Toyota takes commanding lead in EV patents but no match for Tesla in sales

TOKYO — While Japanese automakers lag Tesla and Volkswagen in electric-vehicle sales, they hold an advantage in critical EV technology, with Toyota Motor ranking first worldwide based on the importance of its U.S. patents, new research finds. Nikkei, in partnership with Tokyo-based research firm Patent Results, scored global companies on the competitiveness of their EV-related… Continue reading Toyota takes commanding lead in EV patents but no match for Tesla in sales

Valued to be $3.1 Billion by 2026, Automotive Night Vision Systems (ANVS) Slated for Robust Growth Worldwide

FACTS AT A GLANCE Edition: 15; Released: April 2021 Executive Pool: 5117 Companies: 30 – Players covered include Autoliv Inc.; Continental Automotive GmbH; Delphi Automotive PLC; Denso Corporation; FLIR Systems Inc.; Magna International Inc.; Melexis NV.; OmniVision Technologies, Inc.; Protruly Electronics Co., Limited; Robert Bosch GmbH and Others. Coverage: All major geographies and key segments Segments: System (Passive, Active); Technology (Far Infrared,… Continue reading Valued to be $3.1 Billion by 2026, Automotive Night Vision Systems (ANVS) Slated for Robust Growth Worldwide

Autos & TransportationGM to cut North American production, citing chip shortage1:26 PM UTC

The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. Picture taken March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) will reduce production at most North American assembly plants this month because of the ongoing semiconductor chip… Continue reading Autos & TransportationGM to cut North American production, citing chip shortage1:26 PM UTC

Autos & TransportationDaimler sees Q3 hit to Mercedes sales from chip shortage1:23 PM UTC

An employee at a Mercedes-Benz dealership, wearing a protective mask, prepares a vehicle, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Brussels, Belgium May 26, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo Sees Q3 Mercedes sales “noticeably” below Q2 Daimler due to report Q3 earnings on Oct. 29 BERLIN, Sept 2 (Reuters) – German luxury carmaker Daimler (DAIGn.DE)said on… Continue reading Autos & TransportationDaimler sees Q3 hit to Mercedes sales from chip shortage1:23 PM UTC

Daimler sees Q3 hit to Mercedes sales from chip shortage

The auto industry is facing renewed strains after a recovery in demand stretched supply chains earlier this year, with COVID-19 outbreaks in Asia hitting both chip production and operations at commercial ports. BERLIN: German luxury carmaker Daimler expects significantly lower sales at its Mercedes unit in the third quarter compared to the previous one due… Continue reading Daimler sees Q3 hit to Mercedes sales from chip shortage

How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla

The businessman, Li Shufu, had a company with less than half Volvo’s sales and a flagship model, King Kong, almost unknown outside China. He was politely shown the door of the “Glass House,” Ford’s iconic headquarters near Detroit, according to two people who were at the meeting. Ford’s Leclair did not respond to requests for… Continue reading How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla

Tesla’s China output halted for days in August on chip shortage – Bloomberg News

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read Sept 2 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc temporarily halted some operations at its Shanghai factory last month as the global shortage of semiconductors hit the electric car maker, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Part of a production line at the China plant was halted… Continue reading Tesla’s China output halted for days in August on chip shortage – Bloomberg News

August 2021 auto sales: Consumer demand positive, supply side constraints pose challenge

In anticipation of the festive season, dealers are getting robust enquiries and order bookings across segments. New Delhi: The Indian automotive industry, it appears, is gradually getting out of the COVID-induced lockdown challenges. Except for Maruti Suzuki, all other major OEMs have reported positive sales growth in August 2021 compared to the same last year.… Continue reading August 2021 auto sales: Consumer demand positive, supply side constraints pose challenge

@Toyota: Team USA, Team Toyota’s Oksana Masters Wins 10th Paralympic Medal at Tokyo 2020

TOKYO (September 1, 2021) – At 32 years old, Team Toyota athlete Oksana Masters won her 10th Paralympic medal in Tokyo, winning the women’s cycling road race H5 event at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Wednesday, September 1. Masters won her second gold medal of the Games, and second Paralympic medal in cycling, with… Continue reading @Toyota: Team USA, Team Toyota’s Oksana Masters Wins 10th Paralympic Medal at Tokyo 2020

@Toyota: Team USA, Team Toyota’s Jessica Long Wins 27th Paralympic Medal at Tokyo 2020

TOKYO (September 1, 2021) – At 29 years old, Team Toyota athlete Jessica Long won her 27th Paralympic medal, earning a silver medal in the women’s 100m breaststroke SB7 at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Wednesday, September 1. Long, one of the most decorated Paralympians in the United States, finished second in the 100m… Continue reading @Toyota: Team USA, Team Toyota’s Jessica Long Wins 27th Paralympic Medal at Tokyo 2020