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EV battle heats up: BYD, Toyota, Nissan at Beijing motor show

Major automakers from across the globe are showcasing their latest electric vehicle models and applications of artificial intelligence at the Beijing motor show, which opened on Friday, with green cars drawing attention amid higher gasoline prices triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

24 Apr 2026-10:56
Smart cars become “self-reasoning machines” in China

China’s automotive industry is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence into vehicles, as part of a sweeping national push to transform next-generation electric cars into “self-reasoning machines,” aligned with government industrial policy.

24 Apr 2026-10:50
Beijing calls on Ford to invest more in China

China has called on U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co to deepen its presence in the Chinese market, as both sides look to strengthen cooperation in the global auto industry.

15 Apr 2026-12:56
Nissan revamp: fewer cars, more AI technology

Nissan Motor is planning a major overhaul of its global strategy, cutting underperforming models while rapidly expanding the use of artificial intelligence in its vehicles.

14 Apr 2026-09:34
Germany inflation rises to 2.7% in March

Germany’s annual inflation rate was confirmed at 2.7% in March, its highest level since January 2024, driven largely by a sharp rise in energy prices following global supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict, according to official data from Destatis.

10 Apr 2026-11:30
Game of Thrones actor Michael Patrick dies at age 35

The actor was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2023.

10 Apr 2026-09:55
Ford recalls 420,000 vehicles over wiper failure

Ford Motor is recalling 422,613 vehicles across the United States due to a windshield wiper failure issue, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

07 Apr 2026-12:55
Hyundai warns rising costs, supply disruptions due to Mideast war

Hyundai Motor reported on Friday that its exports to Europe and North Africa, which typically pass through the Middle East, are being disrupted due to the ongoing regional conflict, highlighting growing strains on global supply chains.

03 Apr 2026-11:50
US auto market slows as Ford sales drop

Ford Motor Company reported a nearly 9% decline in U.S. vehicle sales in the first quarter, as affordability pressures continue to weigh on consumer demand across the auto industry.

02 Apr 2026-17:35
Activist pressure drives Japanese firms to end cross-shareholdings

Japanese companies are accelerating governance reforms, driven by activist pressure and the fear of being targeted, as they unwind cross-shareholdings that have linked firms for decades.

09 Mar 2026-10:42