Automotive industry
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Nissan begins production of new electric car in Sunderland
Launch of third generation of Leaf follows investment of more than £450m into model, including £300m direct to…
- Volkswagen (VW), Volvo, Japan, Europe, International trade, Automotive industry, Business, Netherlands, Technology sector, China, Manufacturing sector
Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say
Volvo, VW and Nissan among companies that could face supply problems due to Dutch takeover of NexperiaCar comp…
- Nvidia, Self-driving cars, Japan, Technology, Motoring, Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars, Automotive industry, Business, Nissan
UK startup Wayve begins testing self-driving tech in Nissan cars on Tokyo’s streets
London-based AI pioneer in talks to receive $500m investment from Nvidia as it funds its expansion in the US, …
- Trump tariffs, Tariffs, Japan, Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars, International trade, Automotive industry, Business, US news, World news, Honda, Donald Trump, Manufacturing sector
Honda quarterly profits drop by half as carmaker feels effects of Trump tariffs
Fall in operating profits also due to losses on electric car sales in US but drop is less than manufacturer es…
- Trump tariffs, Tariffs, Japan, Automotive industry, Business, US foreign policy, World news, Asia Pacific, Donald Trump
‘Terrible fuel efficiency, no right-hand drive’: why trade deal won’t warm up Japan to American cars
Few vehicles like the Ford F-150 pick-up make it to Japan – as well as being made for the wrong side of the ro…
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Toyota to move some GR Corolla production to UK from Japan
Shift to carmaker’s Burnaston plant in Derbyshire will reduce delivery times for vehicle to North AmericaBusin…
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Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO
Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to closeBusi…
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Nissan to shut seven factories, cutting 20,000 jobs worldwide
Carmaker slumps to £3.4bn loss after talks over Honda merger collapse and US and China sales fallBusiness live…
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Nissan warns of £4bn loss as costs rise and Trump tariffs loom
Japanese carmaker blames worsening outlook on ‘competitive environment and deteriorating sales’Nissan says it …
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End of an era for Canada-US ties, says Carney, as allies worldwide decry Trump’s car tariffs
Canadian PM says Donald Trump has permanently altered relations, as countries around the globe insist import t…
- Canada, Mexico, Trump tariffs, Japan, Automotive industry, Germany, South Korea, Trump administration, Americas, Donald Trump
Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas – video
Trump announced plans for long-promised tariffs of up to 25% on automotive imports, widening the global trade …
- Tesla, Japan, Elon Musk, Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars, Automotive industry, Business, Nissan, US news, World news
Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan
Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in moneyBusiness…
- Japan, Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars, Automotive industry, Renault, Business, Nissan, Asia Pacific, Honda
Nissan and Honda end $60bn merger talks
Both Japanese carmakers say they will continue to cooperate on electric vehicle technologyJapan’s Nissan and H…
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Nissan preparing to pull out of merger talks with Honda
Nissan looking for another partner to help shift to electric cars after tensions over perceived imbalance, say…
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Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi confirm they are in merger talks
Deal would create world’s third-largest carmaker in terms of annual sales amid competition from ChinaBusiness …
- Japan, Automotive industry, Business, Nissan, World news, Asia Pacific, Honda, Mergers and acquisitions
Honda and Nissan to start talks on potential mega-merger
Japanese car firms embark on negotiations to combat competition from bigger EV manufacturersJapanese carmakers…
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Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs globally after sinking to a loss
Production capacity at Japanese carmaker will be reduced by 20% and sales budgets cut Nissan has announced it …
- Toyota, Japan, Motoring, Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars, Automotive industry, Business, Chinese economy, World news, Asia Pacific, China
Honda and Nissan join forces on electric car technology to chase Chinese rivals
Deal between Japanese carmakers involves components and software amid race to catch up with Chinese EV firmsHo…
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Will hydrogen overtake batteries in the race for zero-emission cars?
In part six of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we weigh up what will be the power of the futureDo …
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Toyota blames factory shutdown in Japan on ‘insufficient disk space’
‘Just in time’ production system minimises costs but technical glitch highlights risksToyota has blamed a rece…