Focus on Transport
Toyota pilots EV pickup trucks in key Thai market
Fully electric Hilux trucks to be used for public transportation as Japanese carmakers struggle to retain dominance in Thailand.
Continental hit with $107 million fine over Dieselgate scandal
Automotive supplier's Dieselgate fine based on breaching supervisory duties after investigation by German prosecutors.
Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show
Domestic Chinese EV brands show off latest luxuries while foreign carmakers play catch up in the world's biggest market.
Chinese EV battery maker promises 1,000km range
EV battery company CATL unveiled lithium ion phosphate (LFP) battery at Beijing auto show, which can drive for 1,000km on one charge.
Toyota to delay EV production launch in US to 2026, Mid Japan Economist reports
TOKYO – Toyota Motor will delay the start of its electric vehicle (EV) production in the U.S. to the spring of 2026 from...
Toyota hits record output, sales in FY2023/24
TOKYO – Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global sales and production hit record highs in the year ended March 31, supported by...
LG Energy Solution to minimise capex this year due to slow EV demand
LGES profit plunges as supplier to Tesla, GM and Volkswagen faces slowing demand for electric vehicles.
VinFast chief planning to invest another $1 billion in EV maker
Billionaire will shore up loss-making VinFast as he vows: "I will not give up"
Nissan unveils four concept cars to fuel China comeback
BEIJING – Nissan Motor and Mazda Motor unveiled new cars tailored for Chinese drivers on Thursday, signalling a fresh push by Japanese automakers...
Mercedes Benz not giving up on electrification at Beijing auto show
Display of Mercedes electric vehicles at Beijing auto show aims to shut down "rumours" of company abandoning EVs.
