Yuri Kageyama

AP Business Writer

Former Nissan Motor Co. executive Greg Kelly arrives for the first trial hearing at the Tokyo District Court, Sept. 15, 2020.

Former Nissan Exec's Defense Begins Questioning

His attorneys sought to show that the violations were devised by others at the automaker.

Honda showroom in Tokyo, Nov. 2, 2020.

Honda Reports Profit Rise Despite Pandemic

The automaker said it carried out aggressive cost cuts that involved a “fundamental review” of its operations.

The world's smallest Rubik's Cube in Tokyo, Sept. 23, 2020.

Tiny Rubik's Cube Marks Puzzle's 40th Anniversary

The tiny but playable cube measures just 9.9 millimeters by 9.9 millimeters.

Nissan employees work on car parts made from carbon fiber reinforced plastics at the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi, Japan, July 6, 2020.

Nissan Shows Off New Way to Produce High-Tech Parts

The automaker says it has achieved a “breakthrough” in molding carbon fiber reinforced plastic.

Vehicles parked at a logistics center in Kawasaki, Japan, Aug. 17, 2020.

Japan's Exports Plunge Amid Pandemic

Exports to the U.S. especially suffered, declining 19.5%.

Containers are piled up at the port in Yokohama, Japan, June 17, 2020.

Japan's Economy Shrinks at Record Rate

The world’s third largest economy was already limping along when the virus outbreak struck in China late last year.

Nintendo sign at the company's official store in Tokyo, Jan. 23, 2020.

Nintendo Profit Up Six-Fold Amid Pandemic

People stuck at home turned to playing video games.

Honda Motor Co. headquarters in Tokyo, July 31, 2019.

Honda Reports Loss as Virus Hits Sales

Sales plunged due to the pandemic, especially in the U.S., Japan and India.

Sony Profit Up as People Staying Home Play Video Games

Its quarterly profit jumped 53% as its video game and other online businesses thrived.

Trial of Whill's Autonomous Drive System at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Nov. 2019.

Mobility Machine Needs No Help at Tokyo Airport

The autonomous system runs on its own without crashing — even when people jump out unexpectedly.

Toyota Profit Drops, but Recovery Expected

The company's president said the automaker was learning to grow leaner and make a fresh start.

Honda cars displayed at the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, July 31, 2019.

Honda Sinks Deeper into Losses

The automaker reported a first quarter loss of $276 million.