Volkswagen has handed full export-market control to its China joint venture, marking a major shift in how the German automaker uses its Chinese operations. The move, unveiled at an expansion ceremony in Uzbekistan, reflects a strategy moving from "in China, for China" to "rooted in China, facing the world."
As global efforts toward the circular economy and net-zero emissions accelerate, the European Union has continued revising its End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive to establish a vehicle recycling framework centered on circular design, high-value material recovery, and life-cycle management. The policy is enforced to help drive worldwide development of end-of-life vehicle recycling and resource recovery.
Large-size display driver ICs (DDIs) were a key revenue driver for many DDI suppliers during the first half of 2026. Taiwanese manufacturers said early notebook inventory build-up beginning in the first quarter of 2026, together with television restocking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, allowed large-size DDI shipments to outperform the traditional seasonal slowdown.
Micron Technology and General Motors (GM) have signed a strategic customer agreement to secure a long-term supply of memory and storage products for vehicle production. The deal underscores how automakers and suppliers are trying to stabilize global semiconductor access as cars become more software-driven, connected, and reliant on advanced electronics worldwide.
Taiwan's major precision parts maker Eurocharm Holdings is forecasting a record-breaking 2026, driven by robust North American SUV-related demand, a structural shift toward electric scooters in Vietnam, and early traction in a new server rack business expected to become a key growth driver from 2027. The company expects full-year revenue to approach NT$9 billion (approx. US$281.9 million) as its diversified order base strengthens across automotive, powersports, and electronics segments.
Excellence Optoelectronics Inc. (EOI) expects double-digit growth in 2026 from a strong 2025 base, supported by robust automotive lighting module shipments to North American automakers, new Mexico capacity, and a planned expansion into AI humanoid robot supply chains.
The global auto industry is facing a sharper supply chain shock from trade policy, as the US, Canada, and Mexico begin a mandatory review of the USMCA, and post-Brexit sourcing rules tighten in Europe. Automakers are being forced to weigh higher costs, shifting tariffs, and growing uncertainty across two major markets.
Hotai Motor has cut its 2026 Taiwan auto market forecast, signaling softer demand may linger after tariff-related weakness in the first half. The move matters beyond Taiwan because shortages of hybrids, electric vehicles, and US-made models continue to shape availability and pricing for global buyers, automakers, and suppliers.
Taiwan's auto market posted a strong rebound in June 2026, signaling firmer demand in a key Asian economy watched by global carmakers. Registrations rose sharply in the month and year, led by Toyota's steady performance and a surge in Tesla deliveries that reshaped the local ranking.
Rising oil prices as a result of the war in Iran have caused the originally sluggish used electric vehicle (EV) market in Europe to flip, with demand now outpacing supply. Three-year-old used EVs are now priced at around EUR20,000, falling within reach of most consumers, while also offering lower long-term charging costs than fuel for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. However, it remains to be seen how long this demand surge will last.
Gus Technology has named Hota Group president Kuo-jung Shen as chairman after a June 30 shareholders' meeting, underscoring a deeper push into batteries, electric mobility, and energy systems. The move could shape supply chains serving vehicle makers, AI data centers, and industrial users as demand for backup power and high-performance batteries expands globally.
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