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Monday 21 April 2025
Volkswagen, Horizon Robotics co-developed L2+ autonomous driving system tailored for China
Volkswagen's software arm Cariad SE and Chinese AI chipmaker Horizon Robotics have jointly developed their first autonomous driving system under the Carizon venture, which will debut...
Friday 18 April 2025
Fears of an 'Australia scenario' grow as Taiwan weighs auto tariff cuts
Taiwan's auto industry is bracing for the possibility of the Taiwanese government reducing tariffs and commodity taxes for car imports as part of its bid to ease pressure from the...
Friday 18 April 2025
China bans automakers from marketing "self-driving" features
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has instructed nearly 60 automotive manufacturers to cease using terms like "self-driving" and "smart driving" in marketing...
Friday 18 April 2025
Huawei, SAIC unveil 'SAIC Shangjie' brand; most budget-friendly EV in Harmony lineup
Huawei and SAIC jointly unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) brand, SAIC Shangjie, at the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) new product event on April 16. SAIC Shangjie...
Thursday 17 April 2025
Xpeng's high-tech global strategy aims to navigate EV industry consolidation
In the face of rising global tariff pressures and an increasingly volatile automotive market, Chinese automaker Xpeng Motors is bucking the trend, actively accelerating its expansion...
Thursday 17 April 2025
Taiwan's tech supply chain faces uncertainties as US tariffs exclude key Apple wearables
Taiwan's supply chain firms are navigating a turbulent landscape as the US continues to recalibrate its tariff policies. While recent exemptions for smartphones, laptops, and other...
Thursday 17 April 2025
Southern Taiwan Science Park sees strong January-February revenue, aims to break NT$3 trillion in 2025
Benefiting from the 3nm process, the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) saw its revenue reach a record-breaking NT$2.21 trillion (approx. US$68.23 billion) in 2024, surpassing the...
Thursday 17 April 2025
XPeng launches self-developed AI chip in 2025 X9 model
On the evening of April 15, XPeng held a global strategic launch event in Hong Kong to announce its automotive strategy for the AI era and unveiled the 2025 XPeng X9. Chairman and...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Tariff uncertainty clouds outlook for seasonal tech demand and possible oversupply
Following the US government's imposition of broad reciprocal tariffs—targeting not only China but also nations like Vietnam and Thailand—many customers initially paused...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Trump's auto tariffs create supply crunch as China faces surplus
Trump's steep 25% tariff on imported vehicles plus an additional 25% border tax on cars from Canada and Mexico has upended the US auto market, creating significant supply constraints...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Ennostar unveils next-gen auto and sensing solutions with dual value engine strategy
Ennostar showcased its latest advancements in optoelectronic semiconductor technology at the 2025 Touch Taiwan exhibition, introducing a new strategic direction focused on a "dual...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Global PMX reaps early gains from autonomous vehicle strategy, eyes shipment surge to European clients in 2H25
Taiwan-based Global PMX, a leading manufacturer of automotive powertrain and safety components, is beginning to reap the benefits of its strategic investments in the autonomous vehicle...
Monday 14 April 2025
DIGITIMES analysis: electronics tariffs driving three-pronged supply chain transformation
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated Sunday that recent tariff exemptions for electronics and semiconductor products are merely temporary, with comprehensive semiconductor...
Monday 14 April 2025
Laster Tech's Q1 revenue surges 17.34%, sets record despite US-China tariff challenges
Laster Tech, a leading purveyor of LED automotive modules, reported a consolidated revenue of NT$708 million (approx. US$21.63 million) for March 2025, a striking 38.42% surge year-over-year,...
Monday 14 April 2025
Tech companies rush to diversify production amid US-China trade tensions
US-China trade tensions continue to escalate despite the Trump administration's partial tariff exemptions for electronics components. Major tech brands are accelerating production...