Honda and Nissan Are in Talks to Deepen Ties and Possibly Merge
The automakers, Japan’s second and third largest, are said to be discussing a tie-up that could reshape the country’s industry.
Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.’s Pay in Half
The Japanese automaker is carving deep cuts in its global operations as it struggles with a steep drop in sales.
Japan Built Thailand’s Car Industry. Now China Is Gunning for It.
After dominating sales in Thailand for decades, Mazda, Nissan and other Japanese companies are losing their grip on a market long viewed as a regional hub.
Toyota Investors Challenge Scion’s Grip at a ‘Critical Juncture’
Akio Toyoda ran Toyota for 14 years before handing the reins to a new C.E.O. last year, but some have grown concerned about the control he still wields.
Honda Commits to E.V.s With Big Investment in Canada
The Japanese automaker, which has been slow to sell electric vehicles, said it would invest $11 billion to make batteries and cars in Ontario.
Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially.
Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles
The world’s largest carmaker dominates the sales of hybrid cars but has been slow to sell all-electric vehicles, alienating some customers and hurting sales.
EE. UU. necesita minerales para los carros eléctricos
A medida que el mundo cambia a fuentes de energía más limpias, el control sobre los materiales necesarios para impulsar esa transición sigue en disputa.
The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.
The United States is entering an array of agreements to secure the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition, but it’s not clear which of the arrangements can succeed.
New Rules Will Make Many Electric Cars Ineligible for Tax Credits
The Biden administration hopes its guidelines for up to $7,500 in tax credits will encourage automakers to reduce their reliance on China for batteries and raw materials.