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Tuesday 2 December 2025
Taiwan's scooter sales decline in November as electric segment faces challenges
Taiwan's scooter market recorded 54,311 units sold in November 2025, a 16% decrease from October and an 11% drop from November 2024, according to recent market data. SYM Motor led sales, followed by KYMCO, Yamaha, and the electric scooter brand Gogoro.
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Taiwan sees new vehicle registrations rise amid market recovery efforts
Taiwan's automotive market showed signs of recovery in November as new vehicle registrations increased by 5.7% from October to 36,485 units, according to recent industry reports. The growth suggests the market's worst period may be over, despite cumulative registrations for the first 11 months of 2025 falling 11.9% compared to the previous year at 367,133 units.
Tuesday 2 December 2025
CarUX completes Pioneer acquisition, Innolux eyes synergy across three key areas
Innolux subsidiary CarUX Holding and Japan-based Pioneer have officially completed their acquisition deal, with Pioneer now formally joining CarUX. According to Innolux, the move marks a significant milestone in CarUX's global smart cockpit strategy as a tier 1 supplier focused on integrated solutions.
Monday 1 December 2025
Tesla leans on low running costs to woo Indian buyers as early sales stagnate
Tesla is touting low ownership costs to attract Indian buyers, but sluggish early sales and steep import prices are clouding its debut, prompting the EV maker to push for ecosystem improvements and potential policy shifts to regain momentum.
Thursday 27 November 2025
Commentary: Luxgen sale to Foxconn gains momentum, reshaping Taiwan’s auto landscape

One of the most talked-about topics in Taiwan's auto market in recent weeks is the widely circulated report that Foxtron Vehicle Technologies—the joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon Motor—is preparing to acquire Luxgen, Yulon's own passenger-car brand. The industry remains divided on the implications, but many observers see the move as one that could ultimately benefit both sides.

Wednesday 26 November 2025
Vinfast's EV and scooter sales surge, but profitability deteriorates sharply
Vinfast reports widening losses in the third quarter of 2025, despite recording solid year-over-year revenue growth, underscoring the continued financial strain facing the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer as it scales production and expands internationally.
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Foxconn showcases full-stack tech ambitions at Hon Hai Tech Day
Foxconn showcased sweeping upgrades across artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs), advanced manufacturing, and data center hardware during its two-day Hon Hai Tech Day event. The developments underscore the company's push to evolve from the world's largest electronics contractor into a full-stack technology and platform provider. The event highlighted new strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with OpenAI and expanded work with Nvidia.
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Analysis: Foxconn's compact EV squeezes into Asia's tight urban terrain
A new-vehicle debut is always one of the highlights of Foxconn's annual Hon Hai Tech Day, and 2025 has proved no exception. The Model A—the company's compact multipurpose EV—first appeared in static form at the 2024 event. This year, it stepped out of the display zone and onto center stage.
Monday 24 November 2025
Foxconn’s new “3+3+3” bet: can an AI makeover rewrite its future?
At its Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD) held in Nangang, Taipei, Hon Hai (Foxconn) outlined its strategic transformation through chairman Young Liu's remarks and technology showcases. The event highlighted the company's emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and its expanded role in smart industries, underscoring a shift towards a broader technology platform service orientation.
Friday 21 November 2025
Foxconn unveils Model A EV platform tailored for Japan's mobility market
On the opening day of Hon Hai Tech Day, Foxconn introduced a new reference EV, the Model A—its most concentrated focused push yet to tailor electric vehicles for specific industries and use cases. Jun Seki, chief strategy officer for the company's electric-vehicle business, unveiled three distinct versions of the Model A on the main stage, each designed for different commercial and consumer needs. The vehicles combine advanced AI features with a modular component architecture aimed at driving down costs and broadening application scenarios.
Friday 21 November 2025
Foxconn to unveil new tech and products at sixth annual Hon Hai Tech Day
Foxconn Technology Group is expected to showcase its latest innovations and strategic developments during the sixth annual Hon Hai Tech Day, starting on November 21. The event will focus on advancements aligned with the company's 3+3+3 development strategy across computing, manufacturing, and real-world applications; this includes AI Factory, robotics, smart manufacturing, and electric vehicles.
Thursday 20 November 2025
Research insight: Horizon Robotics leads China's push for autonomous driving independence
China's self-driving car market is surging, with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) now installed in over 60% of new vehicles. Yet the high-end autonomous driving chip market remains dominated by American suppliers, who control nearly 70% of the sector. Against a backdrop of rising Sino-US geopolitical tensions, Chinese chipmakers and autonomous driving solution providers are ramping up efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology and accelerate domestic innovation.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Nexperia chip disruptions continue to weigh on global automakers
Global automotive supply chains remain under pressure as disruptions linked to Nexperia, a Netherlands-based chipmaker, continue to affect major automakers and suppliers.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
AUO Mobility Solutions to debut smart cockpit solutions at CES 2026
AUO's newly established subsidiary, AUO Mobility Solutions Corporation (AMSC), will make its debut at CES 2026 under the theme "Together, We Drive the New Era," showcasing its integrated capabilities in smart cockpit solutions.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Xiaomi warns of deeper margin pressure from rising memory costs as EV business posts record deliveries
Xiaomi highlighted mounting pressure from sharply rising memory prices even as its electric vehicle business continued its rapid expansion and achieved first-time quarterly profitability. Executives said the company is balancing cost challenges in smartphones with strong performance in EVs and IoT, while preparing for continued volatility into 2026.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Xiaomi posts first EV profit in Q3, setting records as China’s price war nears
Xiaomi reported a sharp rise in net income for the third quarter of 2025, supported by strong momentum in its electric vehicle business and solid demand for its IoT and lifestyle products. The period, which ended on September 30, marked a significant milestone for the company as its EV division delivered its first quarterly profit. However, intensifying competition in the smartphone market and rising component costs continued to cloud its near-term outlook.
Sunday 16 November 2025
Taiwan's AutoSys expands beyond cars, targeting drones and robotics

