Coronavirus
Japanese automakers hit by China's zero-COVID lockdowns
Toyota, Honda, others being forced to adjust or suspend operations
Automobiles
Inflation
Mitsubishi Motors joins ranks offering inflation bonuses to workers
But one-time assistance may ease the pain less than raises
Business trends
India's automakers race to lead the pack in an electric future
Tata Motors slashes price of new hatchback; Mahindra prepares SUV for early 2023
Companies
Hyundai Motor to procure EV batteries from SK On in North America
Deal lets both automakers meet terms under U.S. Inflation Reduction Act
Companies
Honda suspends Wuhan plants amid China's zero-COVID lockdowns
Employees unable to go to work due to citywide shutdowns
Business deals
Japan's NGK Spark Plug to buy U.S. medical device maker
Auto parts supplier's MGC Diagnostics deal part of push to branch out
Automobiles
Japan's battery future hinges on EV growth, says lithium 'father'
Nobel winner Yoshino urges carmakers to lead fight against Asian rivals
DealStreetAsia
India's Ultraviolette Automotive raises funding from Qualcomm
Electric bike maker to expand operations, ramp up technology
Caixin
China EV startup WM Motor cuts wages amid rising losses: sources
Staff bonuses and purchase subsidies canceled as company plans Hong Kong IPO
Inflation
BYD to hike EV prices on higher material costs, end of subsidies
Hike will apply on Jan. 1, raising possibility of last-minute demand surge
Automobiles
Elon Musk names South Korea among top candidates for EV investment
Tesla CEO responds to President Yoon's request to build a factory in the country
Companies
Vietnam's Vingroup builds battery plant with China's Gotion
Company looks to create supply chain of low-cost cells for VinFast EVs
Automobiles
Hyundai's first female director: Diversity can drive innovation
Aerospace expert Lee Ji-yun expects automaker to lead air mobility market
Automobiles
EV late mover Mazda leans on partners in $10bn electrification drive
Midsize automaker with focus on fuel efficiency sees rushing in as too risky
Automobiles
LG Chem to build $3.2bn EV battery material plant in the U.S.
South Korean company's Tennessee cathode production facility highlights ambitions
Automobiles
Mazda in $10.6bn EV plan with battery maker Envision AESC
Japanese automaker rushes to secure parts critical to electric vehicle production
Automobiles
Honda aims to become U.S. EV major through Sony, GM tie-ups
Japanese automaker playing catch-up, needs help to jump-start effort
Companies
Hyundai opens new Vietnam car factory with 100,000-unit capacity
Joint venture with local conglomerate aims to keep top market spot
Automobiles
Japan's Nidec to build $715m plant in Mexico to tap EV demand
Motor maker to add North America as e-axle production base
Nissan-Renault alliance
Nissan-Renault issue should not be politicized: Macron
French president 'emotionally attached' to alliance despite tensions
