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Monday 1 September 2025
Taiwan's auto testing sector anchored in exports, resilient to US 'spec-for-tariff' deal
The United States is in talks with the European Union, Japan, and other countries on a proposed "spec-for-tariff" agreement, which would allow US-made vehicles to bypass costly redesigns...
Monday 1 September 2025
Sharp sells Kameyama North Plant to Topia
Sharp Corporation announced on August 29 that it will sell part of its LCD panel factory in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, to automotive parts developer Topia for JPY1.2 billion (approx...
Monday 1 September 2025
BYD Electronic posts modest growth in 1H25, faces intensifying competition
BYD Electronic (International) Co. Ltd. posted first-half 2025 revenue of CNY80.61 billion (US$11.3 billion), a 2.58% increase year-over-year, while net profit climbed 14% to CNY1.73...
Saturday 30 August 2025
Germany’s car industry buckles under EV shift and trade shocks

Germany's once-dominant automotive sector is facing its most profound reckoning in decades, shedding over 52,000 jobs — a 6.7%...

Saturday 30 August 2025
As Nissan struggles, Foxconn offers a manufacturing lifeline

Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn, is signaling a strategic shift toward electric vehicles through partnership rather...

Friday 29 August 2025
VeriSilicon to buy RISC-V pioneer Nuclei, shares halted in Shanghai
VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai), China's top semiconductor IP and custom chip design service provider, said on August 28 that it will acquire Nuclei System Technology, a Shanghai-based...
Thursday 28 August 2025
EU seeks US tariff cuts, but may come with regulatory price

The European Union (EU) is seeking to reduce tariffs on vehicles exported to the US, aiming to lower the rate to 15%. However, to secure...

Thursday 28 August 2025
Hesai wins CSRC approval for Hong Kong IPO after turning quarterly profit

Hesai Group, the world's top LiDAR maker, has filed with China's securities regulator to pursue a secondary listing in Hong Kong. The...

Wednesday 27 August 2025
BYD to open first Malaysian electric vehicle assembly plant in Tanjong Malim
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Auto plans to establish its inaugural assembly plant in Malaysia, situated in Tanjong Malim, Perak. The facility is slated to begin operations...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
With Section 232 set to return, global auto supply chains face new disruptions

The implementation of US tariffs on automobiles and auto parts has already delivered a significant blow to global carmakers. Despite...

Wednesday 27 August 2025
LED industry sees profit decline in 2Q25 amid currency challenges
The LED industry experienced notable profit declines in the second quarter of 2025, mainly due to exchange rate effects. Everlight Electronics reported a 44.7% drop in net income...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
As AI transforms auto industry, Germany struggles to keep pace

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global auto industry, Germany—the historic heart of automotive excellence—finds...

Tuesday 26 August 2025
Taiwan's automotive lens market looks promising, but hurdles from China remain

As the global auto industry shifts toward electrification, autonomy, and digitalization, the collection and processing of data have become...

Tuesday 26 August 2025
Lens Technology 1H earnings jump on smartphone demand; robotics, EVs, AR in the pipeline
Lens Technology posted double-digit growth in the first half of 2025, driven by recovering consumer electronics demand and expansion into fast-growing segments including automotive,...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
NOR flash prices set to surge in 4Q25 on cost pressures, supply constraints

After months of sluggish demand and weakened pricing, the NOR Flash memory market appears poised for a significant turnaround, particularly...