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Friday 5 September 2025
Toyota's Czech plant gets US$792M upgrade to build new EV
Japanese carmaker Toyota said on September 3, it will begin producing battery electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries at its existing plant in the Czech Republic, marking the company's...
Friday 5 September 2025
Analysis: Taiwan’s EV price war escalates as Luxgen undercuts Tesla ahead of new launch
Taiwan's automotive market remained sluggish in August 2025, with total sales failing to surpass the 30,000-vehicle mark. Automakers across brands have rolled out promotional offers...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Commentary: China and Vietnam brands lead SEA's EV market
In the second quarter of 2025, Southeast Asia's electric vehicle (EV) sales grew 102% year-over-year, driven by affordable battery electric vehicles, rising consumer awareness, government...
Friday 22 August 2025
Hyundai's new hydrogen car gains traction, but global market stalls

Hyundai Motor has launched its second-generation hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the All-New NEXO, to a warm reception at...

Thursday 21 August 2025
Volkswagen deepens China bet with Xpeng in global E/E Race
European and Japanese automakers are increasingly turning to Chinese carmakers to navigate the accelerating transformation of vehicle electronics and electrification in the world's...
Monday 18 August 2025
Honda's hybrid blueprint shapes China's growing PHEV market

As competition in China's electric vehicle (EV) market intensifies and range anxiety persists, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)...

Monday 11 August 2025
Against the odds, Toyota and Nissan find footing in China’s EV market

After years of defense, Japanese electric vehicles are mounting a quiet yet striking comeback in China—a market now dominated almost...

Friday 8 August 2025
Tariff clarity and car market recovery boost IKKA-KY outlook for 2H25
Japanese company IKKA-KY, which is listed in Taiwan, announced on August 7 its consolidated financial report for the first half of 2025. Consolidated revenue for the period reached...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Automakers extend factory suspensions as Japan responds to tsunami warning
Japan's major automakers extended factory suspensions into July 31, 2025, following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on the morning of July 30, 2025, which triggered...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Toyota expands EV manufacturing with new plant in the Czech Republic

Toyota Motor plans to begin electric vehicle (EV) production in Europe by 2028, marking a significant expansion of its global EV manufacturing...

Wednesday 30 July 2025
Taiwan's Japanese car supply chain remains hesitant on US expansion despite auto tariff cuts
After extensive negotiations, US-Japan trade talks have concluded with a significant development in tariffs on Japanese automobiles. The overall tariff rate on Japanese cars will...
Thursday 24 July 2025
New trade deal likely to have minor effect on Japanese auto market, say analysts
With Japan agreeing to invest US$550 billion in US markets and open sectors including automobiles, rice, and agricultural products under a new trade agreement in exchange for the...
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Waymo leads robotaxi race but faces Tesla challenge on cost and scale

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving unit, has pulled ahead in the robotaxi race, reporting a fivefold surge in rides over the past year to...

Friday 18 July 2025
Stellantis scraps hydrogen van launch, casting doubt on fuel cell future
Stellantis has announced it is scrapping its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) program and cancelling plans to launch a hydrogen-powered van in 2025, delivering a major blow to the...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Auto supply chains brace for tariffs and inflation bite
The global automotive supply chain is under growing strain amid a turbulent macroeconomic environment. As pressure mounts, Chinese automakers are passing rising costs onto suppliers,...