Semiconductors
Renesas to make auto chips at alternative plant
Company to shift production to western Japan after fire at factory north of Tokyo
Automobiles
Automobiles
Sony puts its tech to the test with step into self-drive EVs
Company aims to leverage sensor expertise as electrics become more popular
Automobiles
Subaru cuts output by 10,000 vehicles over chip shortage
Assembly lines for Outback and Forester to resume operation by May 10
Automobiles
Suzuki to halt auto production at two plants in central Japan
Chip shortage puts worsening squeeze on carmakers
Electric cars in China
BYD to start selling in-vehicle batteries to other companies
Chinese EV maker to supply lithium ion batteries as early as second half of 2021
Automobiles
Hyundai Motor to suspend some South Korea output
Chip and component supply issues affect Ulsan No. 1 factory
Trade
Philippines explores joining TPP to expand free trade network
Domestic industry stands to gain from market access and cheaper imports
Climate Change
Nissan on path to cobalt-free EV batteries by mid-2020s
Automaker looks to remove traditional material as prices soar
Interview
Indonesia's Astra eyes digital as potential new growth path
Conglomerate chief says automotive arm sticking with Toyota on electric cars
Semiconductors
Toyota and Nissan plan production cut from Renesas fire
Expected monthslong chip crunch sends Japanese automakers and more scrambling
