Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Japanese automakers are taking drastic measures to keep pace with Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Honda and Nissan are now closing in on an EV merger to join resources and fend off the incoming competition. The tie-up will likely involve a third auto partner from Japan. Honda and Nissan to enter new EV… Continue reading Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Japan’s Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks

Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan Motor, and Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Motor president and CEO, attend their joint press conference in Tokyo, Japan March 15, 2024.  Kyodo | Via Reuters DETROIT — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly… Continue reading Japan’s Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks

Nissan and Honda hold talks about a merger of the two carmakers

$75 per month Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders. Pay a year upfront and save 20%. What’s included Global news & analysis Expert opinion FT App on Android & iOS FT Edit app FirstFT: the day’s biggest stories 20+ curated newsletters Follow topics & set alerts with myFT… Continue reading Nissan and Honda hold talks about a merger of the two carmakers

Honda and Nissan explore merger to navigate uncertain EV future

/ The two Japanese auto giants are figuring out logistics including placing equity in into a new holding company. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Nissan CEO… Continue reading Honda and Nissan explore merger to navigate uncertain EV future

HERE Technologies brings AI-powered mapping and software-defined vehicle innovations to CES 2025 after milestone year

Cutting-edge industry solutions and AI innovations from the leader in digital mapping for enterprises take center stage at CES 2025 Vision for HERE’s next generation “live” map to be showcased for automotive, mobility and logistics companies Amsterdam – HERE Technologies, the global leader in digital mapping and location technology, is set to showcase the company’s… Continue reading HERE Technologies brings AI-powered mapping and software-defined vehicle innovations to CES 2025 after milestone year

Slip Robotics Raises $28M in Series B Financing

Slip Robotics, an Atlanta, GA-based provider of automated truck-loading robots-as-a-service, raised $28M in Series B funding. The round was led by DCVC. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO Chris Smith, Slip Robotics empowers people to auto-load and auto-unload any truck in 5 minutes using… Continue reading Slip Robotics Raises $28M in Series B Financing

German FAZ: A Japanese comes from Allgäu008377

The technical basis of some motorhomes driven in the West has already made a long journey from the Far East before the conversion. The Mitsubishi L300 and its bigger brother Canter have made many holiday homes mobile. Nissan was also on the road as a city Indian with the NV 200, which was converted into… Continue reading German FAZ: A Japanese comes from Allgäu008377

Convenience Stores Market to grow by USD 930 Billion (2024-2028), driven by rising demand for convenient food products, Report with AI-powered market evolution – Technavio

NEW YORK  , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation – The global convenience stores market size is estimated to grow by USD 930 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  6.78%  during the forecast period. Growing demand for convenient food… Continue reading Convenience Stores Market to grow by USD 930 Billion (2024-2028), driven by rising demand for convenient food products, Report with AI-powered market evolution – Technavio

Charge Zone’s Pritesh Kumar passes away at 46, leaving auto industry shocked

Updated On Dec 15, 2024 at 05:32 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Pritesh Kumar Pritesh Kumar, Director of Business Development at Charge Zone, passed away on Friday, December 13, following a cardiac arrest. He was part of the ETAuto EV Conclave 2024 just three days prior and the… Continue reading Charge Zone’s Pritesh Kumar passes away at 46, leaving auto industry shocked

New Haval Jolion Pro hybrid SUV set to take on the Nissan Qashqai in 2025

Chinese automotive giant Great Wall Motors (GWM) is taking a swing at the Nissan Qashqai and MG ZS with the Haval Jolion Pro. This hybrid family SUV will be introduced in the UK early next year, and sold alongside the Ora 03 electric supermini. What’s this got to do with the EV formerly known as… Continue reading New Haval Jolion Pro hybrid SUV set to take on the Nissan Qashqai in 2025