TOKYO -- Japanese automakers' global strategies are under pressure as the rapid rise of China's electric-vehicle industry undercuts their traditional strength of fuel efficiency in the world's largest car market.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan see sales tumble on slow EV development

Mitsubishi Motors is pulling out of auto production in China, ceding its joint venture to partner Guangzhou Automobile. (Photo by Takashi Kawakami)
TOKYO -- Japanese automakers' global strategies are under pressure as the rapid rise of China's electric-vehicle industry undercuts their traditional strength of fuel efficiency in the world's largest car market.