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Tuesday 27 October 2026
Chinese EVs push imported models ahead of South Korean vehicles
Imported electric vehicles captured more than half of South Korea's new electric passenger-car registrations during the first nine months of 2026, marking the first time the share...
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Huawei-Chery Luxeed gains independent EV license
China’s Luxeed EV brand, jointly developed by Chery Auto and Huawei, has obtained independent vehicle manufacturing qualifications and plans to pursue a standalone listing. Production...
Thursday 8 October 2026
European carmakers urge delay to battery localization rules
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) and European automakers are pressing the European Commission to delay localization rules for EV batteries under the draft...
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Formosa Automobile targets 20% heavy-tractor market share with new DAF XF models, EV roadmap
Formosa Automobile, a member of Taiwan's Formosa Plastics Group, unveiled the new-generation DAF XF long-haul tractor on October 6, introducing 35-ton and 43-ton models for heavy-haul...
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Formosa Automobile launches new-gen DAF semi-truck, Taiwan first assembly site outside Europe
Formosa Automobile held a launch event on October 6 for the new-generation DAF XF semi-truck, officially bringing to Taiwan the new DAF series developed by Dutch manufacturer DAF Trucks...
Thursday 17 September 2026
China's FAW may become GAC's second-largest shareholder, possibly restructuring the Toyota China model

Consolidation chatter within China's automotive industry has reignited following an announcement by Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC...

Sunday 13 September 2026
China auto exports hold above 1 million as new energy shipments surge

China's auto exports stayed above 1 million units for a third straight month in August 2026, reaching 1.01 million vehicles, according...

Tuesday 18 August 2026
Russia fuels China's ICE exports while Europe's NEV figures mask transshipment demand
China's accelerating auto export boom reveals two trends that challenge conventional assumptions. First, Russia—China's largest single export market—is still overwhelmingly...
Tuesday 7 July 2026
AI and robots force an auto industry reckoning: gradual gains, or all-out disruption

AI and robotics are moving from pilot projects to factory floors worldwide, but adoption remains uneven. Humanoid robots draw the headlines,...

Tuesday 28 April 2026
US and China auto markets face diverging pressures

The world's two largest auto markets, the US and China, now resemble opposite ends of a scale, each confronting a distinct set of structural...

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...

Friday 17 April 2026
Honda plans deeper China capacity cuts, targets Guangzhou and Wuhan plants
Struggling with weak sales, Honda has decided to significantly scale back its vehicle production capacity in China, with cuts targeting plants in Guangzhou and Wuhan.
Wednesday 15 April 2026
China's carmakers push ahead in solid-state battery race
Last month, China's Chery Automobile unveiled an all-solid-state battery it says can deliver a driving range exceeding 1,500 kilometers, positioning the technology as a central pillar...
Friday 13 February 2026
Tariff-free US-made vehicles to shift Taiwan market dynamics, industry says
Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced that US-made vehicles will face zero tariffs and no import quantity restrictions after a trade agreement with the US. Automotive industry representatives...