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Mar 23

Grab expands beyond SEA with strategic push into Taiwan

Grab has unveiled a major move in its international growth strategy, announcing plans to acquire Delivery Hero's Foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan — marking its first significant expansion outside Southeast Asia.

Nvidia sees self-driving cars as a long-term growth engine

Mar 23

Kinpo targets product mix upgrade in 2026 with server, EV charger, and automotive electronics growth

Mar 23

Uber bet US$1.25 billion on Rivian to scale Robotaxi fleet

Mar 23

Research insight: F1's 2026 regulations reshape powertrain competition and accelerate low-carbon transition

Mar 23

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AUTO COMPONENTSExcellence Optoelectronics accelerates Mexico plant ramp-up, eyes robot and ECU markets

Mar 24, 11:53

Excellence Optoelectronics (EOI) is preparing for volume production to begin in July at its soon-to-be-completed Phase 1 plant in Mexico, aiming for an 80% utilization rate by year-end with 88 LED automotive lighting modules produced at the new facility. The company has also seen stellar results from its new AI smart city and system integration businesses, and expects the combined driving force of automotive and AI to propel steady revenue growth throughout 2026, after posting strong results for a usually slow first quarter.

AUTO COMPONENTSCrude oil price rise ripples through automotive supply chain, squeezing parts makers

Mar 24, 09:32

Global crude oil prices have swung higher in recent weeks, sending ripples through energy markets that are now coursing swiftly into downstream manufacturing. Few sectors have felt the impact as acutely as auto parts. Modern vehicle production depends heavily on petroleum-derived inputs — from engineering plastics and synthetic rubber to chemical coatings — and the steady climb in feedstock costs is tightening pressure across the automotive supply chain.

AUTO COMPONENTSVentec eyes double-digit growth in 2026 amid product price hikes and niche material expansion

Mar 23

Niche copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer Ventec expects to achieve double-digit revenue growth in 2026, driven by ongoing product price increases and strategic expansion into specialized markets such as defense aerospace and semiconductor test interfaces. Currently, special materials account for 50% of its revenue, positioning the company for what it predicts will be a robust order fulfillment phase.

BATTERYTesla's US$4 billion battery deal signals a shift away from China

Mar 21

US government disclosures have cast rare light on one of the electric vehicle (EV) industry's most closely guarded supply chains, confirming that LG Energy Solutions (LGES) signed a battery supply agreement worth about US$4 billion with Tesla in July 2025.

MOBILITYMercedes-Benz Taiwan launches new CLA with Nvidia's Alpamayo platform, readies EV push

Mar 21

Mercedes-Benz Taiwan has officially unveiled the all-new CLA series — the first mass-produced model built on the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform, as announced by company president Mark Raine. Priced from NT$1.87 million (US$58,600), the CLA is aimed at mainstream consumers, with both electric and gasoline variants sharing the same starting price.

MOBILITYNvidia and Uber team up on end-to-end self-driving system for robotaxis

Mar 20

At GTC 2026, Nvidia formally unveiled an end-to-end autonomous driving technology stack and announced plans to deploy the full solution through ride-hailing platform Uber. The move is widely seen as a turning point in the intensifying robotaxi race, sharpening the competitive landscape with autonomous driving leader Waymo.

AUTO COMPONENTSHiSilicon unveils self-developed CIS chip, shaking global sensor supply chain

Mar 20

The global CMOS image sensor (CIS) supply chain faces a major disruption as HiSilicon, Huawei's core semiconductor subsidiary, officially enters the high-end CIS market with its first self-developed sensor chip. Partnering with strategic collaborator Gkuvision, an imaging solution provider, HiSilicon launched the new generation sports camera "Xiaotu S7PRO MAX" equipped with its proprietary sensor.

AUTOMOTIVE ICVolkswagen signals shift away from Nvidia as Chinese chips gain ground

Mar 20

Recent reports suggest that Volkswagen may move away from relying on Nvidia's automotive computing platforms, instead increasingly integrating Chinese-made chips into its vehicles.

AUTOMOTIVE ICAutomotive chipmakers exit inventory reset; SDV, electrification define next growth battle

Mar 20

As global automotive supply chain inventories normalize, the automotive semiconductor market enters a critical transition phase in 2026. DIGITIMES Research indicates that, despite slowing growth in traditional vehicle sales, software-defined vehicles (SDV) and powertrain electrification have become the two core growth drivers for automotive IDMs.

MOBILITYHonda books US$15.7 billion EV loss after scrapping projects and compensating suppliers

Mar 19

Japan's Honda Motor Co. stunned investors in March 2026 by announcing up to JPY2.5 trillion (approx. US$15.8 billion) in impairment losses tied largely to its troubled push into electric vehicles, underscoring how even one of the industry's most storied innovators has struggled to navigate the global shift away from gasoline engines.

BATTERYUS reveals Tesla battery deal with LG, lifting veil on supply chain

Mar 19

US government disclosures have shed unusual light on a closely guarded corner of the electric vehicle supply chain, confirming that LG Energy Solution signed a battery supply agreement worth KRW6 trillion (approx. US$4 billion) with Tesla in July 2025.

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