This year, the Japan Mobility Show (JMS), formerly the Tokyo Motor Show, returned to the world stage after a four-year long hiatus. The event showcased expansive, inviting, and inspiring mobility options that looked to redefine what the future can hold.
Continue readingGrassroots Pioneers: JAMA Members & the U.S.-Japan Friendship
Recently, JAMA USA had the pleasure of attending the 2023 Japan-America Grassroots Summit, which was hosted by the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO) in Columbus, Ohio. The summit celebrates the unlikely friendship between a young Japanese fisherman, Nakahama Manjiro, and Captain William Whitfield, which began in 1841 and eloquently illustrates one of the earliest encounters and friendships between the U.S. and Japan.
Continue readingMember Milestones: Cue the Bubbly and Confetti
This year we are honored to celebrate a number of incredible production milestones from our members’ facilities.
Continue readingJAMA Comments in Response to Section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit NPRM
As JAMA members remain committed to the transition to electrified vehicles and continue to invest in the transition. However, building and bringing new facilities online takes time, and the timelines associated with the Section 30D tax credit’s critical minerals requirements remain very challenging.
Continue readingDC Journal: Japanese Automakers Boost U.S. Job Growth
Japanese automakers are among the most significant contributors to the nation’s manufacturing sector and to the U.S. economy. In recent years, the continued growth and economic importance of Japanese automakers have shown they are not just a vital part of the development of the “new” U.S. automobile industry, but they have also become critical contributors to the United States’ overall economy.
Continue reading