Business trends
In China's EV market, foreign automakers race to catch up
Volkswagen, Toyota and others unveil latest models at Shanghai auto show
Automobiles
Tesla profit falls 24% in Q1 after price cuts in China, other markets
U.S. electric vehicle maker reports revenue jump on record deliveries
Automobiles
Toyota to invest $334m to make compact biofuel hybrids in Brazil
Carmaker seeks to provide consumers with cheaper, eco-friendly vehicles
Electric cars in China
Honda and VW hedge bets on decoupling with China EV plants
Carmakers tout local plans at Shanghai auto show while eyeing U.S. subsidies
Electric cars in China
EVs on pace to make up third of China's auto sales this year
Tesla sparks price war, spurring demand from middle-income drivers
IPO
Indonesia's Merdeka Battery Materials gains 11% in stock debut
Nickel producer's IPO, latest in the country's resource sector, raised $620m
Automobiles
EV makers to tout cutting-edge tech at Shanghai auto show
BYD to showcase luxury line, while Toyota to unveil new electric models
Automobiles
Panasonic looking at 3 U.S. states for big EV battery spending
Japanese company eyes new factory in Oklahoma, expansion in Kansas or Nevada
Supply Chain
Thailand, Indonesia emerge as bigger links in EV supply chain
Japanese, Chinese and South Korean suppliers get in ahead of vehicle production
China tech
China self-driving startup seeks to cut vehicle costs with road sensors
Allride.ai hopes to overcome barriers to widespread use of Level 4 automation
Technology
Europe, Japan can help ease rollout of EV battery rules: EU official
Cooperation key to lowering regulatory burden on carmakers and suppliers
Semiconductors
Samsung's profit woes cast shadow over South Korea's economy
Semiconductor downturn stokes calls to cut overreliance on single company
Automobiles
Hitachi, Nissan harness mini EV to power elevator for 15 hours
Potential as emergency power source for buildings highlighted
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Interview
Indonesia sovereign fund steps up EV plans with China's CATL
INA preparing pipeline of Nusantara projects, chief investment officer says
IPO
Indonesia's Harita Nickel shares gain 4.4% in market debut
Battery materials producer raised $670m in country's largest IPO so far in 2023
Automobiles
Honda and POSCO to partner on EV battery recycling, materials
Japanese carmaker looks to strengthen parts supply chain amid rising demand
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Automobiles
Hyundai Motor Group to invest $18bn in EVs by 2030
Carmaker to expand global production to 3.6m units and Kia to build new plant
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Technology
Samsung Display to supply OLED panels to Ferrari for new models
South Korean company expanding presence in auto display market
Automobiles
Toyota supplier Denso appoints new chief amid EV, software shift
Parts maker's new president to 'transform portfolio' in line with industry trends
Automobiles
Japan automakers face U.S. supply chain challenge in EV shift
Laggards Toyota, Honda must find new local suppliers to compete in electrics
Automobiles
Toyota to debut 10 EV models by 2026 under new chief Koji Sato
Automaker prepares to expand capacity in U.S., with eye on rivals like Tesla
Automobiles
Japan EV sales just 2% of domestic market, trailing China and Europe
Nissan's Sakura minicar surges to top with affordable price
Electric cars in China
BYD eyes overtaking Tesla this year as world's top EV maker
Chinese automaker aims to double capacity in push to reach 3.6m vehicles sold globally
Automobiles
Honda to offset increase in suppliers' electricity bills
Japanese auto giant tries to lift SME burden to leave room for wage hike
Automobiles
Panasonic teams with Amazon, Stellantis on car cabin systems
Japanese electronics giant looks to cash in on EV boom