Taiwanese media have recently reported that Foxconn's electric vehicle subsidiary, Foxtron, may acquire Luxgen, the homegrown automotive brand under Yulon Motor, in what would mark a significant step for the tech giant's push into full-vehicle brand operations. According to circulating reports, the two companies reached a preliminary understanding in early November 2025 and are negotiating details, with a potential official announcement expected during Foxconn Technology Day (HHTD25) on November 21.
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, the electric-vehicle joint venture backed by Foxconn Technology Group, is reportedly preparing to acquire Luxgen, the homegrown auto brand under Taiwan's Yulon Motor Group, as part of Foxconn's broader push to strengthen its EV portfolio.
In this partnership, GAC handles vehicle production, JD.com manages exclusive online sales and data operations, and CATL supplies the batteries and swap technology. The compact sedan features a 2,750 mm wheelbase, comes standard with Huawei's in-car system, Bluetooth key access, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates.
Foxconn (Hon Hai Group) is scheduled to hold its third-quarter earnings call on November 12, with strong investor attention focused on the company's advancements in AI server cabinets and new smartphones. Market enthusiasm has been buoyed by the performance of these products, while anticipation builds around progress in AI hardware and upcoming smartphone orders as the industry moves into the fourth quarter. Investors also await updates on Foxconn's electric vehicle (EV) and robotics projects, as well as collaborative efforts with major partners such as SoftBank Group, Mitsubishi Electric, and TECO Electric.
China has announced a major shift in its new energy vehicle (NEV) purchase tax policy, signaling a new phase for the nation's electric vehicle (EV) market. Starting January 1, 2026, NEV buyers will lose full tax exemption but still benefit from a 50% reduction.
Automotive microcontroller IDM vendors Texas Instruments (TI) and Microchip both fell short of market expectations for their fourth-quarter 2025 outlook. Although the financial results were slightly below forecasts, overall revenue in the automotive and industrial control sectors has not shown a significant decline.
Since a major traffic accident in Chengdu in October 2025, Xiaomi Auto has been engulfed in a public relations crisis, prompting founder Jun Lei to personally oversee a strategic organizational overhaul. According to 36Kr, Xiaomi announced an organizational restructuring in late October, establishing a new first-level department called the "Architecture Department," directly led by Lei, underscoring its strategic importance.
Coretronic Corporation is expanding beyond its growing drone business, setting plans to mass-produce new automotive projection and augmented reality (AR) optical engines in the first half of 2026. The strategic move aims to diversify the company as it faces weakening demand for its traditional consumer projectors.
Taiwan's Whetron Electronics reported stable operations through the first three quarters of 2025, leveraging its position as one of Taiwan's few Tier 1 automotive electronics suppliers serving passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. The company continues to advance smart driving and safety applications, demonstrating long-term technical expertise and deep market penetration.
Hushan Autoparts has reported consolidated revenue of NT$133 million (approx. US$4.29 million) for October 2025, driven mainly by car door handle sales of about NT$63 million, automotive camera and radar products at around NT$25 million, and other product revenues totaling approximately NT$45 million.
Citing sources in the Dutch government, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Netherlands is preparing to suspend its order control on Nexperia. German automotive supplier Aumovio and components manufacturer Bosch have confirmed they have resumed receiving Nexperia chips, marking a turning point after a month of global supply chain crisis.
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