[-AI-3.5]The Decline of Japan’s Automotive Industry due to the Rise of Global Sales of Electric Cars A Perspective from Brazil’s Automotive Industry

Abstract

日本自動車産業は、グローバルな電気自動車の販売台数の増加に起因すると考えられている。以前は、日本自動車産業は世界市場で主要な地位を占めていたが、中国自動車産業の台頭やグローバルな電気自動車の需要増加により、衰退が続いている。トヨタでは、予算制限や品質管理の問題があり、ホンダは電気自動車市場の遅れやマツダの市場シェア減少などが問題となっている。日本政府による規制も影響を与えている。一方で、中国はグローバル市場での影響力を増し続けており、日本自動車産業が復活するためには新しい産業政策が必要である。加えて次世代技術の開発や電気自動車市場への進出にも注力する必要がある。

Table of contents

• Introduction
• Reasons for the failure of the Japanese automotive industry
• Growth of the Chinese automotive industry
• Growth of the global electric vehicle market
• Prospects of the Japanese automotive industry
• Conclusion

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Introduction

I would like to talk about the decline of the Japanese automobile industry due to the rise in global sales of electric cars. The Japanese automobile industry has long held a leading position in the global market. However, as the Chinese automobile industry has emerged, Japan’s automobile industry has continued to decline. In addition, with the rise in global sales of electric cars, Japan’s automobile industry is struggling even more.

There are several reasons why the Japanese automobile industry is in dire straits. First and foremost, there are budget constraints and a lack of quality control at Toyota. Honda has also been unable to catch up in the EV market and Mazda’s market share has declined. Additionally, regulations by the Japanese government have also hurt the automobile industry. In the face of these circumstances, the Chinese automobile industry continues to grow and gain more influence in the global market.

In order for the Japanese automobile industry to revive, new industrial policies related to the automobile industry are needed. There is also a need to focus on the development of next-generation technology and entry into the EV market. However, with the Chinese EV market becoming stronger, it is expected to take time for the Japanese automobile industry to once again become a leader in the global market.

Why the Japanese Automotive Industry Failed

All of these factors, such as Toyota’s budget cuts and lack of quality control, Honda’s lag in the EV market, Mazda’s declining market share, and the impact of government regulations in Japan, are the reasons why the Japanese automotive industry has failed.

Toyota had problems with quality control and hesitated to share confidential information. Due to these problems, the company lost its competitiveness in the market and its performance declined. Therefore, Toyota focused on budget cuts, which was counterproductive. The quality of their vehicles declined and their competitiveness in the market was lost.

Honda was late in entering the EV market and lost its competitiveness. Conversely, top players in the EV market such as China and other countries have been focusing on technological development. Due to their inability to differentiate themselves from these competing companies, Honda’s market presence has decreased significantly.

Meanwhile, Mazda’s market share is declining, but it is not due to the low quality of their cars. Mazda cars are of higher quality and more economical than their competitors. However, due to a lack of funds to invest in marketing, Mazda’s market presence has declined.

Finally, the introduction of vehicle regulations by the Japanese government has pushed the Japanese automotive industry backwards. These regulations were related to vehicle emissions and safety. As a result, various problems arose and the decline of Japan’s automotive industry became apparent.

Growth of the Chinese Automobile Industry

China’s growth in the electric vehicle market is impressive. On the other hand, Japan has maintained its position as a central hub of the automotive industry for many years but is now threatened by China’s entry into the electric vehicle market.

With the excessive growth of electric vehicle demand in the Chinese market, the government is actively supporting it. Furthermore, Chinese EV brands are emerging in the United States as well. It is inevitable to say that China’s automotive industry is increasingly prominent due to these movements.

On the other hand, its influence is also growing in Europe due to the increasing number of electric vehicle sales in the European market. The Japanese automotive industry needs to seriously address the Chinese EV industry, which has such a global influence.

The growth of the global electric vehicle market

In addition to Europe and North America, the electric vehicle market is rapidly growing in the Asia-Pacific region. Global sales of EVs are increasing, and the increase in EV sales in the European market is particularly notable. Furthermore, the growth of EV market share is also seen in the US market and the popularity of EVs is increasing in the Asian market. However, Japanese car manufacturers still lag behind in entering the EV market. This is because major companies such as Toyota did not allocate budget to EV development. On the other hand, the Japanese automotive industry is conducting research on EV technology independently, and may be able to catch up in the future. However, China’s automotive industry is rapidly growing in the EV market with support from the government. Japan’s automotive industry is likely to face competition from China in the future. Japanese car manufacturers are expected to make proactive efforts to enter the EV market in the future. They also need to focus on developing next-generation technologies and introduce new industrial policies related to the automotive industry.

Outlook of the Japanese Automotive Industry

The Japanese auto industry has long been a world leader in car brands. However, in recent years, the rise of EVs in the global market has led to the decline of Japan’s auto industry. To eliminate the delay in entering the EV market, Japanese car manufacturers need to quickly adopt new technologies. By focusing on the development of next-generation technologies and introducing new industrial policies related to the auto industry, Japan may regain its competitiveness in the market. However, Japanese car manufacturers still have a long way to go to achieve these goals. China, a pioneer in the EV market, is becoming stronger and stronger, and for Japan to become competitive again in the world, Japanese car manufacturers need to develop more intelligent strategies. Nevertheless, this is not a hopeless situation for the Japanese auto industry. By tackling technological innovation, Japanese car manufacturers can rebuild a strong auto industry in Japan.

Conclusion

The Japanese automobile industry can still revive, but it won’t be easy. On the other hand, the Chinese EV market is growing stronger day by day and becoming an increasing threat. Japan needs to focus on next-generation technologies and new industrial policies. Japanese companies can have opportunities to engage in the expansion of the international market by adapting to changes in the market. However, this challenge is the reality we are facing today.