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Tuesday 9 September 2025
Tesla to open new research and development center in Kopenick, Berlin
Tesla has announced plans to establish a new R&D center in Kopenick, Berlin, Germany. Positioned between Tesla's existing Gigafactory in Grunheide, Brandenburg, and central Berlin, the facility is expected to bolster the company's vehicle development activities in Europe.
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Research Insights: Global auto market forms multi-track pattern
The global automotive market reached total sales of 44.42 million units in the first half of 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 2.7%. Among these, the combined sales volume of the three major markets—China, the US, and Europe—totaled 27.48 million units, accounting for 61.9% of the global share, and they remain the core of the worldwide automotive industry.
Monday 8 September 2025
Amazon targets car sales: Can tech giant disrupt dealerships?
As the software-defined vehicle (SDV) trend reshapes the automotive industry, tech giants are extending their reach beyond technology alone. Amazon Web Services (AWS), leveraging the e-commerce muscle of its parent company, is pioneering new channels for car sales. After initially partnering with Hyundai Motor to sell new vehicles, Amazon has now teamed up with rental giant Hertz to enter the used car market.
Friday 5 September 2025
Hyundai Motor continues hydrogen investments, even as fuel cell vehicle sales slump
The global market for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) has slowed in recent years, with overall sales declining and many multinational automakers scaling back their hydrogen investments. However, Hyundai Motor has been bucking the trend, driven by its industry-leading EV technology, proprietary technological heritage, and confidence in the long-term potential of hydrogen.
Friday 5 September 2025
Sinbon, Swobbee team up to advance sustainable urban mobility
Sinbon Electronics, a Taiwanese electronics component design and connector manufacturer, announced on September 2 its strategic collaboration with Berlin-based climate technology startup Swobbee through equity investment. The partnership reflects their shared vision of promoting sustainable urban transportation and accelerating the global transition toward a green market economy.
Friday 5 September 2025
California dealers file lawsuit to block Sony's Afeela 1 direct sales
Japanese electronics giant Sony's ambitious automotive plans have hit a roadblock following a lawsuit filed by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) in Los Angeles County Superior Court on August 22, 2025. The existing online direct sales model for its new vehicles may no longer be viable, forcing Sony to seek alternative dealership arrangements. This case highlights the marketing system challenges faced by automakers amid major transformations in powertrain and driving systems.
Friday 5 September 2025
Analysis: Taiwan’s EV price war escalates as Luxgen undercuts Tesla ahead of new launch
Taiwan's automotive market remained sluggish in August 2025, with total sales failing to surpass the 30,000-vehicle mark. Automakers across brands have rolled out promotional offers to boost sales during the final four months of the year, aiming to make up for earlier shortfalls. Meanwhile, new model launches are being used to stimulate consumer demand.
Thursday 4 September 2025
Commentary: China and Vietnam brands lead SEA's EV market
In the second quarter of 2025, Southeast Asia's electric vehicle (EV) sales grew 102% year-over-year, driven by affordable battery electric vehicles, rising consumer awareness, government subsidies, and local production expansion. Chinese and Vietnamese brands like BYD and VinFast have become central forces, reshaping the regional EV ecosystem.
Thursday 4 September 2025
China's new electric bike standard takes effect, driving trade-in boom

The electric bike market in China has entered a new phase. Starting September 1, the mandatory national standard "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycle" has been implemented at the production level. Electric bike manufacturers are now required to transition all products to meet the new standard, while models that meet the old standards will gradually be phased out.

