With the rise of emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and robotics, the global electronic connector industry is experiencing tremendous business opportunities, though competition is also intensifying. Secretary General of the Taiwan Electronic Connector Association, Yung-Chuan Peng, pointed out that while Taiwan's connector industry continues to grow, the rapidly changing environment and geopolitical landscape require careful evaluation and strategic planning before making investments. In particular, maintaining competitive strength and long-term strategies will be key to future success.

Nanyang Industries, a subsidiary of Sanyang Motor, unveiled two new Hyundai models — the Staria Van and Staria Camper — in Taiwan on Tuesday, signaling an ambitious push to grow its presence in the island's commercial and recreational vehicle markets.

A one-two punch of artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles (EVs) is sparking a new era of structural change across global industries. The surging demand for AI computing power is creating an urgent need for lightning-fast data transfer and a massive, reliable energy supply. At the same time, a flood of government incentives and private investment is supercharging growth in the EV market.

Cub Elecparts, a long-time developer of automotive electronic sensors and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), announced on September 18 its official entry into the counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) market, extending its civilian sensing technologies into high-barrier defense technology.

As the European Union imposes steep anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs), a new mode of cross-border cooperation is quietly reshaping the continent's automotive landscape.

As the world races ahead with cutting-edge advances in artificial intelligence, the automotive sector faces a quieter but potentially disruptive challenge: the slow, steady disappearance of legacy semiconductor manufacturing.

Nissan Motor held a media briefing on September 17 to outline its plans to reduce variable costs in vehicle production, aiming to cut JPY250 billion (approx. US$1.7 billion) by fiscal 2026 (April 2026-March 2027) compared with fiscal 2024. The company plans to achieve these savings through wider adoption of Chinese-made components and a review of logistics operations, according to reports by Nikkei and Reuters.

The South Korean government recently announced several industrial growth plans, including support programs for the localization of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. The SiC power semiconductor market relies heavily on the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Although current growth has slowed, medium- to long-term expansion is expected to accelerate. Therefore, whether South Korea can leverage more advanced technologies to compete with Chinese manufacturers on price will be a critical factor.

The South Korean government has reportedly decided to embark on urgent negotiations with Washington after the US slashed tariffs on Japanese automobiles, creating a potential pricing imbalance that could disadvantage South Korean automakers in the American market.

Martin Eberhard, Tesla's co-founder, recently shared his entrepreneurial insights and outlook on the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea. He emphasized that the key to EV adoption lies in the accessibility of charging infrastructure and the cost curve. Eberhard also praised South Korean EV brands for their global competitiveness, stating that Hyundai Motor is likely to be the maker of the next breakthrough EV.