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Tuesday 1 April 2025
Trump's tariff policy puts Taiwan's automotive industry on a cliff edge
Since taking office, US President Donald Trump has aimed to restore America's greatness through reciprocal tariffs. For the automotive industry, this is not only an issue of national...
Friday 28 March 2025
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Friday 28 March 2025
Taiwan automakers urges government not to lower car import tax despite Trump's 25% tariff
In response to US President Donald Trump's announcement that a 25% tariff will be imposed on cars coming into the US starting on April 2, the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
PCB firms see AI and networking demand drive growth in 2Q25
Entering the second quarter of 2025, Taiwanese PCB manufacturers have exhibited optimism on market recovery, propelled by persistent demand from high-end applications, including AI...
Monday 24 March 2025
Disruption Index 2025: Automotive sector hit hardest, parts costs surpass tariff concerns
In 2025, the automotive industry is projected to surpass healthcare, technology, and financial services for the first time to become the sector most impacted by disruptive changes...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Tariff blitz hits auto supply chain—component suppliers fight back
US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are disrupting the automotive industry. The US imposed a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum on March 12, with another 25% tariff...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Sunwoda invests US$1 billion to build Thailand's first EV battery plant
Thailand has approved a more than US$1 billion investment by Sunwoda Electronic to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the country, marking Sunwoda as the first EV battery...
Friday 14 March 2025
Trump's tariff tango sends auto supply chains reeling
US President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again approach to imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico has left the automotive industry in a state of flux. While the tariffs were intended...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
China's data-only camera shift sparks automotive CIS shortage—Is edge computing out?
China's automotive industry is facing a critical shortage of 8-megapixel (8MP) automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) as automakers shift toward centralized computing architectures....
Monday 10 March 2025
From cars to chips: Semiconductor sector follows auto industry toward regionalization
After releasing the global revenue and net profit rankings for EMS providers in 2025, DIGITIMES Asia has launched EMS Watch to track key electronics manufacturers. The launch,...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Mexico considers heavy tariffs on Chinese auto imports as US trade pressure mounts
Mexico is contemplating tariffs on Chinese imports to mitigate US trade pressures. Such tariff changes could significantly impact the Chinese automotive industry in Mexico.
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Automotive supply chain veteran Tsang Yow shifts to semiconductors with accelerated trials at Chiayi plant
In addition to its ongoing commitment to the automotive industry, Tsang Yow has reportedly set its sights on the high-growth semiconductor sector. The company stated that to meet...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Layoffs surge at Tier 1 suppliers amid rising costs and EV market slowdown
The wave of layoffs sweeping through the global automotive industry shows no sign of slowing, with major international Tier 1 suppliers--Germany's Continental, Bosch, and ZF--bearing...
Monday 24 February 2025
Bridging cultures: Foxconn's strategy for a unified Nissan partnership
Cultural differences have long complicated Renault's collaboration with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, raising the possibility that the French automaker may strengthen its ties with...
Friday 21 February 2025
Huawei CEO hints at 'Backup Plan 2.0'; HiSilicon launches new automotive chip
HiSilicon is keen to grow its chip business beyond mobile phones and computing to the automotive industry, according to industry sources in China. During a recent summit for private...