Wednesday 3 September 2025
Tesla Model Y leads EV sales in Taiwan despite overall vehicle market decline
Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 8.3% of total vehicle sales in Taiwan in 2024, with registrations nearing 110,000 units nationwide as of now. Tesla dominates the EV market, with over 60,000 registrations, as its all-new Model Y continues to outperform competitors, according to Tesla Taiwan.
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Tesla's India launch stumbles amid tariff woes
Tesla's long-awaited entry into India has been marked by disappointing sales, raising questions about the electric vehicle maker's strategy in one of the world's fastest-growing auto markets.
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Commodity Tax Act amendment may threaten already sluggish electric motorcycle sales, says Gogoro
The recent amendment to the Commodity Tax Act has injected new momentum into the growth of fuel-powered motorcycles, but not the electric motorcycle market. Data from manufacturers show that motorcycle sales in Taiwan reached 66,630 units in June 2025, compared to 65,291 units in May, representing a 2% month-over-month increase but a 3.98% year-over-year drop. In particular, sales of electric motorcycles were nearly cut in half.
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Interview: J-Star eyes AI-enabled e-bikes after Nasdaq success
J-Star Holding, a composite materials company with extensive patents and expertise in carbon fiber design, supplies products for bicycles, rackets, automotive parts, and medical robotic arms. Its carbon fiber bicycles have supported athletes in winning major events like the Tour de France and Olympic road races. Recently, J-Star launched the electric-assisted bike brand Litzmo.
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Research Insights: Global EV sales jump 29% in 1H25, poised to exceed 20M this year
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales rose 29.4% year-over-year to 9.29 million units in the first half of 2025, driven by strong momentum in China, Europe, and the US. The three markets delivered 8.4 million units, accounting for 90.4% of the total. China retained its position as the world's largest EV market and the sector's key growth driver.
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Chroma ATE sues GW Instek over ATS 8000 IP infringement
Taiwan's semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE) maker Chroma ATE has filed a lawsuit against Good Will Instrument (GW Instek), accusing the rival instrument maker of infringing on its intellectual property by copying the name and interface of its self-developed automated test system, ATS 8000. The case was submitted to Taiwan's Intellectual Property and Commercial Court on September 1, 2025, under the Fair Trade Act.
Tuesday 2 September 2025
BYD's quarterly revenue drops 30%, highlighting the growing importance of overseas markets
BYD's financial report reveals a 30% year-over-year decline in profit for the second quarter of 2025. This drop not only fell short of market expectations but also marked the first decline since 2021, underscoring how intense price competition in China's automotive market is affecting even industry leaders.
Tuesday 2 September 2025
US-EU car spec deal puts Taiwan’s auto supply chain on edge
As trade talks between the Trump administration, the European Union, and Japan advance toward a "spec-for-tariff" arrangement, Taiwan faces growing uncertainty over its imported car market. The proposed scheme would allow US-spec vehicles to enter Europe and Japan without local specification restrictions and could eventually extend to Taiwan, raising questions about whether it would invigorate consumer demand or further strain the domestic automotive industry.
Monday 1 September 2025
GM weighs South Korea exit as "Yellow Envelope" law passes
On August 24, 2025, South Korea's National Assembly officially passed amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act, otherwise known as the "Yellow Envelope" bill. Spearheaded by South Korea's current ruling party, the bill has caused significant concern in the country's industrial sector, with potential unrest brewing in its aftermath.
Monday 1 September 2025
Hotai Motor sticks to 2025 sales goal despite profit slide and policy headwinds
Taiwan's auto market has entered a deep freeze in 2025, with industry leaders pointing to ongoing tariff uncertainties as a major source of disruption. At an investor briefing on August 27, 2025, Chih-Wei Lai, Director and Spokesman for Hotai Motor Co., Taiwan's largest automobile distributor, said that while market conditions remain challenging, the company's flagship brands — Toyota and Lexus — have expanded their combined market share by 6 percentage points year-over-year through July 2025.
Monday 1 September 2025
Taiwan's auto testing sector anchored in exports, resilient to US 'spec-for-tariff' deal
The United States is in talks with the European Union, Japan, and other countries on a proposed "spec-for-tariff" agreement, which would allow US-made vehicles to bypass costly redesigns required to meet local regulations, thereby reducing production and export costs.
Monday 1 September 2025
Commentary: Tesla cuts prices in Taiwan, escalating EV price war as tariffs bite
Since April 2025, tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have cast a long shadow over Taiwan's car market, dragging down sales for most brands. Premium electric vehicles bore the brunt of the slump, with demand collapsing for models from Volkswagen, Luxgen Motor, and Toyota. In response, these automakers rushed to roll out time-limited discounts in a bid to salvage sales.
Monday 1 September 2025
India roundup: Modi turns US 50% tariff blow into reform push
The US's 50% tariff on India took effect on August 27, dealing a blow to Indian exporters. India's semiconductor push is gaining traction.
Sunday 31 August 2025
Taiwan auto market slows as tariff uncertainty stalls consumer demand

Taiwan's auto market has entered unfamiliar territory in 2025, marked by mounting signs of disruption. With large volumes of imported cars clogging port terminals, erratic price swings, early factory shutdowns, and a sharp freeze in consumer demand, the market has slowed across virtually all major brands. Yet in the midst of the downturn, market leader Hotai Motor Co. has managed to maintain steady sales momentum.

Saturday 30 August 2025
Germany’s car industry buckles under EV shift and trade shocks

Germany's once-dominant automotive sector is facing its most profound reckoning in decades, shedding over 52,000 jobs — a 6.7% decline — in the past year alone, according to fresh data released by Destatis. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019, the broader industrial sector has cut a total of 245,000 positions, with nearly half of those losses concentrated in the auto industry, according to estimates by the auditing and consulting firm EY.

Saturday 30 August 2025
As Nissan struggles, Foxconn offers a manufacturing lifeline

Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn, is signaling a strategic shift toward electric vehicles through partnership rather than acquisition. Chairman Young Liu confirmed that the company is exploring collaboration with Japanese automakers like Nissan via its Contract Design and Manufacturing Service (CDMS) model. While Foxconn has held discussions with Renault—the largest shareholder in Nissan—its aim is firmly anchored in cooperation, not ownership.