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Transportation

NIKKEI Film: In search of bus drivers

The 2024 problem: rushing work-style reform

5 May 2024
A Huawei Aito M7 SUV is displayed at the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 last November in Tianjin, China. (VCG via AP )
Caixin

Fatal car crash mars Huawei's efforts to break into EV market

Aito M7 accident in north China claims three lives; investigation underway

3 May 2024
The new plant will handle semi knock-down production of Toyota pickup trucks and SUVs. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
Automobiles

Toyota group member's Cambodian auto plant builds on African success

Toyota Tsusho takes on broad range of operations, from assembly to financing

3 May 2024
Plans for the old Tsukuji market site in Tokyo include a 50,000-seat stadium shown on the left in this artist's rendering. (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) 
Property

Why one of Japan's biggest real estate projects is tapping Toyota

Mitsui Fudosan looks to spread risk for $5.8bn Tsukiji market redevelopment

2 May 2024
Chinese automakers BYD, left, and Neta showcase their electric car models at the Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show in Jakarta on April 30. (Source photos by Nana Shibata) 
Automobiles

China's BYD, Neta eye growth in Indonesia with new EV investments

Automakers plan local productions to crack market dominated by Japanese players

1 May 2024
At left, a screen displays the environment seen by a self-driving taxi developed by Baidu. At right, a Tesla showroom in Beijing. (Source photos by AP and Reuters) 
Electric cars in China

Tesla to work with Baidu in push to offer self-driving tech in China

U.S. carmaker clears regulatory obstacles but timetable still unclear

29 April 2024
Smartphone maker Xiaomi's entry into the EV market generated interest for its low prices.
Electric cars in China

China's EV overcapacity spurs global fears of more price cuts

Factory utilization for new energy vehicles drops to 50%, far below break-even point

28 April 2024
Honda Motor CEO Toshihiro Mibe is spearheading the automaker's North American EV investments. (Photo by Kazuyuki Okudaira)
Automobiles

Honda goes all in on EVs in U.S., Canada despite slowdown worries

Hybrid cars and motorcycles to help pay for $11bn supply chain buildup

27 April 2024
BYD's new electric hatchback on display at the Beijing auto show. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
Automobiles

Xpeng, Geely show off AI-powered 'smartphones on wheels' in China

EV battle shifts to software at Beijing auto expo as companies highlight new features

27 April 2024
A VinFast electric vehicle sits at a distributor in Los Angeles.
Automobiles

VinFast CEO to inject $1bn of personal wealth into Vietnam EV maker

Vingroup founder Vuong to prop up automaker as costs mount

27 April 2024
Toyota Motor will expand its EV production capacity by investing in U.S. plant, the Japanese automaker announced on April 26.
Automobiles

Toyota to invest $1.4bn to bolster EV output in U.S.

Factory in Indiana to start making electric SUVs in 2026

26 April 2024
Hyundai Motor is responding to a slowdown in demand for electric vehicles by offering more hybrids.
Automobiles

Hyundai Motor Q1 profit falls as EV demand weakens

Automaker says it is responding to market trends with more hybrids

25 April 2024
Toyota has announced an alliance with Chinese internet giant Tencent. (Photo by Nikkei)
Business deals

Toyota teams up with Tencent for drive into China's EV market

Two companies to work together on AI and cloud computing for electric cars

25 April 2024
The 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, known as Auto China, opened to the media in the Chinese capital on April 25.
Automobiles

Beijing auto show welcomes world as China's carmakers aim to conquer it

Return of exhibition comes as brutal price war, export friction drive overseas production

25 April 2024
Shoppers select wares at a market in Seoul on January 4.  
Economy

South Korea GDP grows 1.3% in first quarter, beating estimates

Asia's fourth-largest economy picks up pace on construction and spending increases

25 April 2024
An electric vehicle charging station in Beijing in February. More affordable EV models are coming to the market in China.
Markets

Nidec faces market pressure as founder rips 'unfair' China EV war

Investors picking winners, such as suppliers related to charging facilities

25 April 2024
Hyundai Motor's Kona EV will come bundled with homes sold by Yamada Holdings. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
Automobiles

Hyundais and houses: Japan electronics chain to sell EV-home bundles

Yamada Denki operator and South Korean automaker team up to draw more customers

25 April 2024
Lithium, nickel and cobalt recovered from used EV batteries are seen at a recycle plant in Germany. Japan and Europe want to give themselves a leg up in the competition with China for battery materials. (Photo by Eiki Hayashi)
Supply Chain

Japan, Europe to link industrial data platforms for EV battery materials

Public-private initiative will promote rare-metal recycling to counter China

24 April 2024
Tesla stock rises sharply after announcement of new cheaper models
Automobiles

Tesla profit falls nearly 50% as demand and China headwinds persist

Musk said EV maker has done relatively better than Chinese rivals and will launch cheaper models

24 April 2024
Honda plans to launch the Zero Series of EVs in North America starting in 2026: Its planned factory in Canada will be the automaker's second EV plant in North America. (Photo by Shoya Okinaga)
Automobiles

Honda near agreement with Canada on $6bn EV plant

New factory expected to help automaker lift EV, fuel-cell car market shares

23 April 2024
One in three cars on China's streets are expected to be electric by 2030. A BYD model is seen here in Beijing. 
Automobiles

IEA gives upbeat EV outlook with China seen driving the market

Electric car sales to hit 17mn in 2024 and demand rising in Southeast Asia: report

23 April 2024
Turing shows off its test car at the Japan Mobility Show in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Turing)
Technology

Japan's Turing eyes 2025 self-driving trial in challenge to Tesla

Startup expects generative AI to help automotive newcomers leapfrog mainstream rivals

23 April 2024
Kia's hybrid Carnival minivan, released in November, earned praise for its power and fuel economy. (Kia)
Automobiles

Kia looks to double hybrid sales by 2028 amid EV headwinds

South Korean automaker plans $28bn in R&D to cover lost ground

23 April 2024
Tesla cut the price of the Model 3 sold in China by 6%. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Electric cars in China

Tesla price cuts in China spark more EV discounts

Li Auto becomes latest brand to discount its models in battle for market share

22 April 2024
A VinFast VF8 model is displayed during a ceremony at the brand's factory in Haiphong province, Vietnam.
Automobiles

VinFast share plunge hits China's VW-backed battery partner Gotion

Vietnamese carmaker chief vows to work with China despite geopolitical friction

22 April 2024