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Wednesday 15 January 2025
US chip curbs accelerate China's push in autonomous vehicles and AI robotics
The US's tightened semiconductor restrictions have propelled China's drive for self-sufficiency, spurring advancements in autonomous vehicles, AI robotics, and industrial-grade semiconductors...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
SDV popularity still has long way to go
The prospect of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) becoming a common sight on the road in the US will still be slim in 2025. The biggest issue is: Who is going to foot the bill for...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Automakers absence in AI-driven CES 2025 signals industry divide
The global automotive industry has experienced significant ups and downs in recent years as it strives to embrace electronic and electrification innovations. CES 2025 served as a...
Friday 10 January 2025
China's automotive chip reliance poses risks to EV ambitions
While China has established a leading position in global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and sales, the country continues to face significant hurdles in achieving self-sufficiency...
Thursday 9 January 2025
CES 2025 highlights rising interest in autonomous vehicles, Nvidia and Qualcomm lead in ecosystem competition
The self-driving car industry has bounced back from a Cruise incident in 2023 thanks to advancements in generative AI. These innovations in AI robotics now place the industry on the...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Strong order intake in Japan propels MA-tek's record revenue in 2024
IC inspection lab Materials Analysis Technology (MA-tek) has reported revenue increased 6.3% year-over-year to a record high of NT$5.11 billion (approx. US$155 million) in 2024, thanks...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Honda debuts 0 series EVs, partners with Renesas on AI chips
Honda and Renesas Electronics have joined forces to co-develop high-performance chips for its next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), integrating advanced features like autonomous...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Renesas to reduce workforce, freeze salary amid weak non-AI chip demand
Renesas Electronics has announced plans to cut several hundred jobs across its global operations. The company informed employees of these measures before the end of 2024, while also...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Nvidia to supply Toyota with AI chips to accelerate autonomous vehicle development
At CES 2025, Nvidia announced that it will supply Toyota with the latest semiconductor technologies for autonomous driving systems for its next-generation vehicles. Toyota plans to...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Nvidia CEO asserts quantum computing is 20 years away, praises Chinese autonomous driving innovation
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes that the development of "very useful" quantum computers may require approximately 20 more years. Speaking at CES 2025, Huang also highlighted the...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
NXP agrees to buy automotive software maker for US$625 million
Chipmaker NXP Semiconductors NV agreed to buy Austrian automotive software developer TTTech Auto for US$625 million in cash to build out its products for software-defined vehicle...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Power semiconductors brace for geopolitical shifts ahead of 2Q25
US-China trade tensions and high tariffs are reshaping the global power semiconductor industry, creating both challenges and opportunities. Taiwanese firms are adopting capacity relocation...
Friday 3 January 2025
China's Horizon Robotics targets 10 million automotive chips in 2025
Horizon Robotics, a Chinese manufacturer of intelligent driving chips, has announced its goal of shipping over 10 million chips in 2025, positioning itself to become the first Chinese...
Friday 3 January 2025
China's automotive IC self-sufficiency bid faces high barrier from European IDMs
Chinese chip vendors' efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in automotive ICs have shown progress, but their advancement is hindered by a high barrier formed by European IDMs, according...
Friday 3 January 2025
China's SiC growth prompts US security measure as global IDMs diversify
The US Department of Commerce has launched a Section 301 investigation into China's semiconductors, particularly Silicon Carbide (SiC), highlighting growing concerns over technological...