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Tuesday 18 February 2025
Chinese automakers remain ambitious despite US, EU trade barriers
Starting in 2024, Europe and the US have set up trade barriers against imports of battery electric vehicles (BEV) from China. However, Chinese automakers have shifted their export...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Chinese automakers shift export focus to PHEVs, but may face new trade trade barrier
Chinese automakers are shifting their export focus from battery electric vehicles (BEV) to plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEV), as they seek to circumvent the trade barriers. But their attempts...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
GM to shutter Shenyang plant as part of China market restructuring
General Motors (GM) is closing its Shenyang manufacturing plant in northeastern China, a move that aligns with its broader restructuring strategy to navigate the shifting competitive...
Monday 17 February 2025
Foxconn's EV playbook: Partnering with automakers to disrupt the market
As an integral component of its "3+3" industrial development strategy, the electric vehicle (EV) sector represents not only a crucial avenue for enhancing revenue and profitability...
Friday 14 February 2025
EV market shakeup: VW surges as Tesla slumps in Germany; Geely overtakes BYD in China's retail sales
In January 2025, Volkswagen (VW) dominated Germany's battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, capturing nearly half the market and increasing its share by 15pp year-over-year, while...
Friday 14 February 2025
Europe's industrial and automotive recovery stalls another quarter as two key roadblocks hold firm
Europe's industrial control and automotive sectors remain sluggish, with weak demand and excess inventory likely delaying recovery until the second quarter of 2025, according to IDMs...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Honda and Nissan scrap US$60 billion merger plans amid restructuring clash
Honda and Nissan have officially called off their merger negotiations, which began in December 2024. Both companies held board meetings on February 13, 2025, where they decided to...
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.