Suzuki and Daihatsu to invest in Toyota EV alliance

Five major Japanese carmakers to partner on R&D and self-driving vehicles

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Suzuki and Daihatsu will invest in a joint venture led by Toyota that will develop advanced automotive technologies, including electrification and autonomous vehicles. (Source photos by Reuters) 

JADA NAGUMO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Suzuki Motor and Daihatsu Motor are joining three other major Japanese carmakers, including Toyota Motor, to jointly develop advanced technologies and accelerate the electrification of commercial vehicles, including so-called kei cars.

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