The Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co.’s potential new venture to create a Japanese automotive behemoth amid intense competition from the Chinese rivals raises questions about the timing of the deal, reported the news agency Reuters on Wednesday, December 25. Both companies said on Monday, December 23, that they will start formal talks about…
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China has strongly urged the United States to stop what it describes as “unreasonable suppression” of its companies. This follows U.S. proposals to ban Chinese software and hardware in vehicles due to national security concerns. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce criticized the U.S. government’s move, labeling it protectionist and a violation of fair competition and…
Toyota Motor Corp. has lowered its global production target for electric vehicles for 2026 by around 30 percent, saying it now aims to produce around 1 million units, amid slowing demand for all-electric cars, sources familiar with the matter said Friday. The move comes as sluggish sales of EVs are pressuring global automakers to reconsider…