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Tuesday 10 November 2026
Middle East conflict and supply chain strains squeeze global automakers' margins
The prolonged Middle East conflict is adding to mounting pressure on the global automotive industry, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and driving up energy, logistics...
Tuesday 10 November 2026
ITRI forecasts global EV sales to grow 11.9% to over 36 million units in 2026; BYD set to join top five automakers
Global sales of electrified vehicles, including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), are forecast to rise 11.9% to more than 36 million units in 2026, even as overall vehicle sales decline...
Monday 9 November 2026
Toyota launches robotics unit, leveraging factory data
Toyota Motor has established Toyota Robotics, a dedicated robotics division, joining major global rivals in developing robotics technologies and using data from its manufacturing sites...
Saturday 7 November 2026
WT Microelectronics Chairman says AI growth holds as auto, industrial markets recover
WT Microelectronics chairman Eric Cheng said November 5, 2026, that the long-term AI growth trend remains intact, while the automotive and industrial markets have both passed their...
Friday 6 November 2026
Democratic-controlled Congress may curb Trump's auto agenda
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, making it significantly harder for the Trump administration to push through its automotive agenda...
Thursday 5 November 2026
Toyota, Waymo target Robotaxi market with dual-track strategy
Toyota Motor Corporation is partnering with autonomous taxi leader Waymo to advance its dual-track strategy in self-driving vehicles, as the auto industry faces the rapid rise of autonomous...
Thursday 5 November 2026
From assembly lines to front lines, defense opens new opportunities for automakers
As low capacity utilization, steep tariffs, and fierce competition from Chinese automakers pressure the industry, significant growth in European defense spending is opening new business...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Why defense's blue ocean is no smooth sailing for automakers
Although the defense market has emerged as a new blue ocean for the auto industry, entering it is far from smooth sailing. The main concern remains the national security sensitivities...
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Foxconn's EV strategy opens new export routes for Taiwan
Foxconn outlined EV expansion plans for Europe and Japan at its 2026 Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD 26), positioning Taiwan as more than a manufacturing base. The strategy could give Taiwan's...
Monday 2 November 2026
Foxconn, Mitsubishi Fuso joint venture to launch on November 2 as Japan's auto industry opens up
Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) and Japan's Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus (MFTBC) will officially launch their bus joint venture on November 2, according to Foxconn chief strategy...
Sunday 1 November 2026
Tesla at a historic crossroads as Musk bets on AI, space to revive growth
From the spectacular flying demonstration of its next-generation Roadster to the prospect of a merger with SpaceX, Tesla appears to be approaching a historic strategic turning poin...
Friday 30 October 2026
BYD sees 28% profit growth for 3Q26, but still falls short of forecasts
BYD reported rising profits for the third quarter of 2026, but its performance fell short of analysts' forecasts. The result stems from the challenges China's automakers face, navigating...
Friday 30 October 2026
In-cabin sensing emerges as automakers' next value-added frontier
The in-cabin sensing market is entering a rapid expansion phase. Global Market Insights estimates that the market for in-cabin sensing, including biometric identification and driver...
Thursday 29 October 2026
Commentary: China's luxury cars reshapes market, causing global brands to lose ground
China's luxury car market is undergoing a major brand reshuffle. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Porsche all recorded significant sales or delivery declines in China in the third quarter...
Thursday 29 October 2026
China's auto supply chain shifts from price wars to value competition
China's cooling auto price war is creating an opportunity for the automotive supply chain to upgrade, as regulators tighten oversight of the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry and curb...