Automobiles
Honda starts selling cars online, highlighting new role for dealers
From Tesla to China's Lynk, carmakers seek deeper customer relationships
Automobiles
Automobiles
Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai tighten grip on India as U.S. rivals exit
EVs offer rare chance to disrupt dominance of the 2 market leaders
Electric cars in China
China's EV makers make foray into Japan truck and bus market
Slow move by Japanese automakers gives Chinese rivals an opening
Climate Change
Nissan unveils road map to zero-carbon factories by 2050
Global plants to be powered by renewables and clean energy
Caixin
Baidu-backed EV-maker WM Motor raises $300m despite setbacks
Two Hong Kong-listed companies lead funding round for loss-spinning startup
Technology
Tesla to move headquarters to Texas from Silicon Valley
EV maker says Shanghai Gigafactory output overtakes California site
Semiconductors
U.S. and Japan dominate patents for chip material favored by Tesla
Power-saving silicon carbide enables electric vehicles to run longer
Environment
Ready to rumble? Kawasaki motorcycles to go all electric by 2035
Japanese company aims to be 'green' leader of the pack in developed world
Aerospace & Defense Industries
China's Geely builds satellites to guide autonomous vehicles
Spacecraft will power communication and navigation network
IPO
Volvo Cars IPO plan could value Geely-owned group at $30bn
Carmaker hopes to capitalize on premium sales jump, growth of electric Polestar
Technology
Japan's ubiquitous utility poles find new role as AI beacons
From self-driving support to data gatherers, structures seen as new revenue source
Electric cars in China
China EV sales help power Tesla to another record in Q3
Exports to Europe and cheaper Model Y play role in beating production estimates
Economy
Japan's COVID emergency is over. Labor and chip shortages are not
From supply woes to piled-up savings, path to recovery fraught with hurdles
Automobiles
Nissan plant in Spain may be sold to China's Great Wall Motor
Authorities to discuss sale of factory slated for closure
Technology
Foxconn secures first EV plant in U.S. with Lordstown deal
Apple supplier accelerates plans to begin manufacturing cars in America
Automobiles
Hitachi puts more EV drive tech in wheels to extend range
Compact mechanism crams 3 parts into lightweight, energy-saving package
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Honda to enter satellite launch business by 2030
Japanese carmaker to apply autonomous technology to reusable rockets
Technology
Honda joins $400bn gold rush to monetize smart car data
Automakers eager to turn big data into valuable info for businesses
Automobiles
Volkswagen hikes prices in Japan by up to $1,000
Inflation and material costs drive trend by Mercedes and other foreign carmakers
