TOKYO, Jan 16, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – A new-look TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team will begin its 10th season of competition when the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship gets underway with the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo on January 22-25. 2026 GR YARIS Rally1 After a record-breaking 2025 campaign, TGR-WRT enters this year with the goal to successfully defend its manufacturers’, drivers’ and co-drivers’ …
Mitsubishi Corporation Announces Acquisition of Haynesville Shale Gas Business in Louisiana and Texas
TOKYO, Jan 16, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) has agreed to acquire all equity interests in Aethon III LLC, Aethon United LP, and related entities and interests (collectively “Aethon”). This transaction marks MC’s entry into the U.S. shale gas business across the value chain, from upstream ownership through domestic sales and export of produced gas. MC reached an agreement on January …
MHI Thermal Systems Expands Lineup of Building-Use Multi-Split Air-Conditioners for Overseas Markets
KXZ3 Series TOKYO, Jan 16, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has expanded its lineup for the KXZ3 Series of building-use multi-split air-conditioners which use low-environmental impact R32 refrigerant, in response to increasing demand in overseas markets, and begun mass production. To complement the existing three units …
NEC Launches “NEC Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure Solution” for Distributed Computing Resources
TOKYO, Jan 15, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the launch of its “NEC Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure Solution” in Japan, enabling flexible and distributed deployment of computing resources such as servers and GPUs. This solution aims to reduce capital investment and operating costs for data centers and research institutions, while also promoting energy efficiency, by leveraging NEC’s proprietary …
Mitsubishi Power Lands Significant Gas Turbine Order for Qatar’s Facility E IWPP Project
DOHA, Qatar, Jan 14, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), announced today that it has been awarded a contract in cooperation with Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group, an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor appointed by Ras Abu Fontas Power Company, and in partnership with Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation …
Mitsubishi Motors Launches Updated Outlander PHEV in Canada
Outlander PHEV Outlander PHEV Launch Eventin Montreal1 TOKYO, Jan 14, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announces that Mitsubishi Motors Sales of Canada (MMSCAN), Mitsubishi Motors’ subsidiary in Canada, will begin sales of the significantly updated Outlander Plug-in Hybrid …
Hitachi High-Tech launches FOUNDRY-MASTER Smart 2, enhancing performance and value of stationary optical emission spectrometers
TOKYO, Jan 7, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (“Hitachi High-Tech”, part of Hitachi, Ltd.’s Connective Industries Sector), launches the FOUNDRY-MASTER Smart 2, an enhanced stationary optical emission spectrometer (“OES”) designed to deliver lab-grade precision in a compact, durable format designed specifically for Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and non-ferrous metal analysis. The instrument is manufactured by Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science GmbH …
Fujitsu launches demonstration experiment into green steel value flow utilizing blockchain technology to accelerate decarbonization in the steel Industry
Kawasaki, Japan, Jan 14, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu today announced that it has commanced a demonstration experiment into the value flow of green steel [1] in the steel industry starting in December 2025. This project was previously selected by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as part of its FY2025 Industrial Research Project under the theme Survey Project on …
Toyota Systems, Fujitsu utilize quantum-inspired technology and AI to streamline on-board computer design and contribute to sustainable development
Nagoya, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, Jan 14, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Systems Corporation (Toyota Systems) and Fujitsu Limited, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), today announced the successful application of quantum-inspired technology and AI to automate one aspect of the automotive parts design process. In a world first for the automotive industry, the technology was applied to automate the placement design …
Mitsubishi Motors Starts Production of Rogue Plug-in Hybrid and Navara OEM Models for Nissan
TOKYO, Jan 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) has begun production of the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid for the North American market and the Navara for the Oceania market, both of which will be launched by Nissan Motor Corporation (hereafter, Nissan). The company began production of the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid on January 12 at its Okazaki Plant (Aichi Prefecture, …
