitsubishi Motors, DaimlerChrysler eye coverup settlement.
January 24, 2005

Suzuki Motor begins selling Chevrolet Optra in Japan.
January 24, 2005

MHI holds commencement ceremony for new aircraft wing plant.
January 24, 2005

Nearby structures may weaken shinkansen pillars' quake resistance.
January 24, 2005

Nissan in talks on supplying luxury cars to Mitsubishi.
January 24, 2005

Derailed bullet train in Niigata quake escaped worse fate.
January 24, 2005

Mitsubishi Chemical, Tokai Carbon revoke accord on carbon black.
January 24, 2005

Nissan set to launch global parts traceability system: daily.
January 24, 2005

ADVISORY - CORRECTION.
January 24, 2005

Seibu Railway group to sell Seibu Transportation: Nihon Keizai.
January 24, 2005

LEAD: Mitsubishi Motors' 3 top executives to resign: report.
January 24, 2005

Toyota President Cho named Asia Businessman of the Year by Fortune.
January 24, 2005

Mitsubishi Fuso to recall additional 111 buses.
January 24, 2005

Nissan shows interest in joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors.
January 24, 2005

JR East aims for 2 tril. yen operating cash flow for FY 2005-08.
January 24, 2005

Mitsubishi Motors rules out withdrawal from U.S.
January 18, 2005

Toyota Corolla remains best-selling car in Japan.
January 18, 2005

Honda completes acquisition of 45% stake in F1 team.
January 18, 2005

Toyoda Gosei forms firm to supply Toyota's Texas pickup truck plant.
January 18, 2005

Asiana to operate weekly cargo flight on Seoul-Chubu Centrair route.
January 18, 2005

Japan automakers unveil new pickups, SUVs at Detroit auto show.
January 18, 2005

Horie on solo voyage passes Cape Horn.
January 18, 2005

Chased by patrol car, 3 die in collision with train in Hyogo Pref.
January 18, 2005

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