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Thursday 13 February 2025
Foxconn's auto gambit faces cultural maze at Stellantis, RNM
The automotive industry's deep connection to regional economies and political landscapes sets it apart from other electronics sectors, according to supply chain sources. This distinction...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Foxconn chairman dismisses Nissan takeover talk; focus is on collaboration
Foxconn chairman Young Liu dismissed speculation about a potential Nissan acquisition, emphasizing that the company seeks collaboration rather than equity control. "Acquiring shares...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
China's 2025 auto battle: subsidies, price wars, and foreign retreats
Shortly after taking office, US President Donald Trump took an aggressive stance against electric vehicles (EVs) and wind power, while the European Union (EU) and automakers remain...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Automakers adjust sales strategies amid electrification and AI trends
As the automotive industry undergoes transformation driven by electrification and the arrival of the AI digital age, many major car manufacturers have made significant adjustments...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Chinese automakers bet on Deepseek to reshape smart cockpits
China's automakers are turning to DeepSeek's large language model (LLM) to power next-generation smart cockpits, signaling a new era of AI-driven vehicle intelligence, according to...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Automotive component maker Hiroca takes early action against Trump tariffs
Many aspects of US President Donald Trump's tariff policy remain obscure and have been subject to frequent modifications. Hiroca Holdings, a Taiwanese automotive component maker that...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Trump tariffs threaten global auto parts makers' survival
As new US tariffs take effect and trigger retaliatory measures, automotive component suppliers face mounting challenges that could threaten their very survival.
Thursday 6 February 2025
Will automakers weather the tariff storm?
Amid successive tariff measures imposed by the US and Chinese governments, automakers are grappling with challenges on multiple fronts.
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 5 February 2025
China's automakers accelerate chip push amid US curbs
China's automotive chip industry is gaining momentum in 2025, driven by both external pressures and internal opportunities. In response to US restrictions, Chinese automakers are...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
US tariff chaos undermines North American auto sector, risks investment shift
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have agreed to temporarily delay the implementation of a 25% tariff on automobiles, originally set for January...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
EU auto industry headwind: tariffs, emission rules, and Chinese EVs
The European Union faces mounting pressure to recalibrate its automotive policies amid unprecedented industry challenges. These include potential tariffs under US President Donald...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Trump tariff roils auto lighting supply chain, US shift proves unviable
Recently, US President Donald Trump revealed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, posing a significant threat to the automotive industry. With six of the world's top ten...
Monday 3 February 2025
Trump's tariff gamble puts North America's auto industry on edge
The Biden administration is set to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada and Mexico, with the automotive sector taking the hardest hit.
Friday 31 January 2025
Chinese automakers face challenges in auto parts localization amid quality demands
The automotive industry's stringent safety and reliability requirements are presenting significant challenges to the Chinese government's ongoing push to increase the localization...