16 Quotes by Koji Endo

so how much of the further reduction is possible remains to be seen.

Mazda is gaining on new models that are selling really well, lower production costs from platforms shared with Ford, and the weaker yen,

Nobody can really make money out of this market.

Nissan is the only major Japanese automaker that has suppliers producing modules and parts in a Nissan factory, which helps cut logistics cost and inventory cost.

GM could give more money to Isuzu, but the basic fundamental problem is still demand for trucks in Asia, ... The problem is how quickly they can implement all these measures, otherwise demand might continue to slide in Japan and Asia.

Japan has become a saturated market. Nissan brought out a lot of new models over a year ago and so now their sales are weakening.

Mercedes and BMW took advantage of the Lexus launch. They knew Toyota was launching the Lexus and prepared to fight.

Every company that's successful has to come up with ideas to reduce costs.

There's not much overlap in the two trading companies, and Tomen has some business segments that Tsusho doesn't have. The new entity will continue to work with Toyota.