LAS VEGAS — Electric and self-driving vehicles are one of the hottest offerings at this years CES 2023 consumer tech show, and on Friday I was able to get an up-close look at the evolution of cars from a means of transportation to something more like a living room on wheels. Sony Honda Mobility, a… Continue reading Getting a feel for Sony-Honda’s Afeela EV at CES 2023
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Tesla cuts car prices in China, Japan, South Korea and Australia
SHANGHAI (Reuters) — Tesla cut electric car prices in China for the second time in less than three months on Friday, stoking expectations for a wider price war for battery-powered vehicles in the world’s largest auto market where demand has weakened. Tesla also cut prices on its best-selling Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles… Continue reading Tesla cuts car prices in China, Japan, South Korea and Australia
BYD unveils SUV and supercar in new luxury EV line
GUANGZHOU — Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD on Thursday unveiled a new luxury car brand, Yangwang, showing off a high-performance SUV and a supercar that it hopes will attract wealthy consumers. At an online presentation, the company displayed the U8, a plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, and the U9 electric supercar. Go to Source
India tops Japan to become world’s No. 3 auto market
TOKYO/NEW DELHI — India eclipsed Japan in auto sales last year, according to the latest industry data, making it the third-largest auto market for the first time. India’s sales of new vehicles totaled at least 4.25 million units, based on preliminary results, topping the 4.2 million sold in Japan. Go to Source
Sony showcases its first EV brand Afeela ahead of CES 2023
CES 2023 Joint venture with Honda offers Level 3 self-driving, full in-car entertainment Sony Honda Mobility CEO Yasuhide Mizuno at the Afeela reveal: “We want to think outside of the box to revisit the underlying philosophy of vehicle design.” (Photo by Natsumi Kawasaki) NATSUMI KAWASAKI and SAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writersJanuary 5, 2023 15:24 JSTUpdated on January… Continue reading Sony showcases its first EV brand Afeela ahead of CES 2023
Toyota slips to No. 2 in U.S. auto sales as GM takes top spot
(Reuters) — General Motors on Wednesday posted a 2.5% rise in U.S. new vehicle sales in 2022, outselling Japanese automaker Toyota Motor, aided by an easing of inventory shortages and strong demand for its cars and trucks. GM, which lost the spot as the top U.S. automaker at the end of 2021 for the first… Continue reading Toyota slips to No. 2 in U.S. auto sales as GM takes top spot
Nissan limits use of joint IP in Renault’s new venture with Geely
TOKYO — Nissan Motor and Renault have agreed to restrict the use of the intellectual property they developed together, including one patent for hybrid vehicles, in a new company established by Renault, Nikkei has learned. The agreement marks a major step forward for the Japanese and French automakers, which have been reviewing their capital tie-up. The… Continue reading Nissan limits use of joint IP in Renault’s new venture with Geely
LG partners with Magna in developing self-driving technology
Automobiles South Korean tech company expands collaboration with Canadian auto parts maker LG Electronics and Magna are expanding cooperation in self-driving technology. (Photo courtesy of LG Electronics) KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writerJanuary 4, 2023 16:54 JST | South Korea SEOUL — LG Electronics said on Wednesday it will partner with Canadian auto parts company Magna for developing self-driving… Continue reading LG partners with Magna in developing self-driving technology
Chip glut to last most of 2023 while automotive crunch persists
TOKYO — The semiconductor surplus that emerged in the second half of last year is not expected to ease until at least autumn, according to industry analysts, although a shortage impacting the automotive industry will likely remain throughout the year. The supply glut in memory chips is especially pronounced for smartphones due to a drop… Continue reading Chip glut to last most of 2023 while automotive crunch persists
Foxconn to use Nvidia chips to build autonomous vehicle platforms
(Reuters) — Chipmaker Nvidia and electronics manufacturer Foxconn announced a partnership on Tuesday to develop autonomous vehicle platforms. Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn said it will manufacture electronic control units (ECUs) for cars based on Nvidia’s DRIVE Orin chip made specifically for computing in connected and autonomous vehicles. The ECUs will serve the global automotive market,… Continue reading Foxconn to use Nvidia chips to build autonomous vehicle platforms