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Saturday 28 June 2025
BYD dials back production as EV price war spirals; CATL sounds alarm
BYD, China's top electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is dialing back production and postponing factory expansion as mounting inventory levels and sluggish sales weigh on operations, despite its ongoing price cuts that have escalated an already volatile EV price war.
Friday 27 June 2025
SYM chair urges tariff rationalization amid rising pressure from US car price cuts
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) recently proposed a "tariffs first, commodity tax later" approach in response to growing trade pressure from the US, raising concerns in the local automotive sector. Sanyang Motor (SYM), which operates both motorcycle and automobile divisions, responded by calling for a rationalization of tariff structures instead of focusing solely on tax cuts.
Friday 27 June 2025
China auto sector spirals amid fake exports, price wars, and policy strain
China's auto sector faces intense pressure from a cascade of crises, including deepening price wars and mounting scrutiny over "fake used car" export practices. Recent exposés by Chinese and international media reveal systemic dysfunction that analysts say may be testing Beijing's tolerance threshold.
Friday 27 June 2025
Nissan forecasts deep loss, signals restructuring amid US tariff impact
Nissan Motor Co. has projected a substantial operating loss of JPY200 billion (US$1.377 billion) for the April–June quarter of fiscal 2025, far exceeding market expectations and marking a sharp reversal from the JPY9.95 billion profit it posted in the same period last year.
Friday 27 June 2025
Xiaomi goes all-in: AI glasses, foldables, EV lead ecosystem launch
Xiaomi unveiled a suite of new hardware on June 26 at its "Human x Car x Home" ecosystem launch, led by its first AI smart glasses and electric SUV. The event highlighted Xiaomi's bold push to reshape China's consumer tech and mobility sectors.
Friday 27 June 2025
Huawei takes on Germany's automobile Big Three in China's luxury EV showdown
Huawei is accelerating its push into China's premium EV segment, targeting legacy German brands BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. Its new Maextro S800, co-developed with JAC Group, secured 2,600 orders within 72 hours and topped 5,000 by mid-June. Monthly sales are projected to reach 3,000 in September and 4,000 by year-end.
Thursday 26 June 2025
EVs reshape the game: Top 5 Tier 1 suppliers see ranking shifts
Automotive News, which routinely reveals the rankings of global automotive parts supply chains mid-year, recently published its latest list. Most of the top five global Tier 1 suppliers remain familiar names, but structural changes in electric vehicle (EV) demand have caused slight shifts in their rankings.

Looking at total automotive parts sales for 2024, Germany's Bosch holds the top spot with revenue down 2.7% year-over-year; Japan's Denso rose one position to second place with a 1.5% increase in revenue; Canada's Magna slipped one rank to third, maintaining flat annual revenue. Germany's ZF Group remains fourth, experiencing a 25% decline in revenue, while China's CATL stays fifth with a 14.8% drop in revenue.
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan auto market cautiously recovery as tariff cuts on US imports begin in 2025
Taiwan's automotive market experienced a cautious first half in 2025, largely due to uncertainties regarding tariffs and potential commodity tax cuts. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) recently clarified a phased approach prioritizing tariff reductions on US-imported vehicles, fueling early signs of recovery in vehicle sales for the latter part of the year.
Thursday 26 June 2025
BMW’s mood-changing car gets serious

BMW is reviving buzz around its color-changing car concept, highlighting both the visual spectacle and potential use cases in thermal control and machine-human interaction. The German automaker has been exploring dynamic exterior finishes for years, with the iX Flow evolving from basic monochrome tones to a 32-color display powered by E Ink technology.

