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Jul 16

Nvidia expands Japan AI partnerships with Kawasaki, Toyota, and industrial leaders

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.

Foxconn shows Model A and Model B EVs in Japan through CDMS push

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Taiwan power device makers gain from automotive inventory buildup and order shifting

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US eyes looser robotaxi rules as China sets national standard

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AI demand-driven memory crunch leaves smart cars exposed

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V2XAI memory squeeze pushes automakers to shield supply chains

Jul 17, 12:42

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, 09:27

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, 09:06

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, 09:04

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, 07:58

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, 07:56

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, 07:56

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, 07:55

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, 07:54

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.

BATTERYGotion High-Tech expects 1H26 profit to more than triple on market gains and expansion

Jul 16

Gotion High-Tech said its first-half earnings are set to rise sharply, a result that could matter for battery investors and electric-vehicle supply chains worldwide. The Chinese maker cited stronger sales, product upgrades, overseas expansion, and gains from stock investments, while warning the figures are still preliminary and unaudited.

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