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Dec 8, 12:29

Tesla mounts late-2025 China comeback as Europe sales crater

Tesla, the world's leading electric-vehicle maker, mounted a striking late-2025 comeback in China's battery-electric market — a rebound that stands in sharp contrast to the company's sharp downturn in Europe and underscores the growing complexity of its global strategy.

VinFast to invest US$500 million to expand EV manufacturing and product lineup in India

Dec 8, 11:44

Auto supply chains face stricter demand for non-Chinese standards

Dec 8, 11:03

HEV prospect remains optimistic despite US plans to ease fuel standards

Dec 8, 10:06

Taiwan auto industry prepares for new wave of locally built SUVs and pickups

Dec 8, 08:04

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V2XOla Electric begins mass deliveries of S1 Pro+ powered by in-house 4680 Bharat Cell

Dec 8, 15:37

Ola Electric has started mass deliveries of its S1 Pro+ scooters powered by the indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell, making it the first Indian company to fully own both battery pack and cell manufacturing. The rollout marks a major milestone in India's push to strengthen domestic electric vehicle (EV) capabilities.

AUTOMOTIVE ICResearch Insight: 800V systems, LiDAR, and multi-screen cabins dominate China's 2025 models

Dec 8, 13:53

The 2025 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition concluded on Nov. 30, offering one of the clearest snapshots yet of where China's auto market is headed. After an on-site review of the show, DIGITIMES identified three defining trends for China's 2025 model-year vehicles: the rise of 800V high-voltage architectures, the rapid adoption of roof-mounted front LiDAR, and the emergence of multi-screen cabins. Together, these features are becoming essential for any carmaker hoping to compete in the world's largest auto market.

AUTOMOTIVE ICSouth Korea bets on airport GSE to break 90% power chip import lock

Dec 7

South Korea is racing to slash its more than 90% dependence on imported power semiconductors. Industry leaders warn that this reliance threatens the country's competitiveness in electric vehicles (EVs), data centers, and emerging mobility markets. Airport ground support equipment (GSE) has emerged as a strategic platform to validate and scale domestic power semiconductor technologies.

AUTO COMPONENTSCarUX finalizes Pioneer acquisition, eyes growth in smart mobility

Dec 6

CarUX, a subsidiary of Innolux, completed its acquisition of Japan's Pioneer and formalized the deal at a joint press conference in Tokyo on December 4, 2025. The companies stated that the integration will accelerate the development of next-generation smart mobility systems and enhance their ability to supply in-vehicle technologies to global automakers.

BATTERYTCC expands into European VPP market as energy storage margins squeeze in Taiwan

Dec 5

In a strategic move aligned with global trends, TCC Group Holdings (formerly Taiwan Cement Corporation) Chairman Nelson An-ping Chang is steering the group's sustainable growth by positioning new energy as its "fourth leg." Balancing environmental responsibility with investor returns, TCC aims to establish a business philosophy that is sustainable, measurable, and inheritable.

AUTO COMPONENTSEuropean auto suppliers hedge bets as Chinese EVs move into Europe

Dec 5

As global automakers and their supply chains struggle with the growing pains of electrification, a quiet hedging strategy is emerging, led by Europe's long-established Tier-1 suppliers.

AUTO COMPONENTSStrong EV sales don't guarantee profits for Xiaomi's supply chain

Dec 5

Xiaomi's electric vehicle has dominated headlines since its debut, and its sales have been impressive by any measure. But that excitement has not been evenly felt across the supply chain. While some upstream suppliers are benefiting, downstream manufacturers say they are not seeing the same lift.

AUTO COMPONENTSBrightek's new plant to power 2026 growth with robots, drones, and silicon photonics

Dec 5

Brightek's newly opened Nantong plant in China is set to drive revenue growth with smart sensing, automotive lighting, and integrated chip LEDs (IC LED). According to general manager CH Tseng, these three core product lines combined accounted for roughly 56% of revenue in 2025, and are expected to contribute to 65% of revenue in 2026. Thirty clients will complete validation at this new facility before the Lunar New Year holiday, with overall operations next year set to outperform 2025.

MOBILITYChina's EV boom confronts safety and governance reckoning

Dec 5

As Western automakers struggle with the mounting costs and technical hurdles of AI data infrastructure and cybersecurity, China's new-energy vehicle industry has surged ahead, propelled by rapid advances in electronic and electrical (E/E) architecture and automotive AI.

MOBILITYChina and Europe power EV market as global growth cools

Dec 5

The electric vehicle market is entering a new phase of moderation after years of explosive expansion. Speaking at DIGITIMES' Techtonic Shift: Outlook 2026 Technology Trends Forum on December 3, 2025, senior analyst Jessie Lin outlined how China and Europe continue to drive the industry forward even as growth rates decelerate and the US market stalls amid shifting federal policy.

AVTech Forum 2026: Tesla and BYD pivot to intelligent driving as EV sales slow

Dec 4

Even as global electric-vehicle sales lose momentum, the world's largest EV makers are shifting resources into intelligent driving technologies, hoping to secure the next big competitive edge.

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