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Friday 3 July 2026

Exclusive: Chinese automakers pursue overseas production to shape future vehicle standards

China's automakers are pushing more aggressively into overseas manufacturing as electric vehicle (EV) growth meets weaker margins, tougher competition, and rising trade barriers. The shift could reshape where vehicles are built, who sets standards, and how quickly China's auto industry gains influence beyond its home market.

Friday 3 July 2026

EU weighs 'super credits' for small EVs to support affordable car sales

The European Commission is considering a new credit system for electric vehicles as part of its latest Automotive Package, Reuters reported, in a move aimed at speeding EV adoption while easing pressure on automakers as the EU moves toward its 2035 internal combustion engine ban. The plan would give smaller battery electric vehicles (BEVs) extra weight in fleet emissions calculations, a change that could reshape competition between mass-market and premium brands.

Thursday 2 July 2026

Taiwan's Eurocharm eyes peak 2026 on North American powersports cycle, Vietnam EV shift, and server rack entry

Taiwan's major precision parts maker Eurocharm Holdings is forecasting a record-breaking 2026, driven by robust North American SUV-related demand, a structural shift toward electric scooters in Vietnam, and early traction in a new server rack business expected to become a key growth driver from 2027. The company expects full-year revenue to approach NT$9 billion (approx. US$281.9 million) as its diversified order base strengthens across automotive, powersports, and electronics segments.

Thursday 2 July 2026

USMCA review and post-Brexit rules cloud auto supply chain

The global auto industry is facing a sharper supply chain shock from trade policy, as the US, Canada, and Mexico begin a mandatory review of the USMCA, and post-Brexit sourcing rules tighten in Europe. Automakers are being forced to weigh higher costs, shifting tariffs, and growing uncertainty across two major markets.

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Surging oil prices drive demand spike in Europe's used EV market

Rising oil prices as a result of the war in Iran have caused the originally sluggish used electric vehicle (EV) market in Europe to flip, with demand now outpacing supply. Three-year-old used EVs are now priced at around EUR20,000, falling within reach of most consumers, while also offering lower long-term charging costs than fuel for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. However, it remains to be seen how long this demand surge will last.

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Gus Technology names Hota Group president as chairman

Gus Technology has named Hota Group president Kuo-jung Shen as chairman after a June 30 shareholders' meeting, underscoring a deeper push into batteries, electric mobility, and energy systems. The move could shape supply chains serving vehicle makers, AI data centers, and industrial users as demand for backup power and high-performance batteries expands globally.

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Global auto supply chain braces for fiercer 3Q26 profit battle

The global automotive supply chain remained in turmoil in the first half of 2026 due primarily to geopolitical challenges and subsidy adjustments in Europe, the US, and China, as well as external factors including inflation, armed conflicts, and swings in consumer spending.

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Hyundai says one year of output beats Tesla's 10-year sales; manufacturing capacity crucial in physical AI race

Amid the ongoing AI race between the US and China, industry players in South Korea are now focusing on physical AI as a competitive factor, with manufacturing momentum as a core advantage, according to Park Min-woo, head of Hyundai Motor's Advanced Vehicle Platform (AVP) division and CEO of 42dot.

Monday 29 June 2026

Taiwan's first homegrown submarine enters dive trials ahead of handover; shipbuilder eyes unmanned boat contracts

Taiwan's first domestically built submarine, Haikun, has entered submergence testing and is on track to be handed over to the navy in the second half of 2026, state-owned shipbuilder CSBC Corp. Taiwan said at a shareholders' meeting.

Monday 29 June 2026

FIT consolidates EV charging brands, builds Saudi plant to localize supply

Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) unveiled its global automotive platform brand One Mobility at The smarter E Europe 2026, the continent’s largest energy industry trade alliance, marking FIT’s first appearance under the new brand and its third consecutive year at the event. The company said the rebrand consolidated its vehicle charging businesses under a single identity to boost market recognition and address rising competition in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure market.

Friday 26 June 2026

Seres' US$25bn wipeout tests the price of Huawei's EV halo

Seres Group, once the clearest listed proxy for Huawei's EV ambitions, has lost more than CNY180 billion (US$25 billion) in A-share market value from its peak, despite strong sales and profit.

Thursday 25 June 2026

How Gogoro plans to take Taiwan's electric scooter supply chain global

During the launch event for the company's new scooter model "Luna," Gogoro CEO Henry Chiang said that the long-term goal is to become a sustainable and healthy enterprise, while also helping Taiwan's electric scooter supply chain expand into international markets.

Thursday 25 June 2026

ITRI and 30 firms form Taiwan consortium to accelerate unmanned vehicle R&D and exports

In response to global non-red supply chain realignment and the need to develop key autonomous technologies for unmanned vehicles, Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently joined with multiple major drone makers to form the Taiwan Unmanned Vehicle System Development Consortium (TUVSC). The consortium will focus on four core goals aimed at strengthening Taiwan's autonomous R&D capacity in unmanned vehicles and helping the industry connect with international markets.

