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Jul 21

Li Auto reportedly forms new Shanghai chip company to expand in-house semiconductor ambitions

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Li Auto has established a new subsidiary focused on IC chip design, underscoring its long-term strategy of developing core AI technologies in-house.

Cautionary tale for Taiwan's electric scooter industry: Supply-chain feud nearly turns to disaster

Jul 21

Tariffs, competition drag down top automakers' 1H26 sales

Jul 21

China's solar slump deepens, raising warning signs for energy storage and electric vehicles

Jul 21

LGES accelerates sodium-ion battery plans while CATL secures early ESS lead

Jul 21

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AVFoxconn's Jun Seki says L4 adoption will be in 80% of new cars by 2040

Jul 22, 12:33

Foxconn group's EV strategy chief Jun Seki said on July 21 in Tokyo that Level 4 (L4) and above autonomous driving will likely be installed in 80% of new cars by 2040, and that the rise of self-driving technology will result in fewer automakers building vehicles in-house. Speaking at GDS 2026, he also forecast major cost declines and a structural shift in the auto industry as EVs become more closely aligned with autonomy.

V2XTaiwan tariff uncertainty slows US car sales and opens a window for local brands

Jul 22, 09:01

Rumors of a possible zero-tariff deal for US-made cars in Taiwan have kept buyers and dealers in wait-and-see mode for months, with pricing and sales plans for imported vehicles still unresolved. The standoff has also created a potential opening for domestic automakers as consumers delay replacement purchases.

V2XTaiwan auto market sees 2H26 recovery as sales and promotions improve

Jul 22, 09:00

Taiwan's new-car market showed signs of recovery in the first half of 2026, with June sales rising more than 20% year on year and monthly volume returning to the level seen in the same period of 2024. Domestic automakers said the market was moving back onto a growth track as the second half of 2026 began, helped by stronger promotions, several mainstream SUV launches and a softer impact from tariff concerns.

MOBILITYTesla's EV platform powers Optimus scale production edge

Jul 22, 08:34

Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus is set to begin mass production at the end of July, according to supply chain sources. Tesla previously retooled an electric vehicle production line in just 46 days to support the new robot, underscoring how seriously it views humanoid robots as a key growth direction.

AUTO COMPONENTSHyundai labor unrest ripples through Kia, GM Korea supply chains

Jul 21

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MOBILITYBYD targets Japan's Kei-car stronghold with low-cost EV challenge

Jul 20

BYD is pressing ahead with plans to enter Japan's all-electric kei-car market, stepping up promotional activity and appointing a brand ambassador in a sign of growing confidence about its formal expansion into one of the world's most specialised automotive segments.

MOBILITYHotai Leasing plans August listing as mobility business expands

Jul 20

Hotai Leasing Co., Ltd. plans to list its shares in early August 2026 as the Taiwan-based vehicle leasing provider expands its mobility and used-car businesses.

AUTOMOTIVE ICMicron SCA covers 7 auto customers, boosts supply chain

Jul 17

Micron has said its Strategic Customer Agreement (SCA) long-term supply deals with 16 key strategic customers include seven automotive customers — among them Qualcomm, Visteon, and Harman, all key suppliers supporting the automotive ecosystem — reinforcing its push into the auto supply chain. The memory maker said the agreements also cover CSPs and AI infrastructure players.

V2XAI memory squeeze pushes automakers to shield supply chains

Jul 17

AI giants are soaking up memory chips with vast capital, tightening supply for other industries and raising costs worldwide. The pressure is rippling from consumer electronics to cars, prompting automakers to hedge supply risks, absorb higher costs, and rethink procurement strategies as chip prices remain elevated.

AUTOMOTIVE ICMicron locks in automotive supply agreements as vehicle tech grows smarter

Jul 17

Micron Technology said it has completed strategic customer agreements with several tier 1 suppliers and ecosystem partners serving the global automotive industry, including Qualcomm, Visteon, Harman, Joynext, Denso, Astemo, and Hyundai Mobis.

V2XChina auto sales slump deepens as exports face rising trade scrutiny

Jul 17

China's passenger vehicle market posted its sharpest slowdown in years in the first half of 2026, with private passenger car sales falling 20% year on year, according to the China Passenger Car Association. The slide has pushed exports from a growth driver to the main support for automakers, while also exposing the sector to growing geopolitical risk.

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