Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2025-05-28 01:39Group 1 - Nissan is considering selling its global headquarters building in Yokohama, Japan, estimated to be worth over 100 billion yen (approximately 5.03 billion RMB), to cover high costs associated with structural reforms such as factory closures [1] - The seven major Japanese automakers, including Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, have reported a collective profit decline of over 20% for the 2024 fiscal year, with Nissan posting a net loss of 670.8 billion yen (approximately 33.7 billion RMB) [2] - Toyota's net profit for the 2024 fiscal year is expected to drop by 35% to 3.1 trillion yen, marking its largest decline in nearly a decade, largely due to new tariffs imposed by the U.S. [6][7] Group 2 - Honda plans to reduce its investment in electrification and software from 10 trillion yen to 7 trillion yen due to a slowdown in the electric vehicle market and trade uncertainties [5] - The U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and parts have significantly impacted Japanese automakers, with Nissan estimating a loss of 450 billion yen due to these tariffs [7] - Japanese automakers are facing challenges in transitioning to electric and smart vehicles, with high R&D costs and uncertain market demand, leading to adjustments in their product strategies [10] Group 3 - In the Chinese market, Japanese automakers have experienced declining sales, with Toyota's sales down 6.9%, Honda's down 30.9%, and Nissan's at their lowest since 2008, down 12.2% [12][13] - Increased promotional expenses in the North American market are squeezing profits for Japanese automakers, as competition intensifies [13]