Thursday 25 June 2026

Acbel advances into Europe with onboard chargers and ChargePoint collaboration

Acbel Polytech showcased onboard power conversion products and a co-developed charging station solution with ChargePoint at Power2Drive Europe in Munich on June 23, signaling a stepped-up push into Europe's electric vehicle power and charging infrastructure market. The company said the move targets growing European demand for energy-efficient EV systems, smart charging, and charging network expansion.

Thursday 25 June 2026

Foxtron enters overseas expansion phase as passenger vehicles, buses scale in 2027

Foxtron Vehicle Technologies held its investor conference call on June 23, stating operations in the first half of 2026 followed a pattern of a slow start but strong finish.

Wednesday 24 June 2026

CATL's HIMA exclusivity fades in China EV battery shake-up

Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) is reducing its reliance on CATL and broadening its EV battery supply chain, a pragmatic reset driven by cost pressure, delivery targets, and supply risk in China's electric vehicle market.

Wednesday 24 June 2026

EU eyes tariffs on Chinese PHEVs as BEV curbs prove ineffective

The EU has imposed higher tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEV) for more than a year, but the impacts have been limited. According to foreign media reports, the EU is now turning its attention to Chinese plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV), and could impose additional import duties in the interest of ensuring industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy in Europe.

Wednesday 24 June 2026

WeMo builds a second life for e-scooters

As momentum builds toward net-zero emissions, replacing traditional gas-powered scooters remains one of the hardest challenges in transport transformation. WeMo CEO Davidd Liu said data analysis and consumer insights show that a high proportion of Taiwan's scooter-sharing users still own private scooters, with shared mobility used mainly as a supplement for intercity trips or one-way travel.

Tuesday 23 June 2026

WeMo bets on asset-light, open-platform model to scale Taiwan's MaaS ecosystem and drive growth for the next decade

Approaching its 10th anniversary, Taiwan-based shared mobility company WeMo Scooter is doubling down on an open-platform strategy to cement its position in the Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) market. Powering nearly 10 million rides annually, the company is expanding its cross-platform ecosystem and partnership network to capture new users while avoiding the capital-intensive path of vehicle manufacturing.

Tuesday 23 June 2026

Gogoro to unveil upgraded in-wheel motor scooter as Taiwan EV demand recovers

Gogoro is preparing to launch a new electric scooter on June 23, 2026, that industry supply-chain sources said will feature an in-wheel motor, dual batteries and upgraded performance aimed at the 100-125cc gasoline scooter segment. The announcement comes as Taiwan's electric scooter market moved from a weak start in 2026 to a gradual recovery, supported by local subsidies, affordable new models and high-profile cross-brand collaborations.

Monday 22 June 2026

China launches 2026 NEV rural promotion campaign to accelerate EV expansion into county-level markets

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Ministry of Commerce, and three other government departments announced on June 18 the launch of a new round of the 2026 New Energy Vehicle (NEV) rural promotion campaign. Through measures including vehicle trade-in programs, charging and battery-swapping infrastructure development, and tax incentives, the initiative aims to further stimulate the replacement of gasoline vehicles and EV consumption in county-level administrative regions and rural towns.

Monday 22 June 2026

MW-level flash charging competition escalates as BYD, Geely, CATL compete for industry influence

In China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market, industry leader BYD introduced megawatt-level (MW) flash charging technology more than a year ago and further enhanced its fast-charging capabilities with the launch of its second-generation Blade Battery in March 2026. Now, major competitors, including Geely and CATL, have also entered the space. Flash-charging technology remains in a stage of extensive validation and limited pilot deployment, but Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers are already engaged in an intense marketing battle, reflecting the intensifying competition in the NEV market.

Monday 22 June 2026

Taiwan auto parts makers forecast 2H26 recovery as tariff and geopolitical risks ease

Major Taiwan auto parts makers said they expected market conditions to improve in the second half of 2026 as tariff and geopolitical uncertainties eased, executives announced during annual shareholder meetings. Companies reported clearer visibility than in the first half of the year and outlined plans to boost competitiveness in the US and China markets.

Monday 22 June 2026

Analysis: BYD's robotics ambitions ignite new battleground with startups

As competition intensifies and profitability declines in China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) market, automakers are increasingly turning to humanoid robots in search of a new growth engine. Over the past two years, however, many of these companies have also been key customers of humanoid robotics startups. As automakers begin developing robots of their own, the competition that has defined the NEV market may increasingly spill over into the humanoid robotics sector.

Monday 22 June 2026

MSScorps expands Taiwan investment again for silicon photonics

Taiwan's investment office, InvesTaiwan, under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, has approved expanded Taiwan investment plans from four companies, led by MSScorps, which will invest NT$1.5 billion (US$47.4 million) and is filing for the third time. The company plans to add production lines and adopt AI technology at its Hsinchu, Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park, and Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) facilities.

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