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Wednesday 27 May 2026
Dreame's 941-company ecosystem targets growth far beyond robot vacuum cleaners
Dreame Technology, a Chinese consumer electronics maker, has formed nearly 1,000 affiliated companies in its ecosystem since the end of 2024. This breakneck pace of expansion signals the ambitions of its leadership to unearth growth opportunities across the broader Chinese tech sector, although some media outlets question the sustainability of the business model.
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Yulon advances AI-driven transformation to boost domestic production and exports
Yulon Motor Group outlined its 2025 results and 2026 outlook at its annual shareholders' meeting on May 27, announcing continued domestic production and export pushes while deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen competitiveness and drive transformation. The company reported that 2025 stand-alone revenue was NT$16.655 billion, operating profit was NT$529 million, net profit was NT$979 million, and earnings per share were NT$0.93, while consolidated revenue for 2025 reached NT$72.355 billion with net profit of NT$3.594 billion and EPS of NT$0.93.
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Facing Chinese rivals, Hyundai accelerates robotaxi plans and cost cuts
As Chinese automakers intensify a global price war, South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group is responding on two fronts at once: accelerating its push into autonomous mobility while pressing suppliers for sweeping cost cuts that could reshape its manufacturing ecosystem.
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Exclusive: Kian Shen rides Taiwan's electric bus expansion with record backlog

Taiwanese automotive components maker Kian Shen Industry says it is experiencing a surge in demand driven by a wave of electric bus replacements in Taiwan and rising orders from commercial vehicle customers, as the company prepares to trial a new lightweight chassis technology it believes could reshape parts of the industry.

Wednesday 27 May 2026
Mexico emerges as new front line in global auto supply chain
Amid a sweeping reconfiguration of global supply chains, North America—and Mexico in particular—has emerged as a critical battleground for manufacturers caught between geopolitics and trade barriers. Yet for companies expanding into Mexico early, the reality on the ground is proving more complex than the strategic narrative suggests, shaped by cross-border management frictions, cultural divides, and policy uncertainty.
Wednesday 27 May 2026
China tightens drone, flying-car rules as low-altitude market takes off

China is building a more formal safety and regulatory framework for its low-altitude economy, as drones, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, and other aerial services move closer to commercial use.

Tuesday 26 May 2026
Gogoro mourns backer Samuel Yin, who committed US$50 million before a single scooter rolled out
Gogoro has issued a statement mourning the death of Ruentex Group president Samuel Yin, who passed away peacefully at Taipei Veterans General Hospital in the early hours of May 26 at the age of 76.
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Commentary: Stellantis' capital shift signals quiet reshaping of Europe's auto industry

In recent weeks, Stellantis, one of the world's five largest automakers, unveiled an ambitious five-year plan titled Fastlane 2030. At its core is a striking reallocation of capital: 60% of its EUR60 billion (approx. US$69.8 billion) investment program will be directed toward North America.

