PALO ALTO, U.S./NEW YORK/TOKYO — Japanese automobile manufacturers face a new challenge of drastically reducing gasoline vehicles sold in California — and have less than four years to do it. The state’s air regulators on Thursday approved new rules to phase out all gas-burning vehicles sales by 2035. The California Air Resources Board order goes into effect for the 2026 model year,… Continue reading Japanese automakers face California gasoline regulatory cliff in 2026
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Bridgestone to ramp up U.S. output capacity for commercial tires
TOKYO — Bridgestone on Friday announced that it will expand production capacity at its plant in Warren County, Tennessee by around 30% by the end of 2026, as it prepares to bolster sales of bus and truck tires. The American facility is one of Bridgestone’s largest manufacturing hubs for commercial-use tires. The company will invest… Continue reading Bridgestone to ramp up U.S. output capacity for commercial tires
California to end sales of gasoline-only cars by 2035
(Reuters) — California on Thursday moved to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids, a landmark move that could speed the end of gasoline-powered vehicles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom first announced the plan to phase out vehicles that run only on gasoline by 2035… Continue reading California to end sales of gasoline-only cars by 2035
Hino truck scandal compounds Japan’s logistics woes
TOKYO — With Hino Motors suspending new deliveries of light-duty trucks as part of its growing data scandal, Japan’s already tight market for the vehicles used widely for deliveries and other commercial operations is only expected to worsen. Light-duty trucks generally weigh around 4 to 5 tonnes and have a load capacity of 2 tonnes… Continue reading Hino truck scandal compounds Japan’s logistics woes
Japan startup to mass-produce new chips that increase EV range
OSAKA — Kyoto University-launched startup Flosfia plans to produce semiconductors for electric vehicles with improved energy-saving performance that will extend the driving range of EVs by about 10% compared with cars using current chips, Nikkei has learned. The company — which counts Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Denso and the Development Bank of Japan as investors —… Continue reading Japan startup to mass-produce new chips that increase EV range
Sports car maker McLaren to enter India this year
(Reuters) — British sports car maker McLaren said on Monday it was entering the Indian market, with its first retail outlet set to open in Mumbai later this year. India is largely a low-cost and price-sensitive car market in which luxury models account for just over 1% of total annual sales of about 3 million… Continue reading Sports car maker McLaren to enter India this year
Toyota unit Hino’s data scandal spreads to small trucks
TOKYO — Toyota Motor unit Hino Motors on Monday revealed improper engine performance testing for its light-duty trucks, widening a quality control scandal just weeks after acknowledging it had falsified emissions tests on larger vehicles for decades. The company said it had not tested the emissions levels of its Hino Dutro light truck engines at least… Continue reading Toyota unit Hino’s data scandal spreads to small trucks
CATL aims for ‘battery as a service’ hegemony in China
GUANGZHOU — Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), China’s world-leading manufacturer of automobile batteries, is stepping up preparations to launch battery rental services for electric vehicles. “Battery as a service,” or BaaS as the model is known, will allow drivers to rent and swap out batteries under a subscription pricing model. A depleted battery can be swapped for… Continue reading CATL aims for ‘battery as a service’ hegemony in China
India’s Ola plans massive EV push but obstacles await
BENGALURU — Indian startup Ola this week revved up its push into the nation’s fledgling electric vehicle sector, unveiling plans to launch a premium electric car in 2024. But some investors warn that the company, which began in ride-hailing before branching into e-scooters, faces a bumpy road as it tries to turn its electric ambitions… Continue reading India’s Ola plans massive EV push but obstacles await
China’s Geely Automobile first-half profit slumps 35%
SHANGHAI (Reuters) — China’s Geely Automobile Holdings said on Thursday its first-half net profit fell 35%, as the country’s strict COVID-19 restrictions dented sales and disrupted production. Hangzhou-based Geely, China’s highest-profile automaker globally due to the group’s investments in Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz, posted January-June profit of 1.55 billion yuan ($228.3 million), versus 2.38 billion… Continue reading China’s Geely Automobile first-half profit slumps 35%