Tesla is said to proceed with a plan to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. The EV company is on track to register the technology and aims to activate the service...
Mitsubishi Electric, its subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, and automotive components supplier Aisin recently announced they will establish a joint venture to make next-generation...
As China's automotive market plunges into intense internal price competition, Brightek Optoelectronic Co. focuses on automotive LED products as the main driver of its operational...
Himax Technologies has made a strategic investment in Obsidian Sensors, a thermal imaging sensor maker based in San Diego, according to the Taiwan-based IC design house.
The US Biden administration will increase the tariffs on China-made EVs from 25% to 100% on August 1. China has vowed to retaliate and could raise tariffs on cars with engines larger...
Microcontroller manufacturer Nuvoton Technology held its shareholders' meeting on May 28. The company reported that the PC market performed better than initially expected, and MCU...
Car OEMs and tier-1 suppliers have adjusted their inventories since 2023, which affects most automotive suppliers' operations and deliveries. The adjustment is expected to be completed...
The competition of EUR20,000 (US$21,750) EV has mobilized the European automotive supply chain. Local automakers tend to collaborate with partners to gain a foothold in the sector...
Volkswagen said on May 28 that it plans to roll out a low-cost EV for the European market in 2027, a move that will help it counter Chinese rivals' offense. In addition, Magna Steyr...
Foreign media reports indicate that China is considering imposing a 25% tariff on large-engine fuel vehicles imported from Europe, specifically targeting cars with engines larger...
Battery maker LG Energy Solution will enhance its plant in Michigan to strengthen the facility's role as the mother factory in North America. The South Korean company is building...
The economic conflict centering on EVs is heating up. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently said he does not support the US tariff hike on China-made EVs. However, Tesla has rearranged its...
European, US, Japanese, and South Korean legacy automakers face challenges in developing Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). Many have rebooted or given up their efforts.
The cutthroat price competition in China in the past year has pressured many local automakers, resulting in significant losses. Some companies might have accepted their falling EV...
