Chinese automakers led by BYD overtake Japanese brands in Europe in May Chinese automakers, led by BYD, overtook Japanese brands in Europe’s passenger car market in May 2026 as subsidies …
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Chinese automakers accelerate launches of Land Rover-style electrified SUVs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiElectrified SUVs: Chinese automakers pivot to Land Rover-style large SUVs to chase higher margins Chinese automakers are rapidly rolling out electrified SUVs resembling Land Rover designs as they seek higher …
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Memory chip crunch pushes up costs for Chinese automakers amid price war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMemory chip shortage squeezes Chinese automakers amid AI-driven demand surge Memory chip shortage forces Chinese EV makers to juggle costs and supply as AI data‑centre demand diverts DRAM and HBM …
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Chinese automakers overtake Japanese imports in Australia as EV sales surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese automakers in Australia surge as imports from China overtake Japan in 2026 China car imports to Australia surpass Japan in 2026 as EV demand, led by BYD, surges amid …
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Japanese automakers forecast net profits to halve as Iran war drives costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese automakers’ profits set to fall to about half as Iran war pushes up costs Japan’s largest automakers face profits near half peak this fiscal year as the Iran war …
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Electric vehicles: Japan and automakers urge EU to revise subsidy rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Toyota Urge Revisions to EU EV Subsidy Rules Tying Aid to In‑Bloc Assembly Japan and automakers, led by Toyota, urge the EU to amend proposed ‘Made in Europe’ …
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Hyundai Motor shares soar as AI edge outpaces global automakers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHyundai shares jump as investors bet on AI edge while Honda and BYD lag amid EV price pressures Hyundai shares have climbed sharply this year as investors increasingly prize the …
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Chinese automakers showcase robotaxi advances at Beijing auto show, challenge Tesla
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese Automakers Challenge Tesla with Robotaxi Push at Beijing Auto Show At Auto China 2026, Chinese automakers unveiled robotaxi prototypes and global fleet plans, with Geely’s Caocao targeting 100,000 driverless …
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U.S. Defense Officials Press American Manufacturers on Weapons Production U.S. defense officials have held high-level talks with American manufacturers about expanding weapons production, signaling a push to involve automakers and …