Automobile sector

Carmakers used to market to China. Now they depend on its tech

A Nissan NX8 at the Beijing Auto Show. Japan's Nissan plans to build about one million vehicles a year from its China operations by 2030.

Honda books first annual loss, hit by $11.5 billion EV charge

Japan’s second-largest automaker hit by US tariffs and more than US$9 billion (S$11.5 billion) in costs to restructure its EV business.

US industry, lawmakers urge Trump not to open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit

Chinese automakers like BYD are winning customers across Europe with their cheap EVs.

Toyota expects $5.5 billion hit from Iran war fallout

The world’s largest carmaker is bracing for higher costs of raw materials due to the Iran war.

Jardine C&C said to explore sale of car dealership in Malaysia and Singapore

Jardine Cycle & Carriage brands include Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Kia, Citroen and Peugeot.

Singapore street culture convention Culture Cartel partners Wicked Wallop for biggest edition in 2027

The sixth edition of street culture convention Culture Cartel will be held in partnership with The Wicked Wallop, a local custom car and motorcycle festival.

After call from Beijing, China’s auto industry races to embed AI in just about everything

In recent days, Chinese automakers and their suppliers have flooded the zone with investment commitments and new AI systems.

Ferrari sets price for first electric car at around $823,000

The steering assembly of the Luce, Ferrari’s first fully electric supercar, is seen in this undated handout image.

Commentary

South-east Asia’s EV opening and the lesson from China

Renault Group China Chairman and CEO Soh Wei Ming's ambitious start-up, called BeyonCa, was conceived as a premium EV maker with a technological edge.

Renault to axe up to 20% of engineers as competition from China heats up

The French automaker currently employs more than 11,000 engineers around the world.

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