Thursday 26 June 2025
Gogoro launches new low-cost scooter in Taiwan
Gogoro launched its new entry-level electric scooter, the Ezzy, in mid-June 2025 as it seeks to build on the success of its 2024 model, the Jego. The Jego recorded annual sales of 20,761 units, making up nearly 40% of the company's total registrations before orders were halted late last year. The Ezzy is aimed at filling the gap in the budget segment and sustaining momentum in the competitive EV scooter
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Intel to cut jobs, exit auto chips as cost pressures mount and global projects face delays
Intel has begun executing a new round of layoffs announced two months ago by CEO Lip-Bu Tan as the chipmaker continues its sweeping efforts to reduce costs amid mounting financial and operational pressures.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
EU tariffs on Chinese EVs spark high-stakes talks as China leverages brandy, pork, rare earths for minimum-price deal
The European Union (EU) imposed anti-subsidy duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in October 2024, with combined tariffs reaching up to 45% for a duration of five years. Since then, China has pushed for a minimum-price agreement to replace the tariffs, triggering an ongoing round of negotiations.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Xiaomi unveils YU7 electric SUV to challenge Tesla Model Y in China
Xiaomi will debut its first all-electric SUV, the YU7, on June 26, announced Company founder Lei Jun via his personal Weibo, adding that the vehicle is designed to challenge the Tesla Model Y's dominance in the Chinese market.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
India opens application portal for EV manufacturing scheme as Tesla prepares market entry
According to the Press Information Bureau of India, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) of India announced on June 24, 2025, the launch of an application portal for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI). The portal will remain open until October 21, 2025, enabling eligible manufacturers to apply for participation. The scheme aims to position India as a competitive global hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, boost employment opportunities, and advance the government's "Make in India" initiative.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Apollo Go eyes Southeast Asia expansion as Baidu pivots to light assets operation
Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous taxi service is poised to enter Singapore and Malaysia by 2025, expanding its reach beyond China. The company is currently in talks with potential partners to establish commercial partnerships in these Southeast Asian countries, according to Bloomberg.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan accelerates autonomous bus trials and EV adoption to tackle 5,000-driver shortage
Taiwan is currently grappling with a shortage of approximately 5,000 bus drivers, prompting the government to accelerate the integration of autonomous driving technology into its public transportation system.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Tesla robotaxi incidents draw scrutiny from US safety agency
US auto safety regulators are looking into incidents where Tesla's self-driving robotaxis appeared to violate traffic laws during the company's first day offering paid rides in Austin.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Luxury car electrification faces uncertain outlook amid shifting industry dynamics
The future of luxury car electrification grows uncertain as brands like Maserati, Lamborghini, and Ferrari delay EV launches amid technical and identity challenges. Meanwhile, Chinese firms such as BYD and Huawei aggressively target the luxury EV market for growth.
Monday 23 June 2025
Bosch Taiwan hits record revenue in 2024 amid global volatility, driven by mobility and AI solutions
Despite a volatile global political and economic environment, Bosch Taiwan achieved strong results in 2024, according to Andreas Schmidt, chairman and managing director. The Bosch Group's mobility segment in Taiwan thrived thanks to advances in ADAS, electrification, and AI transportation solutions. The company's revenue reached NT$36.5 billion (approx. US$1.24 billion), a 12.6% increase year-over-year, or 9.2% in euros, setting a record high in the Taiwanese market.
Monday 23 June 2025
Automotive winter sets in — Bosch turns local in Taiwan
Amid rising tariffs and cooling global demand, Robert Bosch GmbH is realigning its Taiwan strategy, focusing on local integration, aftermarket support, and scalable driver-assistance technologies to navigate a softening automotive landscape.
Monday 23 June 2025
Xiaomi snaps up 120-acre Beijing site to scale EV output

Xiaomi is advancing its electric vehicle ambitions as its wholly owned unit, Xiaomi Jingxi Technology, secures a 50-year lease for a 485,134-square-meter (~119.88-acre) industrial site in Beijing's Economic-Technological Development Area (BETDA), also known as Yizhuang New Town. The deal, worth CNY635 million (approx. US$88.4 million), was confirmed by the Beijing Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Commission.

Monday 23 June 2025
Tesla launches long-promised robotaxi service for select riders
Tesla Inc. rolled out its long-awaited robotaxi service to a handful of users following almost a decade of hype from Elon Musk, kicking off a precarious new era for the carmaker.
Monday 23 June 2025
Taiwan pushes auto localization, Maxus G50 plus to debut in September
Beginning August 1, 2024, Taiwan will implement a sweeping new policy requiring automakers to gradually increase the proportion of locally sourced components in their supply chains. Known as the localized supply chain value ratio regulation, the initiative is already reshaping the island's automotive landscape, delaying several anticipated vehicle launches, including the Taiwan-made Maxus G50 Plus.
Friday 20 June 2025
Yulon Nissan targets recovery with product revamp, streamlined costs
At its annual general meeting on Wednesday, Yulon Nissan Motor Co. reported consolidated revenue of NT$23.1 billion (US$780 million) and post-tax net income of NT$1.7 billion for 2024, despite facing macroeconomic headwinds across both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Friday 20 June 2025
Chinese automaker financial crisis threatens Thai EV ambitions
Chinese EV maker Neta Auto faces a severe financial crisis, raising concerns in Thailand, where it operates a local subsidiary. Neta claims its overseas operations remain unaffected, but Thai officials are monitoring the situation closely, according to the Bangkok Post and The Nation.