Automobiles
Thailand approves EV incentive program for commercial trucks, buses
Tax reduction measures aim to spur demand, reinforce status as regional hub
Automobiles
Indonesia EV competition heats up with VinFast and BYD debuts
Other Asian manufacturers also aim to grab market share with auto show offerings
Automobiles
Hybrids lead EVs in sales growth as drivers seek convenience
Japanese automakers like Toyota poised to benefit from surge
Automobiles
Toyota forklift maker to face regulatory action over emissions cheating
Toyota Industries at risk of losing certification for excavator engine
Automobiles
Mitsubishi Corp. to set up car dealer network in India
Japanese trading house to take 30%-plus stake in local company
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's military regime promotes EVs with a heavy hand
Tariff exemption, ban on gasoline-powered cars lead to influx of Chinese-made vehicles
Automobiles
Mazda seeks startups, software engineers at new Tokyo hub
Automaker scouts personnel for electrification, developing auto software
Automobiles
Sony and Honda EV venture to launch SUV and compact before 2030
Sony Honda Mobility plans to double workforce to 500 employees
Automobiles
Toyota brass to lead scandal-hit Daihatsu in management reshuffle
Automaker aims to reduce subsidiary's burden for vital overseas operations
Automobiles
Sona tops Nikkei's list of competitive Indian auto suppliers
Powertrain parts maker beats out Bosch subsidiary and JBM Auto
Automobiles
Tesla rival BYD weighs EV plant in Mexico
Chinese automaker's regional chief reveals plans with eye on U.S. market
Automobiles
Toyota says president of scandal-hit Daihatsu unit to step down
Auto giant's Latin America, Caribbean region chief Inoue to replace Okudaira
Automobiles
Hybrids in U.S., Europe reward Toyota and Honda as EV sales slow
Analysts welcome tailwind but concerns remain for lagging EV rollout
Materials
EV motor alloy from Japan's Proterial trims power use by 5%
New core material could contribute to smaller, faster motors
Technology
CATL, BYD, others unite in China for solid-state battery breakthrough
Beijing forms national alliance in all-out effort to revolutionize the EV market
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia election, Japan H3 rocket launch, Kakao earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Automobiles
Scandal-hit Daihatsu says it will take 40% longer to develop new cars
Japanese automaker vows to increase inspectors in comeback from safety test fixing
Electric cars in China
Huawei rolls out ultrafast EV chargers in China, taking on Tesla
'1 km-per-second' stations cater to increasingly advanced battery tech
Electric cars in China
China pushes EV makers to localize in overseas markets
Move meant to ease Western concerns about country's dominance
Materials
LG Chem signs $19bn deal with GM to supply battery materials
South Korean company's long-term contract comes amid EV market slowdown
Business deals
Toyota to invest in TSMC arm for 2nd Kumamoto chip plant in Japan
Automaker joins Denso and Sony in providing funds to boost key semiconductor industry
Automobiles
Toyota raises profit forecast to record high amid strong sales
Hybrid and high-end cars show growth despite scandals at affiliates
Supply Chain
Taiwan's Compal to build factory in Europe for supply chain diversification
Notebook maker also expanding into 5G, medical, server and automotive tech
Commodities
Nickel and lithium prices plunge as Chinese EV demand loses steam
Production facilities shutting down due to worsening profitability
DealStreetAsia
Cheaper EVs remain a distant dream in India
Despite rush for local cell manufacturing, components are largely imported