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Thursday 17 April 2025
XPeng's Turing AI chip nears launch, with cars, drones, and bots in pipeline
XPeng Motors plans to begin mass production of its proprietary AI chip, "Turing," in the second quarter of 2025, with deployment across all of its vehicle models. The chip may also...
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...
Thursday 17 April 2025
XPeng launches self-developed AI chip in 2025 X9 model
On the evening of April 15, XPeng held a global strategic launch event in Hong Kong to announce its automotive strategy for the AI era and unveiled the 2025 XPeng X9. Chairman and...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 11: China's dominance in smart driving cars, Japan's semiconductor push, and space race
The Chinese companies complain about America's non-tariff barriers, but many foreign car manufacturers and brands want to enter the Chinese market—what company hasn't returned...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Commentary: No Computex, but Taiwan remains key to AMD's US plans
AMD CEO Lisa Su arrived in Taiwan on April 13, 2025, becoming the first global semiconductor executive to visit the island after the US government threatened to impose a wave of reciprocal...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Humanoid hype under scrutiny over practicality and data privacy concerns at InnoEX 2025
Despite growing interest in humanoid robots, industry experts are raising critical questions about their practical utility, privacy risks, and ethical implications. At the core of...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Honda Taiwan's new president signals commitment to local EV development in first public appearance
Honda Taiwan has officially launched the Japan-imported All New Civic e:HEV for the Taiwanese market, at an event on April 15 held by the company's new president Shin Saito.
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Hybrid and near-edge computing is gaining traction in robotics development
Computing architecture design has become a focus with the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technology. Industry observers point out that a hybrid model...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Turkey rises as China's strategic auto gateway to Europe amid tariff pressures
With US tariffs still unresolved and the European Union imposing steep duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese automakers are accelerating efforts to establish overseas...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Huawei debuts 'nuclear-grade' AI supernode, but power-hungry design puts cooling to test

Huawei has launched its CloudMatrix 384 supernode, a significant advancement in AI infrastructure, now undergoing large-scale deployment...

Wednesday 16 April 2025
Parts, profits, and protest payments: auto sector holds breath for Trump's next move
As the Trump administration considers exempting automobiles and parts from new tariffs to give US manufacturers breathing room, the lack of clarity on timing and scope is already...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Aeon Motor expands global footprint with new factory in Vietnam
Aeon Motor has officially entered a new phase in its global expansion strategy, breaking ground on a new smart manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The factory, inaugurated on April...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Google DeepMind pushes for faster ASIC design, energy efficiency to meet AI surge
As artificial intelligence accelerates across industries, the demand for high-performance computing fuels the rapid development of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs)...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Nvidia's China strategy set back by new US ban on H20 chip
Nvidia Corp. disclosed that the U.S. government has imposed new export restrictions on its H20 AI chip bound for China, a setback for a product line specifically developed to comply...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
CATL posts 33% profit growth, downplays US tariff impact
CATL, China's dominant battery manufacturer, reported first quarter 2025 revenue of CNY84.7 billion (US$11.7 billion) with net profit reaching CNY14 billion, up 33% year-over-year...