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These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.


Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has initiated the second phase of its air pollution prevention program.

Taiwan's Phase Two Commitment to Clean Transportation

Mar 25, 2024

To enhance air quality and safeguard public health and living conditions, Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has initiated the second phase of its air pollution prevention program. This phase involves expanding electric vehicle charging stations across various regions. Eight county and city governments, including New Taipei City and Taoyuan City, have been selected, with nearly 500 publicly owned s...


The upward trend is largely driven by Taiwan's proactive initiatives aimed at promoting the development of high-efficiency and new-energy vehicles.

Taiwan's EV Registrations Soar to New Heights

Mar 11, 2024

The Electric Vehicle surge is gaining momentum in Taiwan! Data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) reveals a notable increase in vehicle plate registrations across the country. Between January and November 2023, EVs comprised over a quarter of all new vehicle registrations. This surge is projected to propel the annual turnover of the automobile and motorcycle retail industry to surpass $...


Taiwan's manufacturers are poised to seamlessly integrate into the burgeoning global EV supply chain. (Photo courtesy of United Daily News Group)

CDRI's Two-Pronged Strategy to Empower the EV Industry

Mar 01, 2024

Renowned as "Technology Island," Taiwan boasts significant technological prowess in semiconductor manufacturing, ICT, and automotive component production, encompassing motors, automotive chips, panels, and circuit board design. Leveraging these strengths, coupled with the systematic integration of EV motors, batteries, electronic control systems, new battery technology, and vehicle electronic ...


Wang Cheng-Chien, the chairman of ARTC.

On the Road Again! ARTC Showcases Cutting-Edge Automotive Research

Dec 04, 2023

Following a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) has restarted its "ARTC Inspection Tour." This tour primarily focuses on showcasing the latest advancements in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Notably, the tour highlights its achievements through the "Autonomous Driving Robot" demonstration, providing perspectives from aerial...


Taiwan's Two-wheeler Sales Expected to Have Regained Growth Momentum in May, after Plunging in Apr.</h2>

Taiwan's Two-wheeler Sales Expected to Have Regained Growth Momentum in May, after Plunging in Apr.

Jun 01, 2018

After nearly a half year of continued brisk growth, Taiwan’s two-wheeler sales slackened significantly in April, but are expected to have regained growth momentum for a couple of reasons. Based on the statistics of powered two-wheeler licenses issued by Motor Vehicles Office, a governmental unit under Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications, sales of new powered two-wheelers dec...


Gogoro Continues Leading Taiwan's E-scooter Market with High Street Cred</h2>

Gogoro Continues Leading Taiwan's E-scooter Market with High Street Cred

May 31, 2018

With ever more competitors jumping on the electric-scooter bandwagon by working on production and promotion of their models in the Taiwanese market, Gogoro Inc., a Taiwan-based, globally prestigious branded supplier of this kind, continues to lead the market segment on the island, thanks partly to its high street cred. Following years of development, Gogoro has scored cumulative e-scooter sale...


MPN's Editor-at-large Provides Holistic, In-depth Insights into U.S. Market for Powersports</h2><p class='subtitle'>Industry veteran suggests Taiwanese suppliers establish market presence as priority</p>

MPN's Editor-at-large Provides Holistic, In-depth Insights into U.S. Market for Powersports

Industry veteran suggests Taiwanese suppliers establish market presence as priority

May 24, 2018

One of the concurrent events held during the 13th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2018), the seminar titled “Turning New U.S. Powersports Business Opportunities” was rounded off with overwhelming acclaim from the audience as a resounding success, mostly thanks to the excellent quality of the lecturers invited, all of whom are seasoned veterans and experts at high ...


Exclusive Interview with Editor-in-chief in PSB</h2><p class='subtitle'>He points out building OEM partnership as a savvy strategy for Taiwanese suppliers trying to penetrate U.S.'s powersports market</p>

Exclusive Interview with Editor-in-chief in PSB

He points out building OEM partnership as a savvy strategy for Taiwanese suppliers trying to penetrate U.S.'s powersports market

May 24, 2018

During his visit to the Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show 2018 (Motorcycle Taiwan 2018) that ran from April 12 through 15, Dave McMahon, editor-in-chief of Powersports Business (PSB), was interviewed exclusively by CENS to share his views on the current development and outlooks of the powered two-wheeler market in the U.S. While the magazine PSB is one of the most reliable sources ...


Taiwanese Tire Makers Profit from Fast Growing Auto Market in Southeast Asian and South Asian Countries</h2>

Taiwanese Tire Makers Profit from Fast Growing Auto Market in Southeast Asian and South Asian Countries

Jan 08, 2018

Benefiting from brisk auto sales in Southeast and South Asian countries like India and Indonesia, Taiwan’s major tire makers, including Cheng Shin Rubber Industrial Co., and Kenda Rubber Industrial Co., are likely to score robust business performance in the years to come. Cheng Shin, which chose India and Indonesia as the springboards to the global market, has been developing the tire market i...


Horace Luke, co-founder and CEO of Gogoro, speaks at  the COP21 in Paris on the panel Innovation For Business Advantage. (photo from UDN)

Gogoro's Innovative Smart E-scooter Paves Way to European Market at COP21

Picked as 10-must see exhibit by French media

Feb 19, 2016

Although Taiwan was not invited even as observer at the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris' Stade de France, an event held Dec. 7-8, 2015, Bolstering Success in Paris The Sustainable Innovation Forum (SIF15), the largest business-focused event held during the annual COP, invited 750-plus attendees from 195 countries as the largest number of global stakeholders at any c...