Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) brand backed by Geely Holding, is facing a major restructuring of its US operations. In its first-half 2026 financial report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 3, Polestar said the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) had denied its application for specific authorization under US connected vehicle regulations.

HS Hyosung Energy Solution Korea, a joint venture formed by South Korea's HS Hyosung Group and Belgian materials leader Umicore, signed a memorandum of understanding with Ulsan Metropolitan City on September 14 to construct a major silicon anode materials manufacturing base.

S&P Global Mobility senior research analyst for connected cars and user experience in Asia-Pacific Quan Zhang shared the latest forecasts for the cockpit display and head-up display (HUD) markets.

Taiwan's EV market is staging a strong recovery in 2026, boosting vehicle registrations and charging demand, but operators remain under pressure from high capital costs and thin returns. Against that backdrop, charging software provider Blokcert Technology on September 9 unveiled Gefjon AI, billed as Taiwan's first operational decision-making brain designed specifically for charging sites, with the goal of helping operators turn charging infrastructure into more manageable and profitable energy assets.

Hiroca reported August consolidated revenue of NT$503 million (approx. US$16.0 million), up 35.81% from a month earlier and 10.19% from a year earlier. Cumulative consolidated revenue for January–August 2026 reached NT$3.4 billion, slightly up 0.25% from the same period in 2025.

China's auto exports stayed above 1 million units for a third straight month in August 2026, reaching 1.01 million vehicles, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. The increase of 65.3% from a year earlier came as weaker domestic demand pressured the home market and exports became a larger growth driver for Chinese automakers.