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Monday 9 February 2026

South Korea bets on AI and electric powertrains to shape cars of future

The South Korean government announced plans to invest KRW464.5 billion (approximately US$316 million) in the automotive sector in 2026,...

Monday 9 February 2026

US tariffs force German carmakers to choose between localization and brand power

After the United States formally imposed a 15 percent import tariff on European automobiles, Germany's three largest carmakers—Volkswagen,...

Monday 9 February 2026

China tightens regulations on EV battery recycling with digital ID system

As the global electric vehicle market grapples with mounting concerns over collapsing resale values, China—the world's largest and...

Friday 6 February 2026

U-Power accelerates high-voltage charging stations amid rising EV high-power charging demand

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company U-Power is targeting growing opportunities in the market, with chairman Bob Chen noting that the company has already installed roughly 60 charging...

Thursday 5 February 2026

CATL, Changan debut sodium-ion EV proven to operate at minus 50°C

CATL and Changan Automobile, on February 5, 2026, launched the world's first mass-produced sodium-ion battery EV. According to IT Home and The Beijing News, brands...

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Tesla's dry electrode breakthrough revives 4680 battery ambition

Tesla, a company that straddles autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence-driven robotics, and the global energy transition, has long insisted that its future would hinge on its...

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Samsung SDI posts heavy loss in 2025, pins recovery hopes on energy storage

Samsung SDI, one of South Korea's three major battery makers, posted a steep operating loss in 2025 as the global market for electric vehicle batteries slumped. The company reported...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Japan's TDK leans on premium batteries while rare earth supply risks deepen

Despite delivering solid earnings, Japan's TDK Corporation warned that China's tighter rare earth export controls are heightening supply chain risks, placing growing procurement pressure...

Friday 30 January 2026

Exclusive: Tariffs and trade talks shape Suntek Motor's outlook for Taiwan's auto market

Ray Wu, CEO of Suntek Motor Group, a leading Taiwanese importer and dealer of luxury brands including Porsche and Skoda, told DIGITIMES that while Taiwan's auto market is expected...

Thursday 29 January 2026

Kim Long Motor and BYD plan US$130 million battery factory in Vietnam

Vietnamese automaker Kim Long Motor announced plans to collaborate with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD on a US$130 million battery factory in central Vietnam, signaling...

Thursday 29 January 2026

Musk moves Tesla past Model S and X, betting on robots and AI

Tesla reported fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday that topped Wall Street's profit expectations despite the fact that its revenue had...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Analysis: Why Foxconn and Hotai are targeting Japan's toughest market

Taiwan's industrial heavyweights are moving into Japan's commercial vehicle market with a level of ambition and visibility rarely seen before.

Friday 23 January 2026

Solum Advanced Materials develops ultrathin stainless steel foil for all-solid-state batteries

South Korean materials company Solum Advanced Materials has created a 10-micron ultrathin stainless steel foil using its proprietary Equi-Speed Asymmetric Rolling (ESAR) technology...

Thursday 22 January 2026

MFTBC, Foxconn to form joint venture for e-bus manufacturing

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), a major Japanese commercial vehicle maker, has announced to establish a joint venture...

Thursday 22 January 2026

US-Canada trade tensions rattle Detroit's Big Three

A century-old automotive trading relationship between the US and Canada is approaching a breaking point, accelerated by repeated statements...

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