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Thursday 23 April 2026
EV outlook revised downward as automakers pull back
Global forecasts of electric vehicle (EV) adoption have been lowered as automakers scale back near-term production and investment plans amid weaker-than-expected demand and mounting...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Chinese carmakers face delays as global cybersecurity rules tighten
China has moved faster than any other country in rolling out smart, connected vehicles. But as its automakers push aggressively into overseas markets, they are running up against an...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
BYD seeks role in Europe's auto lobby as Chinese carmakers gain ground
On April 20, BYD formally applied to join the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) and has begun discussions with the group, according to foreign media reports. If...
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Foreign carmakers in China turn to local tech to regain lost ground

In China's vast auto market, foreign brands — and the joint ventures they once dominated — have been steadily overtaken by domestic...

Tuesday 21 April 2026
Nissan slashes rare earth in EV motors, cutting China supply risk
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has sharply reduced its reliance on critical minerals in its latest electric vehicle design, highlighting how automakers are re-engineering core components...
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Mercedes-Benz taps Samsung SDI for first-ever EV battery partnership

Samsung SDI has signed a multi-year agreement to supply electric vehicle (EV) batteries to Mercedes-Benz, marking its first confirmed entry...

Monday 20 April 2026
US Commerce Secretary says BYD has no role in American auto market
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Chinese capital will have no meaningful place in America's auto sector, arguing that the country does not need companies such as electric...
Monday 20 April 2026
Toyota Corolla's standard ADAS raises global debate on subscriptions
A budget-friendly Toyota Corolla in the US offering standard, zero-cost advanced driver-assistance systems could reshape global expectations by undercutting automakers that rely on...
Sunday 19 April 2026
At 360° Mobility Show, Taiwan pushes integrated automotive future
To more fully showcase Taiwan's role in the global mobility industry, three of its flagship trade shows—Taipei AMPA, E-Mobility Taiwan, and Autotronics Taipei—were combined...
Friday 17 April 2026
Evalue launches 640kW ultra-fast charger, expanding fast-charging capacity
Taiwan's Fortune Electric Value Company (Evalue) has launched a 640kW ultra-fast DC charger capable of charging 800V EVs in 15–20 minutes, with support for up to five simultaneous...
Friday 17 April 2026
Stellantis, Microsoft ink five-year deal to scale AI, cybersecurity

Stellantis and Microsoft announced a five-year strategic partnership on April 16 to co-develop AI, cybersecurity, and engineering capa...

Wednesday 15 April 2026
Taiwan EMS players advance automotive ambitions with integrated mobility solutions
Kinpo Group's subsidiaries showcased integrated smart mobility technologies at Autotronics Taipei, highlighting the implications for global automakers and suppliers seeking end-to-end...
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Qualcomm broadens automotive push with Bosch ADAS deal

Qualcomm said it was expanding its partnership with Bosch in automotive electronics, broadening a collaboration that had previously focused...

Tuesday 14 April 2026
China's auto market stumbles as EV momentum slows

China's auto market entered the year with a sharp jolt. In the first quarter, the long-dominant new energy vehicle (NEV) segment saw its...

Monday 13 April 2026
Pony.ai charts a different path into the European robotaxi market
The competition to deploy robotaxis across Europe is intensifying. A partnership led by European start-up Verne, alongside Uber and China's Pony.ai, has been described by industry...