Tuesday 26 May 2026
Japan's carmakers stopped fighting Chinese EVs — and started copying them
As China's auto market races deeper into the electric-vehicle era, Japanese automakers that once dominated the country through powerful joint ventures are beginning to show signs of recovery after years of steep decline. Their turnaround, industry executives say, has come only after embracing a strategy once considered unthinkable: building cars that look, feel, and are priced much more like Chinese domestic brands.
Monday 25 May 2026
BYD and Chery lead China's advance into Europe's EV market
Chinese automakers are rapidly gaining ground in Europe's electric-vehicle market, underscoring a transformation from low-cost challengers into formidable global competitors.
Monday 25 May 2026
Foxtron advances full-stack EV vision at 2026 shareholder meeting
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies convened its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on May 22, where Chairman Andy Lee presided over the proceedings, which included the approval of the company's annual financial statements and a full board re-election of nine directors. The company also laid out its strategic roadmap for 2026, covering Taiwan and overseas markets.
Monday 25 May 2026
China's EV price war gives way to rising costs
China's electric-vehicle market is entering an unfamiliar phase: cars are getting more expensive.
Saturday 23 May 2026
Research insight: China’s auto industry turns to robotaxis and AI at Beijing Auto Show
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show, which concluded on May 3, offered a glimpse into what may become the next defining chapter of China's automotive industry: not simply electric vehicles, but intelligent mobility powered by artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and deeply localized innovation.
Friday 22 May 2026
Tesla ramps up hiring for self-driving team in China
Tesla has begun recruiting for driver-assistance roles in China as it pushes ahead to bring its full self-driving (FSD) system to market. The move comes after repeated delays and amid growing pressure from local competitors — including Xpeng Motors, Xiaomi Auto, and Huawei Technologies — on the US electric vehicle (EV) maker's market share.
Friday 22 May 2026
NIO posts operating profit and strong revenue growth in Q1 of 2026
Nio reported a return to operating profitability in the first quarter of 2026, marking its second consecutive profitable quarter as revenue and deliveries surged on stronger demand and an improved product mix.
Friday 22 May 2026
Xiaomi expands YU7 lineup with new GT model and entry-level variant
On May 21 in Beijing, Xiaomi held its "Human–Car–Home" ecosystem product launch event, where founder, chairman, and CEO Lei Jun unveiled the updated Xiaomi YU7 family, introducing two new variants: the YU7 GT and the YU7 Standard Edition.
Friday 22 May 2026
Kian-Shen sees electric bus orders surge as BMW battery box trials set for fourth quarter
Kian-Shen Industrial, a vehicle frame and platform maker under Yulon Motor Group, reported at its first-quarter 2026 earnings briefing that electric bus frame orders surged and that trial production of battery boxes for BMW was scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter, with the main financial impact expected in 2028. Executives said two new products were progressing toward trial production and mass production, and the company signaled plans to scale manufacturing to meet rising demand.
Friday 22 May 2026
Auto cyber losses topped US$20 billion in 2025 as carmakers tighten defenses
Automakers and their suppliers faced more than US$20 billion in damage from software flaws and cyberattacks in 2025 as the industry accelerated toward software-defined vehicles, according to an analysis released by the Center of Automotive Management in March 2026. The report said rising connectivity and increasingly complex electronic architectures expanded attack surfaces and intensified national security concerns across Europe, the US, and China.
Friday 22 May 2026
AUO ditches panel era with three new business lines for next decade
Looking ahead to 2026, AUO said the global economy is stabilizing and returning to growth, but that international trade disputes and regional conflicts still pose risks. It added that the consumer electronics market is also being weighed down by AI-driven inflation and weak demand, creating more uncertainty for an industry recovery.
Friday 22 May 2026
Foxtron pushes into consumer EVs with Bria and Cavira launches

Foxtron has moved quickly to expand its electric-vehicle lineup, signaling an acceleration of Foxconn's ambitions in the global auto industry.

Thursday 21 May 2026
NXP pitches CoreRide as a shortcut to software-defined cars
NXP Semiconductors is positioning its CoreRide platform as a way for automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to shorten development cycles for software-defined vehicles, even as the chipmaker's move deeper into system-level solutions raises questions about how its role in the automotive supply chain may evolve.
Thursday 21 May 2026
NXP CoreRide Z248 leverages Inventec, Delta support in SDV push
Driven by software-defined vehicles (SDVs), the automotive supply chain is being reshaped, embracing a business model relying on highly collaborative ecosystems. At a showcase in Taipei on May 19, NXP demonstrated its CoreRide Z248 platform, built together with automotive middleware vendor Vector.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Exclusive: Automakers turn to Taiwan for faster vehicle electronics development
A quiet but consequential shift is underway in the global automotive industry's race toward electrification and software-defined vehicles. Executives in Taiwan's automotive-electronics supply chain say major Western automakers are increasingly turning to Taiwan after being stunned by the speed at which Taiwanese companies can develop and integrate next-generation electronic systems.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Analysis: Japan's auto giants diverge—who's navigating the storm, and who's still in it
Japan's three largest automakers reported fiscal 2025 results that signal shifting production strategies and significant implications for suppliers across North America and beyond. The outcomes have varied: Toyota and Honda steadied operations amid different pressures, while Nissan moved into deep restructuring after heavy losses.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Commentary: Musk, Huang, and H200—Nvidia's last chip in China
US President Donald Trump's trip to China with 17 business leaders thrust Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang back into the spotlight — as Beijing's position on Nvidia's H200 chips and China's broader AI supply chain continue to reshape the market narrative.