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Tuesday 19 May 2026
Mexico's new tariffs raise stakes for Taiwanese manufacturers
Mexico is overhauling its trade barriers, and Taiwanese manufacturers with operations there are only beginning to understand what that means for their bottom line.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
GM settles for US$12.75 million over selling driver data as privacy rules reshape auto intelligence
General Motors (GM) agreed to pay US$12.75 million to California prosecutors and to delete most collected driving data within 180 days after state authorities found the automaker illegally...
Monday 18 May 2026
South Korea's A2Z bets on autonomous buses as Waymo, Baidu's Apollo Go dominate robotaxi race

As Waymo in the US and Baidu's Apollo Go in China expand robotaxi services on public roads, South Korea's autonomous-driving industry...

Monday 18 May 2026
Hehui Electronics targets breakeven in 2026 as robotics, in-vehicle systems, and smart manufacturing expand
Hehui Electronics said it expected operations to improve in 2026 as new business in robotics, smart in-vehicle systems, and smart manufacturing gained traction following product demonstrations...
Monday 18 May 2026
China's car market enters a brutal shakeout
China's auto market is entering a far more difficult phase. Domestic demand has slowed sharply, and for many carmakers the industry increasingly resembles a road with no visible end...
Monday 18 May 2026
China's disposable car model reshapes global supply chains
At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, China's shift toward "disposable cars" carries global repercussions: faster refresh cycles could reshape vehicle lifespans, aftermarket ecosystems, and...
Monday 18 May 2026
Taiwanese electronics firms poised to benefit as Western automakers localize E/E sourcing
Taiwanese electronics firms are poised to become key suppliers for Western automakers' next-generation vehicle electronics, with a wave of RFQs expected to convert into mass-production...
Monday 18 May 2026
Hyundai and Kia to launch South Korea's first large-scale autonomous driving pilot
Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to begin South Korea's first large-scale autonomous driving demonstration project in the second half of 2026, deploying about 200 vehicles equipped with...
Monday 18 May 2026
Whetron Expands Push Into AI Vehicle Safety and Smart Sensing Systems
Whetron Electronics, a Taiwanese automotive electronics supplier specializing in vehicle sensing systems, said it is positioning itself for the next wave of growth by expanding into...
Monday 18 May 2026
Ilitek eyes 2Q26 ramp for OLED TDDI and auto products
Ilitek, a Taiwan-based DDI maker, said its first-quarter 2026 results were hit by seasonal softness and rising memory prices, which prompted Chinese smartphone brands to become more...
Sunday 17 May 2026
Silicon-carbon batteries become latest front in US-China tech rivalry
As American battery startups continue working to commercialize next-generation silicon-carbon batteries, Chinese manufacturers are already deploying the technology at scale and now...
Friday 15 May 2026
Everlight to build automotive LED plant in Thailand as raw material costs hit profit
Everlight Electronics said it will invest an additional US$56.5 million in its Thai subsidiary to buy land, build a plant, and add equipment, as the LED packaging firm moves to strengthen...
Friday 15 May 2026
Maserati turns to Huawei as China's EV power expands into luxury cars
In a move that underscores both the desperation of legacy luxury brands and the growing confidence of China's electric-vehicle (EV) industry, Huawei is reportedly in advanced talks...
Friday 15 May 2026
Lei Jun, Musk and Cook converge at China-US state dinner
At a state dinner on the evening of May 14 during the China-US summit, Chinese and global tech leaders mingled on stage, with Xiaomi chairman and CEO Lei Jun photographed taking a...
Friday 15 May 2026
Analysis: Europe embraces Chinese EVs while North America loses momentum
Despite persistent uncertainty in the global economy, volatility in energy markets is accelerating a structural shift in the auto industry. New data released May 13 by the consultancy...