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Wednesday 30 April 2025
US targets Japan over EV charging standards in tariff clash
As tariff negotiations between the US and Japan intensify, Washington has turned a critical eye toward Japan's electric vehicle (EV) charging standards, identifying the country's...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
China-EU EV talks advancing as tariff war intensifies
China is simultaneously engaged in tariff disputes with the US while accelerating dialogue with European automotive representatives to resolve the EU's anti-subsidy investigation...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
BYD's megawatt EV fast-charging platform stirs cautious interest in Europe, Asia
Chinese EV giant BYD has launched a megawatt (MW)-class fast-charging platform, pushing EV charging speeds to rival gasoline refueling—a move set to further pressure traditional...
Sunday 27 April 2025
Taiwan weighs lower commodity tax on vehicles, supported by industry body
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs suggests that the current vehicle commodity tax on cars, motorcycles, and scooters results in high prices. A moderate tax reduction could lower...
Friday 25 April 2025
Shanghai Auto Show 2025: Global carmakers unveil innovations as Tesla, Hyundai, and Kia sit out
The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has drawn nearly 1,000 automakers and component suppliers from around the world. Chinese manufacturers continued to lead in presence, but a strong group...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Automotive industry slow to adopt AI automation due to 3 main factors, says Lionic chairman
Large language models are currently shaping the future for AI, with the automotive industry in particular seeing a range of applications, including AI robots, AI factories, and AI...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Rapid rise of Chinese cars accelerates access to European and Japanese automakers for Taiwan's E-Lead
Chinese cars have established a significant presence in Southeast Asia and started to make inroads into Europe, thanks to their attractive price-performance ratios and smart cockpit...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
MediaTek teams up with Nvidia to develop 3nm smart cockpit platform
On April 23, 2025, at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, MediaTek unveiled its Dimensity Auto series flagship smart cockpit platform C-X1 and in-vehicle communication...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
China curbs auto industry's self-driving claims
China has halted autonomous driving promotions at the Auto Shanghai, forcing automakers to revise marketing strategies just as the exhibition opened.
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Toyota expands NEV presence in China with Lexus EV production based in Shanghai
On April 22, the Shanghai municipal government and Toyota officially held a strategic cooperation agreement signing ceremony, announcing that Toyota's wholly-owned Lexus battery electric...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Tesla exploring Indian suppliers to diversify away from China
Tesla has recently shown strong interest in India, with CEO Elon Musk announcing plans to revisit the country later in 2025. Tesla is also reportedly exploring potential suppliers...
Friday 18 April 2025
China reins in self-driving hype as regulations crack down on 'blindfolded smart driving'
Chinese automakers have set ambitious targets to introduce Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving technology starting in 2025. Companies including GAC, Zeekr, Xpeng, and Chery have announced...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Turkey rises as China's strategic auto gateway to Europe amid tariff pressures
With US tariffs still unresolved and the European Union imposing steep duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese automakers are accelerating efforts to establish overseas...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Auto Shanghai 2025: A telling litmus test for China-West auto decoupling
Auto Shanghai 2025, running from April 23 to May 2, is set to become a critical arena for global automakers. Chinese brands are poised to dominate the spotlight, while European manufacturers—reeling...
Monday 14 April 2025
Chinese automakers' Euro strategies diverge amid tariffs and political tensions
Chinese EV makers are navigating divergent paths in Europe as tariffs and geopolitical tensions reshape competitive dynamics. While some manufacturers accelerate market entry, others...