Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co. Ltd., one of the world's largest EMS (electronics manufacturing services) provider based in Taiwan, reportedly ships automotive-application liquid crystal display (LCD) panels to American premium electric-car maker Tesla, through its affiliated Innolux Display Corp., acco

The series of winter storms dumping large amounts of wet snow in the southwestern United States has driven replacement auto-parts traders to increase their inventories to levels that can meet the expected strong demand, and major Taiwanese suppliers of aftermarket (AM) replacement parts have been w

Steve Lin, Deputy Minister of Mainland Affairs Council of the Taiwan Cabinet, recently pointed out that Taiwan's efforts in persuading China to allow duty-free car import from Taiwan have failed in the latest round of negotiations. Some 22 million new cars were sold in China, the world's lar

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO brand) recently announced ambitions to extend its top position in Taiwan's PTW market for the 15th consecutive year in 2014. The company is aiming to boost global shipments, including sales to overseas markets, such as China, Colombia, the Philippines, and Vietnam,

Many industry experts and market research firms had forecast that the global electric vehicle (EV) industry would expand significantly in 2014, as an increasing number of new models will be launched in conjunction with rising consumer interests and eco-protection awareness. According to a new re

By STEVE CHUANG Pneumatic tools—a category covering air-powered hammers, impact wrenches, spray guns, socket wrenches, grinders, sanders and screwdrivers—account for a major part of Taiwan's power tool production. Local products in this segment have also established a strong presence in the global

By QUINCY LIANG David Shen, chairman of Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. recently told the Economic Daily News (EDN), the largest Chinese-language economic daily newspaper in Taiwan, that his company is the sole supplier of reduction (speed reducer) gearboxes to American premium electric-ca

With the global alternative-energy vehicle market still in its infancy, and in most nations sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs)--including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs)--have far lagged governments and vehicle makers' expectations for a couple o

Driven by a consistent dedication to improving production technology, Taiwan’s OEM (original equipment manufacturing) and ODM (original design manufacturing) sector has built up a solid global reputation, particularly for unparalleled manufacturing flexibility and precision. For the past decade,

Search engine giant Google Inc. will pay US$300-400 million for five more hectares of land in the Changhua Coastal Industrial Park in central Taiwan as a site for the third-stage expansion of its cloud data center on the island, according to a report published in the Chinese-language Economic Daily

To help advertisers who are manufacturers, exporters and traders to find potential business opportunities globally, CENS attended 11 overseas trade shows in November, including Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), SEMA Show, InterLight Moscow, Moscow International Tool Expo (MITEX), METALE

A record number of 2,360 exhibitors from 38 countries took part in the 15th HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), held Oct. 27-30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC), drawing 38,030 buyers from 144 countries and regions. This year, the event featured t

The global electric-scooter (e-scooter) market has fallen far short of industry and government expectations for many years, but new initiatives are afoot to pave the way for wider adoption of the eco-friendly two-wheelers. BMW Motorrad is one of the powered two-wheeler (PTW) makers at the forefront

New car sales in Taiwan increased by 11.3% month-on-month (MoM) and 14.6.6% year-on-year (YoY) in October to about 32,000 units (from 28,941 in September), according to statistics compiled by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC). The sharp increase reverses drops in the first th

Founded in 1980 in central Taiwan, Sheen Yuan Auto Co., Ltd. started out as a car repair company; in 1992, however, it set up sales, export, and R&D departments and diversified into the development of car care products backed by its more than 30 years of experience in car repair and maintenance.

Some 21 domestic vehicle fleets in Taiwan jointly signed a letter of intent (LOI) and announced their participation in an energy-saving program sponsored by the Bureau of Energy (BOE) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). The signing ceremony was witnessed by Francis Liang, Deputy Minister

The 10-year investment project to be completed by end of 2013 To further consolidate its foothold in the international automotive body parts market, Taiwan-based Tong Yang Industrial Co., Ltd. recently announced that it will complete a 10-year, NT$20 billion (US$666.7 million) investment project

Bosch recently announced a major advancement in active motorcycle safety technology that is expected to change the image of motorcycling as a dangerous activity. The global automotive tier-1 supplier claimed that it has developed world's first brake control system for motorcycles. The motorcycl

Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2013) and the 3rd Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013) at the Taiwan World Trade Center Exhibition Hall on April 10-13, 2013. The sh

Advancements in automotive technology in recent years have extended far beyond engines and powertrains to include the "connected vehicle" concept of automotive electronics. As part of this concept, in-car entertainment has undergone a major transformation over the last five years as vehicle ma

Taiwan’s surface treatment industry, which is composed primarily of surface finishing companies and coated steel plate and sheet suppliers, finished the second quarter of this year with output value of NT$34.1 billion, down 13% year-on-year (YoY) and 10% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from 2012, accordin

Sluggish PC sales and Apple product hit shipments in 3C segment Demand for Taiwan-sourced electronic parts and components used in 3C (computer, communication and consumer electronic) devices cooled in the second quarter of the year for a variety of negative market factors, including a major prod

If Crispin Wu is right, original equipment (OE) and aftermarket (AM) parts makers in Taiwan can expect growing demand from China, particularly as Japanese car brands expand their share of the huge market. President of Tong Yang Industrial Co., Ltd., a leading OE and AM auto-parts manufacturing

Dr. Jacob Tarn, president of TSMC Solid State Lighting Ltd. (TSMC SSL), is confident that his company will soon achieve to a top position in LED lighting despite its relatively late entry into the industry. It was founded by semiconductor foundry giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. only in

To present R&D achievements in recent years to global visitors, the Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive industry alliance formed by domestic research institutes and private makers, showcased many advanced, innovative and globally competitive research results at this year'

Chroma ATE Inc., a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of precision electronic gauges and provider of electric vehicle (EV) test solutions, EV powertrain systems, and assembled electric scooters and solutions, showcased comprehensive solutions and products at the 2013 EV Taiwan (Taiwan Int'l Electric Ve

Crispin Wu, president of Tong Yang Industrial Co., Ltd., a leading auto-parts manufacturing conglomerate engaged in both original equipment (OE) and aftermarket (AM) parts production and sales globally, recently said the Chinese market will present many lucrative opportunities to both OE and AM pa

Weak consumer confidence and slow economic growth contributed to a 3.1% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) drop in the production of cars and powered two-wheeler (PTW) and parts in Taiwan in the first quarter of 2013. Nevertheless, the industry ended the quarter with a 1.9% year-on-year (YoY) gain to reach N

The 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (2013 Motorcycle Taiwan) and 3rd Taiwan Int’l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013), were held simultaneously from April 10-13 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1. The two shows were held in conjunction with two other m

Alongside China’s growth into the biggest car market by sales volume, the nation, where iconic brands as Buick sell better than in the USA, is also a key global supply system for auto parts and accessories, with virtually all the world's big names in car-making, parts and accessories running operat