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Thursday 28 December 2023
Suppliers should gain resilience, cautious about the rise of Chinese EV makers
The emergence of China's homegrown automakers and EV companies has dramatically changed the world's largest car market. These companies have scaled up rapidly with the support from...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Chinese automakers' offense drives global car industry development
China's automotive industry reached a milestone in 2023. The country became the world's largest car exporter this year and saw the homegrown automakers occupy over 50% of the domestic...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Automotive CIS inventory replenishments picking up
Market sources indicated that inventory replenishments for automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) have been accelerating, with demand prospects bullish for 2024.
Wednesday 27 December 2023
New car projects would help EOI's US plant break even by the end of 2024
Excellence Opto. Inc. (EOI), a Taiwan-headquartered automotive light module supplier, has begun mass production at its Michigan plant, raising the utilization to 50% in the second...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
China's micro EVs doomed by updated purchase tax exemption rules
The Chinese government recently revised the eligibility for EVs to be exempted from the purchase tax. The new rules require the vehicles to offer a longer driving range and higher...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
SK On boosts battery investment despite global EV market slowdown
South Korean battery manufacturer SK On is bolstering its domestic battery production capacity with a substantial investment of KRW 1.75 trillion (US$1.34 billion), an increase of...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Building sound EV battery material supply chains
The electrification of road transportation stands as a revolutionary force, a light of hope in the global quest to curb greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. This groundbreaking...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Four Japanese carmakers to inject US$4.34 billion for Thailand's EV transition
The Thai government announced that major Japan-based automakers plan to invest THB150 billion (US$4.34 billion) in Thailand over the next five years, which is expected to facilitate...
Monday 25 December 2023
Taiwan MOSFET suppliers increase 2024 inputs as wafer foundry service fees decline
After many quarters of inventory adjustment, inventories of the MOSFET chips, the basic power components, have returned to a healthy level. Seeing customers placing more orders over...
Monday 25 December 2023
BYD confirms plan to build EV production base in Hungary
Chinese automotive giant BYD announced that it will construct an EV production plant in Hungary. As the company continues to experience overseas sales increase, the project is expected...
Monday 25 December 2023
Slower EV growth expected to impact South Korean battery material suppliers' financial performance
South Korea-based battery material companies like EcoProBM, Posco Future M, and L&F will likely see their profitability weaken as EV market growth decelerates and battery raw...
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwan-based ICT firm reportedly earns roadshow tickets from a European car maker
Sources in the electronics market indicated that one of the leading Taiwan-based electronics manufacturers has earned tickets to the roadshow of a major European automotive manufacturer...
Friday 22 December 2023
Hyundai Motor will halt two South Korean parts factories amid EV push
Hyundai Motor continues to review its assets in the transition to EVs. The automaker plans to stop operations at its two engine parts plants in South Korea and is considering outsourcing...
Friday 22 December 2023
Suppliers say delivery time and emission reduction goals pressure carmakers to misbehave
A recent third-party panel investigation revealed more misconduct at Daihatsu Motor, affecting Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru vehicle models. Hotai Motor, Toyota's exclusive distributor...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Panasonic terminates Oklahoma battery project while keeps considering expansion in NA
Panasonic Energy, Panasonic's battery arm, announced on December 20 that it will no longer pursue a plan to build a battery factory in Oklahoma, USA. Although not specifying the reason,...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research