Compal Electronics announced that the first phase of its new manufacturing base in Czeladz, Poland, has been completed, marking an important milestone in the company's expansion into the European automotive electronics market.
US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has coincided with a notable slowdown in the growth of electric vehicle (EV) sales and shipments, reversing the significant expansion seen during Joe Biden's presidency. Industry insiders and supply chain experts note that the shift in policy priorities, including alterations to green energy incentives and EV subsidies, is changing market dynamics both domestically and internationally.
Automotive parts shipments in the first half of 2025 have outpaced previous years, industry participants report, reflecting significant growth in the sector. However, this surge has led to worries about excess customer inventory and whether end-market demand will remain strong into the second half of the year, particularly during the critical year-end holiday shopping season.
Tesla's Robotaxi service began trial operations recently. Although it currently operates only within a fixed area, it has once again sparked market discussions about the development of autonomous taxis.
Sanyang Motor held its shareholder meeting on June 26 to issue its financial report for 2024. The company's two-wheel and four-wheel business segments both saw growth throughout the year, according to chairman Ching-yuan Wu, who stressed that the company's core principles of quality, service, and innovation will continue to drive its operations amid external competition.
G-Tech Optoelectronics Corporation (GTOC) projects stable operational performance in the second half of 2025 despite challenges from reciprocal tariffs and fluctuations in the New Taiwan dollar exchange rate. Chairman Tony Chung reaffirmed the company's dedication to next-generation material technology as it moves forward with strategic development plans.
Taiwan-based Coplus Inc., a supplier of automotive lights and performance parts, has seen its order visibility drop from over three months to just one due to increasing customer caution amid macroeconomic uncertainties and unresolved US tariff issues. Coupled with currency fluctuations, these factors have led the company to maintain a cautious outlook for the second half of 2025, according to company president Chih-pin Wu.
On June 22, Tesla officially launched its first robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, inviting select passengers to participate in trial rides, marking what CEO Elon Musk called the company's entry into the commercial era of fully autonomous driving. The announcement quickly drew global media attention and was widely interpreted as a direct challenge to Waymo, the long-time leader in the US robotaxi market.
Mitac Digital Technology (MDT), a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation, has secured a large-scale order from Europe's leading fleet management company, marking a milestone in the company's expansion into connected vehicle and AI-driven mobility solutions. Continued shipments are expected throughout 2025, with additional momentum from smart retail and automotive electronics projects.
The world's top maker of electric-vehicle batteries broke ground on a US$6 billion battery material ecosystem in Indonesia as the government pushes ahead with commodity downstreaming goals.
China's robotaxi sector is getting a jolt as HelloRide, Ant Group, and CATL join forces to launch Shanghai Zaofu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Backed by a CNY3 billion initial investment and CNY1.288 billion in registered capital, the trio is making a full-scale push into Level 4 autonomous driving.
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