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Friday 13 March 2026
USITC Section 337 investigation could reshape Taiwan's auto parts industry
On March 10, 2026, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) announced the launch of a Section 337 investigation targeting 20 automotive parts manufacturers across Taiwan, China,...
Friday 13 March 2026
JDI abandons plan to form AutoTech subsidiary, approval still subject to June 24 shareholder vote
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) has decided not to establish a new wholly owned subsidiary for its AutoTech automotive display business, the company disclosed on March 12, 2026. The decision...
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...
Friday 13 March 2026
Sysgration targets double-digit growth in AI server BBU power in 2026
Leveraging a dual-track strategy in AI server power supplies and AI edge computing applications, electronic components maker Sysgration announced it has officially transitioned from...
Friday 13 March 2026
Hotai Group shifts Taiwan car market strategies from volume to value in 2026
As a key player in Taiwan's automotive industry, Hotai Group draws significant attention with its annual outlook released early each year, which is generally seen as an indicator of...
Thursday 12 March 2026
Asia Optical posts strong 2025 profit growth led by tech upgrades
Asia Optical reported robust growth in 2025, with net revenue reaching NT$26.446 billion (US$831.1 million), up 15% year-over-year, and operating profit increasing 28%. Despite a fourth-quarter...
Thursday 12 March 2026
CATL profit jumps 42% in 2025, R&D spending tops US$3.2 billion

CATL released its 2025 annual report on March 9, reporting revenue of CNY423.7 billion (approx. US$61.3 billion), up 17.04% year-over-year...

Wednesday 11 March 2026
WT Microelectronics posts 89% revenue surge in 2 months on AI and market recovery
IC distributor WT Microelectronics reported consolidated preliminary revenue of NT$104.4 billion (US$3.28 billion) for February 2026, up about 29% year over year. For the first two...
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...
Wednesday 11 March 2026
JCET opens automotive and robotics chip packaging plant in Shanghai Lingang

JCET, China's leading semiconductor packaging and testing provider, has launched a facility focused on automotive electronics and robotics...

Tuesday 10 March 2026
LGES reportedly drops LG Chem cathodes, taps L&F for Tesla battery supply
LG Energy Solution (LGES) is reportedly preparing to replace cathode materials supplied by its parent company, LG Chem, in batteries destined for Tesla, opting instead for products...
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...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
SK On cuts nearly 1,000 jobs at US battery plant as EV demand wanes
South Korea's SK Innovation (SKI) subsidiary SK On announced on March 6 a reduction of 968 employees—37% of its 2,566-strong workforce—at its battery factory in Commerce,...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
China's EV charging war: BYD strikes back at CATL
China's electric vehicle industry is shifting its competitive focus from driving range to charging speed, as automakers and battery suppliers race to cut recharging times and improve...
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...