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Friday 6 June 2025
Chinese automakers slash prices as profit margins sink below that of bubble tea chains
China's automotive sector has descended into a brutal price war as the industry enters its traditional slow season, with more than 70 models from manufacturers including BYD, Geely,...
Friday 6 June 2025
China's rare earth controls put Europe's auto sector on edge
European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic raised concerns with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on June 3 over China's export curbs on rare earths...
Friday 6 June 2025
Arm's Zena CSS shaves a year off auto chip development
Arm has introduced Zena Compute Subsystems (CSS), a pre-integrated, safety-certified automotive compute platform designed to cut chip development timelines by up to 12 months. Announced...
Thursday 5 June 2025
Suzuki halts Swift production in Japan as China's rare earth squeeze hits automakers globally
Suzuki Motor has suspended production of its best-selling Swift series, excluding the Sport variant, at its Japanese plant starting May 26, 2025, as China's tightening of rare earth...
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Xiaomi sees EVs break-even in 2H25 after the launch of YU7
Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi is projecting a turnaround in its electric vehicle (EV) division, with profitability expected as early as the second half of 2025, CEO Lei Jun told...
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Waffer Technology sees May revenue dip but expects recovery on auto rebound and magnesium alloy demand
Waffer Technology, a key supplier of magnesium and aluminum structural parts, reported NT$532 million (approximately US$17.8 million) in revenue for May 2025, reflecting an 11.08%...
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Exclusive: Renesas to sell near-new SiC gear as EV pivot clouds Taiwan partnerships
Renesas Electronics is reportedly exiting its silicon carbide (SiC) initiative, with Japanese media confirming the company has canceled plans for mass production in early 2025 and...
Monday 2 June 2025
Forcelead rides HUD wave as Taiwan firms keep grip on auto DDI market
Sitronix's automotive display driver IC (DDI) subsidiary, Forcelead, held an investor conference to provide updates on its current operations. Forcelead stated that the company has...
Saturday 31 May 2025
Everlight maintains cautious outlook for first half of 2025, eyes second half recovery
Everlight Electronics, a leading Taiwanese LED manufacturer, is adopting a cautious stance for the first half of 2025, projecting that second-quarter revenues will remain close to...
Thursday 29 May 2025
Automotive robot upgrades steal spotlight at Computex 2025
The conclusion of Computex 2025 showcased artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robot development as central themes, with automotive factory robot upgrades emerging as a notable...
Thursday 29 May 2025
Catcher targets four sectors, leaves behind auto
Catcher chairman Shui-Shu Hung announced that the company is focusing on developing three new sectors: medical, semiconductor, and aerospace, alongside its established information...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Gtoc bets on Vietnam and ultra-thin glass in push for display dominance
As global display technologies pivot toward thinner, lighter, and more flexible form factors — especially for automotive and smart device applications — Taiwanese glass...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
CMMT pursues dual strategy: high-value products and semiconductor expansion
Polarizer manufacturer CMMT held its shareholders meeting on May 27, where chairperson Grace Sung stated that in 2025, the company will continue to strengthen operations in polarizers...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
BYD slashes EV prices by 35%, sparking industry alarm over long-term stability
In recent weeks, Chinese automotive giant BYD has slashed prices on as many as 22 of its electric vehicle (EV) models, including both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Auto parts shift gears: Waffer and Getac hint at a 2025 rebound
The automotive supply chain, battered by a challenging year in 2024, is finally showing signs of recovery, with component manufacturers leading the way into a period of renewed growth...