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Tuesday 22 July 2025
The battery split: Tesla distances from China, one cell at a time
In a significant shift within Tesla's supply chain, the electric vehicle maker is expected to adopt high-energy nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) batteries from South Korea's LG Energy...
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Taiwan importers sidestep car taxes with assembly workaround
Taiwan's auto importers are using local assembly tactics to reduce crushing tax burdens that can push levies above 50% on foreign vehicles.
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Foxconn eyes robotaxi market with scalable manufacturing strategy
As cars become increasingly electric and intelligent, fully autonomous vehicles—designed to free the driver's hands—are rapidly emerging as a central force shaping the...
Monday 21 July 2025
Uncertainty over US-Taiwan auto tariffs chills car sales and delays supply chain projects
As of July 18, 2025, negotiations between Taiwan and the United States over automotive tariffs remain unresolved, leaving consumers hesitant and domestic automakers largely immobilized...
Monday 21 July 2025
Rising US production demands spur growth for Taiwanese auto parts firms
US President Donald Trump continues to emphasize his "Made in America" agenda, demanding that US automakers manufacture vehicles — and their components — entirely within...
Friday 18 July 2025
Tariff uncertainty stalls sales, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan awaits direction
As US-Taiwan negotiations over complete vehicle tariffs near conclusion, market speculation has intensified, especially around the possibility of a zero-percent tariff on American-made...
Friday 18 July 2025
Stellantis scraps hydrogen van launch, casting doubt on fuel cell future
Stellantis has announced it is scrapping its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) program and cancelling plans to launch a hydrogen-powered van in 2025, delivering a major blow to the...
Friday 18 July 2025
WKG navigates tariffs, currency shifts with the US and China in its sights
Taiwan-based automotive component manufacturer World Known MFG (WKG) announced on Wednesday that it is doubling down on its US business strategy, targeting higher-value product lines...
Friday 18 July 2025
Taiwan-based auto part maker WKPT expects revenue contribution to grow from Japan

World Known Precision Industry (WKPT), a major Taiwanese supplier of commercial vehicle components, has long relied on the US as its...

Thursday 17 July 2025
China rare earth export control and auto industry

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Thursday 17 July 2025
Taiwan's auto industry prepares for a post-tariff reality
With US–Taiwan tariff negotiations still unresolved, uncertainty is rippling through Taiwan's auto industry. Industry sources now warn that should the Taiwanese government lower...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Import tariff talks with the US spark fears among Taiwan's domestic carmakers
Taiwan's domestic and imported car markets have long been locked in a delicate tug-of-war. In 2024, local vehicles held a narrow lead with a 52% market share, compared to 48% for...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
South Korean AV startup brings self-driving shuttles to Singapore with Grab
As autonomous vehicle (AV) companies worldwide race to accelerate commercialization, Singapore has established itself as a premier proving ground for self-driving technology. South...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Copper shock: auto industry faces cost surge under new tariff
President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement — a proposed 50% duty on copper imports to take effect in August — is sending shockwaves through the American auto...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
European automakers confront Trump 2.0 tariff reality
The Trump administration has unveiled the second wave of reciprocal tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the European Union. Under the latest announcement, tariffs on EU imports...