The Yulon Group of Taiwan, one of the original and now major carmakers on the island that began making cars in 1956 with technological transfer from Willys and then Nissan, recently unveiled its new U6 Turbo Eco Hyper as part of its own Luxgen line, with the crossover being a facelift model but wit

Some 250,080 powered-two and three-wheelers were registered during the first three months of 2015 in the European Union (EU), down a modest 0.2 percent compared to the 250,460 units registered during the same period of 2014, according to the Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe or ACEM

The Taiwan-based Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC), according to Globalsecurity.org, began life in the late 1960s when Taiwan's aerospace industry emerged in response to the implementation of national security and self-reliant defense policies mandated by the Taiwan authorities, also th

By QUINCY LIANG The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) debuted the "Innovation Awards" as part of its 2015 five-in-one mega show comprising the Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA), Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei),

Compiled by Quincy Liang The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the semi-official trade promoter, recently announced to cooperate with other partners to host the 3rd Myanmar International Auto Parts & Accessories Exhibition (Auto Expo Myanmar 2015) from July 22 to 25 at the Myan

Fueled by the robust electronics and chemical industries, Taiwan’s industrial production index (IPI) grew 6.49 percent year on year (YoY) to 111.56 in March, according to the latest report issued by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Meanwhile the report shows the index of production output by

Allen Ko, having taken the helm as chairman of Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO) in late 2014, recently said the motor scooter maker aims to ship 534,700 powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and other types of vehicles in 2015, with its overseas subsidiaries, such as Changzhou Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. in

April 8-11 saw the 2015 edition of a widely anticipated trade fair for automotive and motorcycle suppliers that was staged at the Nangang Exhibition Hall (in Xize district in suburban Taipei) and TWTC Exhibition Hall 1 in Taipei, in the Shinyi district of the national capital also known for upscal

Despite the very low penetration of electric scooters in Taiwan, where some 19 million motorbikes ply on roads, the Taiwanese authorities continue to help and promote the development of the electric vehicle (EV) industry on the island, also encouraging more local operators to invest to transform th

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG With the Japanese yen at record-lows recently to make the nation's exports more competitive, coupled with its machine tool industry still commanding global respect for supplying some of the best, the 28th Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF), a globally top-5 t

Setting the stage to start selling its first electric scooter (e-scooter) dubbed Smartscooter in Taiwan soon, Gogoro Inc., a young and innovative Taiwanese company targeting to transform energy distribution and management in megacities, recently inaugurated the Gogoro Experience Center, its flagshi

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG Decades ago auto mechanics and workers on assembly lies manually torqued bolts without knowing exactly the force applied or if such specification mattered. But torque tools as wrenches have come a long way, besides continuing being routinely essential tools used in indus

Since established in 1986 in New Taipei City, northern Taiwan, Maxfu Industrial Co., Ltd. has been supplying engine parts for most models of heavy-duty trucks, trailers and excavators. Maxfu’s product lineup comprises main bearings, con rod bearings, thrust washers, bushings, pistons with pins a

Headquartered in Taipei, northern Taiwan, Tedsco Inc. is focused on making engine parts and chassis parts mainly for aftermarket, with some products marketed under its “FMX” and “FM DIESEL” brands. Bolstered by decades of experience and extensive production capabilities, this firm supplies a wid

Auto Global Parts Industries Sdn Bhd (AGP), incorporated in Malaysia, is a fully-owned subsidiary of New Hoong Fatt Holdings Berhad (NHF). NHF, a listed firm in Malaysia, markets and distributes a wide range of automotive replacement parts (including sheet-metal and plastic body parts), auto lamps,

Spring Come is a Taiwan-based manufacturer specialized in auto parts. Founded in 1989, the firm started as a trading company that exports Taiwan–made auto parts. In 1992 it ventured into manufacturing and built a plant in Yuhuan, Zhejiang Province of China to produce water pumps, engine bearings an

Set up in 1987 in New Taipei City, northern Taiwan, Mai Ding Enterprise Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacture and export of parts for engine management and other automotive systems. The company began by making engine management system parts as spark plugs, distributor assemblies (including distri

Techwell Industrial Co., Ltd., a wheel accessories maker based in Taoyuan City, northern Taiwan, will take part in the 2015 Taipei AMPA (Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show) from April 8 through 11, when buyers can expect to see the company's full line of products at the booth N1220

Global buyers and media descended on EICMA to see the latest and greatest from the powered two-wheeler (PTW) industry during the annual show's 2014 run from November 4 to 9 in Milan, Italy The show brought together all of the PTW majors at a 280,000-square-meter venue with both outside and insid

Hota2015.0215/Industry News, TTG April 2015/1 Caption OE Auto Parts Maker Hota Eyes Record Revenue of NT$5.1 B. in 2015 Hota Industrial Mfg. Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-based original equipment (OE) supplier of transmission parts to international vehicle manufacturers, recently announced being very c

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG High performance, excellent energy efficiency and low requirements for manpower and space are growing trends in the global market for machinery. And lots of Taiwanese extrusion machine makers have followed well those trends by developing top-caliber models and solutions

A clear and necessary development trend in global automotive industry in recent years, without doubt, is that all industrially advanced countries, vehicle manufacturers, and eco-conscious consumers have been increasingly eyeing and adopting alternative-energy vehicles that are touted as saviors of

Founded in 1977, LONGHO has completely understood “OE KNOW HOW” since 1992, and is now a leading maker of automotive rubber parts as engine mounts, control arm bushings, radiator hoses, stabilizer links, and other rubber items. The company claims to be a 20-year expert in developing and manufacturi

Founded in 1975, Hung Chung Co., Ltd. is a seasoned maker of power-steering hoses, brake hoses, and staple auto parts with several decades of experience in manufacturing and export. Initially a trader of performance-enhancing parts and accessories for agricultural vehicles and cars, the company

Inaugurated in 1991, Oriental Star Chemical Inc. is a technologically and qualitatively competitive manufacturer of automotive rubber and silicon parts, known for its cutting-edge technology and accumulated know-how. The company supplies not only a variety of rubber parts, including rubber boots

Diterna Auto Parts Co., Ltd., founded in 1990, has developed into a leading supplier of metal/rubber auto parts in Taiwan, boasting top-end manufacturing techniques, ample experience and advanced know-how. The company exports products to global automakers on the original equipment (OE) and origi

By STEVE CHUANG If success of Taiwan’s IT (information technology) and electronics manufacturing industries is a consequence of the government’s heavy push at development of the industries, prosperity of the island’s yacht industry must be an industrial miracle, because the luxury goods industry

Taiwan-based Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC), the island’s only manufacturer of military and commercial airplanes, trainers and aircraft engines, saw revenue skyrocket to NT$3.859 billion (US$121.73 million) in December, 2014, surging 85.8% from a month ago to rise 1.49-fold over a ye

Established in 1990, Anchor Root Int'l Co., Ltd. is a seasoned trading company headquartered in Taiwan supplying comprehensive aftermarket (AM) auto parts, all of which, according to the company, are high quality and reasonably priced. The company says it can source all kinds of auto parts for glo

By STEVE CHUANG With a half-century of development, fastener production has become one of the most globally competitive industries in southern Taiwan. This achievement is attributable to insiders' efforts on moving forwards high value-added fasteners for higher-end applications, including cars,