Additional Investment in Commercial Space Station Business and Acquisition of Experimental Module Usage Rights
TOKYO, Japan, Jan 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (”MC”) is pleased to announce that it has made an additional investment in Starlab Space LLC (“Starlab”), a leading candidate for participation (*1) in the Commercial SpaceStation Program (*2). As part of this investment, MC has also acquired the usage rights to the experimental module associated with the Commercial Space Station. Since …
Australia Developers Triumph at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final
AUSTRALIA’S FINEST REAL ESTATE EMERGES VICTORIOUS DURING CULMINATION OF THE 2025 PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS SERIES BANGKOK, Jan 13, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series has culminated in spectacular style at its Grand Final, distinguishing sublime achievements by development companies from Australia. After a landmark journey through 13 property markets, the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property …
Honda to Adopt New “H mark” as Symbol of Honda Automobile Business
TOKYO, Japan, Jan 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it will adopt a new H mark with refreshed design as the new symbol representing Honda automobile business. Since its first adoption in 1963 as a symbol to represent Honda automobiles, the H mark has always been used for Honda automobile products and business activities, while undergoing …
Eisai and Nuvation Bio Enter into Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Taletrectinib in Europe and Additional Countries Outside the U.S., China and Japan
TOKYO and NEW YORK, NY., Jan 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”), a human-centered global leading research-based pharmaceutical company working in the neurology and oncology therapeutic areas, and Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB, Corporate Headquarters: New York, NY, CEO: David Hung, M.D., “Nuvation Bio”), a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the …
Mazda Unveils MAZDA CX-6e New Battery EV in World Premiere
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 12, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the introduction of its new battery electric vehicle, the MAZDA CX-6e, to the European, Australian, and other markets. Making its world debut at the Brussels Motor Show(*1) in Belgium on January 9 (local time), the MAZDA CX-6e is scheduled to launch in Europe this summer, with plans for introduction in …
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Announces GR Yaris MORIZO RR
TOKYO, Jan 9, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) today announced the creation of the MORIZO RR special edition of the GR Yaris and unveiled the model’s under-development prototype at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026. A special-edition vehicle created with Morizo at the Nürburgring, equipped with the GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission and to be limited to 100 units in Japan …
Honda Announces New Lines of Models that Represent “Honda Sports DNA” at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026
TOKYO, Japan, January 9, 2026 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled new concept models and race machines that embody “Honda passion for driving performance,” at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 which started today at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Honda introduced two new product lines — “Sport Line” for on-road models and “Trail Line” for off-road models — that indicate the future direction …
Honda Launches Fixed-Battery Electric Two-Wheeled Personal Commuter “Honda UC3” in Thailand and Vietnam
TOKYO, JAPAN, January 9, 2026 – Honda begins sales of the fixed-battery electric two-wheeled personal commuter Honda UC3 (UC3), equivalent to a 110cc class internal combustion engine (ICE) model, in Thailand and Vietnam starting this spring. In conjunction with the UC3 launch, Honda also works to develop charging infrastructure in major cities in both countries. UC3 key features The UC3 is the first electric two-wheeled …
Sponsorship Agreement Reached with LCR Honda; Full-Season MotoGP Entry as Pro Honda LCR
TOKYO, Japan, January 9, 2026 – Honda has reached a sponsorship agreement with Honda LCR, which competes in the MotoGP class of the FIM* Grand Prix World Championship. For the 2026 season, Honda LCR will campaign a two-bike lineup in MotoGP. Alongside Johann Zarco (France, age 35) aboard the CASTROL Honda LCR, the team will introduce a second entry titled Pro Honda LCR, with Pro …
Mazda Develops New Body Color, “Navy Blue Mica”
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 9, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a new body color called Navy Blue Mica. The all-new CX-5, the best-selling model(1) in Mazda’s current lineup, will be the first to become available with the new color(2), which the company hopes to become the standard shade of navy to be embraced by users for many years to …