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Friday 9 May 2025
Foxtron-Mitsubishi tie-up hands Yulon Motors edge in Taiwan's EV race
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a joint venture between Foxconn Precision Industry and Yulon Motor Group, has signed an MOU with Mitsubishi Motors, positioning Yulon's Sanyi factory as the production hub for the Japanese automaker's electric vehicles.
Friday 9 May 2025
Ford cuts electric vehicle investment as losses outpace tariff risks

In a dramatic move reflecting the mounting challenges of the electric vehicle transition, Ford Motor Company has halted development of its FNV4 electrical and software architecture, citing ballooning losses and growing concerns over potential tariff impacts under a possible second Trump administration.

Friday 9 May 2025
BMW predicts US auto tariff increases will be temporary
Due to the uncertainties caused by US President Donald Trump's tariffs on cars and components, many European and American automakers have withdrawn their 2025 sales and financial forecasts, with BMW being one of the few exceptions.
Thursday 8 May 2025
Geely bids to take Zeekr private at US$6.4 billion valuation
Billionaire Li Shufu is ramping up a push to streamline his sprawling business empire, with his Hong Kong-listed Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. offering to take premium electric-car maker Zeekr Private.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Mitsubishi taps Foxconn-Yulon JV for EVs aimed at Oceania, production set for 2026
Mitsubishi Motors said on May 7 that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Foxtron Vehicle Technologies—a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon Motor—to jointly develop and supply electric vehicles. Under the OEM agreement, Foxtron will design the EV, while production will be handled by Yulon, with both sides planning to finalize a formal contract in due course.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
EU eyes EUR100 billion of US goods with tariffs if talks fail
The European Union plans to hit about EUR100 billion (approx. US$113 billion) in US goods with additional tariffs in the event ongoing trade talks fail to yield a satisfactory result for the bloc, according to people familiar with the matter.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
China's Pony AI is Uber's latest robotaxi partner in Middle East
Robotaxi company Pony AI will partner with ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. to launch in the Middle East this year, as the auto industry's push into autonomous driving gathers pace.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Tesla deepens China supply chain ties as 95% of Model Y parts are sourced locally
Tesla announced on May 6 that more than 95% of the parts used in every Model 3 and revamped Model Y produced at its Shanghai Gigafactory are sourced domestically, underscoring the high level of localization in its China supply chain.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
COMPUTEX 2025 kicks off with AI NEXT Forum, showcasing transformation innovations
The much-anticipated COMPUTEX 2025 kicked off on May 6, with the AI NEXT Forum, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in technology. Paul Peng, chairman of the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), highlighted that this year's theme, "AI NEXT," places artificial intelligence at the forefront, with more than 60% of exhibitor booths dedicated to AI-driven innovations.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Apple confronts a multifaceted crisis as Tim Cook strives for solutions
Amid the escalating tariff war, Apple has been cast as its most prominent casualty. Yet, a closer examination of the company's recent financial disclosures reveals a performance that belies such dire characterizations. Apple CEO Tim Cook has actively engaged with various critical issues, drawing public attention and providing clear strategies and explanations. However, investor confidence in Apple's long-term trajectory remains tepid, largely due to the murky outlook surrounding US tariff policies.
Tuesday 6 May 2025
BYD scores big in European PHEV market
The EU's anti-dumping duties on battery electric vehicles (BEV) imported from China are reshaping the European car market, accelerating the penetration of Chinese plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Europe shunned plug-in hybrids. China sold them back
In early 2025, the European Union made a decisive pivot in its electric vehicle policy, throwing full support behind battery electric vehicles (BEVs) while pulling back on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The aim was clear: accelerate decarbonization by backing fully electric solutions and phasing out what many saw as transitional technologies with questionable emissions benefits.
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Rare earth prices surge 210%: EV, robotics, defense supply chains on the line
As China imposed export controls on seven critical medium and heavy rare earth elements in early April, a buying frenzy has gripped the international rare earth market. Within a month, prices for terbium and dysprosium have more than doubled, marking the steepest monthly surge in nearly a decade. The fallout is global. Analysts say the price spike is adding new fuel to US-China trade tensions and raising alarms for manufacturers of electric vehicles, robotics, and military equipment. Industry experts warn that the long-term stability of these supply chains is now at risk, as companies scramble to secure the raw materials critical for next-generation technology.
Tuesday 6 May 2025
China chokes rare earth supply—prices triple, global supply chains rattle
China's decision to tighten export controls on seven rare earth elements has sent global prices soaring more than threefold since early April, raising alarms across critical industries, particularly electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy.
Monday 5 May 2025
Trump eases auto tariff impact for North American-made vehicles
On April 3, 2025, the White House announced a sweeping new 25% tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts. Less than a month later, on April 29, President Donald Trump signed an executive order refining the policy to ease its immediate impact. The order targets two key areas: avoiding the compounding of multiple tariffs, and exempting vehicles assembled in the US from the new duties if at least 85% of their parts originate from the US or USMCA trade partners (Canada and Mexico).
Saturday 3 May 2025
Vingroup enters humanoid robot race with Vietnam's first 'Made-in-Vietnam' model
Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, has announced plans to develop the country's first general-purpose humanoid robot. The initiative is a key pillar of the group's 2025 technology and industrial strategy, which also encompasses its fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) and artificial intelligence (AI) operations.
Friday 2 May 2025
US, China sharply diverged in regulatory paths for high-level autonomous driving
Advanced L3–L5 autonomous driving has long been a critical battleground in the technological rivalry between the US and China. Recently, as both nations aim for L5 fully autonomous vehicles, their regulatory approaches have begun to diverge sharply: the US is moving toward deregulation, while China is tightening its oversight.
Friday 2 May 2025
BYD breaks ground on 10K-capacity EV plant in Cambodia, production set for late 2025
China's electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 28 for its new factory in Cambodia, with plans to begin production in late 2025 at an annual capacity of 10,000 units.
Thursday 1 May 2025
Made in America, sourced from Taiwan? Trump's new tariff math rewrites the rules
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Tuesday (April 29, 2025, PT), easing certain tariffs affecting automakers. The rollback of these trade measures, which companies like Ford and General Motors had warned could hurt US manufacturing by raising production costs and squeezing profit margins, offers short-term relief.
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Chinese carmakers in Europe face carbon compliance dilemma after EV tariff pivot
Chinese carmakers entering the European Union market find themselves in a challenging position. After successfully sidestepping the EU's anti-subsidy tariffs on their battery electric vehicles (BEVs) through strategic product adjustments, they now confront the risk of failing to meet the EU's strict carbon emission standards.
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Gogoro's battery bet faces market test as it restructures and regroups

