Japanese auto supplier Marelli files for court-led rehabilitation
Marelli had tried to turn itself around under an out-of-court settlement procedure called alternative dispute resolution, but the attempt ended in failure.
Top Toyota supplier Denso weighs ¥420 billion chip unit spinoff
Well known as the world’s second-biggest auto-parts-maker, Denso has also quietly built up a presence in automotive chips.
How the humble wire harness could help kill off combustion cars
These low-tech and low-margin parts may not command the kudos of microchips and motors, yet cars can't be built without them.
Toyota supplier Denso joins TSMC in building new chip factory in Japan
The Toyota group company will invest ¥40 billion ($350 million) in a TSMC-Sony joint venture set up for a TSMC chip plant in Kumamoto Prefecture.
Toyota’s output slumps 26% on prolonged supply-chain snarls
Japanese automakers have struggled due to outbreaks of COVID-19 in Southeast Asia, as well as parts and semiconductor shortages.
Honda asks suppliers to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
The Japanese automaker is considering providing support to its parts suppliers to meet that goal, such as sending engineers to the companies.
Climate pressure pushing world's auto sector to recycle parts and batteries
The industry produces more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire European Union, with 20% of it coming from manufacturing.
Toyota's August global output mark is the first fall in a year amid parts crunch
The world's top-selling automaker has trimmed its output outlook for fiscal 2021 through next March to 9 million units.
Nissan will reach 2% profit margin goal despite COVID-19 parts pain, CEO says
Achieving the target set out last year in Nissan's turnaround plan would be a positive sign the carmaker is holding up despite the shortages plaguing the industry.
