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Thursday 15 May 2025
Hiroca leverages Mexico, China plants to offset tariff impact and tap rising automotive demand
Following the US automotive tariff, the industry is reassessing production line adjustments. Notably, China is experiencing rising demand in its automotive sector. In response, Hiroca...
Thursday 15 May 2025
BYD's PHEV strategy accelerates in Europe, catching competitors off guard
China's new energy vehicle leader and the world's third-largest automaker, BYD, made headlines by topping plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales in Europe in March. This milestone...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Aluminum wheel maker SAI posts record profits despite tariff uncertainties
Although Taiwan's complete vehicle exports to the US consist mainly of a small number of ATVs, Taiwanese automotive parts firms have still felt mounting pressure from Trump's tariff...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
From Bosch to Foxconn: is a Tier 1 power shift underway in the auto industry?
In stark contrast to the somber tone of automotive parts giant Bosch, which recently warned that the industry's "automotive drought" may drag on, Taiwan's Foxconn has taken a decisive...
Monday 12 May 2025
US-UK auto tariff deal shifts trade dynamics
The US has finalized a trade agreement with the UK, granting British car manufacturers a 10% tariff on up to 100,000 vehicles annually, lower than the 25% tariff applied to automotive...
Friday 9 May 2025
Ford streamlines EV and software plans, refutes claims of investment cuts

In a dramatic move reflecting the mounting challenges of the electric vehicle transition, Ford Motor Company has halted development of...

Friday 9 May 2025
BMW predicts US auto tariff increases will be temporary
Due to the uncertainties caused by US President Donald Trump's tariffs on cars and components, many European and American automakers have withdrawn their 2025 sales and financial...
Thursday 8 May 2025
Tesla debuts LiDAR-free self-driving system in China as FSD awaits approval
Tesla has rolled out a new camera-based driver-assistance system in China while awaiting government approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Unlike most Chinese EV makers...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
China EV makers hit the brakes on autonomy after fatal Xiaomi crash
The fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 and three students has sparked nationwide backlash and triggered a fundamental shift in how Chinese automakers market self-driving technology...
Monday 5 May 2025
Trump eases auto tariff impact for North American-made vehicles
On April 3, 2025, the White House announced a sweeping new 25% tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts. Less than a month later, on April 29, President Donald Trump signed an...
Friday 2 May 2025
Huawei mobilizes 11 top carmakers to forge China's smart driving safety agenda
China's booming auto industry is moving beyond product competition as automakers increasingly prioritize unified safety standards for intelligent driving systems. The sector is transitioning...
Thursday 1 May 2025
Made in America, sourced from Taiwan? Trump's new tariff math rewrites the rules
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Tuesday (April 29, 2025, PT), easing certain tariffs affecting automakers. The rollback of these trade measures, which companies...
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Chinese carmakers in Europe face carbon compliance dilemma after EV tariff pivot
Chinese carmakers entering the European Union market find themselves in a challenging position. After successfully sidestepping the EU's anti-subsidy tariffs on their battery electric...
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Chinese PHEV market and global status

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Wednesday 30 April 2025
Trump signs order to prevent his tariffs from stackong on top of each other
US President Donald Trump signed a pair of directives easing the impact of his tariffs on the automotive industry, yielding to weeks of intense lobbying from automakers, parts suppliers...