Remove Auto Remove Info Remove Japan Remove Toyota
article thumbnail

Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD

Baua Electric

BYD Dolphin EV Honor Edition (Source: BYD) After launching in Japan last year, BYD already accounted for 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January. China’s surging EV growth pushed the nation ahead of Japan to become the leading global vehicle exporter last year. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

BYD 52
article thumbnail

Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part II)

The Truth About Cars

Japan became the first country to found government initiatives for automobile navigation.& & In 1980 Toyota introduced the first electronic compass (Electronic Auto Compass, officially) in the Crown. A few years later, Toyota took the lead when it introduced the first CD-ROM navigation system for the ‘87 Crown.

Parts 69
article thumbnail

BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

Baua Electric

Info from China’s MIIT revealed the U7 features over 1,300 hp (960 kW) from four electric motors. The entry-level EVs will take on mass-market automakers like Toyota. It’s already leading EV imports in key markets like Japan and Thailand. Source: CarNewsChina , BYD Weibo FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

Ferrari 52
article thumbnail

GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Order a reprint of this article now APRIL 7, 2009 GM, Segway to Make Vehicle Article Video Comments more in Auto Industry News » Email Printer Friendly Share: Yahoo Buzz facebook MySpace LinkedIn Digg del.icio.us GM has slashed product-development programs, advertising and spending on auto-show events. Home World U.S.

GM 57