Technology
Tesla's supplier Panasonic weighs more investment in Kansas
Battery maker cautious in face of slackening EV demand
Automobiles
Transportation
Porsche EV battery blamed for ship fire in Mitsui O.S.K. lawsuit
$32m in damages sought for 2022 sinking of car carrier Felicity Ace
Automobiles
Chinese self-driving car developers slash California test drives
Didi pulls out of program as U.S. scrutiny of China tech mounts
Electric cars in China
BYD to deploy fleet of 8 car carriers to underpin global EV expansion
Chinese automakers and shipbuilders team up to support exports
Markets
Tesla shares skid after China sales slump in February
Lunar New Year, rising local competition fuel EV maker's dip
Automobiles
Tesla in talks for Thailand production facility, official says
Government has offered Tesla 100% green energy to run the factory
Automobiles
Japan antitrust watchdog to warn Nissan on underpaying subcontractors
Automaker alleged to have underpaid companies by $20m upon delivery
Automobiles
Toyota, Honda hybrids power U.S. sales growth streak for Japanese cars
Automakers log 18% rise in volume in February along with Subaru and Mazda
Electric cars in China
IM Motors raises $1.1bn in one of China EV brands' biggest deals
Alibaba- and SAIC- backed automaker draws investment from Chinese banking groups
Automobiles
BYD expands Japan exposure with more EV models, dealership network
Chinese maker challenges market dominated by local players
Technology
China charges ahead in EVs as Apple gives up decadelong dream
Japan has opening to learn from U.S. tech leader's stumble
Automobiles
U.S. launches inquiry into Chinese connected cars
Biden orders review of dangers of data collection on drivers and passengers
Automobiles
Honda gives hydrogen cars another try with plug-in functionality
Automaker to launch new SUV in Japan and California this summer
Automobiles
Apple cancels work on electric car a decade after project kicked off
iPhone maker reportedly shifting some employees to artificial intelligence division
Automobiles
Bridgestone bows out of truck and bus tires in China
Price competition spurs Japanese manufacturer to focus on passenger cars
Materials
Siam Cement develops cost-effective hydrogen for green mobility
Company aims to build value chain for both EVs and hydrogen vehicles
Materials
EV battery cover from Japan's Proterial helps lighten cars by 10%
Material replaces aluminum cases in protecting against electromagnetic interference
Energy
Hydrogen power for AI: Honda expands fuel cell drive to U.S. data centers
Generators for tech giants could help its cars compete on cost
Automobiles
VinFast posts higher revenue, aims to nearly triple auto sales in 2024
Vietnamese EV maker Q4 growth was smaller than expected
Automobiles
Volkswagen slammed by investors group over forced Uyghur labor
German automaker's Xinjiang troubles boil over as China joint venture in focus
Business deals
Japan's Itochu in final talks to acquire scandal-hit Bigmotor
Used-car chain faces split into 2 companies amid restructuring
Automobiles
Thailand approves EV incentive program for commercial trucks, buses
Tax reduction measures aim to spur demand, reinforce status as regional hub
Automobiles
Indonesia EV competition heats up with VinFast and BYD debuts
Other Asian manufacturers also aim to grab market share with auto show offerings
Automobiles
Hybrids lead EVs in sales growth as drivers seek convenience
Japanese automakers like Toyota poised to benefit from surge
Automobiles
Toyota forklift maker to face regulatory action over emissions cheating
Toyota Industries at risk of losing certification for excavator engine