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Friday 3 July 2026
Exclusive: Chinese automakers pursue overseas production to shape future vehicle standards
China's automakers are pushing more aggressively into overseas manufacturing as electric vehicle (EV) growth meets weaker margins, tougher competition, and rising trade barriers. The...
Friday 3 July 2026
Volkswagen takeover talk by BYD highlights Europe's auto industry strain
Germany's auto sector came under fresh scrutiny after a senior economist raised the possibility that BYD could one day acquire Volkswagen. The hypothetical remark quickly drew attention...
Friday 3 July 2026
Chinese power chip price hikes lift Taiwanese suppliers
Inflationary pressures are hitting the semiconductor supply chain in 2026 as Chinese power device makers raise prices, while Taiwan-based firms say their flexibility, quality, and...
Friday 3 July 2026
South Korea battery industry urges tax reform as US, Europe rules bite
The South Korean government treats batteries as a strategic asset tied to national economic and energy security, but industry leaders say the growth and survival of South Korea's companies...
Thursday 2 July 2026
USMCA review and post-Brexit rules cloud auto supply chain
The global auto industry is facing a sharper supply chain shock from trade policy, as the US, Canada, and Mexico begin a mandatory review of the USMCA, and post-Brexit sourcing rules...
Thursday 2 July 2026
Europe's heatwave turns air conditioners into power chip growth story

Europe's intensifying heatwave is reshaping the region's air conditioner market, driving a surge in China's air conditioner exports and...

Wednesday 1 July 2026
Surging oil prices drive demand spike in Europe's used EV market
Rising oil prices as a result of the war in Iran have caused the originally sluggish used electric vehicle (EV) market in Europe to flip, with demand now outpacing supply. Three-year-old...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Volkswagen, Bosch reportedly reassess autonomous driving alliance as market shifts
Volkswagen Group and Bosch are reportedly reviewing their four-year autonomous driving partnership as Europe's Level 3 (L3) rollout falls short and China's supply chain gains influence...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Global auto supply chain braces for fiercer 3Q26 profit battle
The global automotive supply chain remained in turmoil in the first half of 2026 due primarily to geopolitical challenges and subsidy adjustments in Europe, the US, and China, as well...
Tuesday 30 June 2026
EU's push for cloud sovereignty draws fragmentation warnings

The EU is accelerating efforts to cut reliance on foreign cloud, AI, and semiconductor suppliers as it seeks to block so-called "kill...

Monday 29 June 2026
Weekly news roundup: South Korea takes physical AI push from policy to practice; Europe aggressively pursues non-red supply chains
Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of June 22-28, 2026:
Monday 29 June 2026
FIT consolidates EV charging brands, builds Saudi plant to localize supply
Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) unveiled its global automotive platform brand One Mobility at The smarter E Europe 2026, the continent’s largest energy industry trade alliance,...
Friday 26 June 2026
Europe aggressively pursues non-red supply chains; Thunder Tiger showcases unmanned combat systems in Poland
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer Thunder Tiger recently participated in the Taiwan Expo in Europe 2026 in Warsaw, Poland, showcasing its combat solutions. It said European...
Thursday 25 June 2026
Europe's AI infrastructure: the cost gap that policy cannot paper over
The EU currently hosts roughly 5% of the world's AI compute capacity. The US holds close to 75%. McKinsey projects European data center demand will grow from 10 GW of IT load in 2024...