All articles by Frankie Youd

Frankie Youd is the Senior Reporter for Just Auto. She has a background in Journalism with a BA Hons degree from The University of Sussex.

Nissan confirms commitment to Thai vehicle production

Japanese company Nissan Motor has reiterated its commitment to producing vehicles in Thailand, according to a Thai government official, allaying…
Hyundai Wia to expand engine production in Mexico

South Korean Hyundai Wia Corporation plans to begin production of engines for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in Mexico in 2026,…
Hozon opens first Neta outlets in Brazil, Cambodia

Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer Hozon Auto announced this week it has officially opened its first Neta Auto sales…
GWM developing local supply-chain in Thailand

Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has stepped up its efforts to establish a local supply chain for new energy…
BYD officially enters South Korean market

Chinese automaker BYD Auto officially entered the South Korean market this week, with the launch of its keenly-priced Atto 3…

Hyundai steps up AI development with Nvidia

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has entered into a strategic partnership with US chip-maker Nvidia Corporation to develop “advanced AI technologies…
Hyundai AutoEver, MapmyIndia establish navigation JV in Indonesia

Korean Hyundai Motor Group’s information technology (IT) affiliate, Hyundai AutoEver Corporation, announced it has agreed to establish a new joint…
Ford to invest in Indonesian EV plant

Ford Motor Company has agreed to invest in an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Indonesia in 2025, according to…
Thai encouraging Japanese automakers to invest in BEVs

Thailand’s Industry Minister, Akanat Promphan, last week confirmed he plans to meet with executives of Japan’s main automakers to encourage…
Nippon Steel hoping to complete US Steel takeover

Nippon Steel Corporation hopes to complete its proposed acquisition of US Steel Corporation by the end of the year, before…