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Jul 8, 16:25

BYD begins Brazil plant operations despite production delays and labor probe

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is set to officially commence operations at its Brazil car plant in July 2025. However, due to heavy rains and a labor investigation, the plant will not reach full production capacity until July 2026, according to Reuters and the Rio Times.

With tariff clarity, Aeon Motor’s Vietnam strategy shifts into high gear

Jul 8, 16:46

Taiwanese firms upbeat about Vietnam's long-term prospects in auto manufacturing

Jul 8, 16:00

Nissan reportedly in talks with Foxconn to explore electric vehicle production at Oppama plant

Jul 7

Xiaomi's 'toys for grown-ups' strategy fuels hype for YU7 EV, smart glasses

Jul 7

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MOBILITYCMC Chief: Taiwan auto market set to rebound if tariff policy clears

Jul 7

Taiwan's auto market could see a stronger-than-expected rebound in the second half of 2025—provided key policy uncertainties such as tariffs and commodity taxes are resolved soon, according to Hsin-Cheng Tseng, director and executive vice president of China Motor Corporation (CMC).

MOBILITYToyota delays US EV rollout to 2028 amid weak demand and policy shifts

Jul 7

Toyota Motor Corporation has postponed its plan to produce electric vehicles (EVs) at its US factories, shifting focus to gasoline-powered and hybrid SUVs amid changing market conditions. The company is reallocating production to meet current consumer demand.

MOBILITYAeon Motor unveils new Aeontek brand identity, focusing on dual gas-electric development

Jul 7

Aeon Motor unveiled its new Aeontek brand identity on July 4, highlighting that it has entered a new era of gas and electric vehicle development and global deployment. At the same time, the company has launched four new two-wheeler models to seize business opportunities during the peak summer season.

MOBILITYJ Space drives growth for CMC as Taiwan's auto market recovers

Jul 7

China Motor Corporation (CMC) unveiled a new special edition of its popular J Space model on July 2, 2025. Buoyed by strong sales momentum, the company also raised its full-year sales target for the vehicle from 17,000 to 19,000 units.

BATTERYHumanoid robots accelerate development, expected to become a lifeline for South Korea's battery industry

Jul 7

Due to the slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand and intensified competition in the battery market, South Korea's major battery manufacturers LG Energy Solutions (LGES), SK On, and Samsung SDI have shown lackluster performance. However, as global IT and automotive companies actively invest in the humanoid robot industry, batteries dedicated to humanoid robots are poised to become a key factor in reversing this trend.

BATTERYTesla launches US production of LFP batteries as trade policies shift

Jul 6

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's first LFP battery plant in the US—located in Sparks, Nevada—is nearing completion and will soon begin production. The facility will have an initial annual capacity of 10GWh, primarily serving Tesla's energy storage product Megapack and select vehicle models.

AUTO COMPONENTSBig screens, bigger stakes: LG and Samsung compete in the SDV display market

Jul 4

The global automotive industry is rapidly pivoting toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), fueling a parallel surge in demand for large in-car displays. Market research firm Omdia forecasts that displays larger than 10 inches will account for a staggering 81% of automotive display sales by 2027, nearly doubling their market share from 2021.

MOBILITYTaiwan auto market declines in 1H25 amid US tariff concern and consumer caution

Jul 4

The Taiwan automotive market showed limited growth in the first half of 2025, with consumer caution fueled by ongoing uncertainty related to US tariffs. June vehicle registrations increased slightly month-over-month but declined 17.5% compared to the same period last year.

BATTERYProLogium's Taoyuan Hi-Tech Industrial Park plant drives lithium ceramic battery shipments past 2.4M units

Jul 3

Next-generation lithium ceramic battery manufacturer ProLogium announced that its cumulative shipments have officially surpassed 2.4 million units as of the first half of 2025, marking a significant milestone since its inception in 2013.

MOBILITYBYD's Mexico factory on hold due to trade uncertainty and geopolitical concerns

Jul 3

Facing rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding US trade policy under President Donald J. Trump, Chinese EV maker BYD has put plans for a large-scale factory in Mexico on hold.

BATTERYTaiwan's HCM partners with France's Saft on next-generation EV battery technology

Jul 3

Taiwan battery material maker HCM signed a cooperation agreement with France's Saft to develop lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, with support from Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute.

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