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Friday 17 April 2026
Honda plans deeper China capacity cuts, targets Guangzhou and Wuhan plants
Struggling with weak sales, Honda has decided to significantly scale back its vehicle production capacity in China, with cuts targeting plants in Guangzhou and Wuhan.
Wednesday 15 April 2026
China's carmakers push ahead in solid-state battery race
Last month, China's Chery Automobile unveiled an all-solid-state battery it says can deliver a driving range exceeding 1,500 kilometers, positioning the technology as a central pillar...
Friday 13 February 2026
Tariff-free US-made vehicles to shift Taiwan market dynamics, industry says
Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced that US-made vehicles will face zero tariffs and no import quantity restrictions after a trade agreement with the US. Automotive industry representatives...
Tuesday 3 February 2026
China bans hidden EV door handles, forcing industry-wide redesigns

China has stepped up electric vehicle safety regulation, with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology approving a new mandatory...

Monday 2 February 2026
China's auto industry hits record low 4.1% profit margin in 2025
China's automotive sector faces mounting profit pressure despite growing sales volume, with the average profit margin dropping to a near five-year low of 4.1% in 2025, according to...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Nexperia supply crisis eases as Honda and GAC restart three China plants
Honda announced on January 26, 2026, that its previously halted Chinese auto factories had gradually resumed production since January 19. The shutdowns were primarily caused by a temporary...
Thursday 22 January 2026
EMS watch: Chinese EMS champions reshape their playbooks around AI hardware, autos, and global delivery
A cluster of China's leading electronics manufacturers and component suppliers is entering the new year with a clearer division of labor across the AI device wave, automotive electrification,...
Friday 9 January 2026
How China's carmakers are pushing imported cars to the margins
China's market for imported passenger cars continues to shrink, underscoring a profound shift in consumer preferences and industrial power. According to the latest data from the China...
Monday 8 December 2025
Research Insight: 800V systems, LiDAR, and multi-screen cabins dominate China's 2025 models

The 2025 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition concluded on Nov. 30, offering one of the clearest snapshots yet of where China's...

Monday 10 November 2025
China's Chery faces loyalty test as December German market entry looms
China's Chery Automobile is preparing its most ambitious overseas push yet, planning a December 2025 debut in Germany. Industry watchers are calling the campaign a "Rhine River Crossing,"...
Thursday 24 July 2025
Mitsubishi pulls plug on China engine JV, redirects focus to EVs and ASEAN markets
Mitsubishi Motors has announced the end of its engine production operations in China, effectively terminating its joint venture with local partners. This marks the company's complete...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Geely's US$2.4 billion Zeekr buyout kickstarts China's EV brand consolidation wave
Geely Automobile Holdings Limited has agreed to fully acquire Zeekr, its high-end electric vehicle brand, in a US$2.4 billion deal aimed at consolidating operations and sharpening...
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Trump to impose 25% tariffs on South Korean exports, raising pressure ahead of August deadline

US President Donald Trump has formally notified South Korea of plans to impose a 25% tariff on select imports, with implementation set...

Wednesday 9 July 2025
Is a 25% US tariff on Japan high? Combined impact of auto and steel tariffs significant
US President Donald Trump notified trade partners on July 7, 2025, Eastern Time, of new tariff rates set to take effect on August 1. He first informed Japan and South Korea that a...
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...