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Why do SUVs look like trucks again?

Before the world heard of “sport utility vehicles,” they were called trucks: Jeeps, Land Rovers, and Fords, many born as military vehicles, as square-jawed and capable as a drill sergeant. For decades, though,...

Jessica Hart, an Australian model and founder of LUMABeauty, and her Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, a prized AMG G 63 version from the makers performance division, at Elysian Park in Los Angeles, Jan 21, 2025. (Alex Welsh/The New York Times)

How Trump’s tariffs could reorder Asia trade

A Honda dealership in Osaka, Japan, on Dec. 25, 2024. (Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times)

Karwa Motors contributes RO2.5 million to local purchases

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Nissan may call off merger talks with Honda

Makoto Uchida, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Corporation, and Toshihiro Mibe, Director, President, and Representative Executive Officer of Honda, attend a joint press conference on their merger talks on December 23, 2024.

Pact signed to revolutionise EV charging in Oman

This strategic collaboration aims to redefine the EV charging ecosystem with advanced technology and innovative solutions, fostering greater efficiency, convenience, and sustainability.

Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94

Suzuki Motor Corp Chairman, Chief Executive Osamu Suzuki greets during his visit to Gujarat, India. - Reuters File

Why mergers of carmakers such as Honda and Nissan often falter

Honda, Nissan to list new company in 2026

Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan Motor, and Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Motor president and CEO, attend their joint press conference in Tokyo

Honda and Nissan in talks to deepen ties, merger possible

The emblem of Japanese automaker Nissan Motor is seen at a showroom in Yokohama. — AFP File

Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks

Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan Motor, and Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Motor president and CEO, attend their joint press conference in Tokyo

Volkswagen India unit faces $1.4 bn tax evasion notice

A Volkswagen logo is pictured in a production line at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. - Reuters File

Mercedes-Benz plans substantial cost cuts

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Trump’s tariffs to hit Mexico’s car factories

Workers inside the BMW factory near San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Oct. 29, 2024. (Benedicte Desrus/The New York Times)

EU climate chief holds firm on CO2 deadlines for cars

FILE PHOTO: Cars are displayed outside a showroom in west London October 4, 2013. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/File Photo

Musk unveils robotaxi, pledges it 'before 2027'

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EU presses ahead with Chinese EV tariffs after split vote

China’s BYD opens its first electric vehicle factory in Southeast Asia
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