According to the Economic Times, CNBC-TV18, and Business Standard, Tata Technologies is accelerating its global expansion and software-defined vehicle ambitions with the acquisition of a 100% stake in Germany-based ESTEC Group for EUR75 million (approx. US$87.95 million). The deal, expected to close by December 31, 2026, includes performance-based earn-outs payable over two years and is seen as accretive to both profitability and earnings per share from day one.

The technological rivalry between China and the US escalated further on September 12, when the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added 23 Chinese companies, including Fudan Microelectronics Group, to its entity list. Thirteen of these firms are related to semiconductors, with the US alleging the entities undermine national security or foreign policy interests.

Apple's recently launched iPhone 17 series has garnered significant global attention, with Chinese media focusing on the comparison between China and India in the company's supply chain. Reports highlight that despite India's growing involvement, China remains an indispensable part of Apple's manufacturing and supply network.

The global push for lightweight materials is reshaping industries from automotive to aerospace, and magnesium alloy die-casting specialist Waffer Technology is riding that wave. Having expanded from consumer goods into automotive components, the company is now moving into the commercial drone sector.

Although the International Motor Show Germany (IAA) in Munich this year was smaller in scale compared to past years, the exhibition still highlighted clear trends in the industry. Software-defined vehicles (SDV) will continue to advance, with a more pragmatic approach in terms of autonomous; and powertrain systems are no longer aimed at just battery electric vehicles (BEV), but can be applied in a wide range of systems. Moreover, another key point this year is whether automotive designers can effectively utilize the space in different systems.

At IAA Mobility 2025 (September 9-14), electrification once again dominates the global automotive conversation, with China, Europe, and the US racing to secure market leadership. Yet industry players warn that beyond scaling electric vehicle (EV) production, the industry faces a critical "last two miles" challenge: securing connected cars and overcoming consumer adoption barriers.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is reportedly preparing to restart its expansion in India, as warming diplomatic ties between the two Asian powers open new opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets.

At SEMICON Taiwan, four global automotive semiconductor executives—Stefan Yores of Bosch, Jochen Hanebeck of Infineon Technologies, Kurt Sievers of NXP, and Hosoku Takuchi of Denso—outlined how artificial intelligence (AI), energy constraints, and system complexity are reshaping the future of mobility.

Suzhou Everbright Photonics is betting on explosive demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers to drive future growth, Chairman Dayong Min said in an interview with DIGITIMES at the China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE). The company is also expanding into the European market as a hedge against rising geopolitical tensions.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently launched a large-scale raid at a Hyundai Motor battery plant under construction in Georgia, detaining hundreds of workers—most of them South Korean nationals. The project, jointly invested in by Hyundai and LG Energy Solution (LGES), has now come to a complete standstill, igniting industry-wide discussions over the structural challenges facing the US automotive sector.

Tesla has announced plans to establish a new R&D center in Kopenick, Berlin, Germany. Positioned between Tesla's existing Gigafactory in Grunheide, Brandenburg, and central Berlin, the facility is expected to bolster the company's vehicle development activities in Europe.