Corporate governance group says transaction ‘risks squandering’ Japan’s efforts to improve shareholder protection
Stronger backing comes a year after scion of carmaker’s founding family received lowest ever approval
$33bn take-private deal for the forklift truckmaker has prompted ‘bad-old-days’ complaints from some investors
Deal brings together Japanese truckmakers to boost investments in electric and hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles
How the scion of Toyota’s founding family has expanded his influence since becoming chair
Toyota Industries’ shares fall 12% as minority investors feel ‘absolutely screwed’ by lower than expected offer price
Move will reshape Japan’s largest business empire and simplify corporate structure
Plant in Derbyshire will make GR Corolla hatchbacks from next year
World’s largest carmaker to deliver homegrown operating system with RAV4 sport utility vehicle in test of tech mettle
Top 100 companies either estimate a big hit to profits or say extreme uncertainty hinders efforts to predict impact
World’s biggest carmaker’s forecast includes $1.25bn impact from trade levies in April and May
Japanese group calls for international investment in fuel to avoid Chinese dominance of supply chains and exports
Toyota Motor’s $42bn bid for a subsidiary has investors upbeat about similar deals
Investors bet carmaker’s proposed $42bn take-private bid for parts unit could trigger more deals for subsidiaries
Japanese company has come under investor pressure to simplify its web of interconnected companies
Less than six months after New York IPO, Pony.ai CEO says secondary offering in Hong Kong is ‘possible’
Shanghai auto show will feature smarter models made ‘in China for China’
Senior European executive of world’s largest carmaker also warns of more turbulence for the sector
New deals on pause as threatened duties undermine premise for investment
Plans for new battery and electric vehicle plant in Shanghai unveiled for Lexus brand
It is proving to be particularly well-suited for commercial use and industries such as trucking and public transportation
The Democratic Republic of Congo says Apple is sourcing minerals from armed groups committing atrocities.
Company led by GM veteran eschews robotaxis for ‘dull’ street sweepers and warehouse workhorses
The world’s largest carmaker is pivoting to commercial vehicles after passenger cars fail to gain traction
Trump’s criticism of EV incentives casts a cloud over largest US investment in clean tech by any foreign automaker
