MSME auto suppliers seek relief from carmakers as rising labour and input costs hurtSmall auto component suppliers are facing severe financial strain. They are urging major car makers to help manage rising wages, energy, an...
18 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Honda suspends plans for new electric vehicle plant in CanadaJapanese auto giant Honda said Thursday its plans to build a multi-billion-dollar electric vehicle plant in Canada have been "indefinitely ...
14 May, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentialsJapanese auto giant Honda said Thursday its plans to build a multi-billion-dollar electric vehicle plant in Canada have been "indefinitely ...
14 May, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
BYD car discounts show China’s EV price war is getting worseChina's car market faces fierce price competition. BYD and rivals are increasing discounts despite government calls to stop. This intense r...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: “Even dust, when piled up, becomes a mountain.” Small, consistent efforts accumulate into great achievements over time — a lesson on how today’s generation can turn tiny daily efforts into massive successJapanese proverb of the day: Small daily efforts build success faster than most people expect. Data shows 1% daily growth can deliver nearl...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV, sources sayThe effort follows a decision by chief executive Elon Musk to scrap a highly anticipated low-cost EV project in 2024 and pivot the company ...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as Middle East conflict hits shippingHyundai Motor faces export disruptions due to the Middle East conflict. Shipments to Europe and North Africa are delayed, increasing costs....
03 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Toyota CEO flags survival risk despite record sales: Why the world’s largest carmaker is worried about its futureToyota's outgoing CEO warns of an existential threat from rapid technological disruption and intensifying competition, particularly from Ch...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Disruption of rare earth magnet supplies beyond 30 days can impact vehicle production in India: ReportA potential disruption in rare earth magnet supplies from China threatens India's automotive sector, particularly EV production, due to exp...
10 Jun, 2025, 01.35 PM IST
China's chokehold on rare earths set to suffocate auto industryThe move underscores China's dominance of the critical mineral industry and is seen as leverage by China in its ongoing trade war with US P...
04 Jun, 2025, 11.54 PM IST
Global alarms rise as China's critical mineral export curbs takes holdGlobal automakers are raising alarms about China's restrictions on rare earth exports, warning of potential production delays and economic ...
04 Jun, 2025, 08.42 AM IST
Ford slows EV plans, delaying pickup and axing three-row SUV, to cut costsFord reshuffled its electric vehicle plans, cancelling its three-row SUV and delaying its new pickup, emphasizing pickups and commercial va...
21 Aug, 2024, 08.50 PM IST
Toyota repeatedly halted Mexico plant after suppliers hit by worker shortage, sources sayToyota Motor faced production halts at Mexico plant due to labour shortages and supply chain disruptions, affecting Tacoma pick-up truck ou...
17 May, 2024, 12.46 PM IST
Car makers likely to defer launches, realign strategy over outbreakCar makers may need to go back to the drawing board to realign strategies and production schedules with vendors. There is also uncertainty ...
13 Apr, 2020, 07.07 AM IST
Nissan, Honda delay restart of some China plants due to coronavirus"In compliance with the new government directive by the authorities in Hubei Province, we will consider the timing of the restart of the pl...
21 Feb, 2020, 01.17 PM IST
- Toyota says to delay Prius wagon, minivan launches in Japan
The world's biggest automaker has suspended production at all of its 12 domestic assembly plants at least through March 26 and has estimate...
23 Mar, 2011, 10.38 AM IST
- Toyota delays US assembly unit
Toyota Motor is delaying the start of production at its plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi, indefinitely as the company copes with the down...
17 Dec, 2008, 12.06 AM IST