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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 28, 2022
Panasonic posts 39% drop in first quarter operating profit, missing estimate
The group maintained its full-year operating forecast of u00a5360 billion for the year to March 31.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 14, 2022
Panasonic to build EV battery plant for Tesla in Kansas
The plant, to be built in De Soto, Kansas, is central to Panasonic's effort to ramp up production for electric vehicles as it pushes for gains in battery power and performance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2022
Tesla may be driving itself out of the running
The British bicycle bubble of the 1800s should signal caution for Tesla's stock as rival car companies catch up with EV technology.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 28, 2022
Sony's next big thing in tech is helping Honda take on Tesla
Of all Japan's carmakers, Honda had thrown itself most aggressively into EVs, targeting a full phase-out of combustion-engine vehicle sales by 2040.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2022
Tesla leads in driver-assisted technology crashes, according to U.S. data
Car companies are rushing to add driver assistance systems, saying these improve safety by handling some maneuvers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 13, 2022
For Tesla, Facebook and others, AI’s flaws are getting harder to ignore
Investors are pouring money into artificial intelligence, despite clear setbacks in self-driving cars, social media and even health care.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 7, 2022
Elon Musk opens door to Tesla talent exodus
The Tesla chief executive's intentions are rooted in what he described as his 'super bad feeling” about the U.S. economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 5, 2022
‘No longer sure bets’: Tech giants are dropping bad news daily
A grim new reality is setting in across the tech landscape: A heady, decadeslong era of rapid sales gains, boundless jobs growth and ever-soaring stock prices is coming to an end.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 4, 2022
Musk's warning could be auto industry's 'canary in the coal mine' moment
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's 'super bad feeling' about the economy could signal a looming recession for an industry whose bosses have shown no signs of concern.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2022
Elon Musk feels 'super bad' about economy as he announces need to cut 10% of Tesla jobs
The message, titled 'pause all hiring worldwide,' adds to a growing chorus of warnings from business leaders about the risks of recession.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 2, 2022
Elon Musk’s return-to-office mandate flies in the face of new reality
Musk's ultimatum for Tesla also runs counter to current policy at Twitter, which is one of the most prominent tech companies to let most employees work from home permanently.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 1, 2022
Panasonic to quadruple EV battery production capacity by fiscal 2028
Panasonic Energy Co. also said it is aiming for sales to hit u00a5970 billion ($7.5 billion) by fiscal 2024, which ends in March 2025, up about u00a5200 billion from fiscal 2021.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 30, 2022
How the humble wire harness could help kill off combustion cars
These low-tech and low-margin parts may not command the kudos of microchips and motors, yet cars can't be built without them.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 21, 2022
Musk hoists GOP banner and tears into Biden as U.S. probes his empire
The world's most famous entrepreneur is ratcheting up a battle with its most powerful government, as Elon Musk sharpens his critiques of Joe Biden and aligns himself with Republicans.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 20, 2022
If Tesla isn’t good enough for an ESG index, then who is?
While many would agree few automakers have done more than Elon Musk's company in the global shift away from fossil fuels, the company has had other problematic issues at times.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 12, 2022
Panasonic seeing robust demand from Tesla for batteries
Panasonic has been scouting sites in Oklahoma and Kansas for a multibillion-dollar factory as part of its push to increase investment in EV cell production.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 9, 2022
Why Elon Musk’s Twitter bid has shaken Tesla investors
The chief executive's billions of dollars of personal debt, his divided attention and Twitter's own challenges could all have an effect on his electric-car company.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 3, 2022
Musk’s grand vision for 'free speech' on Twitter faces reality check in Asia
Asia is home to more than half the world's population and is the platform's biggest growth opportunity.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2022
In defense of Elon Musk's managerial excellence
The Tesla CEO's track record proves he's a pre-eminent builder of businesses and maximizer of shareholder value.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 19, 2022
Tesla autopilot stirs U.S. alarm as ‘disaster waiting to happen’
Regulators are applying greater scrutiny to Tesla's driver-assistance system than ever before, which could tarnish the company's reputation with consumers and spook investors.

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