European carmakers prepare to respond to China’s electric vehicle tariffs

Chinese freight containers on the map of Europe. Import of Chinese goods concept. 3D rendered … [+] illustration. getty The European Union has imposed preliminary fine increases on Chinese electric vehicles. European carmakers do not know when the expected retaliations will come and how severe they will be. The EU on Thursday raised tariffs to … Read more

Toyota and four other Japanese carmakers have been caught cheating in certification tests

Several Japanese automakers have been caught cheating certification tests, and Toyota could be the worst offender. Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) said yesterday that its ongoing investigation into 85 domestic manufacturers, including several carmakers, had found that most acted in accordance with the law, but not Mazda, Yamaha, Honda or Suzuki. … Read more