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The first automobile to be made in Japan was made in 1902 by Komanosuke Uchiyama -
In 1907, Komanosuke Uchiyama, an engineer from Tokyo Motor Vehicle Works, completed the first Japanese-made gasoline engine automobile. This changed the automotive industry. As they got together and really put down new cars for the people of Japan. -
Jitsuyo Jidosha began producing a three-wheeled vehicle with an enclosed cab called the Gorham, and the following year produced a four-wheeled version. The company produced light cars and trucks under the name of Lila. -
The original model's type name was DA, with the "Mazda-Go" brand name being used to sell it and subsequent generations. After an agreement, the Mazda-Go was sold by the Mitsubishi Zaibatsu in Japan and later on in export markets as well. -
Subaru cars are known for their use of a boxer engine layout in most vehicles above 1,500 cc. The Symmetrical All Wheel Drive drive-train layout. -
Michio Suzuki invented a new type of the weaving machine, which was exported overseas. -
Japan Automobile Manufactures Association, a trade association with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. It serves as a platform for the automakers of Japan to share technological developments and management practices. -
Becomes the first Japanese car built in the United States at Honda's Marysville, Ohio, manufacturing facility -
Created at around the same time as Japanese rivals Honda and Nissan created their Acura and Infiniti luxury divisions respectively, Lexus originated from a corporate project to develop a new premium sedan. -
Japan conceded to the United States back in auto manufacturing -
The Toyota Prius is a mid-size car built by Toyota which has a hybrid drivetrain, combining an internal combustion engine with an electric motor. -
Affects Japanese automotive production for the third time, Japan had encountered its worst economic crisis since the end of World War II.