CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED AUTOMAKERS
Thursday 3 July 2025
China's EV leaders switch gears from horsepower to chip power
As global automakers advance deeper into electrification and intelligent mobility, China's top EV brands—BYD, Nio, and Xiaomi—are fast-tracking the development of self-designed...
Thursday 3 July 2025
Problematic IVI systems draw most complaints from car owners
In-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems are a key feature of smart cockpits and the driving technology experience, but their high failure rates and quality issues have become a major...
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Chip wars heat up as automakers choose between standard platforms and custom ASICs
Tesla's Robotaxi service began trial operations recently. Although it currently operates only within a fixed area, it has once again sparked market discussions about the development...
Friday 27 June 2025
Innolux subsidiary CarUX acquires Japanese manufacturer Pioneer
CarUX, a tier 1 supplier of smart cockpit integration solutions and subsidiary of Taiwanese panel giant Innolux, announced on June 26, 2025 that it has signed a formal agreement with...
Wednesday 25 June 2025
EU tariffs on Chinese EVs spark high-stakes talks as China leverages brandy, pork, rare earths for minimum-price deal
The European Union (EU) imposed anti-subsidy duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in October 2024, with combined tariffs reaching up to 45% for a duration of five years...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Luxury car electrification faces uncertain outlook amid shifting industry dynamics
The future of luxury car electrification grows uncertain as brands like Maserati, Lamborghini, and Ferrari delay EV launches amid technical and identity challenges. Meanwhile, Chinese...
Monday 23 June 2025
Taiwan pushes auto localization, Maxus G50 plus to debut in September
Beginning August 1, 2024, Taiwan will implement a sweeping new policy requiring automakers to gradually increase the proportion of locally sourced components in their supply chains...
Friday 20 June 2025
China reportedly races to replace foreign auto chips with domestic tech by 2026
Chinese automakers are moving to align with government directives by planning to mass-produce vehicles equipped exclusively with domestically developed and manufactured automotive...
Friday 20 June 2025
Subsidy scandal forces China to hit the brakes on EV incentives
China's sustained backing of new energy vehicles (NEVs) has hit a roadblock, as widespread subsidy abuse and escalating price competition have forced several local governments to...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
US auto imports plunge 70% as carmakers await Trump tariff relief
US automotive imports via sea freight plummeted 70% year-over-year in May following President Donald Trump's April tariff implementation, creating a cliff-edge decline as manufacturers...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Rare earth magnet shortage poses risk to India's EV ambitions
A prolonged disruption in rare earth magnet supplies could slow down India's electric vehicle (EV) rollout and impact the broader automobile industry, according to a recent assessment...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Chinese carmakers agree to standardize supplier payment periods
Several of China's state-owned automakers have pledged to standardize bill payment periods for their suppliers to 60 days after authorities raised concerns about supply chain finan...
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Arm unveils Zena compute subsystem to accelerate Automotive AI innovation and solve OEM bottlenecks
As artificial intelligence accelerates the reshaping of the automotive sector, Arm has once again positioned itself at the forefront. Following the rollout of its Armv9 architecture...
Monday 9 June 2025
China tightens rare earth curbs on EU, US, Japan auto sectors
China's rare earth export controls are disrupting auto production across Europe, the US, and Japan, with forced shutdowns already rippling through supply chains. Industry sources...
Monday 9 June 2025
Rare earth reprieve: China grants licenses to US, EU suppliers ahead of high-stakes talks

Beijing has granted a limited number of rare earth export licenses, including to suppliers of the top three US automakers, in a bid to...