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Monday 27 March 2023
BYD production cut denting car chip sales from Taiwan suppliers
Leading Chinese automaker BYD reportedly is enforcing production cuts in response to sluggish China market demand, casting clouds over the shipment prospects for automotive chips...
Friday 24 March 2023
Chinese automakers seek lower quotes from component suppliers
Chinese automakers are attempting to negotiate cheaper bids with component suppliers as they face strong pricing competition in the local market, according to industry sources.
Thursday 23 March 2023
Automotive chip and component orders slow from China, say distributors
Over the last two months, the pace of order pull-in from Chinese automakers has been slow, according to sources at IC and component distributors.
Friday 17 March 2023
Chinese automakers spurring self-sufficient supply chain
China's car market, as the biggest in the world, can provide enough momentum to allow the country to develop a self-sufficient supply chain amid expanding US trade sanctions, according...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Indonesian government unveils EV subsidy program targeting global automakers
Indonesia took a step forward to boost its EV market on March 6. The government announced a subsidy program for electric scooters, vehicles and buses. Officials said the country is...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Formosa Smart Energy forging close ties with major carmaker
Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET) has reportedly been approached by a major European carmaker with plans to jointly construct a lithium battery plant in the US.
Monday 6 March 2023
Will automotive chips sustain strong long-term demand?
Against stalling chip demand for almost all consumer applications amid an unfavorable macroeconomic environment, automotive chips seem to remain unscathed with stable growth momentum...
Friday 3 March 2023
Chinese automakers to participate in Baidu Ernie Bot ecosystem
Several Chinese automakers, including Jidu Auto, Geely Auto, and Great Wall Motor, have joined Baidu's ChatGPT-style Ernie Bot ecosystem.
Wednesday 1 March 2023
TDDI handset price drops near end, says FocalTech
Handset TDDI (touch/display driver integration) chip prices will continue to fall in the first quarter of 2023, but at a slower rate, with the price drops nearing an end, according...
Friday 24 February 2023
Huawei building automotive ecosystem without making its own cars
Huawei will not build cars on its own, but will continue to strengthen its automotive ecosystem alliance and platform, integrating R&D efforts of related carmakers to provide...
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Nidec opens new plant, R&D center in Dalian, China
Japan's electrical vehicle drive system (e-Alxe) maker Nidec is slated to inaugurate its second plant and new R&D center in China's northeastern city Dalian, aiming to strengthen...
Monday 20 February 2023
EV Impact: smart cockpit
CES 2023 showed how technology has transformed the future of mobility. Everyone can see automakers and tech firms grow closer. Software-defined vehicles take the center stage. The...
Monday 13 February 2023
New Chinese automakers experienced delivery reduction; price war expected in 2023
New Chinese automakers have experienced a delivery reduction for January 2023 due to China's new energy vehicle (NEV) subsidies ending and a consumer slack season. In addition, Tesla's...
Friday 10 February 2023
Smaller Chinese SiC suppliers face a tough year in 2023
Smaller SiC materials suppliers in China will find it harder to purchase related manufacturing equipment in tight supply.
Tuesday 7 February 2023
IDMs keen to launch SiC power chips and modules for EVs
As SIC power chips are increasingly applied to EV inverters, many IDMs are not only expanding production capacity but also keenly launching products and solutions to meet robust market...