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Tuesday 29 April 2025
Automotive supply chains favor Japanese brands for orders with higher margins
Nissan reportedly plans to close its Wuhan plant in China, reflecting Japanese car brands' rapid decline in the Chinese automobile market. However, the automotive supply chain still favors Japanese brands because of the higher gross profit margins associated with their orders, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 29 April 2025
How Hesai's cost cuts and key partnerships fuel 4x LiDAR growth in 2025
Hesai Technology, the leading LiDAR manufacturer in China, is planning a fourfold increase in its production capacity by 2025 to address the rapidly growing demand for automotive advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Monday 28 April 2025
Chinese export curb on rare earths sparks concerns for EV motor suppliers
China's export restrictions on rare earth minerals have raised concerns within the automotive industries of Europe and Japan while also prompting heightened vigilance in Taiwan's electric vehicle supply chain.
Monday 28 April 2025
Kemflo sees strong growth across core sectors, eyes expansion in the automotive market

Kemflo Group, a leading player in the water purification, metal products, and industrial water treatment sectors, is on track for a record-breaking 2024. The company's core product lines are showing impressive growth, with metal products and water purification driving significant revenue gains. Furthermore, automotive equipment applications are emerging as a promising new growth avenue for Kemflo's metal business.

Sunday 27 April 2025
Shanghai Auto Show 2025: China’s supply chain takes center stage
The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has commenced amid escalating global trade tensions, as newly imposed US tariffs pose significant challenges to China's automotive industry. Once a straightforward showcase for domestic brands, the exhibition has evolved into a critical vantage point for observing how China's auto supply chain is adapting and seeking new avenues for growth in an increasingly adverse environment.
Friday 25 April 2025
China's weaponizing of raw materials in tariff war could cripple US EV supply chain
US President Donald Trump has imposed several tariffs since taking office, resulting in retaliatory actions from several countries. The response from China has garnered the most attention, especially its export restrictions on key industrial raw materials, rare earth minerals, and magnets, which could significantly impact the fledgling electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in the US.
Friday 25 April 2025
Trump seeks exemption for Chinese auto parts tariffs; mixed impact on Taiwanese suppliers
US President Donald Trump, after several rounds of tariff impositions targeting China and provoking strong retaliations, has recently indicated a willingness to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods. With the 25% tariff on auto parts set to take effect on May 3, Trump stated that some Chinese auto parts would be exempted from these duties.
Friday 25 April 2025
Taiwan auto parts makers face 'unprecedented challenge' from US tariffs
Taiwan's automotive supply chain faces an "unprecedented challenge" after the US imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts earlier this month, according to DIGITIMES Research.
Friday 25 April 2025
Overview of main themes at Taiwan's joint mobility mega shows
As the global automotive industry continues to shift toward connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) vehicles, Taiwan's three major mobility industry trade shows—the Taipei International Automobile and Motorcycle Parts and Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA), E-Mobility Taiwan, and Autotronics Taipei—have increasingly been held as joint events, highlighting the influential roles Taiwanese companies play on the global stage.
Friday 25 April 2025
Taiwan's Vast Power enters EV market with advanced motor technology, eyes global expansion
Vast Power Corporation, a Fortune Oriental Company subsidiary, is carving out its position in electric vehicle (EV) power systems with a strategic focus on hairpin winding motor technology that delivers efficiency exceeding 97%, compared to traditional wound motors' 95-96%. The company notes this seemingly minor efficiency gain translates to significant advantages in power density and thermal management - critical factors driving most EV manufacturers toward hairpin technology.
Thursday 24 April 2025
In face of tariff concerns, Taiwan's auto sector flexes resilient prowess at unified mobility mega shows
The 2025 Taipei AMPA and E-Mobility Taiwan exhibitions kicked off on April 23 under a newly unified banner, "360° MOBILITY Mega Shows." This four-day event, taking place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center alongside Autotronics Taipei, marks a significant milestone for Asia's smart mobility industry in 2025, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the show organizer.
Thursday 24 April 2025
Automotive industry slow to adopt AI automation due to 3 main factors, says Lionic chairman
Large language models are currently shaping the future for AI, with the automotive industry in particular seeing a range of applications, including AI robots, AI factories, and AI autonomous driving systems. As such, the implementation of automated production at mainstream carmakers has become a focus for the AI industry worldwide. According to supply chain sources, Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and a host of Chinese automakers are now actively engaging in AI robot development, with industrial manufacturing as the priority for relevant applications.
Thursday 24 April 2025
Rapid rise of Chinese cars accelerates access to European and Japanese automakers for Taiwan's E-Lead
Chinese cars have established a significant presence in Southeast Asia and started to make inroads into Europe, thanks to their attractive price-performance ratios and smart cockpit features. The fast rise of China's home-grown car vendors has come as a threat to their European competitors in the Chinese market. Japanese automakers, who have dominated the Southeast Asian car market for decades, are also coming under pressure.
Thursday 24 April 2025
What TSMC revealed at 2025 Symposium
At its 2025 North America Technology Symposium, attended by over 2,500 industry leaders, TSMC unveiled a suite of technologies that complements its 1.8nm (18A) process. From advanced packaging for AI to power-efficient solutions for smartphones and IoT, and reliable nodes for autonomous vehicles, TSMC's announcements underscored its role as a linchpin in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Thursday 24 April 2025
Foxconn unveils AI-integrated EV, marking major push into global auto market

