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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...
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...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Automakers recalibrate electrification plans as tariffs, subsidies shift
Global automakers are revamping their electrification strategies amid shifting subsidies and tariff uncertainty. After overestimating demand outside China, industry giants from the...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Isuzu to build new US assembly plant by 2027
Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors is planning to build a new pickup truck assembly plant in the US by 2027 that will produce electric vehicles (EV) and gas-powered cars.
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan supply chain speculates Nissan future as collapse of Honda merger talks looms
Industry observers from Taiwan's supply chain are speculating about Nissan's future direction as its potential merger with Honda appears increasingly likely to fail.
Friday 7 February 2025
Toyota's two-pronged US-Sino strategy for EV battery production
Toyota has unveiled plans to accelerate its electrification initiatives in the US and China, according to its latest financial report. The Japanese automaker will begin producing...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Hotai Motor aims to maintain 450,000 units in 2025
At the "Hotai Motor and Kuozui Motors 2025 Lunar New Year Press Conference" on February 4, 2025, General Manager Chwen-Shing Su expressed optimism for Taiwan's auto market. With the...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Automakers challenge Biden's regulation, highlight sensor systems competition
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, composed of General Motors (GM), Toyota, Volkswagen, and others, has recently appealed to a US court to overturn a regulation set by the National...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Auto giants challenge Biden-era safety rules over high-speed AEB mandate
Leading automakers, including General Motors, Toyota Motor, and Volkswagen AG, are challenging stringent vehicle safety rules implemented during the Biden administration. The Alliance...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Nvidia to supply Toyota with AI chips to accelerate autonomous vehicle development
At CES 2025, Nvidia announced that it will supply Toyota with the latest semiconductor technologies for autonomous driving systems for its next-generation vehicles. Toyota plans to...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
CES 2025: Toyota and Nvidia forge AI alliance for autonomous future
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered the opening keynote at CES 2025, announcing a groundbreaking collaboration with Toyota to develop the next generation of autonomous vehicles. Under...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Toyota's US$1 million Trump inauguration pledge signals Mexico production concerns
Toyota has announced a US$1 million donation toward the upcoming US presidential inauguration, joining American automakers Ford and General Motors in similar commitments. This strategic...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Honda-Nissan deal may be key in fight against China's BYD
Honda Motor Co. absorbing Nissan Motor Co. could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale they need to take on China's BYD, sales figures released Wednesday show.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Toyota reportedly eyes wholly-owned EV factory in China
Toyota Motor reportedly plans to set up a new plant in Shanghai, China, to produce EVs for its luxury Lexus brand. This would mark the first fully-owned manufacturing facility by...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Japanese automakers explore different growth methods; Toyota invests in EV plant, Honda and Nissan team up
Japanese automakers are perceived as antiquated and slow to innovate, especially when compared with the rapid growth of Chinese new energy vehicles (NEV) brands. However, major Japanese...