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Tuesday 29 April 2025
How Hesai's cost cuts and key partnerships fuel 4x LiDAR growth in 2025
Hesai Technology, the leading LiDAR manufacturer in China, is planning a fourfold increase in its production capacity by 2025 to address the rapidly growing demand for automotive advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Monday 28 April 2025
Renesas hits brakes on EV chip expansion as market uncertainty and tariff woes persist
Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics has adopted a cautious stance on expanding its production of power semiconductors for electric vehicles (EVs). During its earnings briefing on April 24, company president Hidetoshi Shibata revealed that the planned mass production at the Kofu plant in Yamanashi Prefecture, initially expected to begin in 2025, will move forward without a set schedule due to significant uncertainty in market demand.
Monday 28 April 2025
Texas Instruments launches new integraged ADAS chips
Automotive sensors and chips have become critical battlegrounds for semiconductor manufacturers, as their reliability and integration capabilities are key factors in the rapid advancement of automated driving technology. Texas Instruments (TI) aims to provide advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) solutions with its latest automotive LiDAR, clock, and radar chips.
Sunday 27 April 2025
Renesas 1Q profit drops on weak auto and industrial chip demand

Renesas Electronics saw revenue and profit tumble in the first quarter of 2025, hit by ongoing softness in automotive and industrial chip demand. On a non-GAAP basis, Renesas reported consolidated revenue of JPY308.8 billion (approx. US$2.16 billion), down 12.2% from a year earlier. Operating profit declined 26.2% to JPY83.8 billion, while net income plunged 30.8% to JPY73.3 billion.

Sunday 27 April 2025
Shanghai Auto Show 2025: China’s supply chain takes center stage
The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has commenced amid escalating global trade tensions, as newly imposed US tariffs pose significant challenges to China's automotive industry. Once a straightforward showcase for domestic brands, the exhibition has evolved into a critical vantage point for observing how China's auto supply chain is adapting and seeking new avenues for growth in an increasingly adverse environment.
Saturday 26 April 2025
Taiwanese EV charging firms shift focus from speed to smart infrastructure

As electric vehicle adoption steadily climbs across Taiwan, the role of charging infrastructure is undergoing a rapid transformation. Taiwanese charging station manufacturers, once locked in a battle of equipment specifications emphasizing "fast charging and high power," are now expanding their focus to encompass broader software integration, intelligent operations, and energy management systems.

Saturday 26 April 2025
TI partners with Taiwanese firms to showcase automotive tech at 2025 E-Mobility Taiwan

Texas Instruments (TI) reported robust first-quarter earnings for 2025, buoyed by a steady recovery across key application sectors, particularly in the automotive market. As the global semiconductor cycle shows signs of normalization, TI is deepening its commitment to automotive technologies—especially advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment platforms, and integrated cockpit solutions.

Friday 25 April 2025
Shanghai Auto Show 2025: Global carmakers unveil innovations as Tesla, Hyundai, and Kia sit out
The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has drawn nearly 1,000 automakers and component suppliers from around the world. Chinese manufacturers continued to lead in presence, but a strong group of companies from Europe, the US, and Japan also presented their latest innovations. Notably, Tesla was absent for the third consecutive year. South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia were also missing, underscoring shifting dynamics in the world's largest auto market.
Friday 25 April 2025
Taiwan auto parts makers face 'unprecedented challenge' from US tariffs
Taiwan's automotive supply chain faces an "unprecedented challenge" after the US imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts earlier this month, according to DIGITIMES Research.
Friday 25 April 2025
Overview of main themes at Taiwan's joint mobility mega shows
As the global automotive industry continues to shift toward connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) vehicles, Taiwan's three major mobility industry trade shows—the Taipei International Automobile and Motorcycle Parts and Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA), E-Mobility Taiwan, and Autotronics Taipei—have increasingly been held as joint events, highlighting the influential roles Taiwanese companies play on the global stage.
Wednesday 23 April 2025
MediaTek teams up with Nvidia to develop 3nm smart cockpit platform
On April 23, 2025, at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, MediaTek unveiled its Dimensity Auto series flagship smart cockpit platform C-X1 and in-vehicle communication flagship platform MT2739. The company showcased cutting-edge GenAI technology and Agentic AI cockpit applications, driving a comprehensive upgrade of AI-defined cockpit experiences and spearheading new directions in intelligent driving experiences.
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Huawei's expansion in smart driving stirs competition, scrutiny
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi's pivot into cars has become a high-profile success story. Its SU7 is a hit, forecast to sell 350,000 units this year, and even Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley has heaped praise on the model.
Friday 18 April 2025
XPeng's AI power play: homegrown chips, humanoids, and the race to the skies
At its "Global Brand Night" in Hong Kong on April 15, XPeng Motors unveiled its 2025 global flagship, the XPeng X9, and laid out an ambitious new AI roadmap. Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng said the company is entering a transformative decade, evolving from a smart EV maker into a full-stack AI innovator.
Thursday 17 April 2025
XPeng's Turing AI chip nears launch, with cars, drones, and bots in pipeline
XPeng Motors plans to begin mass production of its proprietary AI chip, "Turing," in the second quarter of 2025, with deployment across all of its vehicle models. The chip may also power autonomous flying vehicles and robots developed by XPeng's affiliated ventures, according to reports from the South China Morning Post and Sina Finance.
Friday 11 April 2025
Samsung's Harman plans India divestment, eyes automotive M&As for growth
Samsung Electronics' subsidiary Harman International is reportedly planning to divest part of its operations in India while pursuing growth opportunities in the automotive electronics sector through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The company has appointed Deutsche Bank as its financial advisor for the sale.
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Samsung to reportedly mass-produce ADAS chips for Hyundai
Samsung Electronics will reportedly mass-produce advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) chips using its 5nm process for Hyundai Motor, according to South Korean media outlets. However, a delay in Hyundai's partner selection may impact Samsung Foundry's overall production schedule.
Wednesday 12 March 2025
AUO's strategic acquisition of BHTC marks game-changer for its future growth

