Automobile

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 février 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

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 janvier 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

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 estime que l'Égypte dispose des fondamentaux pour devenir un centre régional de fabrication automobile et d'exportations vers le Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique. Sharon Nishi, présidente et directrice générale de General Motors Egypt & Africa, a déclaré à Daily News Egypt que l'entreprise travaille en étroite collaboration avec le gouvernement égyptien pour développer des politiques de soutien visant à stimuler les exportations et à approfondir la fabrication locale. Elle a noté que la stratégie récemment annoncée pour l'industrie automobile égyptienne représente une première étape cruciale vers la construction d'un secteur plus structuré et compétitif.

18 janvier 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

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.