Japan’s Honda eyes launching sub-$30,000 EV in North America, Nikkei says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s Honda Motor plans to launch a small electric vehicle priced below $30,000 in North America by as early as 2026,...
Nissan to procure EV batteries from SK On for US market, Nikkei reports
TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor plans to procure batteries for electric vehicles sold in the U.S. from South Korea’s SK On from around...
Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
South Korea’s Hyundai aims to boost its Japan sales tenfold with the Inster, a 2.85M-yen ultra-affordable compact EV, challenging local giants.
US to finalize Chinese vehicle crackdown rules next week, Raimondo says
The proposal issued in September would make software prohibitions effective in the 2027 model year. The hardware ban would take effect in 2029.
Honda executive cautious about new EV production ahead of Trump presidency
Honda remains cautious about launching new EV and Canadian battery production amid Trump's uncertain industrial policy.
Analysis: Honda, Nissan tie-up requires something neither can spare: time
Honda and Nissan plan a merger by 2026 to become the third-largest auto group, but face fierce competition from China.
Former Nissan CEO Ghosn casts doubt on success of Nissan-Honda alliance
"If this merger takes place ... personally I don't think it's going to be successful," says Ghosn, who fled Japan in December 2019.
Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles, Kyodo reports
A merger of Honda and Nissan would create the world's third-largest auto group by vehicle sales, behind Toyota and Volkswagen.
Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues
Hydrogen fuel cell cars could overcome some buyers’ reluctance to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles, but whether fueling infrastructure can deliver is iffy.
Behind a potential Honda and Nissan tie-up, the existential threat posed by Chinese EVs
Both Honda and Nissan have lost ground in China, the world's biggest auto market.
