Toyota is the largest automaker in Japan, but for the first time, it finally overtook Nissan as the top-selling domestic EV brand. Toyota takes over as Japan’s top domestic EV brand Wait, Toyota is actually selling electric vehicles? That’s right. For the first time, Toyota became top dog in Japan’s domestic electric vehicle market. According… Continue reading Toyota was the top-selling domestic EV brand in Japan for the first time
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Mitsubishi Motors and AT&T Collaborate to Bring 5G Connectivity to the Driving Experience
High-speed AT&T 5G turns Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV into a smart, connected experience for drivers and passengers Key Takeaways: 5G will allow Mitsubishi Connected Car Services to deliver faster software rollouts and more responsive driver support, all backed by AT&T’s secure and reliable network. AT&T 5G enables real-time navigation, faster infotainment, and seamless over-the-air updates on… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors and AT&T Collaborate to Bring 5G Connectivity to the Driving Experience
Sub-£20k Nissan Wave city car to channel retro 1980s classics
Nissan has chosen the name Wave for its version of the Renault Twingo electric city car and will rework the design with influence from its Pike retro cars, Autocar has learned. The Wave is due next year and will be built by Renault alongside the Twingo. It is expected to hit the same sub-£20,000 price… Continue reading Sub-£20k Nissan Wave city car to channel retro 1980s classics
GM remains #2 EV seller as Cadillac leads luxury market, Chevy Equinox sales near 58K
Despite fewer models sold in the fourth quarter, GM outpaced Ford to remain the #2 EV seller in the US, behind Tesla. GM EV sales rise in 2025 despite Q4 drop As expected, GM reported lower EV sales in the final three months of 2025 after the $7,500 federal tax credit expired at the end… Continue reading GM remains #2 EV seller as Cadillac leads luxury market, Chevy Equinox sales near 58K
Nissan Motor India Records 15,372 Units in December 2025, Export Volume Hits 10-Year High
Nissan Motor India concluded calendar year 2025 with strong export momentum, shipping 13,470 units in December—the highest monthly export volume in over a decade. Combined with domestic wholesale figures of 1,902 units, the company achieved total consolidated sales of 15,372 units for the month. Export Performance Drives Growth The December export surge reflects the continued… Continue reading Nissan Motor India Records 15,372 Units in December 2025, Export Volume Hits 10-Year High
Why we still fly around the world just to drive in circles
When The Beautiful South wrote their song Rotterdam (Or Anywhere), they could have been writing about the itinerant life of a road tester. Motoring hacks travel to locations that serve a particular purpose: to drive around in big circles. And then we go home. To the outsider looking in, I can well appreciate that you… Continue reading Why we still fly around the world just to drive in circles
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
If your answer to that question was space, there’s the slightly larger and boxier Renault 4, our Small SUV of the Year. As well as a bigger boot and more rear-seat space, the R4 also offers one-pedal driving – something its sibling doesn’t right now – which is great around town. On top of all… Continue reading What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
China accuses Netherlands of making ‘mistakes’ over chipmaker Nexperia
The logo of Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia is displayed at the chipmaker’s German facility, after the Dutch government seized control and auto industry bodies sounded the alarm over the possible impact on car production, in Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 23, 2025. Jonas Walzberg | Reuters China has urged the Netherlands to swiftly correct its “mistakes” over… Continue reading China accuses Netherlands of making ‘mistakes’ over chipmaker Nexperia
Platinum set for biggest monthly gain in 39 years on EU auto policy boost
Platinum prices are on track for their strongest monthly rally in nearly four decades in December, fuelled by the EU’s U-turn on its 2035 combustion-engine ban, a tight supply backdrop and rising investment demand for precious metals. Platinum and palladium, both used in autocatalysts that reduce car exhaust emissions, have surged this year as US… Continue reading Platinum set for biggest monthly gain in 39 years on EU auto policy boost
Evogene Announces Appointment of Dr. Olga Nissan as its Vice President of Business Development
REHOVOT, Israel, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), a pioneering company in computational chemistry specializing in the generative design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Olga Nissan as its Vice President of Business Development, effective as of January 1, 2026.… Continue reading Evogene Announces Appointment of Dr. Olga Nissan as its Vice President of Business Development