Tag: Honda
Can Legacy Automakers Survive Without Exports?
It appears that Chinese carmakers are working around the US tariff wall, by targeting other export markets. Southeast Asia and Latin America are importing record numbers of Chinese EVs. Some Chinese carmakers are not just exporting to these markets, but setting up shop. Which leads me to ask the question: … [continued]
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Op-Ed: Hiroshi Okuda–The Man Who Saved Toyota by Forcing It to Change
THE automotive world lost a visionary on August 8. Hiroshi Okuda, the former chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, who passed at 93, was the first outsider to break the Toyoda family’s grip on the company. But his true epitaph is this: he was the ruthless pragmatist who dragged a reluctant, … [continued]
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DFSK Launches Right-Hand Drive E5 Plus in Indonesia as Chinese automakers expand across Southeast Asia
TANGERANG, Indonesia — Chinese vehicle manufacturer DFSK has introduced a right-hand drive version of its E5 Plus plug-in hybrid SUV at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, taking another step in its efforts to build a broader presence across Southeast Asia. The launch marks the first right-hand drive market … [continued]
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Pure Electric Vehicle Brands Take Center Stage at Indonesia Auto Show
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The 33rd GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show opened at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in BSD City with a clear signal that Southeast Asia is rapidly accelerating its transition toward zero-emission transportation. CleanTechnica arrived after the media day and rushed through filing these stories. Running through Aug. 9, … [continued]
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Is It A “Bloodbath”? Aussie New Car Market Reacts
After Fiat withdrew from the Australian market, and a Peugeot dealer handed in his franchise, even long-time motoring “gurus” are asking the question. The metaphors abound — “tip of the iceberg,” “bloodbath,” “annihilation,” “juggernaut.” What is of no doubt is the structural change going through the Australian car sales industry. … [continued]
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