Focus on Automotive
Toyota sold $2 billion worth of cross-held listed shares in FY2023/24, filing shows
The scope of Toyota's cross-shareholding is being closely watched by the market.
China’s BYD launches third EV model in Japan
The sedan will be BYD's most expensive model so far.
EV maker Rivian simplifies output, cuts costs, aiming for first profit
Rivian has removed over 100 steps from the battery-making process, 52 pieces of equipment from the body shop and over 500 parts from...
Canada, inspired by EU and US, considers imposing import tariffs on Chinese EVs
Canada's government is considering whether to impose tariffs on China-made electric vehicles as it seeks to align itself with allies against what they...
CDK hack upends US auto industry, sending dealers back to paper forms
A cyberattack on a system used by 15,000 retail locations is affecting automakers.
Hyundai Motor’s union in South Korea votes to strike -union official
Almost 90% of members at the union have approved strike action.
Ferrari eyes electric future with solar-powered factory
Italian carmaker Ferrari on Friday inaugurated a new solar-powered factory at the group's historic Maranello site, where its electric car should be produced...
What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?
The European Commission is planning to impose provisional duties on EVs produced in China, what comes next?
Top German minister on peace mission amid China EV tariffs row
Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck will arrive in Beijing on Friday on a last-ditch mission to avoid a damaging trade war with China...
German trade focus could pivot from China to US
Trade experts say economic and political factors all increasingly favour U.S.-German relationship following EU tariffs on Chinese EVs posed export risks