Foxconn is ramping up its electric vehicle ambitions with a sweeping showcase of AI-enhanced automotive technologies at the 2025 Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show, underscoring its evolution from contract manufacturer to a key player in the global EV race.

Wednesday 23 April 2025
MediaTek teams up with Nvidia to develop 3nm smart cockpit platform
On April 23, 2025, at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, MediaTek unveiled its Dimensity Auto series flagship smart cockpit platform C-X1 and in-vehicle communication flagship platform MT2739. The company showcased cutting-edge GenAI technology and Agentic AI cockpit applications, driving a comprehensive upgrade of AI-defined cockpit experiences and spearheading new directions in intelligent driving experiences.
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Taiwan tech leader clinches quiet win in global auto supply chain amid US-China tensions
As the global automotive sector advances rapidly toward electrification and autonomous technologies, Taiwan is establishing a significant presence through steady and deliberate progress. The simultaneous opening of major trade exhibitions on April 23 emphasizes this trend, with Taiwan hosting e-Mobility, Taipei AMPA, and Autotronics Taipei, while China welcomes the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show. These concurrent events illustrate a clear contrast in the pace of development between the two areas.
Wednesday 23 April 2025
GTOC invests NT$1.7 billion to expand automotive glass business in Vietnam
Glass processing manufacturer G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC) announced a board resolution to invest an additional NT$1.385 billion (US$42.6 million) in its Vietnam project. The board also approved the purchase of equity in SD Global Vietnam Limited Liability for US$10 million, bringing the total investment in Vietnam to NT$1.709 billion.
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Renault-Geely's retrofit-ready hybrid aims to redefine EV manufacturing
Horse Powertrain, the joint venture between Renault and China's Geely Group, will debut its Future Hybrid powertrain concept at Auto Shanghai 2025. Vehicles featuring the system are slated to launch in 2028.
Monday 21 April 2025
Turvo commits to combustion engine parts for Bosch amid expanding EV footprint
Taiwan-based precision metal parts manufacturer Turvo International recently hosted a media tour, during which Chairman Tony Liu highlighted the company's ongoing transformation in response to shifting industry trends. The company has actively expanded into the new energy vehicle (NEV) market while maintaining a strong and stable partnership with global Tier 1 supplier Bosch through a distinctive strategic collaboration model.
Monday 21 April 2025
FCS Machinery sees significant demand from new energy car sector; overall equipment order visibility extends to 2Q26
Injection molding machine maker FCS Machinery has disclosed that it is gaining momentum from the reshaping of the global supply chain, with increases in orders from multiple sectors.
Friday 18 April 2025
XPeng's AI power play: homegrown chips, humanoids, and the race to the skies
At its "Global Brand Night" in Hong Kong on April 15, XPeng Motors unveiled its 2025 global flagship, the XPeng X9, and laid out an ambitious new AI roadmap. Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng said the company is entering a transformative decade, evolving from a smart EV maker into a full-stack AI innovator.
Friday 18 April 2025
Fears of an 'Australia scenario' grow as Taiwan weighs auto tariff cuts
Taiwan's auto industry is bracing for the possibility of the Taiwanese government reducing tariffs and commodity taxes for car imports as part of its bid to ease pressure from the US reciprocal tariffs, a move that could doom the entire local automotive supply chain.
Friday 18 April 2025
Fan manufacturer YS Tech sees limited impact from US tariff war
Despite the tariff war US President Donald Trump is waging on the world, Taiwanese cooling fan manufacturer Yen Sun Technology (YS Tech) is among the few companies saying the impact is limited.
Thursday 17 April 2025
Michelin targets commercial, EV markets with new energy efficient tire ranges
Amid the ongoing economic uncertainties worldwide, tire costs and energy consumption have become increasingly important for ordinary commuters and transport operators alike, and tires that balance durability and energy savings have thus become a critical priority.
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