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Saturday 28 March 2026
Can Tesla's Terafab revive US semiconductor manufacturing?
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced in mid-March that he would launch the Terafab megafab project within seven days, and on March 21 confirmed that the facility will be built in Austin,...
Friday 27 March 2026
Japanese automakers diverge: EV retreat vs. hydrogen ambition

Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony and Honda, has scrapped the two "Afeela"-branded electric vehicles it had been developing,...

Wednesday 25 March 2026
Denso proposes acquisition of Rohm to strengthen automotive and power control
Automotive parts giant Denso, closely linked with Toyota Motor, has officially submitted a proposal to acquire shares in Rohm Semiconductor, signaling its clear intent to pursue a...
Monday 9 March 2026
Beyond the firefighter: Why automakers are overhauling the corner office
From early 2025 through 2026, nine major automakers across Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea have replaced their CEOs. The scale of the reshuffle goes beyond routine succession...
Friday 6 March 2026
Toyota Group's Denso bids up to US$8 billion to acquire Rohm

Japanese auto parts supplier Denso has made a takeover proposal for Kyoto-based chipmaker Rohm in a deal that could reach about JPY1.3...

Thursday 26 February 2026
Hotai Motor shifts to ecosystem strategies with AI data platform, aftermarket expansion in 2026
Taiwan's car market showed strong resilience in 2025 against headwinds ranging from inventory adjustments, interest rate fluctuations, and geopolitical uncertainties, with total sales...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Ability Enterprises enhances robot supply chain layout with Toyota-Agility Robotics partnership
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) has signed a contract with US-based Agility Robotics to deploy its Digit humanoid robots. Prior to the formal agreement, Toyota is understood...
Monday 23 February 2026
Agility Robotics-Toyota deal signals shift from pilots to commercial humanoid robots in auto manufacturing
Agility Robotics and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada have signed agreements to deploy the Digit humanoid robot in a commercial production setting, moving the technology from a one-year...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Hotai Motor launches new RAV4 with strong early demand, aims to boost sales in 2026
Hotai Motor Co. officially introduced the All New RAV4 on January 13, 2026, with an initial factory allocation of 30,000 units. Pre-orders have already exceeded 10,000, prompting the...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Hotai Motor sees limited short-term demand for US-made vehicles amid high costs
Hotai Motor president Justin Su indicated on January 13 that despite growing interest in US-spec vehicles in Taiwan, the high manufacturing costs of US-made cars limit their market...
Tuesday 6 January 2026
CES 2026: Toyota warns of a tougher year citing US tariffs
As CES 2026 opens with bold visions of software-defined vehicles and artificial intelligence reshaping the future of mobility, Toyota, the world's largest automaker, is striking a...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Toyota and Hotai Motor unveil multiple new models at 2026 Taipei Auto Show
Toyota Motor and its Taiwan distributor Hotai Motor introduced several refreshed and new models at the 2026 Taipei Auto Show, emphasizing diverse powertrains as their core strategy...
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Taiwan auto suppliers pivot to hybrids, Chinese brands as 2026 outlook turns cautious
The global automotive industry experienced moderate growth in 2025, driven by electrification and smart technologies. But rising geopolitical risks, cost pressures, and uneven regional...
Wednesday 3 December 2025
Eleven Japanese and American companies file lawsuits seeking refunds for Trump tariffs
Eleven companies from Japan and the US, including Toyota Tsusho, Sumitomo Chemical, Ricoh, and Costco Wholesale, have filed lawsuits demanding refunds for reciprocal tariffs imposed...
Friday 28 November 2025
Hotai Motor sticks to 2025 sales target as hybrid demand lifts market share

Hotai Motor, the Taiwanese distributor of Toyota, Lexus, and Hino vehicles, expressed confidence in achieving its 2025 sales target of...