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Friday 18 April 2025
Huawei, SAIC unveil 'SAIC Shangjie' brand; most budget-friendly EV in Harmony lineup
Huawei and SAIC jointly unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) brand, SAIC Shangjie, at the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) new product event on April 16. SAIC Shangjie becomes Huawei's fifth automotive brand under its Harmony ecosystem, with its first mass-market model slated for launch in fall 2025, according to Yicai, Sina, and CnEVPost.
Friday 18 April 2025
China's EV high-flyers face hard landing: will big three startups survive shakeout?
China's leading EV upstarts—Nio, XPeng, and Li Auto—delivered strong sales in 2024. Li Auto stood out as one of just three profitable NEV makers nationwide, alongside BYD and the rising Seres. Despite the momentum, a stark warning has emerged from academia. Zhu Xichan, a professor at Tongji University's Intelligent Vehicle Research Institute, predicts that all three firms could disappear within three years.
Thursday 17 April 2025
Xpeng's high-tech global strategy aims to navigate EV industry consolidation
In the face of rising global tariff pressures and an increasingly volatile automotive market, Chinese automaker Xpeng Motors is bucking the trend, actively accelerating its expansion into overseas markets. Xpeng's Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Xiaopeng He, stated that over the next decade, competition in the automotive industry will be fierce, and only 5 to 7 electric vehicle manufacturers will ultimately survive.
Thursday 17 April 2025
Aeon Motor shifts gears amid trade war; expands in Vietnam to offset tariffs
Aeon Motor has expanded internationally by opening a new manufacturing plant in Vietnam despite rising tariff challenges. The company noted that the 10% tariff applies worldwide, except Chinese vehicles, which face tariffs of up to 145%. This gives Aeon Motor a cost advantage in key markets like North America. Coupled with its vertically integrated ODM model, Aeon Motor offers comprehensive vehicle development and production, boosting its appeal to global clients.
Thursday 17 April 2025
Xiaomi delays major product launches as it goes through fallout of fatal EV crash
Xiaomi has postponed a major product launch event that was expected to unveil a new smartphone, AI glasses, tablet devices, and the YU7 electric vehicle, according to industry sources. No new date has been announced for the rescheduled event. The delay follows growing concerns tied to a fatal crash in late March involving the company's SU7 model in Anhui Province, which resulted in the deaths of three students.
Thursday 17 April 2025
XPeng launches self-developed AI chip in 2025 X9 model
On the evening of April 15, XPeng held a global strategic launch event in Hong Kong to announce its automotive strategy for the AI era and unveiled the 2025 XPeng X9. Chairman and CEO Xiaopeng He stated that the 2025 X9 sets a new benchmark for smart mobility with 496 technical upgrades and 35% new components.
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Honda Taiwan's new president signals commitment to local EV development in first public appearance
Honda Taiwan has officially launched the Japan-imported All New Civic e:HEV for the Taiwanese market, at an event on April 15 held by the company's new president Shin Saito.
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Turkey rises as China's strategic auto gateway to Europe amid tariff pressures
With US tariffs still unresolved and the European Union imposing steep duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese automakers are accelerating efforts to establish overseas production bases. Among the emerging options, Turkey has become a key springboard for their global expansion, thanks to its geographic advantages and tariff exemptions.
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Aeon Motor expands global footprint with new factory in Vietnam
Aeon Motor has officially entered a new phase in its global expansion strategy, breaking ground on a new smart manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The factory, inaugurated on April 7, marks the company's first major overseas production base and has begun mass production with the launch of the US-spec META 300—an adaptation of the STR300 originally sold in Taiwan. Deliveries to the US market are expected to begin in the second quarter.
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Auto Shanghai 2025: A telling litmus test for China-West auto decoupling
Auto Shanghai 2025, running from April 23 to May 2, is set to become a critical arena for global automakers. Chinese brands are poised to dominate the spotlight, while European manufacturers—reeling from sluggish sales in China—see the event as a crucial opportunity to reset and reengage.
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Exclusive: BYD's megawatt EV charging: Speed at what cost?
BYD recently introduced a new 1,000V high-voltage and megawatt-level charging platform. The technology, unveiled in mid-March, claims to provide up to 400 kilometers of driving range with just five minutes of charging for its updated Han L and Tang L models. This breakthrough signals BYD's ambition to significantly accelerate EV charging speeds, aiming for parity with the refueling times of conventional gasoline vehicles.
Monday 14 April 2025
Auto market reels: tariffs shake consumer confidence and trigger panic buying
President Donald Trump's announcement on April 3 of a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles has sent shockwaves through the American auto market, triggering a late-March buying frenzy as consumers rushed to purchase cars before prices rose.
Monday 14 April 2025
Chinese automakers' Euro strategies diverge amid tariffs and political tensions
Chinese EV makers are navigating divergent paths in Europe as tariffs and geopolitical tensions reshape competitive dynamics. While some manufacturers accelerate market entry, others face setbacks requiring strategic pivots.
Monday 14 April 2025
Tariff maze deepens: US duties on Chinese goods up to 245% amid policy whiplash
Since April, the Trump administration's tariff policies have undergone frequent changes, creating confusion for businesses and traders struggling to adapt. Although the White House announced on April 11 that smartphones, PCs, and other products would be temporarily exempt from reciprocal tariffs—offering tech giants like Apple some breathing room—Chinese exports to the US still face tariffs ranging from 20% to as high as 245%.
Monday 14 April 2025
India roundup: India capitalizes on US-China trade dispute for growth
US tariffs on global trading partners are seen as beneficial to India. Apple may increase its reliance on suppliers in India due to heightened US tariffs against China.
Monday 14 April 2025
UK eases up on EV rules, delays zero-emission mandate to 2035
In a significant policy shift, the UK, currently Europe's largest electric vehicle (EV) market, has relaxed its carbon emission regulations, following the European Union's decision to extend the compliance timeline for the automotive industry by three years.
Saturday 12 April 2025
Some Taiwan auto makers voice concern over looming tariffs
Facing mounting external pressures, the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Association (TTVMA) convened senior executives from the nation's leading automakers and parts suppliers on April 9, 2025, to coordinate a unified response to escalating industry challenges. Companies attending included Kuozuo Motors, China Motor Corporation, Yulon, Yulon Nissan Motor, Honda Taiwan, Ford Taiwan, and SYM, alongside critical component manufacturers.
Friday 11 April 2025
Trump's trade salvo sparks unlikely global solidarity
US President Donald Trump's expansive tariff push—spanning metals, automobiles, auto parts, and possibly semiconductors—is disrupting global trade flows. As supply chains are thrown into disarray, analysts say the fallout could spark a broader geopolitical alignment, with countries setting aside differences to counterbalance US pressure. Trump abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, with countries subject to the pause now being taxed at 10%, while the tax rate on Chinese imports has been raised to 145%.
Friday 11 April 2025
Nissan reportedly seeks Saudi Arabia's PIF and future collaboration with Foxconn

