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Friday 3 July 2026
Exclusive: Chinese automakers pursue overseas production to shape future vehicle standards
China's automakers are pushing more aggressively into overseas manufacturing as electric vehicle (EV) growth meets weaker margins, tougher competition, and rising trade barriers. The...
Friday 3 July 2026
Volkswagen takeover talk by BYD highlights Europe's auto industry strain
Germany's auto sector came under fresh scrutiny after a senior economist raised the possibility that BYD could one day acquire Volkswagen. The hypothetical remark quickly drew attention...
Friday 3 July 2026
Volkswagen gives China joint venture control of exports as auto strategy shifts
Volkswagen has handed full export-market control to its China joint venture, marking a major shift in how the German automaker uses its Chinese operations. The move, unveiled at an...
Friday 3 July 2026
EU weighs 'super credits' for small EVs to support affordable car sales
The European Commission is considering a new credit system for electric vehicles as part of its latest Automotive Package, Reuters reported, in a move aimed at speeding EV...
Thursday 2 July 2026
Micron and GM strike long-term memory supply deal for vehicles
Micron Technology and General Motors (GM) have signed a strategic customer agreement to secure a long-term supply of memory and storage products for vehicle production. The deal underscores...
Thursday 2 July 2026
USMCA review and post-Brexit rules cloud auto supply chain
The global auto industry is facing a sharper supply chain shock from trade policy, as the US, Canada, and Mexico begin a mandatory review of the USMCA, and post-Brexit sourcing rules...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Surging oil prices drive demand spike in Europe's used EV market
Rising oil prices as a result of the war in Iran have caused the originally sluggish used electric vehicle (EV) market in Europe to flip, with demand now outpacing supply. Three-year-old...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Volkswagen, Bosch reportedly reassess autonomous driving alliance as market shifts
Volkswagen Group and Bosch are reportedly reviewing their four-year autonomous driving partnership as Europe's Level 3 (L3) rollout falls short and China's supply chain gains influence...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Global auto supply chain braces for fiercer 3Q26 profit battle
The global automotive supply chain remained in turmoil in the first half of 2026 due primarily to geopolitical challenges and subsidy adjustments in Europe, the US, and China, as well...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
China ADAS chipmaker Horizon Robotics faces BYD test after No. 2 climb

Horizon Robotics has become China's No. 2 supplier of intelligent-driving domain controller chips, but its next test is harder: deepening...

Thursday 25 June 2026
Foxtron pivots overseas strategy toward Europe as EV competition intensifies
Foxtron is shifting its overseas plans toward Europe as global electric vehicle competition heats up and trade barriers rise. Chairman Andy Lee said the company will use local partnerships...
Thursday 25 June 2026
Automotive memory and LFP material costs surge, impact seen with Chinese automakers
Surging prices for automotive memory and lithium carbonate, a key upstream material for lithium batteries, have become a challenge regarding Chinese automakers' profit margins this...
Thursday 25 June 2026
Acbel advances into Europe with onboard chargers and ChargePoint collaboration
Acbel Polytech showcased onboard power conversion products and a co-developed charging station solution with ChargePoint at Power2Drive Europe in Munich on June 23, signaling a stepped-up...
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Why China's state media suddenly turned critical of heavy electric vehicles
The Chinese government has recently introduced a series of regulatory measures targeting the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry. In addition to reducing subsidies and restoring related...
Wednesday 24 June 2026
China's autonomous driving crackdown targets overpromised smart vehicle tech
China has announced its first mandatory national safety standard for Level 3 (L3) and Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving, with implementation set for July 2027.