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Wednesday 26 April 2023
To prevent Tesla price war pain in 2Q23, Chinese automakers said to make moves in chips
Recently, rumors came out of the supply chain markets in China and Taiwan that in response to the price wars initiated by battery EV (BEV) leader Tesla in the first quarter of 2023,...
Tuesday 25 April 2023
Connector maker SpeedTech unveils new factories overseas
Speedtech, a Taiwan-based connector manufacturer, has announced new factory projects in Mexico and Malaysia to meet the needs of customers in the decentralized supply chain.
Tuesday 25 April 2023
Foundries experience order cuts from automotive IC design houses
China- and Taiwan-based foundries have experienced cutbacks in automotive IC orders from not only their domestic fabless chipmakers but also customers in the US and Japan during the...
Monday 24 April 2023
Chinese automakers lower chip specs to cut production cost
Some Chinese automakers reportedly are using the terms "vehicle grade" and "vehicle use" to adjust their automotive chip procurements to press down chip prices amid the current cutthroat...
Thursday 20 April 2023
Tier-1 automotive suppliers see recent EV price cuts as a localized concern
Tesla cut prices for electric vehicles sold in China, Japan, and South Korea earlier this year, and has recently initiated price cuts in additional markets including Germany, France,...
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Tesla, BYD hold different visions for autonomous vehicles
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been eyeing the development of L4 to L5 high-end self-driving vehicles with the goal of rolling out driverless taxicabs (Robotaxi), while BYD chairman Wang...
Monday 17 April 2023
MediaTek introduces Dimensity Auto
MediaTek has introduced Dimensity Auto, its next-generation automotive platform designed to provide automakers with a wide range of cutting-edge technologies required for the future...
Monday 27 March 2023
Auto component makers eye price cuts on upstream chips
With Chinese automakers seeking to get low quotes from their auto component suppliers, the auto component makers reportedly have turned to request their suppliers of chips in oversupply...
Monday 27 March 2023
BYD production cut denting car chip sales from Taiwan suppliers
Leading Chinese automaker BYD reportedly is enforcing production cuts in response to sluggish China market demand, casting clouds over the shipment prospects for automotive chips...
Friday 24 March 2023
Chinese automakers seek lower quotes from component suppliers
Chinese automakers are attempting to negotiate cheaper bids with component suppliers as they face strong pricing competition in the local market, according to industry sources.
Thursday 23 March 2023
Automotive chip and component orders slow from China, say distributors
Over the last two months, the pace of order pull-in from Chinese automakers has been slow, according to sources at IC and component distributors.
Friday 17 March 2023
Chinese automakers spurring self-sufficient supply chain
China's car market, as the biggest in the world, can provide enough momentum to allow the country to develop a self-sufficient supply chain amid expanding US trade sanctions, according...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Indonesian government unveils EV subsidy program targeting global automakers
Indonesia took a step forward to boost its EV market on March 6. The government announced a subsidy program for electric scooters, vehicles and buses. Officials said the country is...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Formosa Smart Energy forging close ties with major carmaker
Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET) has reportedly been approached by a major European carmaker with plans to jointly construct a lithium battery plant in the US.
Monday 6 March 2023
Will automotive chips sustain strong long-term demand?
Against stalling chip demand for almost all consumer applications amid an unfavorable macroeconomic environment, automotive chips seem to remain unscathed with stable growth momentum...
Research Report Database
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research