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Friday 28 March 2025
Taiwan's automotive sector positioned for strategic growth amid Trump's 25% vehicle tariffs
US President Donald Trump is set to impose a 25% tariff on all imported cars starting on April 3, with additional tariffs on select auto parts, such as engines, transmissions, power...
Friday 28 March 2025
Michigan and Mexico factories to help EOI weather Trump's auto tariffs
US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on cars imported to the US has garnered attention from the automotive supply chain, including Taiwanese LED car module manufacturer...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Foxconn eyes potential partnership with Mitsubishi Motors, expanding into ASEAN and Oceania markets
Foxconn Chairman Young Liu recently revealed in an earnings call that the company would soon announce a partnership with a Japanese automaker. Following this, rumors quickly emerged...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Tesla leading the trend of humanoid robot deployment among automakers, says DIGITIMES
Since the second half of 2024, Tesla has increasingly emphasized AI as the core driver of its business strategy for the coming years, focusing on commercializing autonomous driving...
Monday 24 March 2025
Japanese automakers at a crossroads: How Foxconn could drive EV transformation
For many years, Japanese automotive brands have dominated the global market, each possessing relatively complete ecosystems. However, revolutionary new technologies are subtly changing...
Friday 21 March 2025
Automakers' pivot to robotics: Future-proof strategy or distraction?
Chinese manufacturers' embrace of DeepSeek for autonomous driving raises questions for global players and their Taiwanese suppliers.
Thursday 20 March 2025
Toyota-Honda alliance evolves as Trump tariffs pressure auto market
With US President Donald Trump's tariffs reshaping the auto industry, Japanese carmakers are taking a low-profile yet strategic approach—expanding investments in the US market...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Tariff blitz hits auto supply chain—component suppliers fight back
US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are disrupting the automotive industry. The US imposed a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum on March 12, with another 25% tariff...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Sunwoda invests US$1 billion to build Thailand's first EV battery plant
Thailand has approved a more than US$1 billion investment by Sunwoda Electronic to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the country, marking Sunwoda as the first EV battery...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
US EV market faces slowdown as hybrids gain traction
The US electric vehicle market is losing momentum as policy shifts under President Donald Trump reshape incentives and supply chains. While battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales continue...
Monday 17 March 2025
Auto industry in flux: Foxconn emerges as wildcard in global restructuring
The global auto industry is in flux, reshaped by advances in automotive electronics and electrification alongside the rise of Chinese EV makers. Traditional supply chains in Europe,...
Monday 17 March 2025
Lack of domestic car brands hamstrings Taiwan auto parts suppliers in pricing power
Taiwan has a robust automotive components industry, but the absence of domestic car brands has long been a missing piece in the puzzle. This structural gap weakens the industry's...
Monday 17 March 2025
EV price war fuels quality concerns and depreciation risks
Electric vehicle sales have fluctuated across key markets like Europe, the US, and China, but technological advancements continue. A divide is emerging between legacy automakers and...
Saturday 15 March 2025
China EV market to stay robust in 2025, with Europe at second and US last, says DIGITIMES
While the global EV market continued to grow in 2024, the growth rate had slowed down with sales only reaching around 17 million units, a year-on-year increase of 25.5%. Although...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Hiroca rides China auto boom, expands into Japan and South Korea
Taiwan's Hiroca Automotive Trim Corp. continues to see strong sales in its major Chinese market, driven by the country's "trade-in for new" consumer policy and aggressive promotions...