DIGITIMES Electric Vehicles news

Jul 31

Elon Musk denies rumored Tesla China contingency plans; discussions on supply chain localization shifts persist

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has denied a Wall Street Journal report on an internal plan within Tesla to prepare for a possible separation of its China operations. Despite his rebuttal, the report has still drawn attention to a wider transformation underway across the technology industry,

Amazon's Zoox receives US approval for commercial deployment of robotaxis

Jul 31

Auto chip demand recovers, but restocking remains elusive

Jul 31

AIT reassures Taiwan-US auto ties remain strong amid ongoing tariff debate

Jul 31

WAIC 2026 unveils AIDV shift as physical AI gains ground

Jul 31

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MOBILITYResearch Insight: AIDVs reshape smart cars with world models and agents

Aug 2, 07:32

DIGITIMES Intelligence said its observations from the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) show that AI is rapidly reshaping the automotive industry, with smart-car competition shifting from software-defined vehicles (SDV) toward AI-defined vehicles (AIDVs), as the sector moves beyond software upgrades into a new stage driven by AI.

MOBILITYXiaomi adds SkyNomad N90 and N70 with 370,000 deliveries still needed for 2026 target

Aug 2, 07:30

Xiaomi has entered China's range-extended electric vehicle market with two large intelligent SUVs, expanding beyond battery-only models as it confronts slowing deliveries, renewed losses and intensifying competition from technology groups including Huawei and ByteDance.

AUTO COMPONENTSAutomakers shift to larger in-car displays as smaller center screens decline

Jul 31

Global automakers are moving toward larger, more integrated cockpit displays as in-car screens become the main interface between drivers, passengers, and vehicles. According to Counterpoint Research, center stacks, rear-seat entertainment systems, and head-up displays are all expanding, while traditional sub-9-inch center displays continue to lose ground.

MOBILITYTaiwan delays car tax cuts over supply chain concerns

Jul 30

Taiwan will not move ahead for now with proposed passenger car tariff cuts, as the government weighs the risk of disrupting the domestic vehicle supply chain and related jobs. Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun said the policy cannot currently be implemented because the Taiwan-US agreement tied to US-made cars has been rendered invalid.

AUTOMOTIVE ICQualcomm to supply compute chips for BMW's next-gen vehicles through 2030s

Jul 30

Qualcomm Technologies and BMW Group have signed a long-term agreement under which Qualcomm will supply compute silicon for BMW's next-generation digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems. The deal, announced on July 29, extends the partnership through the next decade, although financial details of the agreement have not been revealed.

MOBILITYResearch Insight: German automakers shift strategy as AI powers next-gen cars

Jul 30

Global automakers are facing slower market growth, the rapid rise of Chinese carmakers, and sustained EV investment, with Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz under strain in recent years. While German automakers still lead the global auto industry, revenue and profitability have come under broad pressure over the past two years as competition shifts from volume growth to product value and operating efficiency.

AUTO COMPONENTSInterview: Meet the Taiwan firm that wants to be the world's next big supplier of smart-vehicle 'eyes' with Japan— without China

Jul 30

As automotive electronics, electrification, software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and AI-defined vehicles (AIDVs) reshape the global auto industry, Taiwan's Ken Sean Industries is accelerating efforts to build a non-China automotive supply chain in partnership with leading Taiwanese electronics companies and Japanese automakers.

BATTERYBMW secures US battery supply with two-stage plan as AESC site stalls

Jul 30

BMW has put a two-stage battery sourcing plan in place to protect supplies for its South Carolina electric vehicle operations as AESC's US cell plant has faced delays tied to foreign entity rules. The strategy is designed to keep the Woodruff, South Carolina, high-voltage battery assembly plant on schedule for the BMW iX5 and other US-built X-series EVs.

AUTOMOTIVE ICChina chip substitution accelerates as chill effect looms

Jul 29

China's semiconductor self-reliance push has notched new gains, with Chinese AI giants expanding purchases of domestic AI chips and facing direct pressure from Beijing to use more local silicon, market sources say. Industry players say the trend toward chip substitution has been building for years, but whether it truly accelerates will depend on how strong the "chilling effect" becomes.

V2XAnalysis: How Xiaomi's range-extended EV push could redraw China's supplier map

Jul 29

Xiaomi is preparing to unveil a new car technology platform on July 30, signaling a deeper move into the range-extended electric vehicle market. The launch is expected to spotlight not only two flagship SUVs, but also the company's supplier strategy, which could influence competition across China's fast-moving new-energy vehicle sector.

MOBILITYJoby and Virgin Atlantic plan UK air taxi service by late 2026

Jul 29

Joby Aviation said at the Farnborough International Airshow that it had reached a multi-year exclusive partnership with Virgin Atlantic to launch a UK air taxi service, and added that certification test flights for its S4 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft were moving ahead on schedule. The company said it is targeting its first commercial passenger flight by the end of 2026.

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