The Japan Mobility Show kicks off on Thursday with major automakers as well as nontraditional players displaying their latest models of electric vehicles expected to debut in Japan, where battery EVs are still a niche. But one carmaker is generating a lot of attention: China’s BYD, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, with its electric minivehicle…
The Hong Kong operations would serve as a strategic base for the Beijing-based carmaker to “oversee its research and development [R&D], intellectual property management and international supply chain functions”, said InvestHK, the Hong Kong government’s investment promotion arm, in a statement on Thursday. Li Auto, one of the few profitable EV makers in mainland China,…
The most reliable cars in the UK have been revealed, with a tie at the top of the table between four models Christopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter and Liam Ryder Digital Production Editor 16:41, 13 Oct 2025 Portrait of a mechanic at work in his garage – car service, repair, maintenance and people concept. The sound…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota is recalling nearly 400,000 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display when backing up, increasing the risk of a crash, federal traffic safety regulators said. Included in the recall are 2022-2025 Toyota Tundras and Tundra hybrids and 2023-2025 Sequoia hybrids. The number of automobiles in the recall total 393,838, with…
Despite Toyota’s lofty perch at the top of global vehicle manufacturing, EVs remain at the bottom of the automaker’s list, never a priority in a strategy focused on profitability, hybrids, and gradual transition. However, recent changes at Toyota’s Kentucky plant may be an indication of the auto giant’s shifting priorities as it heads into 2026….
Last Updated on: 8th August 2025, 11:13 pm I recently wrote about the top selling EV models in California, and also EV models doing well in their vehicle segments in California. Now, though, let’s look more closely at how different auto brands did in the state in the second quarter. First of all, looking at…
The United States remains the most important export market for Japan’s core industry, the automobile sector. In a welcome development, the recently concluded Japan–US tariff negotiations saw tariffs on cars and auto parts reduced from 27.5%, a rate imposed by Donald Trump’s administration earlier this spring, down to 15%. This comes as a relief for…
When it comes to car shopping, reliability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a long-term financial strategy. A dependable vehicle can save you thousands in repair costs, preserve resale value and help you avoid the dreaded inconvenience of a breakdown at the worst possible time. Be Aware: The 5 Car Brands Named the Least Reliable of…
Toyota’s New Engine Family: Here’s Why Rivals Should Worry originally appeared on Autoblog. A new Toyota engine lineup is causing competitors to double-take for more than one reason Many of today’s powertrain developments are in the electric vehicle (EV) realm, but Toyota is expanding the limits of gas-powered engines. The automaker’s next-gen engine lineup includes…
Huawei has filed a patent detailing a sulfide-based solid-state battery design with energy densities between 180 and 225 Wh/lb, roughly two to three times higher than today’s typical electric vehicle batteries. While the Chinese tech giant does not manufacture its own branded vehicles, it works closely with automakers to integrate in-house advanced technologies into electric…