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CARMAKERS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Oct 27, 2021
Doomed to fail? How carmakers' climate vows fall short — and who's to blame
Companies argue that their ability to transition to electric vehicles is dependent on conditions outside their direct control.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2021
Tesla value tops $1 trillion after Hertz orders 100,000 cars
The order for 100,000 Teslas was a bold move for Hertz, which is just emerging from bankruptcy, and a sign of growing momentum in the shift to electric vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 25, 2021
Shift to EVs threatens jobs across Japan as small firms struggle to adapt
As many as 300,000 jobs may disappear in the nation if the automotive sector makes a full shift to electric vehicles — equal to about 10% of all current jobs in the industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 22, 2021
Tesla looks to pave the way for Chinese battery makers to come to U.S.
The two biggest economies have many disputes to resolve, and China's regulatory crackdowns in tech could pose another hurdle.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 15, 2021
Toyota trims November outlook by 15% on parts shortage and COVID-19
Long lauded for its successful just-in-time supply chain, the world's No. 1 automaker was hit hard by pandemic-related delays.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 14, 2021
Honda pledges to sell only electric cars in China after 2030
The firm said it will introduce 10 electric vehicles under its 'e:N Series” range within five years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 11, 2021
Home away from home: Mercedes-Benz doubles down on China
Mercedes-Benz is doubling down on bases in Beijing and Shanghai to stay ahead of regulations and consumer trends.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2021
Nissan unveils high-tech green factory for next-generation electric vehicles
As part of its 'Intelligent Factory Initiative,” Nissan has spent about u00a533 billion over the past two years installing advanced equipment at its plant in Tochigi Prefecture.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 7, 2021
The Prius-hacking Silicon Valley star shaping Toyota’s future
The jeans-loving, patent-wielding executive co-founded Google's robotics division and helped develop the tech company's self-driving car project.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 4, 2021
Taiwan says peace crucial to chip supply as China pressure grows
A heavy reliance on the island has spurred major governmental players to reconsider their own domestic chip industries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 29, 2021
Silicon Valley answer to the EV question calls for less silicon
Semiconductor companies are urging EV-makers to ditch traditional silicon chips and embrace materials that will make cars more efficient.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 29, 2021
Nissan will reach 2% profit margin goal despite COVID-19 parts pain, CEO says
Achieving the target set out last year in Nissan's turnaround plan would be a positive sign the carmaker is holding up despite the shortages plaguing the industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 26, 2021
Deserted factories in Nanjing show how China's electric car boom went too far
Scores of firms have fallen by the wayside, unable to raise the crazy amounts of capital needed to make automobiles at scale.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2021
Worsening chip shortage to cost automakers $210 billion in sales
A dire forecast from AlixPartners says global automakers will build 7.7 million fewer vehicles due to the chip crisis this year.

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