After becoming Taiwan's first unicorn to go public in the US, Gogoro—the electric scooter company known for its sleek design and battery-swapping model—has struggled to maintain investor confidence. The company recently filed to transfer its listing from the Nasdaq Global Select Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market, a move typically seen as a step-down. Though 2025 may have started with a stumble, some in the company's supply chain say the year could yet hold promise.

Wednesday 30 April 2025
Trump signs order to prevent his tariffs from stackong on top of each other
US President Donald Trump signed a pair of directives easing the impact of his tariffs on the automotive industry, yielding to weeks of intense lobbying from automakers, parts suppliers and dealers who warned excessive levies could push up car prices, triggering plant shutdowns and job losses.
Under the first executive order, signed aboard Air Force One, imported automobiles were given a reprieve from separate tariffs on aluminum and steel, an effort to prevent multiple levies from piling on top of each other.
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Inside next wave of car tech: LG, MediaTek launch unified infotainment platform

As the automotive industry accelerates toward a software-defined future, LG Electronics and MediaTek have jointly revealed a new generation of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) solutions, aiming to redefine the digital cockpit experience.

Wednesday 30 April 2025
China's EV battery revolution speeds into new phase

As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise across China, long-distance charging remains a key concern for many drivers. In response, Chinese authorities are ramping up efforts to expand high-powered charging infrastructure nationwide, aiming to usher in a new era where EVs can charge as quickly and conveniently as refueling gasoline cars—a goal the government has dubbed—charge and go, driving at the speed of gas.

Wednesday 30 April 2025
Nissan to close Wuhan plant, cutting China factories from 6 to 4
Taiwan's electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers are accelerating their North American production plans in response to tariff threats, but component shortages and capacity constraints at US chip plants could hamper the AI server market for years, according to industry sources.