E-paper manufacturer E Ink stated that the BMW iX3 Flow Edition equipped with E Ink Prism technology was officially released at the Auto China 2026. This represents a major breakthrough in automotive surface innovation technology. The BMW iX3 Flow Edition has become the world's first vehicle to adopt E Ink Prism electronic paper technology and move toward mass production, marking a new stage in which electronic paper vehicle-body technology has officially transitioned from concept demonstrations to practical applications.
Samsung Electronics executive chairman Lee Jae-yong's bold acquisition of premium audio brand Harman for KRW9.4 trillion (approx. US$6.3 billion) a decade ago has paid off, with the American subsidiary of Samsung posting historic highs in both revenue and operating profit.
For more than a decade, lithium-ion batteries have defined the global power battery market, concentrating technology, capital and supply chains along a single trajectory. That model is now under pressure. Sharp swings in lithium carbonate prices have exposed structural vulnerabilities, forcing the industry to confront a long-ignored question: what happens when the core input cost is no longer predictable?
Foxconn eyes 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility as it deepens push into EV-related hardware.
Global PMX's shift from components maker to technology integrator could affect supply chains worldwide, as its push into electro-mechanical brakes, AI server cooling, and surgical device parts aligns with rising autonomous vehicle and AI healthcare demands, potentially altering supplier dynamics, product margins, and the international distribution of advanced automotive components.
Falling battery-electric vehicle prices in the UK — now averaging GBP785 (US$1,059) below petrol and diesel models — could accelerate global EV competition by lowering entry barriers and bolstering Chinese automakers' access to Europe, as evidenced by Chery's first-place finish in March 2026 and strong BEV sales growth in the first quarter of 2026.
Shining Victory Motor Electronics secured a General Motors contract to supply components for pickup trucks and SUVs in the US starting from the first quarter of 2026, marking its North American market entry and triggering global expansion plans, including a Mexico plant and four operational hubs that could reshape the company's overseas revenue mix.
Tesla reported steady first-quarter results while outlining an aggressive expansion into artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy — a strategy that executives say will define the company's next phase, even as it weighs on near-term financial performance.
New UN rules requiring EU cars to adopt comprehensive cybersecurity systems from mid-2024 will reshape global automotive competitiveness, supply chains, and digital strategies. The regulations compel automakers and suppliers worldwide to overhaul vehicle design, manufacturing, and software update practices — or risk stranded investments in electrification and software-defined vehicle programs, with consequences that could threaten corporate survival.
Silicon Valley is quietly reshaping the automotive value chain, and the shift is now working its way deep into the architecture of European carmakers.
Global forecasts of electric vehicle (EV) adoption have been lowered as automakers scale back near-term production and investment plans amid weaker-than-expected demand and mounting financial pressures. According to a recent Counterpoint Research report, EVs are now expected to account for around 50% of global vehicle sales by 2035, down from a previous estimate of 65%.
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