Group 1 - The current president of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, will be succeeded by Koji Sato as the president of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) starting January 1, 2026 [5] - Sato's appointment comes amid increasing trade and supply chain uncertainties, as well as the rise of emerging competitors from China, with a focus on enhancing collaboration among Japanese automakers to improve international competitiveness [5][6] - This marks the second time a Toyota executive has taken the role of JAMA president since Akio Toyoda held the position from 2018 to 2023, indicating a trend of leadership continuity from Toyota within the association [6]