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Friday 27 March 2026
Taiwan's Ennostar targets smart car market with advanced lighting tech
As vehicles become increasingly connected and software-driven, the role of lighting is evolving beyond illumination into a new interface for communication and design.
Friday 27 March 2026
Japanese automakers diverge: EV retreat vs. hydrogen ambition

Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony and Honda, has scrapped the two "Afeela"-branded electric vehicles it had been developing,...

Thursday 26 March 2026
Slower-than-expected smart cockpit monetization prompts global recalibration
Slower-than-expected monetization of smart cockpits is prompting a global reassessment of in-car payments, with implications for automakers, tech platforms, and financial institutions...
Thursday 26 March 2026
Chinese EV makers edge out Tesla in Europe's budget market
Europe's new car market posted modest growth in February 2026. BEV and PHEV sales drove the gains, while internal combustion engine (ICE) models continued to lose ground. Chinese automakers...
Thursday 26 March 2026
Automakers face costly software gamble as industry shifts to software-defined vehicles
The shift to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) will affect consumers, suppliers, and investors worldwide: automakers face huge upfront R&D and cloud costs, uncertain software revenue,...
Wednesday 25 March 2026
'China Speed': the new benchmark in global auto competition
Through highly centralized supply chains, a software-first development philosophy, and extensive state subsidies, Chinese automakers have compressed traditional vehicle development...
Friday 20 March 2026
Volkswagen signals shift away from Nvidia as Chinese chips gain ground

Recent reports suggest that Volkswagen may move away from relying on Nvidia's automotive computing platforms, instead increasingly integrating...

Thursday 19 March 2026
As Chinese automakers push overseas, Western suppliers reclaim upper hand

Buffeted by a slower-than-expected shift toward vehicle electrification and electronic architectures—along with the crosscurrents...

Wednesday 18 March 2026
Chinese automakers navigate North America but face 2027 compliance barriers
Despite multiple tariffs and policy barriers imposed by the US on China's auto industry, Chinese automakers have avoided directly confronting the restrictions. Instead, they are adopting...
Friday 13 March 2026
Middle East conflicts threaten affordable cars as automakers shift focus to flagship models
As renewed Middle East conflicts compound post-pandemic chip shortages and tariff barriers, multiple overlapping risks are disrupting global vehicle supply chains and making them increasingly...
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Japanese automakers to reverse-import US-spec cars
Amid rising global protectionism and US president Donald Trump's push to reduce trade deficits, Japan's automotive industry is undergoing a deep strategic shift. Honda Motor recently...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
US-Israel war on Iran threatens Asian auto supply chains, squeezing Chinese exporters
As US and Israeli military actions continue and tensions escalate in Iran, regional geopolitical risks are rapidly expanding and beginning to affect the Asian automotive industry directly...
Monday 9 March 2026
EU policies tighten costs and complexity for automakers, industry warns
The EU's simultaneous push for stricter emission rules and industrial localization is increasing operational costs and complicating transformation for European carmakers, industry...
Monday 9 March 2026
Beyond the firefighter: Why automakers are overhauling the corner office
From early 2025 through 2026, nine major automakers across Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea have replaced their CEOs. The scale of the reshuffle goes beyond routine succession...