Taiwan's Whetron Electronics reported stable operations through the first three quarters of 2025, leveraging its position as one of Taiwan's few Tier 1 automotive electronics suppliers serving passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. The company continues to advance smart driving and safety applications, demonstrating long-term technical expertise and deep market penetration.

Hushan Autoparts has reported consolidated revenue of NT$133 million (approx. US$4.29 million) for October 2025, driven mainly by car door handle sales of about NT$63 million, automotive camera and radar products at around NT$25 million, and other product revenues totaling approximately NT$45 million.

Citing sources in the Dutch government, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Netherlands is preparing to suspend its order control on Nexperia. German automotive supplier Aumovio and components manufacturer Bosch have confirmed they have resumed receiving Nexperia chips, marking a turning point after a month of global supply chain crisis.

The battery industry is emerging from a downturn, shifting from losses to profits. Experts say this turnaround is not solely due to renewed electric vehicle (EV) demand but is also driven by expanding non-automotive applications.

South Korean prosecutors have launched a sweeping investigation into alleged leaks of Samsung SDI's prismatic battery technology, with suspicions pointing to cooperation between South Korean suppliers and Chinese firms.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently received approval from most of the company's shareholders for a compensation package worth about US$878 billion over ten years, contingent on conditions such as selling 20 million electric vehicles and 1 million Optimus robots per year. Through Tesla's leadership, the humanoid robot market is expected to grow rapidly. The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) recently announced that it will collaborate with the National Development Fund (NDF) to enhance investment in robotics companies and technologies, with a total amount of up to NT$10 billion (approx. US$322.9 million).

According to the Economic Times, Ola Electric issued a statement on November 9, rejecting media reports that linked the company to the alleged theft of South Korean pouch cell battery technology, calling the claims "misleading and baseless."

The rise of global AI applications has driven increased demand for power ICs, with power management IC (PMIC) design company uPI Semiconductor reporting steady demand for integrated Power Stage and server products. The company is targeting mid- to long-term gross margins of 40% while focusing on total solution offerings, including CPU and GPU Vcore power controllers, Power Stage components, and converters that support three fast-growing sectors: end-device computing, edge server computing, and cloud computing centers.

The 2025 International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition (EICMA) opened on November 6 in Milan, marking an annual highlight for the global two-wheeler industry. Taiwanese scooter brand Sanyang Motor (SYM) is a returning exhibitor at the event, where it unveiled multiple new models that blend natural inspiration with future technology.

Nan Yang Industries, a subsidiary of Sanyang Motor (SYM), anticipates a recovery in Taiwan's automotive market by the end of 2025, with annual sales volume expected to hold steady at around 400,000 units, according to company vice president Sing-sheng Chan during an interview on November 6. Pointing to a "late surge" as a result of government policies, Chan noted that Hyundai Motors aims to continue growing its market share as conditions improve in 2026.