Nissan, long a pillar of Japan's automotive industry, is facing deepening financial troubles and is now turning to an unexpected potential lifeline: Saudi Arabia's powerful sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Friday 11 April 2025
Rising US-China tensions put American consumer tech brands at risk in China

The escalating US-China trade conflict is placing consumer electronics and high-tech industries at the center of geopolitical strain. As trade barriers rise and nationalism grows, American brands such as Apple and Tesla are increasingly vulnerable in the Chinese market, facing both regulatory headwinds and shifting consumer sentiment.

Friday 11 April 2025
Trump tariffs weigh on global auto industry, indirect pressure expected on Chinese exports
The automotive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are reshaping the global vehicle manufacturing landscape, with potentially far-reaching consequences beyond American borders. Initially targeting Canada and Mexico before expanding globally on March 3, the measures exempt countries complying with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), applying a 25% tax only to non-American components.
Friday 11 April 2025
US carmakers scramble on pricing strategy as Trump's automotive tariffs hit
A 25% US tariff on imported passenger vehicles took effect on April 3, following earlier announcements and delays that gave automakers time to adjust. With varying levels of domestic production and market exposure, automakers are now rolling out divergent pricing strategies in response.
Thursday 10 April 2025
Auto tariffs take effect, components supply chain hit hardest
The US government under President Donald Trump initiated a new round of trade protection policies on April 3, 2025, imposing a 25% tariff on all automobiles produced outside the US and planning to further expand this to the automotive component supply chain starting May 3, 2025. This move has triggered a ripple effect across the global automotive industry, with China, as a major hub for automotive components, being particularly affected.
Thursday 10 April 2025
Mercedes-Benz Taiwan touts technological innovations
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan will focus its marketing on technological software innovation. For its 2025 lineups, the competitiveness will be enhanced through three aspects: visual, somatosensory, and technological experiences, according to the company.
Thursday 10 April 2025
Foxconn plans to launch EVs in Asian markets starting in 2026
Foxconn announced on April 9 in Tokyo its ambitious plans to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market, with multiple vehicle models expected to launch beginning in 2027. The announcement signals Foxconn's commitment to expanding its footprint in the burgeoning EV sector, with a special focus on collaboration with Japanese automakers.