As mainstream automakers accelerate their push toward electrification and digitalization, an "invisible siege" from the digital world is rapidly closing in. Hackers are no longer just stealing data; they are exploiting vulnerabilities exposed during costly upgrades to automotive electronic/electrical (E/E) architectures, complicating the industry's already high-stakes transformation.
China is set to roll out what industry players call the strictest-ever safety standard for power banks. Reports from Sina and China National Radio say the new "Safety Technical Specification for Power Banks" will reshape the sector by removing non-compliant legacy capacity and lifting safety requirements to unprecedented levels.
One of the most talked-about topics in Taiwan's auto market in recent weeks is the widely circulated report that Foxtron Vehicle Technologies—the joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon Motor—is preparing to acquire Luxgen, Yulon's own passenger-car brand. The industry remains divided on the implications, but many observers see the move as one that could ultimately benefit both sides.
Vinfast reports widening losses in the third quarter of 2025, despite recording solid year-over-year revenue growth, underscoring the continued financial strain facing the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer as it scales production and expands internationally.
Daimler Trucks Asia Taiwan (DTAT), the Taiwanese subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, unveiled the new Fuso Super Great heavy-duty truck on November 25. According to DTAT CEO Jung-woo Park, Taiwan is the second country in Asia after Japan to see the introduction of this Euro 6-compliant model, which targets Taiwan's rapid economic growth in the agricultural, food, construction, and e-commerce sectors.
Foxconn showcased sweeping upgrades across artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs), advanced manufacturing, and data center hardware during its two-day Hon Hai Tech Day event. The developments underscore the company's push to evolve from the world's largest electronics contractor into a full-stack technology and platform provider. The event highlighted new strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with OpenAI and expanded work with Nvidia.
Chinese humanoid robot maker Ubtech Robotics said that in benefiting from China's manufacturing scale and supply chain advantages, the manufacturing cost of humanoid robots could fall by 20-30% per year as demand significantly outpaces production capacity.
At Zhong Yang Technology's investor conference on November 21, 2025, General Manager Chih-Cheng Hsu stated that after undergoing significant adjustments over the past two to three years and improving its business structure, the company began seeing results in 2025. Structural growth is expected in 2026, and Zhong Yang is optimistic about automotive, drones, and AR as its most growth-oriented businesses. Additionally, its Thailand plant is expected to start contributing more revenue in 2026.
A new-vehicle debut is always one of the highlights of Foxconn's annual Hon Hai Tech Day, and 2025 has proved no exception. The Model A—the company's compact multipurpose EV—first appeared in static form at the 2024 event. This year, it stepped out of the display zone and onto center stage.
As China's smart electric-vehicle sector accelerates and demand surges for domestically produced automotive-grade chips, the country's auto-chip ecosystem has gained a notable new alliance.
Ongoing US-China tensions have sparked the most significant automotive supply chain shift in decades. Disruptions at semiconductor maker Nexperia have pushed US automakers to cut reliance on Chinese parts, while Taiwanese electronics suppliers ramp up local production to meet rising demand from American companies.
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