Honda, Nissan eye merger

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - Combined photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 18, 2024, shows the headquarters of Honda Motor Co. (L) in Tokyo and Nissan Motor Co. in Yokohama, near Tokyo. The two major Japanese automakers are in talks on the possible establishment of a holding company in a bid to form a global alliance to challenge foreign electric vehicle makers, a source familiar with the deal said the same day. (Kyodo)

Honda, Nissan eye merger

Honda, Nissan eye merger

Combined photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 18, 2024, shows the headquarters of Honda Motor Co. (L) in Tokyo and Nissan Motor Co. in Yokohama, near Tokyo. The two major Japanese automakers are in talks on the possible establishment of a holding company in a bid to form a global alliance to challenge foreign electric vehicle makers, a source familiar with the deal said the same day.

Honda, Nissan eye merger

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - The two major Japanese automakers are in talks on the possible establishment of a holding company in a bid to form a global alliance to challenge foreign electric vehicle makers, a source familiar with the deal said on Dec. 18, 2024. (Kyodo)

Honda, Nissan eye merger

Honda, Nissan eye merger

Combined file photo shows the logos of Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. The two major Japanese automakers are in talks on the possible establishment of a holding company in a bid to form a global alliance to challenge foreign electric vehicle makers, a source familiar with the deal said on Dec. 18, 2024.

Foreign capital spurs new vitality in China's auto industry cradle

STORY: Foreign capital spurs new vitality in China's auto industry cradle DATELINE: June 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of automotive industry projects in Jilin 2. various of production workshop at Kumho Tire 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG CHANGMING, General Manager of Kumho Tire (Changchun) Co., Ltd. 4. various of production workshop at Vitesco 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIANG HUAISHENG, General manager of Vitesco Automotive Changchun Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Northeast China's Jilin Province has been optimizing its business environment for foreign investors. Global automakers and auto parts manufacturers have benefited from the efforts. Kumho Tire is one of the largest tire makers in South Korea. It started a subsidiary in Changchun, the capital of Jilin, about two decades ago. Today, it aims to launch new products for new energy vehicles. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG CHANGMING, General Manager of Kumho Tire (Changchun) Co., Ltd. "We are striving

Five carmakers to launch fuel-cell car test

Five carmakers to launch fuel-cell car test

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a fuel-cell car manufactured by General Motors Corp. of the United States. It is one of fuel-cell motor vehicles to be entered by three Japanese and two foreign automakers into a joint test on Japanese roads. The Japan Electric Vehicle Association said July 17 the test, sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, will last for three years through the end of March 2005.

Five carmakers to launch fuel-cell car test

Five carmakers to launch fuel-cell car test

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a fuel-cell car manufactured by General Motors Corp. of the United States. It is one of fuel-cell motor vehicles to be entered by three Japanese and two foreign automakers into a joint test on Japanese roads. The Japan Electric Vehicle Association said July 17 the test, sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, will last for three years through the end of March 2005.