Hans Greimel

Nissan will be able to comply with U.S. local sourcing rules for EV tax credits from 2026 as it consolidates platforms and drivetrains for more competitive EVs.

Nissan will be able to comply with U.S. local sourcing rules for EV tax credits from 2026 as it consolidates platforms and drivetrains for more competitive EVs.

Grudging admiration for Tesla helps reinforce a stark realization at Toyota. For all its expertise in electrification going back to the first Prius hybrid, Toyota needs a great leap forward for the new era of full electrics.

Atsushi Osaki, Subaru’s new next CEO, says the automaker will respond quickly to market trends such as electrification and will seek to grow in the U.S. and new markets such as Australia.

Atsushi Osaki, Subaru’s next CEO, says the automaker will respond quickly to market trends such as electrification and will seek to grow in the U.S. and new markets such as Australia. In addition, Subaru of America said Tom Doll will step down as CEO and assume a role as corporate adviser at the company’s U.S. headquarters.

Mitsubishi’s new electrification plan calls for investing between $10.26 billion and $13.19 billion in R&D and facilities for electrification through March 31, 2026. It will partly fund the rollout of nine new electrified models — including battery-electrics, hybrids and plug-in hybrids — over the next five years.

Mitsubishi’s new road map focuses on electrification but also included a global sales goal of 1.1 million vehicles.

Toyota’s modified Corolla race car caught fire during testing because of a leak in a hydrogen fuel line.

Toyota’s modified Corolla race car caught fire during testing because of a leak in a hydrogen fuel line.

Under his watch, new Toyota CEO Koji Sato said a top focus through the end of the decade will be expanding the hydrogen infrastructure and the array of industries using the futuristic fuel.