Generalplus has announced that its self-developed MCU product, the GPM32F9010RLQ, has passed the AEC-Q100 Grade 1 automotive-grade certification. This milestone represents the company's initial entry into the automotive electronics market, with a product meeting stringent industry standards. The certification verifies that the MCU complies with critical automotive requirements concerning functional safety, environmental tolerance, and reliability.

In an era where decarbonization is no longer optional but imperative, Taiwan-based plastics injection molding machine maker Fu Chun Shin Machinery (FCS Group) is charting a profitable path by going electric. Despite a turbulent global economy in 2024, FCS delivered strong full-year results, driven by soaring demand for energy-efficient manufacturing solutions.

Automotive News, which routinely reveals the rankings of global automotive parts supply chains mid-year, recently published its latest list. Most of the top five global Tier 1 suppliers remain familiar names, but structural changes in electric vehicle (EV) demand have caused slight shifts in their rankings.

Looking at total automotive parts sales for 2024, Germany's Bosch holds the top spot with revenue down 2.7% year-over-year; Japan's Denso rose one position to second place with a 1.5% increase in revenue; Canada's Magna slipped one rank to third, maintaining flat annual revenue. Germany's ZF Group remains fourth, experiencing a 25% decline in revenue, while China's CATL stays fifth with a 14.8% drop in revenue.

Taiwan's automotive market experienced a cautious first half in 2025, largely due to uncertainties regarding tariffs and potential commodity tax cuts. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) recently clarified a phased approach prioritizing tariff reductions on US-imported vehicles, fueling early signs of recovery in vehicle sales for the latter part of the year.

Strategic investments and collaborations have become the norm in the information and communications technology industry, aiming to expand product offerings and market reach while creating mutual benefits. Sysgration, originally focused on tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) products, has actively broadened its market scope in recent years. The company has ventured into industrial PC (IPC) and energy-related product sectors and strengthened its product and market positioning through investments.

Gogoro launched its new entry-level electric scooter, the Ezzy, in mid-June 2025 as it seeks to build on the success of its 2024 model, the Jego. The Jego recorded annual sales of 20,761 units, making up nearly 40% of the company's total registrations before orders were halted late last year. The Ezzy is aimed at filling the gap in the budget segment and sustaining momentum in the competitive EV scooter

Grand Pacific Petrochemical (GPPC) has been undergoing a transition in recent years, introducing new product lines targeting the semiconductor and electric vehicle (EV) sectors.

According to the Press Information Bureau of India, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) of India announced on June 24, 2025, the launch of an application portal for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI). The portal will remain open until October 21, 2025, enabling eligible manufacturers to apply for participation. The scheme aims to position India as a competitive global hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, boost employment opportunities, and advance the government's "Make in India" initiative.

Tesla's robotaxi service has soft-launched with limited fanfare, though the autonomous vehicle sector continues drawing global investor interest. Industry analysts are tracking related opportunities in automotive camera systems, a market proving more challenging than initially anticipated.

Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous taxi service is poised to enter Singapore and Malaysia by 2025, expanding its reach beyond China. The company is currently in talks with potential partners to establish commercial partnerships in these Southeast Asian countries, according to Bloomberg.