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Thursday 23 January 2025
EU, US automakers pivot from EV-only plans as demand cools
Amid cooling electric vehicle demand throughout 2024, European and American automakers are revising their strategies for 2025, moving away from an all-EV approach toward flexible...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Trump to prioritize US auto manufacturing despite challenges
President Donald Trump has returned to the White House, and in his inaugural speech, he reaffirmed his commitment to manufacturing in the US as a priority, vowing to revive the American...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Automotive EMS vendors brace for Trump's Mexico tariff
The US is anticipated to impose a 25% tariff on Mexico starting February 1, 2025, as proposed by the newly inaugurated President Donald Trump, prompting automotive electronics manufacturing...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Chinese VP meets Musk before Trump takes office
Chinese Vice President Zheng Han met billionaire Elon Musk and other US business figures, underscoring Beijing's efforts to set a positive tone in ties with the US before Donald Trump...
Monday 20 January 2025
EV makers pivot: Trump 2.0 day one threatens charged-up industry
The global electric vehicle industry faces an immediate reset as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Markets are already reacting to his promised dismantling of key industry...
Monday 20 January 2025
Trump's return sparks concerns over tariffs, supply chains, and global trade
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House on January 20 and is poised to sign over 20 executive orders targeting immigration, energy, and tax policies. The actions are expected...
Friday 17 January 2025
The era of 'subtraction': Q&A with HCMF Group executive director Jeffrey Hsi
Taiwan-based HCMF Group, a long-standing supplier of automotive parts and systems to global Tier 1 OEMs, operates nearly 30 sales, manufacturing, and R&D facilities worldwide...
Friday 17 January 2025
Taiwan EV charging operator U-Power plans IPO by end of 2025
Electric vehicle charge point operator (CPO) EVGallop Mobility System, commonly known as U-Power, intends to file for an initial public offering (IPO) in Taiwan by the end of 2025.
Friday 17 January 2025
Global auto supply chain faces profit pressures: are more layoffs looming in 2025?
The global automotive supply chain faced widespread layoffs as mainstream and emerging suppliers struggled with sustained low-profit margins in 2024. With no clear signs of recovery,...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Lextar works with European automakers to develop smart vehicle displays
Lextar Electronics has disclosed its collaboration with European automotive brands to develop smart vehicle miniLED displays, with mass production expected to begin in the next two...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Taiwan's machine tool sector predicts 2025 rebound: boost from Middle East recovery and U.S. tariff policy
The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) recently shared its outlook for the industry in 2025, expressing cautious optimism. While the overall economic...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Bankruptcies increase in Germany's automotive supply chain
German automakers Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have monopolized the global automotive market for decades; however, in recent years, they have struggled with the shift toward...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US-China trade tensions drive shift in metal orders to Taiwan
In recent years, China and the United States have imposed reciprocal restrictions on critical raw materials, and with the potential for increased tariffs following Trump's return...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Chinese automakers defy Trump fears at CES 2025
The Biden Administration planned to ban Chinese hardware and software for vehicle communication and autonomous driving systems in the US by September 2024. In addition to this, a...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Taiwan polarizer suppliers take different transformation paths
China continues to expand its production capacity for polarizers, resulting in a market oversupply and making it hard for polarizer prices to rise. To cope, Taiwanese manufacturers...