Automobiles
BYD's new German strategy under scrutiny after August sales slump
Lack of trust in after-sales services, low brand recognition seen as problems
Climate Change
Japan's Marubeni takes stake in Thailand tire recycling company
Trading house buys into technology that recovers carbon black
Automobiles
Toyota and Nissan to help raise Japan's battery output capacity by half
Government to support $7bn supply chain buildup
Automobiles
BMW to make fuel cell cars in 2028 by teaming with Toyota
Automakers look to drive down costs of expensive EV alternatives
Automobiles
Volvo abandons 2030 EV-only target as demand slows
Swedish automaker expects to still offer hybrid models at target date
Startups
Toyota-backed startup's new elderly scooters have swappable batteries
Whill looking at Asia, Europe and Canada following U.K., U.S. and Japan
Automobiles
SAIC-GM logs first interim net loss as China auto tie-ups struggle
Rapid electrification, price wars hit classic Sino-American partnership and others
Automobiles
Toyota restarts Yaris and Corolla production after safety test scandal
Automakers lift factory closures as Typhoon Shanshan's impact wanes
Caixin
China's auto insurers must keep pace with driverless tech: white paper
Liability frameworks lagging behind as high-tech cars hit public roads
Technology
As with EVs, China self-driving cars have Tesla in their sights
World's biggest auto market provides vast testing ground for new technology
Electric vehicles
BYD to buy German car distributor Hedin Electric
Chinese EV maker moves to take greater control of its strategy in the country
Technology
Can Tesla's self-driving ambitions navigate U.S.-China tensions?
Washington looks to ban Chinese software as Beijing doubles down on autonomous vehicles
Automobiles
Malaysian auto sales close in on ASEAN leader Indonesia
Gap between region's top two markets narrowed to 8,000 units in Q2
Natural disasters
Toyota extends production halt as strong typhoon pounds southern Japan
Other manufacturers follow suit as Typhoon Shanshan causes damage and injuries
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Electric vehicles
China EV makers' profitability mixed amid price war, trade barriers
Manufacturers look to local partnerships and cost cutting to overcome duties
Electric vehicles
Grab adds 1,000 EVs, mainly BYD cars, to Indonesia fleet
Chinese automaker raising profile through popular ride-hailing app
Interview
India's Mahindra plans $1.4bn EV buildup, CEO says, as it chases Tata
EVs to make up 20% to 30% of Mahindra's sales volume, Anish Shah says
Business deals
Samsung SDI, GM ink deal to build $3.5bn EV battery plant in U.S.
Factory to start mass production in 2027, will have capacity 'up to 36 GWh'
U.S. elections 2024
JD Vance slams Democrats for allowing Chinese battery plant in Michigan
Gotion's $2.4bn investment targets IRA subsidies, vice presidential candidate says
Automobiles
Toyota and BMW to form alliance in fuel cell vehicle manufacturing
German auto giant aims to start mass production in a few years
Electric vehicles
Battery fire in Incheon risks cooling South Korea's EV fever
Tough regulations expected as authorities strengthen safety measures
Automobiles
Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, following U.S. lead
Trudeau says Beijing 'is not playing by same rules'; China calls move 'protectionist'
Automobiles
Isuzu to develop self-driving trucks with U.S. startup
Japanese automaker hopes to put fully autonomous vehicles on road by fiscal 2027
Automobiles
Suzuki gets back into motorcycle racing with a green mission
Team using sustainable fuel and parts overcomes bumpy ride