Economy
Japan industrial production disrupted by Daihatsu, Toyota woes
Stoppages in auto industry continue to weigh heavily on economy, data shows
Automobiles
Mazda, Yamaha to restart shipments of 3 models after testing scandal
Transport ministry found no safety problems with the vehicles
Semiconductors
Japan's auto industry has an AI chip problem, says self-driving startup
Turing's chip chief cites high prices and heavy reliance on overseas tech
Electric cars in China
Nissan to make EVs for China's Dongfeng Motor
Japanese automaker explores new use for excess capacity as sales flag
Economy
China's Li says EVs and batteries meet domestic demand, enrich global supply
Premier speaks at World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian amid trade tensions
Automobiles
China's BYD launches first EV sedan model in Japan
'Game changer' enters market with few EVs: Local subsidiary president
Startups
SoftBank-backed Ola Electric set to become India's first EV listing
Profitability, competition woes cloud offering with investors cool to startups
Electric vehicles
Malaysia hopes BAIC tie-up can accelerate EV parts production
Southeast Asian nation pushing to ride electrification surge without brand of its own
Automobiles
Tesla leads auto industry in profit per vehicle, earnings show
Toyota and Honda rank highest on growth thanks to hybrid boom
Automobiles
Hyundai Motor's union in South Korea votes to strike
Workers open to more talks, seeking wage hikes and extension of retirement age
Companies
At Euro 2024, China's BYD runs with sponsorship deal despite EV tariff row
Chinese companies hold five of top 13 sponsor slots for soccer tournament
Electric vehicles
China and EU set for talks on planned EV tariffs
German economy minister hails pledge for concrete negotiations
Automobiles
China RV market booms as vacationers embrace the great outdoors
Affluent consumers choose recreational vehicles over luxury cars
Automobiles
German automakers pressure EU leaders to drop China EV tariffs
European Commission's move politically driven, harms local industry, insiders say
Automobiles
Nissan plant closure underscores Japanese cars' China problem
Relentless price cuts force hard choices in what was once automaker's top market
Automobiles
Honda to end production of small mopeds in 2025
Once-popular two-wheelers face new emissions rules after long sales decline
Electric vehicles
Decades' worth of EV battery metals found off remote Japan island
Deep-sea reserves of cobalt and nickel could be commercialized as early as 2026
Automobiles
Nissan shuts down China auto plant in eastern city of Changzhou
Japanese carmaker aims to trim output capacity amid sales slump
Commodities
Africa's Copperbelt sets off investment race for EV metals
U.S. startup uses AI to locate deposits while Japan expands geological surveys
Materials
Komatsu opens Central Asia hub to tap mining rush for EV metals
Region's reserves of lithium and more draw attention as China curbs exports
Travel & Leisure
HondaJet launches service to fly tourists to regional Japan
Agencies tap business plane to meet demand for tours to lesser-known destinations
Opinion
Managed trade isn't good but is best way forward for China and EU
Planned EV tariffs could set off tit-for-tat retaliation that would hurt both sides
Automobiles
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda reelected despite calls for accountability
President Koji Sato apologizes for safety lapses at shareholders meeting
Environment
Japan's green tech suppliers seek more credit for carbon reduction
Panasonic hopes to see 'avoided emissions' standards as soon as March