Daniel Leussink
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Mitsubishi Motors set to join Honda-Nissan alliance: Report
Nissan and Honda said in March they were mulling a strategic partnership to collaborate on producing EV components.
Toyota group to offload 8% stake in Denso, investors want more unwinding
The sale will be the largest in the global auto industry in more than a decade.
Mitsubishi Motors to end production in China, invest in Renault EV unit
The decision by the Japanese car maker comes amid fierce price competition in China.
Toyota Motor’s autonomous driving technology unit’s CEO to step down
James Kuffner will be appointed a senior fellow at a new unit that Toyota Motor will establish in Oct.
Nissan to invest up to $663m in Renault’s new EV unit
Renault will lower its stake in Nissan to 15% from around 43%, putting their relationship on equal footing.
Nissan, Renault set to announce new alliance deal soon
The automakers had aimed to finalise negotiations as early as March but the timeline was extended.
Toyota shareholders vote down climate resolution, endorse board
The shareholder meeting came a day after the automaker announced an ambitious roadmap for EVs.
Toyota unveils new battery tech to improve range and lower the cost of its EVs
The Japanese carmaker said it aims to launch next-generation batteries from 2026.
California, New York public pension funds vote against Toyota chairman
Two leading proxy advisory firms last week raised issues about governance at the automaker.
Japan’s automakers have a made-in-China sales crisis
Total sales of Japanese auto brands in China were down 32% YoY in Q1.