In April 2024, AUO officially completed its acquisition of BHTC, marking a significant milestone in the company's future growth trajectory. Nearly a year later, the deal continues to attract considerable attention in the industry due to its implications for AUO's expansion in the automotive sector.

Tuesday 11 March 2025
Yen Sun Technology optimistic about 2025, driven by AI and automotive applications
Automotive electronics and lifestyle technology systems provider Yen Sun Technology anticipates growth momentum will come from high-end networking IT demand in 2025, driven by the widespread adoption of AI applications due to the emergence of China's DeepSeek.
Tuesday 11 March 2025
CDIL and Infineon partner to boost India's e-mobility and renewable sector
CDIL Semiconductors and Infineon Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on power semiconductor solutions tailored to India's growing needs in e-mobility, renewable energy, and energy-efficient appliances. This partnership aims to enhance India's semiconductor capabilities and integrate cost-effective, locally produced solutions into the global supply chain.
Tuesday 11 March 2025
China's data-only camera shift sparks automotive CIS shortage—Is edge computing out?
China's automotive industry is facing a critical shortage of 8-megapixel (8MP) automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) as automakers shift toward centralized computing architectures. Instead of processing visual data at the edge, Chinese manufacturers are consolidating it within the vehicle's central processing unit (CPU), fueling a surge in demand for high-resolution CIS.
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Chinese automakers seek to upgrade vehicle electrification in the race for intelligent driving with Tesla
BYD, China's automotive giant, has recently taken the lead in the race for intelligent driving equality, triggering a nationwide push among car manufacturers to accelerate the adoption of smarter, more autonomous vehicles. The rise of Deepseek, a promising new player in the field, appears poised to significantly impact China's intelligent driving sector, potentially reshaping the future of the industry.
Friday 7 March 2025
Automotive IC demand remains sluggish amid deepening tariff conflicts
Despite a resurgence in demand for various applications, the demand for automotive processors remains flat. Although a few chip companies are still experiencing growth due to new technology products or recently entering the supply chain, there is currently no noticeable recovery among major integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and IC design firms in Europe and the United States.
Wednesday 5 March 2025
China's cut-rate SiC substrates and mature process chips upend global market
Backed by state subsidies and a self-sufficient supply chain, China is ramping up SiC substrate and mature process chip production at an unprecedented pace. The expansion is fueling fears of a global oversupply and intensifying price competition for industry leaders like Rohm Semiconductor and Wolfspeed.
Friday 28 February 2025
CCP Contact Probes targets AI chip supply chain with advanced packaging solutions
Benefiting from the booming demand for testing related to artificial intelligence (AI), CCP Contact Probes, a probe development and manufacturing company, has optimized its product structure and is making strides in the semiconductor and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. Recently, positive news has emerged regarding test sockets and probes, which are expected to penetrate the advanced packaging supply chain for AI chips.
Thursday 27 February 2025
Taiwan's EV boom: Volvo unveils EX30 SUV with Snapdragon 8155-powered smart cockpit
Taiwan's electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing robust growth, prompting automakers to introduce new models in 2025. Among them, Volvo just launched its next-generation fully electric EX30 compact SUV in Taiwan on February 26. Equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Auto 8155, the EX30 underscores the increasing importance of smart cockpit technology as a key differentiator in the EV sector.