Sony Honda Mobility has scrapped plans to launch its Afeela 1 electric vehicle in the US in 2026, halting both development and commercialization of the model. The decision also cancels a planned rollout in Japan scheduled for after 2027, as well as work on a second Afeela model that had been slated for unveiling at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show.
Geely, the world's eighth-largest carmaker, is restructuring its European research and development operations to narrow the lag between domestic launches in China and international rollouts to less than six months. Supply chain executives say the move is not merely about shortening product cycles; it will determine whether Geely's brands can fully capitalize on their technological edge before it fades in overseas markets.
EVE Energy reached a record CNY61.47 billion (approx. US$8.8 billion) in revenue for 2025, driven by strong growth in its energy storage segment, yet profit growth remained minimal, according to Sina Finance, highlighting mounting pressure in the competitive battery market. Net profit attributable to shareholders rose just 1.4%, essentially flat, even as shipments and market share climbed.
Taiwan's automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting away from traditional mechanical assembly toward what analysts describe as a semiconductor- and ICT-driven "digital core" of smart mobility. The scale of that structural change is now visible in the data.
BYD on March 27 released its audited 2025 results, according to disclosures compiled by Sina Finance, showing steady revenue growth but a notable decline in profitability amid intensifying competition.
The global auto industry is entering a turning phase of structural transformation, and nowhere is the upheaval more intense than in China, where a fierce competitive shakeout is underway.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced in mid-March that he would launch the Terafab megafab project within seven days, and on March 21 confirmed that the facility will be built in Austin, Texas. While many remain skeptical, industry forum SemiWiki offers an alternative perspective. Fifteen years ago, Musk acquired the Fremont production line in California from General Motors and Toyota, transforming it from a struggling facility into a cornerstone of Tesla's electric vehicle production.
Automotive printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Eikei Group announced plans to establish a subsidiary in Slovakia, aiming to diversify geopolitical risks across its three major markets in Europe, the Americas, and Asia in 2026. Company chairman Shih-lin Liu added that the rapid growth momentum of artificial intelligence (AI) servers is expected to drive profitability higher.
Yulon Motor held an online investor briefing on March 25, where the company's president, Kuo-Hsing Hsu, stated that 2025 was a low point for the company's operations amid geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainties. With clearer policies and new business initiatives in place, 2026 is set to become a growth turning point.
LED packaging firm Brightek Optoelectronics completed its factory relocation in 2025 and secured approval from major clients. Brightek general manager CH Tzeng said the company will reduce low-margin products in 2026 and focus on high-value areas including robotics technology collaboration with US customers, boosting infrared (IR) sensor revenue to 20%, and entering the 1.6T high-speed optical communication module market with samples expected in the third quarter. Brightek anticipates double-digit growth in 2026.
Taiwan's China Motor Corporation (CMC) is positioning for a sales rebound in 2026 after navigating a difficult year marked by macroeconomic headwinds and policy uncertainty, banking on new model launches, localization strategies, and a strengthening product mix to regain growth momentum.
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