Toyota is facing challenges in the Chinese auto market as consumers turn to homegrown brands, prompting the automaker to prepare a counteroffensive.
Toyota plans to establish a Lexus EV and battery plant in Shanghai independently, aiming to boost sales in China by engaging more in the EV market.
Amid Tesla protests globally, the company's stock price is dropping, putting pressure on its autonomous vehicle promises and valuation.
Nissan's CEO, Makoto Uchida, is likely to be replaced soon due to declining sales and profits, with internal candidates like CFO Jeremie Papin and Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier in line for the post.
The new Nissan CEO will face the challenge of turning around the company's fortunes and deciding strategies for future growth and collaboration, following the collapse of merger talks with Honda.
The automotive industry in China is witnessing shifts with companies like BYD offering driver-assistance technology for free, challenging Tesla's self-driving technology approach.
Toyota's move to develop Lexus vehicles exclusively for the Chinese market, tapping executives with BYD experience, is seen as a strategic decision to compete effectively in China.
As Tesla's stock price hits lowest levels, concerns grow about the company's autonomous vehicle technology development and Musk's involvement in controversial political activities.
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The future of Toyota and Nissan in the Chinese market, Tesla's challenges, and leadership changes at Nissan are key topics driving discussions in the automotive industry.