Business
VW's Mueller positions China as springboard to 'electrified future'
Automaker aims to sell 1.5 million electric cars there in 2025
Auto Industry Upheaval
Business
Toyota to plug up to $9m into Japanese AI startup
Tokyo-based developer licenses algorithms for image recognition, chatbots
Business
Toyota, Mazda collaborating on connected-car software
Shared system to debut in Camry this summer, Mazdas in fiscal 2018
Business
Nissan bucks the tide in electric-car age
Carmaker raises eyebrows by unloading battery unit to Chinese fund
Business
Geely, Volvo deepening tech ties with joint ventures
Automakers will share environmental innovations, vehicle platforms
Business
Mazda to overhaul incentive program for US dealerships
Focus on customer satisfaction, showroom upgrades to enhance brand
Business
Japan automakers reach for 40% American market share
SUVs seen pulling up Japanese auto sales in U.S.
Business
Mitsubishi readies plug-in hybrid SUV for wider footprint
Tighter emission rules behind push into North America, Eastern Europe
Business
Mazda getting head start on new mileage ratings in Japan
Updated SUV's labeling to better reflect real-world performance
Business
Nissan nears sale of battery unit to Chinese fund GSR
Automaker seeks to cut costs of electric vehicles by outsourcing
Auto Industry Upheaval
Mahathir laments Proton sale amid positive sentiment
Analysts lift targets as Malaysia's national car saga ends
Business
Geely underlines global ambitions in wake of Proton deal
Chinese automaker aims to sell more abroad and eyes developed markets
Business
Geely joins China's charge into Asian auto markets
Newcomers challenge Japan's grip on Southeast Asia
Business
Fiat Chrysler sued for emissions cheating, joining growing list
Tougher standards driving automakers toward electric vehicles
Business
Renesas, Great Wall Motor to develop next-gen auto tech
Japan-China partnership to focus on automated driving, electric vehicles
Business
Geely vows to safeguard Proton as Malaysia's 'national car'
With a 49.9% stake, the Chinese automaker secures production base in Southeast Asia
Business
China's Geely acquires 49.9% of Malaysia's Proton
Chinese automaker gets beachhead in Southeast Asia, stake in Lotus
Business
Japan automakers spending record $25bn on R&D
Even as profits slide, AI, self-driving tech demand active investment
Business
Developing Asia: Toyota's key battleground
Growth in emerging markets could compensate for weakening US sales
Politics
Green cars color China's loosening of auto market
Moves by Beijing also seen appeasing Trump on trade imbalances
