Companies
Volkswagen to discuss truck tie-up with Hino Motors
Toyota unit would give German group access to Asia sales network
Auto Industry Upheaval
Business deals
Toyota-Suzuki India deal shows emerging markets in the driver's seat
The bigger Japanese automaker needs to tap into India's growth
Auto Industry Upheaval
Nissan targets sixfold growth in sales of electrics
Maker of the Leaf plans eight new models of fully electric vehicles
Business trends
Batteries vs fuel cells: Auto sector's 'post oil' battle picks up
Electric cars have the lead but Japan is keeping up the fight for hydrogen
Business deals
Japan's Denso to boost stake in chipmaker Renesas to 5%
Autoparts maker pursuing synergies on self-driving technology
Auto Industry Upheaval
Honda tries to restart exports to Vietnam
First test of country's tighter import controls watched by carmakers
Automobiles
Toyota creates AI unit headed by ex-Google robotics specialist
Hopes team of 1,000 engineers will be a magnet for tech talent
Auto Industry Upheaval
Alibaba-backed Xpeng emerges as China's answer to Tesla
EV startup chases market leader with feature-rich SUV due out this year
Comment
Carlos Ghosn's short-term mindset puts Nissan in a fix
The Japanese automaker's one-time savior might want to study Sony
Business trends
Chinese buyers spur rise in global luxury car sales
Market responsible for nearly 90% of high-end brands' growth in 2017
Japan-Update
Toyota to halve costs of fuel cell cars' core components
More affordable zero-emission vehicles to hit market as early as 2020
Asia300
Chinese electric cars turning heads in US
Flashy designs and ample funds help industry newcomers make inroads
Auto Industry Upheaval
Design team turns Mazda into perennial trophy winner
Charismatic leader talks of analyzing cheetahs, emulating their beauty
Business trends
CES electronics expo blurs lines between auto and tech
Sony stuns with first car sensor while Toyota unveils mobile restaurant
Business
Nissan executive stepping down in wake of inspection scandal
Management shuffle precedes on-site investigation at headquarters
Business
Renault seen replacing chief Carlos Ghosn next year: reports
Car exec likely to remain chairman of alliance members Nissan, Mitsubishi
Business
Subaru orders skid 30% in Japan amid inspection scandal
Dealers complain that advertising halt, recall duties have exacerbated fallout
Business
Toyota-Panasonic hookup could jolt Japan's electric-car sector
Titans of industry may join forces on batteries, giving nation a chance to catch up
Automobiles
Hyundai weighing fuel cell partnership with Fiat Chrysler: source
South Korean automaker poised to finally pick partner in green tech
Business
Most Japanese carmakers cruise to higher profit in first half
Strong China sales and weak yen help; Nissan and Subaru hurt by recalls
