Car Sales Vanish (Temporarily) in China
Digging out of a 92% sales drop will take time.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
China's Auto Industry Still in "Park"
Auto production remains stalled by coronavirus epidemic
New Chevy EV Bows in China
The first in a wave of new EVs GM plans to launch worldwide in coming years
Nissan Chief Says “Fire Me if I Don’t Deliver”
A high-wire act to save Nissan, Renault and their alliance
Beijing Auto Show Postponed Due to Coronavirus
Motorsports and other industry events also delayed
GM Exits Australia, N. Zealand; Sells Thai Plant
Further focusing on a handful of fruitful markets for manufacturing
UPDATE: Carmakers Brace for Impact As Coronavirus Spreads
Carmakers are on high alert about possible disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak that began in China one month ago.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
How Will Governments Handle Autonomous Mobility?
Report finds differences—and sometimes indifference—to robo-cars
Toyota Extends Plant Shutdowns in China
Carmakers are beginning to extend shutdowns across the country.
Kia Threatens to Scrap 2-Month-Old Factory in India
$1.1 billion facility could be relocated in the country
GM Dials Down 3-Cylinder Push in China
NVH issues outweigh fuel efficiency gains for some customers
ITC to Rule on Jeep-Mahindra Spat
A final decision is due in March about whether Mahindra’s Roxor offroader looks too much like Jeep’s iconic CJ military-style SUV.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Hyundai Suspends S. Korea Output as Coronavirus Disrupts Supply Chain
Hyundai is the first carmaker to idle plants outside China because of the outbreak. It won't be the last.
Study Highlights Differing Global Consumer Views on Autonomy
Most respondents are concerned about safety and don’t envision owning a self-driving car until at least 2025.
Time for Stock Sales at Nissan and Renault?
Nissan may push for stock sales that would loosen the glue that binds its alliance with Renault.
China Likely to Extend EV Subsidies
China is having second thoughts about phasing out discounts on electric cars after EV sales dropped 4% last year.
GM Ready to Sell India Plant
General Motors is shutting down operations in India by selling its last plant there to Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor.
FCA to Partner with Chinese iPhone Supplier on EVs
Proposed deal could help FCA in two big ways
China, U.S. Finalize Mini-Trade Deal
All about the U.S.-China first-step trade deal.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Genesis GV80 Reveal: 4 Takeaways
Hyundai’s luxury marque’s first crossover hits the mark on styling and tech. Will it sell?
Kia's Big Plans for EVs, Advanced Mobility
Targets annual sales of 500,000 with a 6.6% EV market share by 2026
Nissan Braces for a Break with Renault
A team of high-level executives at Nissan is stepping up what-if plans to go it alone should the company’s 20-year-old alliance with Renault fall apart.
Car Sales in China to Drop Again
China, the world’s largest car market, contracted by 8% to 25.8 million vehicles last year and is likely to shrink another 2% in 2020.
ZF Makes a Case for Affordable Autonomy
Production applications for Level 2+ highway systems to start this year in Asia
AutoX Storms Ahead with Robo-Taxis in China
Public rides with a fleet of self-driving Chrysler Pacificas to start soon on congested streets in rainy Shenzen
