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Tuesday 3 March 2026
MediaTek highlights 6G, Wi-Fi 8, and AI chip UCIe tech at MWC 2026
At the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC), MediaTek showcased a series of breakthrough technologies under the theme "AI for Life: From Edge to Cloud," emphasizing its leadership in chips and AI. The company focused on 6G communications, next-generation home broadband platforms, automotive connectivity, mobile AI, and data center interconnect solutions.
Saturday 28 February 2026
UK self-driving startup Wayve secures US$1.2 billion to expand robotaxi plans
Wayve, the UK-based autonomous driving startup, has raised US$1.2 billion in a Series D funding round, pushing its valuation to US$8.6 billion. The round was led by venture capital firms Eclipse Capital, Balderton Capital, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and included major tech and automotive investors such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Uber, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis. Uber also committed up to an additional US$300 million in milestone-based funding to accelerate the deployment of Wayve-powered robotaxi services globally.
Thursday 26 February 2026
Chinese automakers surge in Europe as plug-in hybrids outpace diesel
Europe's auto market stumbled at the start of 2026. Overall vehicle sales fell 3.9% in January from a year earlier, as most major manufacturers reported declines and consumer demand remained uneven.
Wednesday 25 February 2026
US tariff ruling sparks transatlantic tensions, European auto industry on edge
After the US Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unconstitutional, President Donald Trump reacted sharply, invoking Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act to impose a 15% tariff on global imports. The move has once again cast a shadow of uncertainty over US trade policy.
Wednesday 25 February 2026
BMW retreats from L3 autonomy, betting instead on a smarter L2
In late January 2026, Mercedes-Benz removed its Level 3 autonomous driving function from the facelifted flagship S-Class. By the end of April, BMW followed with a strategic pivot of its own. In the refreshed BMW 7 Series—the first model built on its Neue Klasse architecture—the company opted to abandon Level 3 capability, instead doubling down on an enhanced Level 2+ driver-assistance system.
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Elon Musk recruits South Korean chip talent as HBM sparks global war
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has amplified recruitment of South Korean semiconductor talent via social media, deepening competition for engineers as global tech firms increasingly target the country's skilled workforce.
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Waymo's Gen6 shift targets cost and climate barriers to autonomous taxi rollouts
Alphabet's Waymo has refocused competition from pure perception advances to real-world feasibility and business model viability with its sixth-generation autonomous driving hardware system, Gen6, targeting two long-term commercialization bottlenecks: high costs and climate adaptability.
Thursday 12 February 2026
China dominates 90% of South Korea's EV fast-charger modules

South Korea is moving to domestically produce key components for electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers, as Chinese-made power modules account for more than 90% of those installed in the country, according to a Hankyung report.

Thursday 12 February 2026
ADAS proves harder to sell than automakers expected
For much of the past decade, artificial intelligence served as a premium badge—an easy way for carmakers to justify higher prices and signal technological leadership. But as these systems move from promise to practice, the costs of overestimating algorithms are becoming harder to ignore. In some cases, the market itself is pushing back.
Thursday 12 February 2026
Samsung weighs Europe chip expansion after Intel retreat opens German window

Samsung is reportedly evaluating a potential European semiconductor expansion alongside its South Korea and US manufacturing base, as the region tightens local production requirements and Germany seeks a replacement for a cancelled flagship chip investment.

Wednesday 11 February 2026
Tesla looks beyond cars to map strategy toward 2026
On the afternoon of February 6, 2026, at a media briefing in Beijing, Grace Tao, Tesla Vice President, offered the company's most comprehensive public account to date of its strategic direction heading into 2026. It was the first time Tesla had systematically articulated how it sees its own future—and it marked a clear shift in identity.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Exclusive: Taiwan weighs auto tariff cuts in talks with industry leaders
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs convened a closed-door meeting with leading domestic automakers on February 10, 2026, signaling that potential tariff changes on imported vehicles — particularly from the United States — may be imminent.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Chinese automakers advance as US rivals retreat from EVs

As US automakers scale back their electric vehicle (EV) ambitions, Chinese manufacturers are pressing ahead, leveraging technological and structural advantages to expand rapidly across global markets. Industry analysts warn that the retreat by US carmakers could place the American auto industry in what some describe as an unprecedented "existential crisis."

