Small, electric, and soon to be autonomous – Japan’s future mobility mix

As one of the world’s biggest vehicle producers in terms of volume, Japan is a leader in the automotive industry. On the sales front, statistics from Ducker Worldwide show that Japanese brands account for 95% of all passenger vehicle sales.

Several trends are currently shaping the local market, one of which is the rising demand for smaller models. In the latest Automotive World special report ‘Japan’s auto industry’, several experts highlight this as well as the development of electrified and autonomous driving technology as having a major impact on transport across the country.