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Honda walks back EV investment, sales targets on poor demand

Honda will now only invest 7 trillion yen in EVs and software in the long term, a sizable drop from the 10 trillion yen promised last year.

20.05.2025 10

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Nicholas Takahashi

Toyota faces biggest hit from Trump tariffs among auto companies

While Toyota has increased US production to more than half of sales in the country, it still relies on imports of key vehicle parts and models.

12.05.2025 50

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Nissan shares surge on report Japan group may seek Tesla deal

Elon Musk responded, "The Tesla factory IS the product. The Cybercab production line is like nothing else in the automotive industry."

22.02.2025 8

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Nissan to bow out of historic tie-up with Honda, Nikkei says

Honda’s shares rose as much as 12%, while Nissan fell as much as 6.4%.

05.02.2025 7

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Honda sets its sights on 50% share of world’s motorcycle market

Honda’s global motorcycle sales are forecast to reach 20.2 million for the fiscal year ending March, which would give the firm a 40% market share.

28.01.2025 10

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Foxconn in talks with Nissan shareholder Renault, CNA says

Honda threatened to end its strategic software partnership with Nissan if it looks to join hands with Foxconn, according to an earlier Nikkei report.

19.12.2024 8

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Nissan surges after firm linked to hedge fund takes 2.5% stake

The rally was fueled by speculation that Nissan may now embark on structural reforms to fix its ailing business.

12.11.2024 9

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Japanese giants Toyota, Sony and Toshiba warn staff in China to be on alert after stabbing of 10-year-old boy in Shenzhen

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa confirmed the death of the 10-year-old, who was stabbed in Shenzhen during his commute to school.

19.09.2024 3

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