Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Electric vehicles myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The existential threat posed by China to Japan’s auto industry finally began to manifest last year. BYD, China’s electric car champion, jumped to number seven in global rankings for car sales, surpassing Honda and Nissan… Continue reading Rise of China EVs loosens jewel in Japan’s crown
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Starlab Adds Space Applications Services as Strategic Partner, Equity Owner in Joint Venture
European leader in space infrastructure, payload integration and mission operations joins Starlab to strengthen international reach and extend capabilities for Starlab customers HOUSTON and SYDNEY, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Starlab Space LLC at the 76th International Astronautical Congress today announced that Space Applications Services, a Belgium-based leader in space engineering and payload integration, has… Continue reading Starlab Adds Space Applications Services as Strategic Partner, Equity Owner in Joint Venture
Starlab Adds Space Applications Services as Strategic Partner, Equity Owner in Joint Venture
European leader in space infrastructure, payload integration and mission operations joins Starlab to strengthen international reach and extend capabilities for Starlab customers HOUSTON and SYDNEY, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Starlab Space LLC at the 76th International Astronautical Congress today announced that Space Applications Services, a Belgium-based leader in space engineering and payload integration, has… Continue reading Starlab Adds Space Applications Services as Strategic Partner, Equity Owner in Joint Venture
Toyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month
Yes, just 18. Toyota sold 18 electric vehicles in its home market of Japan last month. And that includes its luxury Lexus brand. Why did Toyota sell just 18 EVs in Japan in August? Toyota, including Lexus, sold just over 17,000 electric vehicles globally in August. But, in Japan, Toyota’s home market, EV sales plummeted,… Continue reading Toyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month
Ford and GM will keep the $7,500 EV tax credit alive beyond the deadline
Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, and Ford’s electric vehicles will still be eligible for the credit after the September 30 deadline. The $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles is set to expire today, but Ford and GM plan to continue offering it for at least another few months. Will Ford and GM offer the EV tax credit… Continue reading Ford and GM will keep the $7,500 EV tax credit alive beyond the deadline
August 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for August pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in August 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading August 2025 new car pre-registration figures
Japan Industrial Partners Tender Offer Bid for Mitsubishi Logisnext
HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. (ML) announced its support today for a Tender Offer for the company’s common stock by Japan Industrial Partners (JIP). Additionally, in connection with the Tender Offer, JIP has entered into a Master Agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) related to the proposed purchase of ML… Continue reading Japan Industrial Partners Tender Offer Bid for Mitsubishi Logisnext
Record Attendance at NAFTZ Annual Conference Highlights Importance of U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Program
Conference underscores U.S. FTZs’ role in cash-flow management and supply chain solutions while charting the program’s next era of transition KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Earlier this month, the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) successfully held its 2025 Annual Conference and Exposition in Kansas City, Mo., drawing more than 530 attendees from… Continue reading Record Attendance at NAFTZ Annual Conference Highlights Importance of U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Program
Electric vehicles face a ‘pretty dreadful year’ in the US
Sales of electric models are expected to plummet in the last three months of the year and then remain sluggish for some time. The key factor that nudged Dan McGrath and his wife to lease a Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV in August was the impending end of a $7,500 federal tax credit available to people… Continue reading Electric vehicles face a ‘pretty dreadful year’ in the US
Electric vehicles face a ‘pretty dreadful year’ in the US
Across the country, thousands of people have been making the same calculation, leading to a surge of electric car sales. The key factor that nudged Dan McGrath and his wife to lease a Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV in August was the impending end of a $7,500 federal tax credit available to people who get a… Continue reading Electric vehicles face a ‘pretty dreadful year’ in the US