Asia
Daimler, BYD plan new EVs for China
Sept. 22Daimler and BYD plan to expand their cooperation in China to bring new electric models to market under the Denza brand. Currently Denza sells just one model.
China said to mull relaxing restrictions on foreign EV makers
Sept. 20China may allow foreign automakers to set up wholly owned EV businesses in its free-trade zones, Bloomberg reported. A relaxation of the country's joint venture rule would give companies such as Tesla the opportunity to set up fully owned manufacturing operations in China.
Honda puts more punch in its mini N-Box
Sept. 18Honda's redesigned N-Box minicar touts an improved powertrain and driver assist safety technologies to hang on to its title as Japan's No.1 minicar .
Ford explores strategic alliance with India's Mahindra
Sept. 18Ford Motor Co. and Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. are exploring forming a strategic alliance as the U.S. automaker tries to gain a foothold in a country that's set to become the world's third-biggest car market.
Chinese seek keys to U.S.
Sept. 18A number of other Chinese brands with global ambitions made their presence felt at Frankfurt, including Future Mobility Corp., a startup created by veterans of BMW's electric-vehicle program.
GM's record China deliveries mask muted electric car sales
Sept. 15General Motors is delivering millions of cars a year in China, its largest market. That could become a problem if CEO Mary Barra doesn't figure out how to sell more that are electric.
VW will recall nearly 5 million vehicles in China over Takata airbags
Sept. 14VW and its Chinese joint ventures will recall nearly 5 million vehicles in China due to potential issues with Takata airbags.
Hyundai in tailspin as China sales drop with missile crisis
Sept. 12Chinese buyers are shunning Hyundai because of political tensions over a missile-defense system, with sales plunging 64 percent in the aftermath.
China, in EV push, plans ban on fossil-fuel vehicles
Sept. 9China will set a deadline for automakers to end sales of fossil-fuel powered vehicles, accelerating efforts to develop EVs in the world's biggest auto market. The move will have a profound impact on the environment and growth of China's auto industry, a top government official said Saturday.
China takes lead in EV deployment, according to new measure
Sept. 6China, once lagging in electrified-vehicle deployment, has become a global leader, according to a new measurement created by consulting firm AlixPartners.
China auto bid could hit U.S. wall
Aug. 28If a Chinese buyer emerges for all or part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, it could face heightened scrutiny by U.S. security officials. That hurdle has increased under a Trump administration that has promoted economic nationalism and criticized China's trade policies.
China's Luxshare goes global in autos
Sept. 4Chinese computer supplier Luxshare just made a big play to move into the auto industry by acquiring ZF's body control unit.
