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Jul 20

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

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.

Hotai Leasing plans August listing as mobility business expands

Jul 20

Micron SCA covers 7 auto customers, boosts supply chain

Jul 17

AI memory squeeze pushes automakers to shield supply chains

Jul 17

Micron locks in automotive supply agreements as vehicle tech grows smarter

Jul 17

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

Jul 21, 07:53

LG Energy Solution plans to establish a sodium-ion battery mother line at its Ochang Energy Plant in South Korea in 2026, seeking to narrow CATL's early commercial lead in energy storage systems.

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

Jul 21, 07:49

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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.

AUTOMOTIVE ICAI-driven chip price increases put automakers on alert as shortages stay limited

Jul 17

Semiconductor suppliers have begun rolling out one to two rounds of price increases and tighter allocations in the first half of 2026 as demand from GenAI, geopolitical tensions and inflation continue to reshape the market. Automakers have been watching closely for signs of a repeat of the pandemic-era auto chip shortage, but supply-chain sources said production has so far remained stable.

MOBILITYHotai Leasing sees Taiwan auto market stabilizing as leasing demand grows

Jul 17

Hotai Leasing said on July 15 that Taiwan's auto market is expected to return gradually to normal growth in 2026 after tariff uncertainty, vehicle shortages, and tight financing pressured demand in 2025. The company also said younger consumers are increasingly shifting from car ownership to on-demand rental models, signaling a broader change in how vehicles are used in Taiwan.

MOBILITYVolkswagen's cuts lay bare Europe's deeper auto industry crisis

Jul 17

Volkswagen, the world's second-largest automaker, has expanded production cuts and layoffs, drawing scrutiny to the pressures facing Europe's auto industry.

MOBILITYUS EV market steadies after federal tax credits expire as prices and charging remain hurdles

Jul 17

The US electric vehicle market showed signs of stabilizing in the second quarter of 2026 after federal clean-vehicle tax credits expired in September 2025, although sales remained well below year-earlier levels.

MOBILITYKAI and Hyundai target joint AAM development to close South Korea's aircraft body gap

Jul 17

South Korea is accelerating efforts to build an advanced air mobility industry, but the sector is still struggling to produce a workable aircraft body. As US and Chinese rivals move faster toward certification and trial operations, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hyundai Motor Group have moved to deepen cooperation on a joint development plan.

V2XMemory suppliers push prices higher as Apple and automakers face tighter supply

Jul 17

Memory suppliers have regained pricing power as AI-driven stockpiling and advance capacity bookings tightened supply for consumer electronics and automotive customers. The shift has become especially visible in the Apple supply chain, where industry sources said the company is now effectively the last major line of defense as vendors push for higher prices and allocate capacity elsewhere.

AUTOMOTIVE ICNfore's Taiwan listing points to rising demand for software-led auto connectivity

Jul 16

Nfore Technology is set to list on Taiwan's emerging stock board on July 22, betting that demand for connected-car systems, smart cockpits, and vehicle software will keep rising as automakers compress development cycles and look for more integrated suppliers. The company plans to increase software licensing and integration services.

AUTOMOTIVE ICNvidia expands Japan AI partnerships with Kawasaki, Toyota, and industrial leaders

Jul 16

Nvidia unveiled a series of new partnerships in Japan on July 16, 2026, highlighting the growing adoption of AI across manufacturing, robotics, automotive, healthcare and data center infrastructure. The announcements coincided with CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Japan, where the company showcased its latest physical AI technologies and deepened collaborations with several of the country's leading industrial groups.

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