Taiwan-based automotive software developer AutoSys Intelligent is broadening its horizons beyond self-driving cars. Building on its core expertise in autonomous driving systems, the company plans to extend its intelligent software and system technologies to drones, robotics, and other AI-driven platforms, marking the start of a multidimensional growth strategy.

Friday 14 November 2025
Taiwan's EV market heats up as Luxgen N5 prepares for debut
Taiwan's electric vehicle market (EV) is poised for a wave of new launches in the second half of 2025, with the upcoming Luxgen N5, based on Foxtron's Model B platform, attracting the most attention. Rumors have circulated that the N5's launch schedule could be altered. In response, Luxgen's public relations team told DIGITIMES that future product plans will be officially announced at the appropriate time.
Thursday 13 November 2025
Elon Musk's secret fab plan: new US chip plant targets 2026 ramp
Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX and Tesla Inc., is making significant strides to develop a comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in the US. Sources indicate that the fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) plant in Texas has reached the equipment delivery phase and aims to commence volume production by late third quarter 2026.
Thursday 13 November 2025
Pegatron’s post-China pivot accelerates with a new U.S. server line in 2026
Pegatron Corp. is accelerating its shift away from China, increasing the share of manufacturing capacity located outside the country to 30-40% in 2025 from 20-30% in 2024, the company's management revealed during its earnings call on November 12. This move reflects Pegatron's broader strategy to diversify its manufacturing footprint and reduce reliance on its core contract with Apple Inc., which still accounts for approximately 60% of its revenue.
Thursday 13 November 2025
Foxconn earnings stay firm for 2025 as Liu cites “signs to be optimistic” for 2026
Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.) posted robust performance in the third quarter of 2025, driven by new smartphone launches, smart consumer electronics, AI servers, and cloud network devices. The company anticipates substantial sequential and year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter, maintaining expectations for solid full-year expansion and expressing optimism about 2026 results for the first time, according to chairman Young Liu.
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Chinese EVs force Japanese automakers out of Southeast Asia into India
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are reshaping the global automotive market in 2025, with BYD successfully penetrating Southeast Asian markets long dominated by Japanese automakers. This expansion is escalating competition and forcing strategic shifts among incumbents.
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Foxconn earnings preview: investors look for proof behind its AI and EV push
Foxconn (Hon Hai Group) is scheduled to hold its third-quarter earnings call on November 12, with strong investor attention focused on the company's advancements in AI server cabinets and new smartphones. Market enthusiasm has been buoyed by the performance of these products, while anticipation builds around progress in AI hardware and upcoming smartphone orders as the industry moves into the fourth quarter. Investors also await updates on Foxconn's electric vehicle (EV) and robotics projects, as well as collaborative efforts with major partners such as SoftBank Group, Mitsubishi Electric, and TECO Electric.
Tuesday 11 November 2025
The dashboard revolution: how Mini LED and OLED are changing cars
As cars become rolling digital platforms, the display has become one of the most fiercely contested frontiers for screen makers. Much like the evolution of televisions, the auto industry is now witnessing a duel between two advanced display technologies—Mini LED backlighting and OLED panels—each finding loyal allies among global automakers.
Monday 10 November 2025
Ola Electric rejects tech theft claims as rivals question its battery breakthrough
According to the Economic Times, Ola Electric issued a statement on November 9, rejecting media reports that linked the company to the alleged theft of South Korean pouch cell battery technology, calling the claims "misleading and baseless."
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