Pai Weih Enterprise Co. is known internationally as a trading firm that supplies high-quality spare and performance-turning parts and accessories for motorcycles, scooters, all terrain vehicles (ATV), snowmobiles, and other powersports applications. Established in 1979, Pai Weih has enjoyed ste

Chang Loon Industrial Co., which was founded in the central Taiwan county of Changhua in 1978, has sharpened its focus on R&D in the hope of finding a new growth engine in its ProRatchet® brand. Chang Loon has specialized in making wrenches meeting GeprUfte Sicherheit (GS) standards for over thr

Taiwan’s hand-tool makers are doing very well today despite the threat from competitors in mainland China and other countries with low manufacturing costs, thanks to the advanced technology they have accumulated over the decades and the comprehensive supply chain available to them in central Taiwan

The government-supported Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) recently inaugurated a comprehensive vehicle electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test platform, which it claims to be at the forefront of such facilities in Asia. The cutting-edge platform is located at the center's campus at the

Amid rising gasoline prices and growing eco awareness, carmakers continue to aim for weight-reduction without compromising structural integrity to build cars that perform better while burning less fuel. Even in the 1960s, magnesium wheels were used in premium cars to save weight. And aluminum is

Once maybe the fastest rising segment in the global auto-parts and -accessory market, performance-tuning items attracted intense attention from global buyers and created a booming sector that nourished a big group of suppliers and traders worldwide. However, such prosperous times have passed s

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO brand), a major powered two-wheeler (PTW) manufacturer in Taiwan, reportedly won an order from BMW for alternator systems for its new i3 luxury electric citycar, with an agreement signed between the two parties, according to foreign news wires. But KYMCO executive

Clean energy transportation is charting new territory as fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology attracts industry attention. The technology got a boost with a series of recent announcements of FCEV alliances among leading automakers, adding critical mass that could help the FCEV market to blo

Global automakers and tier-one parts suppliers continue to surprise the auto world with innovative, practical and necessary products to enhance driver comfort and safety. One of them is the international automotive tier-one Continental AG, who recently claimed that it has received the "Autonomous

Global automakers and tier-one parts vendors are heeding the 3R mantra (recycle, reuse and reduce) in growing numbers, fueling a rise in the parts remanufacturing business at a time when the automotive industry is challenged to make its products and practices greener. American automaker Ford Mot

Established in 1985, Hao-Guo Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a veteran company specializing in developing and making aftermarket (AM) auto inside handles, outside handles, panel handles, manual and electric window regulators, and other hardware such as door locks, door hinges, engine hood locks etc.

Woven bag circular loom manufacturing is an important part of Taiwan’s globally competitive machinery industry, but in recent years operators in the line have been disturbed by underselling rivals in emerging countries. Woven bag circular loom production on the island has contracted as a result, an

Yuhuan Ruiri Auto Parts Co., Ltd. is a seasoned maker specializing in developing and manufacturing transmission, brake and engine system parts that have won recognition from global customers for high quality, durability and reliability. Headquartered in Yuhuan, Taizhou of Zhejiang Province,

With fossil fuel costing ever more and exploration becoming increasingly difficult, electric vehicle (EV) will likely become more popular, especially with zero emission, low noise, and improving overall performance due to the technology advancement in electric powertrain systems and battery. E

The booming automobile market in China has been attracting an increasing number of international automakers to invest in the high-potential market, and the capital and technical injection from the major global players have been expanding the production and upgrading technical levels in China's auto

Since its inception in 1983, Char Mo Machine Co., Ltd. has focused on making engine parts mainly for powered two-wheeler (PTW) applications. The veteran manufacturer operates a modern plant in Taiwan, with advanced machine tools and skilled workers to turn out high-quality products, including m

Established in 1979, Pai Weih Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a veteran trading company internationally reputed for supplying high-quality spare and performance-turning parts and accessories for motorcycles, scooters, all terrain vehicles (ATV), snowmobiles, and other powersports applications. In recent

Established in 1978, Shih Jeng Industrial Co., Ltd. is a veteran company specializing in developing and manufacturing engine pistons for automobiles, motorcycles, chainsaws, lawnmowers, outboard engines, agricultural machines, compressors, and many other applications. The company's high-quality

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO brand), a major powered two-wheeler (PTW) manufacturer in Taiwan, reportedly won an order from BMW for alternator systems for its new i3 luxury electric citycar, with an agreement signed between the two parties, according to foreign news wires. But KYMCO executive

Despite the economic crisis affecting the European motorcycle market, signs of recovery are at hand, according to ACEM (Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe). The analysis of recent market trends highlights that urban mobility and passion are still acting as main drivers of the mot

To confront the increasingly serious problems such as traffic congestion and environmental pollution, the Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe, or ACEM, is promoting a slogan—“Powered Two-Wheelers: the SMART Choice for Urban Mobility”—that is expected to both help solve the urbanizatio

Two major European powered two-wheeler (PTW) market leaders recently announced good results for products sales in 2012, despite a number of challenges such as the continued shrinking of the continent's PTW market, global business uncertainty, and political unrest. Piaggio Group, Italian Market L

The BMW Group recently announced that it is realigning its BMW Motorrad business to tap the rising market for urban mobility and e-mobility. The company's new strategy for its motorcycle affiliate comes in response to changes in the motorcycle markets, demographic trends and increasing environmenta

Established in 1987, Chao Yuan Industrial Co. today is an ISO 9001- and TS16949-certified manufacturer dedicated to producing high-precision stamping parts for a wide range of applications. Its precision-stamping manufacturing capability has helped the firm to become a key supplier of precision

High price, softness prevent light metal from being used extensively Amid rising gasoline prices and growing eco awareness, carmakers continue to aim for weight-reduction without compromising structural integrity to build cars that perform better while burning less fuel. Even in the 1960s, ma

At the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA), which took place on Oct. 5, 2012, association chairman Jack Lin called for the development of Taiwan’s central city of Taichung into a “Top Global One-stop Shopping Hub for Tools.” The 2012 AGM w

After 38 years of continuous business development, Tenacity Auto Parts Co., Ltd. has become one of the world's most comprehensive suppliers of aftermarket (AM) automotive engine mounts. The ISO 9001:2008-certified company offers over 1,000 kinds of mounts for different car models, mostly Japanese w

Several negative factors impacted Taiwan's transportation vehicle industry production value, including values of assembled vehicles, auto parts, powered two-wheelers (PTWs), and electric vehicles (including locally-produced hybrid cars and electric scooters), in the third quarter of 2012, leading t

Taipei, Dec. 21, 2012 (CENS)--The Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., now the world’s largest EMS (electronics manufacturing service) provider, is going to invest US$200 million in acquiring a 10.72% stake in U.S.’s Woodman Labs Inc., an activity image capture company, so as to pave

Despite the economic crisis affecting the European motorcycle market, signs of recovery are at hand, according to ACEM (Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe). The analysis of recent market trends highlights that urban mobility and passion are still acting as main drivers of the mot