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Saturday 12 July 2025
Hyundai weighs 3rd EV factory in Europe to bypass tariffs, build local edge
Hyundai Motor is considering the construction of a third electric vehicle (EV) plant in Europe as part of its broader strategy to capitalize on the region's EV recovery and offset...
Friday 11 July 2025
Samsung bets big on 2nm chips as foundry unit faces make-or-break moment

Samsung Electronics is placing a high-stakes bet on its 2nm chip manufacturing technology, as its foundry division works to reverse mounting...

Friday 11 July 2025
China lifts rare earth concentrate prices by 14% for 3Q25, escalating supply chain tensions
China Northern Rare Earth and Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union — two of China's top rare earth producers — announced a price hike for third-quarter 2025 rare earth concentrates...
Friday 11 July 2025
Nissan shifts production of its Kicks SUV to Japan, taps Foxconn to revive underused Oppama plant
Nissan will start producing its compact SUV, the Kicks, at the Oppama plant in Kanagawa Prefecture in the second half of fiscal 2025 (October 2025 to March 2026), according to Nikkei...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Ford reboots US battery plant after tax shift clears CATL licensing path
Ford will move forward with its US$3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, after the Trump administration's US$3.4 trillion budget bill preserved...
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Kaynes Technology to set up electronics unit in Kerala with US$58M investment
India-based EMS provider Kaynes Technology is expected to open a new manufacturing unit in Kerala. The company will receive land in Perumbavoor Industrial Park, developed by KINFRA,...
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Commentary: Foxconn’s EV triangle may hinge on Nissan’s Oppama plant
With global EV growth decelerating, Taiwan's Foxconn is pressing ahead with its electric vehicle ambitions. The company is reportedly in advanced talks with Nissan Motor over a potential...
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Foxconn eyes Nissan factory as EV gateway in Japan

Nissan Motor Co. has initiated discussions with Foxconn over a possible collaboration to convert its Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa...

Tuesday 8 July 2025
With tariff clarity, Aeon Motor’s Vietnam strategy shifts into high gear

Taiwanese electric vehicle maker Aeon Motor has officially begun mass production at its new Vietnam facility as of April, with the first...

Tuesday 8 July 2025
BYD begins Brazil plant operations despite production delays and labor probe
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is set to officially commence operations at its Brazil car plant in July 2025. However, due to heavy rains and a labor investigation, the...
Tuesday 8 July 2025
GE Vernova's 1.3GW Taiwan gas plant starts operations
General Electric's power unit GE Vernova said a new 1.3-gigawatt gas-fired unit at Taiwan Power Co.'s Hsingta plant began commercial operations, marking a shift away from coal generation...
Monday 7 July 2025
Nissan reportedly in talks with Foxconn to explore electric vehicle production at Oppama plant
Nissan Motor is engaging in discussions with Taiwan's Foxconn to potentially use its Oppama plant in Kanagawa Prefecture for electric vehicle (EV) production. This move forms part...
Monday 7 July 2025
Toyota delays US EV rollout to 2028 amid weak demand and policy shifts
Toyota Motor Corporation has postponed its plan to produce electric vehicles (EVs) at its US factories, shifting focus to gasoline-powered and hybrid SUVs amid changing market conditions...
Monday 7 July 2025
India roundup: India's EMS under the shadow of G2 rivalry
China is reportedly slowing down Apple's diversification endeavors, impacting India. India reportedly eyes 2D chip materials for a technology leap.
Sunday 6 July 2025
Tesla launches US production of LFP batteries as trade policies shift

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's first LFP battery plant in the US—located in Sparks, Nevada—is nearing...