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Wednesday 25 December 2024
Japanese automakers explore different growth methods; Toyota invests in EV plant, Honda and Nissan team up
Japanese automakers are perceived as antiquated and slow to innovate, especially when compared with the rapid growth of Chinese new energy vehicles (NEV) brands. However, major Japanese...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Taiwan MaaS ecosystem roadmap unveiled: Line Go eye 2025 expansion
On December 24, 2024, Taiwan-based mobility solutions leader Line Go hosted a media event where Chairman and CEO Lin Chun-sheng detailed the current state of Taiwan's Mobility-as-a-Service...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Chinese MCU makers pivot to AI chips for growth
Chinese microcontroller unit (MCU) manufacturers are ramping up their presence in the edge AI sector, following the trajectory of global leaders in AI MCU development.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
CATL unveils chassis it says can withstand fires from crashes
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. unveiled a new car chassis with an integrated battery strong enough to withstand fires or explosions from high-impact collisions.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Brazil halts BYD site after workers found in 'slave' conditions
BYD Co. has severed ties with a construction firm after Brazilian authorities halted construction of a new electric-vehicle plant where workers were found working and living in "slavery"-like...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
China's top IDMs face headwinds amid SiC sector uncertainty
China's leading power semiconductor IDMs are making headlines as industry pressures mount: Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics has postponed two major projects, while Beijing Century...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
LGES lands 3rd major North American ESS deal in 2024
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has secured a 7.5 GWh energy storage system (ESS) supply deal with US-based Excelsior Energy Capital, with production and delivery slated to begin in 2026...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Hyundai restructures Semiconductor Strategy Group, pivots to in-house autonomous chip strategy
Hyundai Motor Group has reportedly disbanded its Semiconductor Strategy Group (the Group), a key division tasked with driving the company's in-house development of automotive semiconductors...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Qualcomm scores key legal win, yet unlikely a total loss for Arm
A Delaware jury has ruled that Qualcomm did not breach its agreement with Arm, allowing the company to retain its Nuvia-based intellectual property designs. This verdict comes at...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Foxconn stresses production efficiency in upcoming AI robot push
Recent comments by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have put robotics back in the spotlight. However, Foxconn has long had a goal of deploying a "million-strong robot...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
SK Hynix clinches major HBM deal with Broadcom
As Broadcom strengthens its position in AI chip development through partnerships with industry giants like Apple and Google, the company has now secured a significant high-bandwidth...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Foxconn reportedly seeks stake in Nissan-Honda merger via Renault
Reports have emerged that Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) is considering an investment in Nissan Motor, potentially influencing Nissan and Honda Motor to accelerate their merger...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China-Taiwan trade recovers despite military tensions and tech war
Despite the recent military maneuvers by China's navy and coast guard that threaten Taiwan's security, as well as challenges within China such as a struggling real estate market,...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Dire situation in China is one reason for Honda, Nissan merger
Among the reasons for Honda Motor to enter merger talks with Nissan Motor, one looms large: China.
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Chinese EV makers hit EU wall as tariffs add to import costs
Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe's electric vehicle (EV) market in eight months after new tariffs increased the cost of importing cars to the region by as...