Toyota, Nissan and Honda to team on AI and chips for next-gen cars

Japanese automakers to collaborate in 7 areas under government strategy

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The Lexus LF-ZC electric vehicle from Toyota, set to be introduced in 2026, has software-defined vehicle capabilities. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)

RIHO NAGAO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Toyota Motor, Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and other major Japanese automakers will work together to develop software for next-generation vehicles, bringing together their expertise in such areas as generative AI and semiconductors, Nikkei has learned.

In a soon-to-be-announced strategy for digital transformation in the auto industry, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will call for cooperation among automakers as a roadmap for next-generation automobile development through the 2030s.

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