DIGITIMES Electric Vehicles news

Mar 6

Toyota Group's Denso bids up to US$8 billion to acquire Rohm

Japanese auto parts supplier Denso has made a takeover proposal for Kyoto-based chipmaker Rohm in a deal that could reach about JPY1.3 trillion (approx. US$8.3 billion), according to reports from Nikkei and Reuters.

February EV registrations reveal new market dynamics in Taiwan

Mar 6

Europe's automakers brace for energy and logistics shocks from Middle East tensions

Mar 6

Tata cements EV lead in India as 2026 roadmap targets scale, premium push and charging dominance

Mar 6

Huawei reveals 896-channel automotive LiDAR with dual-optical architecture

Mar 5

MORE NEWS

MOBILITYResearch Insight: Global EV charging stations to surpass 9 million by 2026 as China, Europe expand

Mar 9, 13:58

Global public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is projected to reach 9.01 million stations worldwide by 2026, according to DIGITIMES Research. The market is expected to show increasing regional divergence as China and Europe maintain steady expansion, while momentum in the US softens.

MOBILITYBeyond the firefighter: Why automakers are overhauling the corner office

Mar 9, 12:47

From early 2025 through 2026, nine major automakers across Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea have replaced their CEOs. The scale of the reshuffle goes beyond routine succession planning. It reflects a pivotal moment for an industry grappling with deep uncertainty about its technological and strategic future.

MOBILITYAutomaker leadership reshuffle deepens strain on Europe's tier 1 suppliers

Mar 9, 10:44

Major automakers in Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea have recently undergone significant executive changes, with nine leading carmakers replacing their chief executive officers (CEO) over the past year. The leadership shake-up reflects deep strategic shifts at the top and signals structural changes ahead for the automotive industry.

V2XIndia roundup: Japan, South Korea deepen push as semiconductor and tech investments expand

Mar 9, 08:58

Japanese and South Korean firms are expanding their presence in India as the country strengthens its semiconductor and technology ecosystem. Rohm has partnered with Suchi Semicon for back-end manufacturing, while Hanmi Semiconductor and OLED materials firm Lordin are advancing India plans alongside Micron's new facility.

MOBILITYGlobal auto giants retreat to 'survival defense' as electrical revolution triggers CEO reshuffle

Mar 8

The global automotive industry is currently navigating its most seismic leadership transition in decades as the Electronic/Electrical (E/E) revolution fundamentally rewrites the rules of competition.

AUTO COMPONENTSTier-1 orders from major automakers fueling growth for Hiroca

Mar 8

The Chinese automotive market is undergoing an unprecedented transformation amid increasing industry volatility. As new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration rapidly rises, the traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) segment continues to shrink. Coupled with ongoing price wars, automakers face fierce competition on retail pricing while imposing stricter cost controls and faster R&D demands on their supply chains.

BATTERYSuzuki to acquire Kanadevia's solid-state battery business to strengthen EV technology

Mar 5

Suzuki Motor Corporation said it will acquire the all-solid-state lithium-ion battery business of Japanese engineering firm Kanadevia Corporation, as the automaker steps up development of next-generation battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs).

MOBILITYTesla's Grunheide overhaul signals shift to multi-product 'superfactory' with implications for European automakers

Mar 5

Tesla's Gigafactory in Grunheide, Germany, is being repurposed into a multi-product manufacturing hub after CEO Elon Musk outlined five transformation initiatives to address falling capacity utilization and mounting labor disputes.

V2XBMW's Aeon signals shift toward technology-led governance as new CEO takes helm

Mar 4

BMW introduced the humanoid robot Aeon at its Leipzig production facility in early 2026, a move framed as both a production innovation and a symbolic milestone in the leadership transition to Milan Nedeljkovic, who will assume the role of group chief executive in May 2026.

AUTO COMPONENTSPrimax's shift to automotive, AIoT and robotics could reshape revenues within two years

Mar 4

Primax Electronics' push into automotive, AIoT and robotics signals a strategic shift that should reshape revenue mix over the next two to three years, even as near-term margins face pressure from currency and component costs.

MOBILITYBYD sales surpass Tesla in 20 countries with vertical integration and local production

Mar 4

Within the past five years, BYD has overtaken Tesla in sales across more than 20 countries and regions to reshape the landscape in the global electric vehicle (EV) market. This competition reached a dramatic turning point in 2025, as BYD surpassed Tesla for the first time in the UK, while also claiming the title of the world's top annual EV seller.

More coverage

TOPICS

FOXTRON ACQUIRES LUXGEN FROM YULON

THE END OF APPLE CAR

INTERVIEWS