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With New EVs Arriving, Brand Loyalty Goes Out the Window
Business, Published on 30/12/2022
» As more car makers roll out electric vehicles, they are discovering an important trait among early customers: They are far more apt to try new brands.
Nissan Presses Partner Renault to Sell Down Portion of Stake
Business, Published on 10/10/2022
» Nissan Motor Co. is pressing partner Renault SA to sell down a portion of its stake in the Japanese auto maker as part of a grand bargain to reorganize its more than two decade-old alliance with the French car company, according to people with knowledge of the talks.
EV Startup VinFast Hits U.S. With Novel Pricing Strategy
Business, Published on 04/08/2022
» Vietnam's Vingroup JSC became a corporate juggernaut in its home country, operating everything from luxury resorts to hospitals, shopping malls and supermarkets.
Rivian CEO Warns of Looming Electric-Vehicle Battery Shortage
Business, Published on 20/04/2022
» Rivian Automotive Inc. chief executive RJ Scaringe is warning that the auto industry could soon face a shortage of battery supplies for electric vehicles -- a challenge that he says could surpass the current computer-chip shortage.
Toyota's Chip Supply Helps It Beat General Motors for the First Time
Business, Published on 08/07/2021
» Toyota Motor Corp.'s decision to build a stockpile of chips for its cars paid off by lifting it above perennial top dog General Motors Co. in the U.S. for the first time.
Auto Makers Retreat From 50 Years of 'Just in Time' Manufacturing
Business, Published on 05/05/2021
» Toyota Motor Corp. is stockpiling up to four months of some parts. Volkswagen AG is building six factories so it can get its own batteries. And, in shades of Henry Ford, Tesla Inc. is trying to lock up access to raw materials.
Nissan's Unlikely CEO Guides Car Maker in Post-Ghosn Era
Business, Published on 15/03/2021
» Makoto Uchida was the dark horse in the race to be Nissan Motor Co.'s latest chief executive officer.