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Nissan Drops From Top 10 In Global Auto Sales. Even Suzuki Is Better

Nissan’s recent struggles are no secret. The company is grappling with financial issues, cutting jobs at its factories, and facing class-action lawsuits over faulty engines. Unsurprisingly, its sales numbers reflect that.

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Trio of current and ex-TSMC employees face combined 30 years in prison for stealing national core key tech — engineer allegedly stole data to help Tokyo Electron improve etching machine performance

The trio is charged with violating Taiwan’s National Security Act and faces a combined 30 years in prison.

Tom’s Hardware

Nio, Xpeng Lead China's Push To Ditch Nvidia Chips

Chinese automakers and chip companies are accelerating efforts to replace products from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and other foreign chip leaders in automotive applications, fearing that further U.S. export restrictions could derail the development of self-driving and related technologies.

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DRAM Prices Soar As Chinese Manufacturers Shift Focus To AI Chips

Standard DRAM (dynamic random access memory) prices remain high after doubling in just one month, as speculation grows that Chinese manufacturers are phasing out production to prioritize AI chips and strengthen the country’s semiconductor self-reliance.

Benzinga

Total recall? Campaigners employ quirk of Taiwan’s political system to turn on ‘pro-China’ candidates

Activists across Taiwan are pushing for the expulsion of dozens of ‘pro-Beijing’ legislators, leading to uproar

The Guardian - AU

Trump’s Tariffs Might Force Nissan and Honda Into a Situationship

Despite the failure of a merger between Nissan and Honda earlier this year, they have kept the lines of communication open. The two continue to collaborate on electric vehicles as Nissan faces an uncertain future, but the pair might have to enter a full-blown situationship due to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Tariff Troubles Drive Nissan, Honda To U.S. Manufacturing Talks: Report

Nissan Motor (OTC:NSANY) has reportedly opened negotiations with Honda Motor Co. (NYSE:HMC) to produce vehicles for its rival at a U.S. factory. Both companies seek ways to blunt the impact of upcoming U.S. tariffs on Japanese-made autos.

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Honda's Big Electric SUV Is Reportedly Dead

There's been a noticeable shift in the automotive industry this year. Automakers are rethinking their roadmaps that had put them on a path toward full electrification. Electric vehicle adoption is slowing in the United States, and the federal tax incentives are set to disappear soon. That makes pouring billions of…

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Samsung delays $44 billion Texas chip fab — sources say completion halted because 'there are no customers'

Sources cite that Samsung is delaying the launch of its Taylor, Texas, fab because the site lacks customers for its 4nm-class chip output.

Tom’s Hardware

Softbank and Intel want to rival Samsung and SK Hynix with HBM memory alternative but I don't think they will succeed - Here's why

SoftBank and Intel plan new AI memory chip to challenge Samsung and SK Hynix dominance in HBM.

TechRadar

Nvidia's H20 follow-up in China won't be based on Hopper, says Jensen — Reportedly switching from HBM to GDDR7

Future AI accelerators for China will not use the Hopper architecture, as Jensen Huang hints at a potential switch to Blackwell.

Tom’s Hardware

Nissan Could Cut Way More Jobs Than Previously Planned

It's no secret Nissan is struggling to survive. A new report about potential job cuts suggests the situation is even worse than previously thought. Late last year, the Japanese brand said it would slash 9,000 jobs globally over the next couple of years. Now, the final number could be more…

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Europe Wants to Ban Carbon Fiber (Updated)

Update 4/15/2025: The EU Parliament confirmed to Motor1 Italia carbon fiber won't be banned after all. Check out our full update right here.

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Japanese firm behind ubiquitous MSG is ramping up production of key material in semiconductor packaging

Ajinomoto, the Japanese firm behind MSG, is ramping up production of ABF, a key material used in semiconductor packaging.

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The Honda-Nissan Merger Might Not Happen After All

In early December 2024, Honda and Nissan inked a deal to explore the potential of a mega-merger. The two Japanese brands signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and set up a committee to debate the possibility of establishing a new holding company that would become operational as early as 2026.…

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Mitsubishi Isn't Doing So Well, Guys

Mitsubishi has been in the news a lot recently, thanks mainly to its potential involvement in the merger between Nissan and Honda. That hasn't improved the company's outlook, however, with the Japanese automaker publishing an abysmal net profit forecast for the financial year ending March 2025.

The Independent UK

Japan’s first bunk-bed bus allows tourists to skip the hotel

Operator expects demand to come from tourists bound for Tokyo to attend concerts

Motor1

It Begins: Honda and Nissan Reportedly Start Merger Talks

Nissan and Honda are reportedly about to begin talks of merging. According to a new Nikkei Asia report, which cites no specific sources, the two will operate under a new holding company, with the specific details to be decided later. The new group will also allegedly look to include Mitsubishi…

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After iPhone and iMac, Apple may be courting Foxconn to build AI servers based on its M-series CPU to accelerate Apple Intelligence potential

Apple "courting" Foxconn to build AI servers based on its M-series CPU to accelerate Apple Intelligence potential.

The Guardian - AU

Pacific Islands Forum communique taken down after Chinese envoy calls Taiwan reference ‘unacceptable’

‘Visibly angry’ Qian Bo demands correction of Taiwan’s ‘development partner’ label despite its use for more than three decades

Motor1

Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Reportedly Planned

Honda and Nissan are already working together and it looks as though Mitsubishi is about to join them.

InsideEVs

Geely Is The First Chinese Automaker To Crack The Top 10 Global Auto Sales Chart

The Geely Group passed the Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, other Chinese companies are catching up and playing the long game.

InsideEVs

Tesla Wants Its Suppliers To Make Parts Outside Of China And Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions

General Motors and Ford are also reportedly looking to secure their supply chains in case something goes wrong.

InsideEVs

Nissan And Honda Confirm They Want To Work Together On EVs

The two Japanese automakers signed a memorandum of understanding today that could lead to jointly-developed affordable EVs.

InsideEVs

Honda Might Team Up With Nissan For Cheap EV After Ditching Plans With GM

Nissan is looking for a partner to make a new modular electric axle and EV platform, and Honda might fit the bill, Nikkei reported.

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