Hans Greimel is the Asia Editor at Automotive News. He specializes in automotive topics, including car manufacturing, electric vehicles, and dealership management, while also covering industrial vehicles and car repair. Hans is a co-author of "Collision Course: Carlos Ghosn and Culture Wars that Upended an Auto Empire," and his work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Yahoo News, Rubber News, and Nikkei Asia.
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Hans Greimel's coverage predominantly focuses on the automotive industry, particularly on major Japanese automakers such as Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, and Honda. His articles often include press releases and data citations from the private sector.
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By: Hans Greimel
Toyota's Lexus assembly plant in southwestern Japan will stay closed through July 31 as the automaker prioritizes safety and evaluates supplier status. Aisin Kyushu and Ahresty also halted work. Nissan's nearby plants remain operational, as Honda suspends motorcycle output.
By: Hans Greimel
The redesigned Skyline, marketed in the past as the Infiniti Q 50 in the U.S., is the first vehicle to be developed the new way.
By: Hans Greimel
Production shutdowns after Japan's deadly earthquake will likely erase output of more than 10,000 vehicles including Toyota 4Runner SUVs, Nissan Rogue crossovers and Lexus models exported to U.S.
By: Hans Greimel
The stabilized profit provides a tailwind for Mitsubishi as it reboots business amid tougher competition in its tradition stronghold of Southeast Asia and struggled with tariffs in the U.S.
By: Hans Greimel
Fourth-generation Toyota executive Daisuke Toyoda is moving from software development at Woven by Toyota to hands-on manufacturing work at the historic Motomachi assembly plant, where he'll test integrating artificial intelligence and robotics technologies developed at Woven City into traditional vehicle production.
By: Hans Greimel
Nissan returned to profitability in its fiscal first quarter but lowered its global sales forecast as China business deteriorates and Middle East conflict disrupts deliveries. The downgrade makes the U.S. launch of the Rogue e-Power hybrid more important than ever.
By: Hans Greimel
Toyota developed an AI digital twin of Chairman Akio Toyoda to preserve decades of management philosophy. The avatar reveals Toyota's vision for AI as worker empowerment, not replacement, amid industry transformation.
By: Hans Greimel
Honda suspends production at two plants making the Civic and Prelude. Combined automaker output losses near 20,000 vehicles after deadly 7.1-magnitude quake struck southwestern Japan July 28.
By: Hans Greimel
Toyota will introduce next-generation lithium ion batteries for hybrids starting in 2027, delivering cost reductions and better performance. The automaker also raised its full-year profit forecast.
By: Hans Greimel
Alfonso Albaisa, 62, will serve as adviser through Dec. 31 after stepping down as global design chief. Matthew Weaver, who worked on the Qashqai and Juke, takes over Oct. 1 after 24 years with Nissan.
