Chinese Carmakers Lag Behind Toyota in Profit, Experts Say
【PCauto】Although China produced and sold over 30 million vehicles last year, the industry's overall profit still lags far behind that of Toyota, which sold just 9 million units. According to Chinese experts, the average profit margin across China’s auto manufacturing sector is only 5%, reflecting deep-rooted challenges in pricing power and brand value. Recent financial data tells the same story. In the 2024 fiscal year (April 2023 to March 2024), Toyota posted a global operating profit of $36.42
LienJul 11, 2025
Nissan May Team Up with Foxconn to Keep Oppama Factory Alive
【PCauto】Nissan’s Oppama plant in Kanagawa, home to about 3,900 workers, is facing the threat of closure. The factory has long struggled with low capacity use, putting it on the chopping block.
JohnJul 9, 2025
Tesla Ordered to Refund $10,600 per Owner over HW3's Incompatibility with FSD Upgrade
【PCauto】 The California court has ruled against Tesla in a recent class-action lawsuit, ordering the company to pay $10,600 to some early owners who bought the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. Tesla will also need to cover legal costs. The case was brought by owners who say the company never delivered the FSD features it had promised.
RobertJul 8, 2025
Data leakage from cars is more terrifying than smart phones, so who should the data be saved by?
【PCauto】At local time on the morning of January 1, 2025, a Cybertruck exploded at the entrance of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, USA.Soon, Musk demonstrated a textbook-style public relations process. Many media suggested that the explosion was due to a malfunction of the Cybertruck, and Musk immediately expressed his opinion at X, believing that this was a terrorist attack, claiming "All vehicle telemetry was positive at the time of the explosion."This means that the explosion was not c
MichaelJan 9, 2025
Thailand Motor Expo 2024 Focus: Nissan SerenaC27 to C28, What to Look Forward to More?
The Motor Expo 2024 in Thailand was held from November 29 to December 10, 2024, with many automotive brands participating. Among them, Nissan, an automotive manufacturer from Japan, will also be present. Recently, Nissan has attracted much attention in Thailand due to its profitability and layoffs. Nissan will make its appearance at Booth A18 during the exhibition, and this article will discuss Nissan's popular model, the Nissan Serena.Nissan has a model on the Thai market which is priced at THB
LienNov 29, 2024
Subsidized Malaysian petrol is widely sold in Thailand, drastically reducing the demand for diesel
According to the latest reports, the phenomenon of subsidized gasoline smuggled from Malaysia still being sold in the regions near Dannok and Sadao in Thailand is quite prevalent, though it's said to be not as rampant as before.The Malaysian media conducted a survey on the 13-kilometer route from the border town of Dannok to Sadao, and found that there were at least 8 places on both sides of the road selling this kind of fuel. Most of the petrol is packed in 1.5 and 2 litres bottles, which are p
RobertOct 23, 2024
Malaysia 2025 Budget: RON95 Petrol Subsidy May Be Adjusted
Malaysia's 2025 budget will be officially announced by Finance Minister and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at 4 PM on October 18, and this budget will mention policies related to automobiles and transportation. The much-anticipated RON 95 petrol subsidy issue is expected to be on the agenda. Despite the government's previous statement that it would not consider this move, the implementation of the diesel subsidy policy has led to widespread speculation about adjustments to the RON 95 petrol subsid
JamesOct 18, 2024
BMW CEO calls for easing EU ban on combustion by 2035, future travel is more than just electric vehicles
Recently, BMW CEO Zipse publicly stated that the EU's plan to ban combustion by 2035 is not realistic, and called for a relaxation of this plan. He pointed out that although many car companies in Europe have accepted the trend of car electrification, BMW still chooses a diversified strategy, not only investing in electric vehicles, but also increasing their efforts in alternative technology such as e-fuels and hydrogen fuel cells, believing that future transportation methods should not be limite
Kevin WongOct 17, 2024
Honda recalls 720,000 cars overseas due to high-pressure fuel pump issues
Recently, Honda has announced a recall of 720,000 cars in overseas markets, due to a potential safety hazard with the high-pressure fuel pump in some models and a need for replacement. The recall involves a wide range of models, including Honda Accord and Hybrid models of 2023-2024, Honda Civic and Hybrid models of 2025, and Honda CR-V Hybrid models of 2023-2025.Honda reports that this batch of vehicles run the risk of an internal rupture in their high-pressure fuel pumps, which could potentiall
Kevin WongOct 16, 2024
Paris Motor Show New Car Roundup: Xpeng P7+ Debuts, Audi A5 Upgrades!
As one of the top events in the global automobile industry, the Paris Motor Show attracts many automobile brands to show their latest achievements every year. In this year's car show, many cars chose to debut or go on sale at the Paris Auto Show, among which Chinese New Energy Vehicles shone the brightest, and many European local car companies also made significant appearances. These car models are not only unique in design, but also boldly innovative in performance, technology and environmental
AshleyOct 15, 2024
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