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Thursday 20 March 2025
Toyota-Honda alliance evolves as Trump tariffs pressure auto market
With US President Donald Trump's tariffs reshaping the auto industry, Japanese carmakers are taking a low-profile yet strategic approach—expanding investments in the US market...
Monday 17 March 2025
Auto industry in flux: Foxconn emerges as wildcard in global restructuring
The global auto industry is in flux, reshaped by advances in automotive electronics and electrification alongside the rise of Chinese EV makers. Traditional supply chains in Europe,...
Monday 10 March 2025
From cars to chips: Semiconductor sector follows auto industry toward regionalization
After releasing the global revenue and net profit rankings for EMS providers in 2025, DIGITIMES Asia has launched EMS Watch to track key electronics manufacturers. The launch,...
Monday 17 February 2025
Commentary: Honda-Nissan merger collapse underscores why Foxconn must proceed with caution.
Honda and Nissan scrapped merger talks after failing to agree on terms, marking an abrupt end to what could have been a landmark consolidation in Japan's auto industry. The negotiations,...
Monday 10 February 2025
Taiwan auto supply chain monitoring inflation, Southeast Asia amid changing tariff policies
Prior to the start of US President Donald Trump's second term, he repeatedly indicated that he would take measures to target the energy and automotive industries with the goal of...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Apple's CarPlay 2.0 faces roadblocks as automakers push back
Apple's grand vision for CarPlay 2.0, unveiled at WWDC 2022, aimed to dominate vehicle interfaces by integrating across multiple screens and controlling key functions—potentially...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Trump to prioritize US auto manufacturing despite challenges
President Donald Trump has returned to the White House, and in his inaugural speech, he reaffirmed his commitment to manufacturing in the US as a priority, vowing to revive the American...
Thursday 7 November 2024
European automakers face continued challenges in auto industry electrification
The transition of Europe's automotive industry to electric has encountered challenges in 2024, leading to significant setbacks for European car manufacturers. To date, European automakers...
Friday 1 November 2024
BYD quarterly sales top Tesla for first time in 3Q24
BYD's quarterly sales have surpassed Tesla's for the first time in the third quarter of 2024, but ongoing fierce market competition in China's electric vehicle (EV) industry means...
Friday 6 September 2024
UK auto industry shifts focus to net-zero as EV revolution gathers pace
Ahead of the UK Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) event, Julian Hetherington, Director of the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), provided an early preview of the electric and energy-efficient...
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Nuvoton gradually increases MCU market share in China despite uncertain auto industry outlook
Microcontroller manufacturer Nuvoton Technology held its shareholders' meeting on May 28. The company reported that the PC market performed better than initially expected, and MCU...
Thursday 19 October 2023
Auto industry's green shift: batteries and eco-materials key to sustainability
Energy conservation and carbon reduction have become universally recognized goals across major industries. Within this context, new energy vehicles, electric cars, and low-emission...
Tuesday 15 August 2023
TSMC's fab in Germany may only half address major concerns of European carmakers
TSMC has officially entered the European automotive supply chain with plans to establish a joint venture fab in Dresden, Germany, relieving European automakers' concerns about chip...
Friday 21 July 2023
Automotive chip shortage may be less severe, but suppliers unlikely to cut output
Mixed signals have been seen in the car market since the second quarter of 2023, with supply in some automotive chip segments reportedly improving and prices falling. But chip suppliers...
Tuesday 4 July 2023
China sees 20 millionth NEV roll off production line
China's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry reached the milestone of producing its 20 millionth car on July 3. Experts are optimistic about the market, saying NEV is the new driving...