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Mar 9, 13:58

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

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.

EU policies tighten costs and complexity for automakers, industry warns

Mar 9, 16:03

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

Mar 9, 15:57

Beyond the firefighter: Why automakers are overhauling the corner office

Mar 9, 12:47

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

Mar 9, 10:44

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

Mar 9, 08:58

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.

AVHuawei reveals 896-channel automotive LiDAR with dual-optical architecture

Mar 5

Huawei on March 4 unveiled what it said is the world's first mass-produced 896-channel automotive LiDAR, a sensor designed to significantly increase perception resolution for advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving systems.

BATTERYSuzuki to acquire Kanadevia's solid-state battery business to strengthen EV technology

Mar 5

Suzuki Motor Corporation said it will acquire the all-solid-state lithium-ion battery business of Japanese engineering firm Kanadevia Corporation, as the automaker steps up development of next-generation battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs).

MOBILITYTesla's Grunheide overhaul signals shift to multi-product 'superfactory' with implications for European automakers

Mar 5

Tesla's Gigafactory in Grunheide, Germany, is being repurposed into a multi-product manufacturing hub after CEO Elon Musk outlined five transformation initiatives to address falling capacity utilization and mounting labor disputes.

V2XBMW's Aeon signals shift toward technology-led governance as new CEO takes helm

Mar 4

BMW introduced the humanoid robot Aeon at its Leipzig production facility in early 2026, a move framed as both a production innovation and a symbolic milestone in the leadership transition to Milan Nedeljkovic, who will assume the role of group chief executive in May 2026.

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