Automobil

Hyundai Motor Group is seeking to restore its relevance in China, but analysts say the odds of a meaningful turnaround are slim in the hypercompetitive auto market. Beijing Hyundai, the joint venture with BAIC Group, stated it will open core capabilities in electrification and intelligent technologies, dispatch senior experts, and introduce the premium brand.

2. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Daihatsu Motor Co., owned by Toyota, has begun selling two new commercial electric vehicles designed for deliveries to homes and businesses. The e-Hijet Cargo and premium e-Atrai, both kei lightweight models, mark Daihatsu's first mass-produced commercial EVs with a single-charge range of 257 kilometers.

Waymo-backed robotaxis are quietly operating on Tokyo's streets as tests continue. The trials, conducted by Japanese taxi firm Nihon Kotsu in partnership with the California-based Waymo, could see a service rollout in Japan by 2026, though no firm date has been set.

24. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Toyota announced a recall of about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States due to multimedia displays that could compromise driver safety. The recall affects the 2024-2025 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks.

General Motors hält Ägypten für grundsätzlich geeignet, ein regionales Zentrum für die Automobilfertigung und Exporte in den Nahen Osten und Afrika zu werden. Sharon Nishi, Chairwoman und Geschäftsführerin von General Motors Egypt & Africa, sagte Daily News Egypt, dass das Unternehmen eng mit der ägyptischen Regierung zusammenarbeitet, um unterstützende Politikmaßnahmen zu entwickeln, die auf die Steigerung der Exporte und die Vertiefung der lokalen Fertigung abzielen. Sie betonte, dass die kürzlich angekündigte Strategie der ägyptischen Automobilindustrie ein entscheidender erster Schritt zur Aufbau eines strukturierteren und wettbewerbsfähigeren Sektors sei.

18. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

U.S. activist fund Elliott Investment Management has opposed the proposed ¥6.1 trillion ($39 billion) privatization of Toyota Industries, urging other minority shareholders to resist the bid. The fund argues the company could achieve greater value on its own. Toyota Group's revised offer stands at ¥18,800 per share, while Elliott values it at ¥26,000 per share intrinsically.