South Korean battery maker SK On has restructured its investment portfolio by exchanging shares with Chinese battery firm EVE Energy, resulting in SK On acquiring full ownership of its Jiangsu-based joint venture SKOJ and divesting its entire stake in the Guangdong-based EUE factory. This move aims to enhance operational efficiency amid challenges in the EV market.
At its Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD) held in Nangang, Taipei, Hon Hai (Foxconn) outlined its strategic transformation through chairman Young Liu's remarks and technology showcases. The event highlighted the company's emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and its expanded role in smart industries, underscoring a shift towards a broader technology platform service orientation.
CMC, a Yulon Group subsidiary, detailed its 2026 product and market roadmaps during an online investor briefing on November 20, outlining new model launches and deeper strategic partnerships. Executive vice president Ching-wu Chien confirmed that Mitsubishi's next-generation XForce SUV will make its official Taiwan debut at the 2026 Taipei Auto Show, which runs from December 31, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
Electric vehicles continued to dominate Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD25) this year, with Foxconn unveiling a fully realized version of its Model A concept and framing the project around the idea of "From Japan for Japan."
On the opening day of Hon Hai Tech Day, Foxconn introduced a new reference EV, the Model A—its most concentrated focused push yet to tailor electric vehicles for specific industries and use cases. Jun Seki, chief strategy officer for the company's electric-vehicle business, unveiled three distinct versions of the Model A on the main stage, each designed for different commercial and consumer needs. The vehicles combine advanced AI features with a modular component architecture aimed at driving down costs and broadening application scenarios.
Yulon Motor held an online investors' briefing on November 19, focusing on three themes: its response to reports that it may sell its Luxgen brand and the status of the N5 model; current conditions in Taiwan's auto market; and the company's plans for future growth.
Foxconn Technology Group is expected to showcase its latest innovations and strategic developments during the sixth annual Hon Hai Tech Day, starting on November 21. The event will focus on advancements aligned with the company's 3+3+3 development strategy across computing, manufacturing, and real-world applications; this includes AI Factory, robotics, smart manufacturing, and electric vehicles.
Foxconn is accelerating its push into electric vehicles and energy storage batteries, launching its Foxtron plant in Kaohsiung and investing in talent, automation, and supply chain development as it works to build Taiwan's first gigafactory-level battery industry and expand its global footprint.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed intentions to construct an in-house wafer fabrication facility, or TeraFab, to meet soaring AI chip demand that surpasses current industry manufacturing capabilities. In an interview with investor Ron Baron, Musk highlighted the company's expanding AI chip requirements and expressed concerns over reliance on external foundries such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics.
China's self-driving car market is surging, with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) now installed in over 60% of new vehicles. Yet the high-end autonomous driving chip market remains dominated by American suppliers, who control nearly 70% of the sector. Against a backdrop of rising Sino-US geopolitical tensions, Chinese chipmakers and autonomous driving solution providers are ramping up efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology and accelerate domestic innovation.
Yulon Motor held an online earnings call on November 19, 2025, after which it responded to market speculation regarding the potential sale of its Luxgen brand and whether the launch schedule of the N5 model would be adjusted.
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