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Mar 10, 11:50

US-Israel war on Iran threatens Asian auto supply chains, squeezing Chinese exporters

As US and Israeli military actions continue and tensions escalate in Iran, regional geopolitical risks are rapidly expanding and beginning to affect the Asian automotive industry directly. Research firm Bernstein and automotive supply chain sources say the conflict's effects on the global auto supply chain are steadily growing.

LGES reportedly drops LG Chem cathodes, taps L&F for Tesla battery supply

Mar 10, 13:56

SK On cuts nearly 1,000 jobs at US battery plant as EV demand wanes

Mar 10, 08:28

China's EV charging war: BYD strikes back at CATL

Mar 10, 08:24

EU policies tighten costs and complexity for automakers, industry warns

Mar 9

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V2XUS auto market hits a wall as subsidies dry up and buyers max out

Mar 9

The US automotive market is entering a clear cooling and consolidation phase in 2026. Three forces are converging: fading subsidies, lost tariff-related buying incentives, and weakening consumer purchasing power. Key market drivers wound down by 2025, and demand was prematurely pulled forward.

MOBILITYResearch Insight: Global EV charging stations to surpass 9 million by 2026 as China, Europe expand

Mar 9

Global public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is projected to reach 9.01 million stations worldwide by 2026, according to DIGITIMES Research. The market is expected to show increasing regional divergence as China and Europe maintain steady expansion, while momentum in the US softens.

MOBILITYBeyond the firefighter: Why automakers are overhauling the corner office

Mar 9

From early 2025 through 2026, nine major automakers across Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea have replaced their CEOs. The scale of the reshuffle goes beyond routine succession planning. It reflects a pivotal moment for an industry grappling with deep uncertainty about its technological and strategic future.

MOBILITYAutomaker leadership reshuffle deepens strain on Europe's tier 1 suppliers

Mar 9

Major automakers in Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea have recently undergone significant executive changes, with nine leading carmakers replacing their chief executive officers (CEO) over the past year. The leadership shake-up reflects deep strategic shifts at the top and signals structural changes ahead for the automotive industry.

V2XIndia roundup: Japan, South Korea deepen push as semiconductor and tech investments expand

Mar 9

Japanese and South Korean firms are expanding their presence in India as the country strengthens its semiconductor and technology ecosystem. Rohm has partnered with Suchi Semicon for back-end manufacturing, while Hanmi Semiconductor and OLED materials firm Lordin are advancing India plans alongside Micron's new facility.

MOBILITYGlobal auto giants retreat to 'survival defense' as electrical revolution triggers CEO reshuffle

Mar 8

The global automotive industry is currently navigating its most seismic leadership transition in decades as the Electronic/Electrical (E/E) revolution fundamentally rewrites the rules of competition.

AUTO COMPONENTSTier-1 orders from major automakers fueling growth for Hiroca

Mar 8

The Chinese automotive market is undergoing an unprecedented transformation amid increasing industry volatility. As new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration rapidly rises, the traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) segment continues to shrink. Coupled with ongoing price wars, automakers face fierce competition on retail pricing while imposing stricter cost controls and faster R&D demands on their supply chains.

MOBILITYFebruary EV registrations reveal new market dynamics in Taiwan

Mar 6

According to the latest vehicle registration data released in early March 2026, Taiwan's auto market saw a sharp drop of nearly 40% in total vehicle registrations to about 22,000 units in February, due to fewer working days from the Lunar New Year holiday. However, the electric vehicle (EV) segment displayed a pronounced "watershed" effect, with certain models bucking the general trend and reshaping the competitive landscape for 2026 between domestic and imported EVs.

AUTOMOTIVE ICToyota Group's Denso bids up to US$8 billion to acquire Rohm

Mar 6

Japanese auto parts supplier Denso has made a takeover proposal for Kyoto-based chipmaker Rohm in a deal that could reach about JPY1.3 trillion (approx. US$8.3 billion), according to reports from Nikkei and Reuters.

MOBILITYEurope's automakers brace for energy and logistics shocks from Middle East tensions

Mar 6

Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding a new layer of uncertainty for the global automotive industry, raising the risk that geopolitical disruptions could once again ripple through production costs, energy supply and logistics networks.

V2XTata cements EV lead in India as 2026 roadmap targets scale, premium push and charging dominance

Mar 6

Tata Motors is doubling down on electric vehicles as India's energy transition accelerates, leveraging policy protection, aggressive pricing, and localization to defend its 40% EV market share while preparing a new wave of products and expanding infrastructure from 2026 onward.

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