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Friday 3 July 2026
Exclusive: Chinese automakers pursue overseas production to shape future vehicle standards
China's automakers are pushing more aggressively into overseas manufacturing as electric vehicle (EV) growth meets weaker margins, tougher competition, and rising trade barriers. The...
Friday 3 July 2026
Volkswagen takeover talk by BYD highlights Europe's auto industry strain
Germany's auto sector came under fresh scrutiny after a senior economist raised the possibility that BYD could one day acquire Volkswagen. The hypothetical remark quickly drew attention...
Friday 3 July 2026
Volkswagen gives China joint venture control of exports as auto strategy shifts
Volkswagen has handed full export-market control to its China joint venture, marking a major shift in how the German automaker uses its Chinese operations. The move, unveiled at an...
Thursday 2 July 2026
USMCA review and post-Brexit rules cloud auto supply chain
The global auto industry is facing a sharper supply chain shock from trade policy, as the US, Canada, and Mexico begin a mandatory review of the USMCA, and post-Brexit sourcing rules...
Thursday 2 July 2026
Hotai Motor trims Taiwan auto market outlook but keeps 2026 sales target
Hotai Motor has cut its 2026 Taiwan auto market forecast, signaling softer demand may linger after tariff-related weakness in the first half. The move matters beyond Taiwan because...
Thursday 2 July 2026
Tesla jumps to second as Taiwan auto sales rebound in June
Taiwan's auto market posted a strong rebound in June 2026, signaling firmer demand in a key Asian economy watched by global carmakers. Registrations rose sharply in the month and year,...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Volkswagen, Bosch reportedly reassess autonomous driving alliance as market shifts
Volkswagen Group and Bosch are reportedly reviewing their four-year autonomous driving partnership as Europe's Level 3 (L3) rollout falls short and China's supply chain gains influence...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Taiwan auto market levels as easing US tariff uncertainty boosts parts exporters
Taiwan's auto industry has begun to recover as recent clarity around US tariff policy eased months of pressure on manufacturers, dealers and aftermarket parts exporters, executives...
Saturday 27 June 2026
Taiwan motorcycle maker SYM's profit falls in 2025 despite record market share
SYM said its 2025 results held up despite global tariff shifts and supply-chain disruption, highlighting resilient motorcycle sales in Taiwan and overseas. For global readers, the...
Thursday 25 June 2026
Foxtron pivots overseas strategy toward Europe as EV competition intensifies
Foxtron is shifting its overseas plans toward Europe as global electric vehicle competition heats up and trade barriers rise. Chairman Andy Lee said the company will use local partnerships...
Thursday 25 June 2026
Automotive memory and LFP material costs surge, impact seen with Chinese automakers
Surging prices for automotive memory and lithium carbonate, a key upstream material for lithium batteries, have become a challenge regarding Chinese automakers' profit margins this...
Wednesday 24 June 2026
China's idle EVs could become AI token factories, says CATL chairman
CATL chairman Robin Zeng said on June 23 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dalian that many electric vehicles (EVs) in China could be turned into computing infrastructure for the...
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Why China's state media suddenly turned critical of heavy electric vehicles
The Chinese government has recently introduced a series of regulatory measures targeting the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry. In addition to reducing subsidies and restoring related...
Tuesday 23 June 2026
GM robot rollout after 1,000 layoffs fuels UAW complaint and labor tensions
General Motors' move to install collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant has sharpened concerns about automation, jobs, and worker safety, while also signaling a broader shift...
Thursday 18 June 2026
BMW opens Neue Klasse reservations early; car business margin forecast unexpectedly cut in half
Although BMW's Neue Klasse BEV lineup is receiving strong market feedback and demand, it is also facing challenges due to weakness in the Chinese auto market and the conflict in the...