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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
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...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Automakers absence in AI-driven CES 2025 signals industry divide
The global automotive industry has experienced significant ups and downs in recent years as it strives to embrace electronic and electrification innovations. CES 2025 served as a...
Monday 30 December 2024
Trump's policies may reshape self-driving regulations, boosting Tesla's advantage
As Donald Trump readies his return to the White House, the automotive supply chain braces for potential regulatory shifts favoring Tesla. Reports suggest Trump's transition team aims...
Friday 20 December 2024
US tariff expansion to Southeast Asia alarms automotive supply chain
The automotive supply chain is increasingly worried about the potential expansion of US tariffs to Southeast Asia.
Thursday 12 December 2024
Europe's electrification challenges: refinancing becomes a new dilemma in 2025
The European automotive supply chain encountered significant hurdles in 2024 as electrification demand fell short of expectations, leading to low investment returns and widespread...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
European auto layoffs ripple across supply chains as Chinese EV makers face setbacks
The European automotive supply chain faces deepening turmoil, with industry giants like Bosch, Valeo, and Ford announcing extensive layoffs. These developments underscore the ongoing...
Monday 4 November 2024
Will Trump's policies open the door for Chinese EV makers in the US?
The US presidential election outcome is poised to shake up the global auto supply chain. A Trump victory could reshape the industry by repealing the Inflation Reduction Act(IRA) and...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
China's auto sector profit squeeze: CR Micro chief warns against reckless expansion
The Chinese automotive supply chain is facing intense competition, with the industry's profitability continuing to decline. Profit margins have dropped below 5%, prompting Hong Li,...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Global automotive semiconductor demand shows regional disparities
The automotive supply chain has been divided into two camps in recent years: the West, encompassing Europe and the US, and China. While near-term demand projections remain uncertain,...
Friday 13 September 2024
PANJIT achieves record automotive revenue in 3Q24, expands global presence
Despite recent disruptions in the automotive supply chain and varying perspectives on the automotive market among industry players, PANJIT, a major power semiconductor and integrated...
Monday 22 July 2024
Global IT outage hits Microsoft cloud, automotive industry faces disruptions
Microsoft faced a significant disruption in its cloud services on July 19, leading to temporary system outages in major organizations around the world. In a statement, the company...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Shipping delays and rising costs test auto supply chain, yet Taiwan's auto parts makers show resilience
The automotive supply chain is grappling with persistent shipping delays and escalating freight costs, which have extended delivery times by about two weeks. Despite these challenges,...
Wednesday 20 March 2024
China promotes automotive IC self-sufficiency
The Chinese government is encouraging Chinese automakers to increase their use of Chinese semiconductors.
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Japan, China surge into automotive SoC development
Japanese automakers, component suppliers, and their IC design service partners have reportedly formed an alliance to encourage the development of local automotive SoCs in Japan. Sources...