Tuesday 10 February 2026
Renesas turns to China and India for recovery after first net loss in six years
Renesas Electronics recorded its first net loss in six years in fiscal 2025, reflecting weak demand for automotive semiconductors and a limited contribution from AI-related products. The company is recalibrating its strategy, with India and China positioned as key pillars in its recovery roadmap.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Onsemi 4Q25 revenue drops 11% as power, analog weakness persists

Onsemi's revenue declined in the fourth quarter as its two largest business units continued to post year-over-year sales declines, highlighting persistent weakness across key parts of its portfolio.

Tuesday 10 February 2026
Onsemi posts US$1.53 billion in 4Q25 revenue as margins improve
Onsemi reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$1.53 billion, with management citing early signs of stabilization across its core markets and continued growth in AI data center demand. The company posted non-GAAP earnings per share of US$0.64 for the quarter, exceeding the midpoint of its prior guidance.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Onsemi delivers solid fourth-quarter results as markets stabilize, outlook points to cautious recovery
Onsemi reported steady fourth-quarter results for 2025, supported by disciplined execution and record free cash flow generation, while management signaled improving stability across key end markets even as near-term recovery expectations remain measured.
Thursday 5 February 2026
Infineon's fiscal 1Q26 resilience highlights AI-driven growth amid cyclical pressures
Infineon's first quarter of fiscal year 2026 showed that strong demand linked to artificial intelligence (AI) can cushion cyclical weakness in other markets, reinforcing the company's medium-term growth narrative while also bringing higher investment needs and cash flow pressure into focus.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
NXP abandons low-margin bets to chase the software-defined car
In an earnings call held on February 3, NXP Semiconductors NV reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$3.34 billion, representing a 7% increase year-on-year and a 5% sequential rise. Management characterized the 2025 fiscal year as two distinct halves: initial demand weakness, followed by an acceleration in the second half. The company indicated that its performance in the latter part of the year has allowed it to return to its long-term financial model, leading to an optimistic outlook for 2026.
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Huawei-linked Hubble invests in automotive chipmaker Norelsys pre-IPO

Norelsys (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. has begun IPO counseling after filing registration for listing guidance with the Tianjin branch of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, according to regulatory disclosures.

Tuesday 3 February 2026
NXP signals modest recovery despite automotive shortfall as shares dip on high market expectations
NXP Semiconductors reported a sequential recovery across most end markets in its fourth-quarter results, yet its core automotive business grew more slowly than anticipated. This performance highlights an uneven semiconductor rebound, where strength in the mobile and industrial sectors must offset persistent instability in the vital automotive segment.
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Nexperia plans Malaysia expansion in face of geopolitical risks and automotive supply concerns
Geopolitical tensions between the Netherlands and China led to Nexperia halting shipments at the end of 2025, raising concerns over potential disruptions in the automotive semiconductor supply chain and affecting multiple global carmakers. To meet customer demand for a "non-China supply chain," the company is reportedly planning to expand its packaging and testing capacity in Malaysia. The move aims to reduce reliance on its current "European wafer, China packaging" model and prevent future shipment interruptions.
Saturday 31 January 2026
Samsung, SK Hynix target surging growth in automotive memory market for autonomous driving systems
Automobiles are rapidly transforming into servers/smartphones-on-wheels with the advancement of autonomous driving technologies, which has led to a surge in demand for automotive memory. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are viewing the automotive sector as the next major battleground after AI, with both South Korean memory giants taking proactive measures to gain a foothold in this emerging market.
Thursday 29 January 2026
South Korea's industry minister heads to Washington after tariff rollback warning

US President Donald Trump has threatened to restore 25% tariffs on South Korean goods, escalating trade tensions by citing delays in Seoul's passage of legislation linked to a bilateral trade agreement reached last year.

Thursday 29 January 2026
A year of transformation: Tesla pivots to Robotaxis and domestic chip production
Tesla is entering what executives describe as a "turning point" year. As the company pushes forward with robotaxi deployment and Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, it must also navigate potential bottlenecks in global semiconductor supply that could define its medium-term growth.