The 2013 TAIPEI AMPA (29th Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show) and 2013 AutoTronics Taipei (8th Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show), two of the most important global auto-parts shows, were held April 10-13 and set all-time records, including 1,100 (up 4.7%) exhibitors

Zhejiang Henko Auto Spare Parts Co., Ltd. is located in the Ruian Economic Development Zone of Zhejiang Province, one of the most important auto parts production centers in China. Founded in 1984, the company changed its name from ChangZheng Auto Switch Factory to Henko. After 29 years of rapid dev

Taiwan’s garden tool manufacturers boast a consummate production capability and an abundance of experience that have given them a prominent status in the global market. Some of them stand out for strong, market-driven R&D efforts that have enabled them to keep growing every year. As consumer

Veteran maker sees many opportunities in China for OE and AM parts suppliers 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 t

Mobility, convergence, and cloud technology spotlighted in the jury selections A notebook doubling as a tablet PC, cloud storage, cutting-edge gaming devices, ultrabooks, seamless wireless connections, powerful smartphones, mobility, touch-sensing technology and smart video and audio capability

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

ITRI’s vision-based obstacle avoidance for parking features complex tech 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

Official subsidies program to create demand for 100,000 e-scooters in 4 years Taiwan is generally seen as heaven to promote electric scooters (e-scooters) due to many reasons, not least of which being geographically-mandated. The central alpine ridge forces most of the population to live in rela

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

As the only automaker at this year's Computex Taipei (Taipei International Information Technology Show, held June 4-8), the largest computer exhibition in Asia, the Ford Motor Co. displayed its class-leading technologies designed to enhance the driving experience. At a pre-show press conference

Four-in-one show revs up sales with record buyer, exhibitor turnouts 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) Exhib

Four-in-one event lures buyers with one-stop shopping convenience 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 W

Founded in 2001, Epoch Energy Technology Corporation is dedicated to designing, developing and manufacturing alternative energy solutions that protect the environment, also globally marketing its advanced products under its own "EPOCH" brand. The company's main product line, EPOCH Oxy-Hydrogen G

Founded in 1969, Hsiang Lun International Corp. is a globally-reputable manufacturer specializing in the production of engine parts and components. For more than 45 years, the company has been devoted to research, development, design and production of engine sealing components. Hsiang Lun says that

Taiwanese lighting manufacturers are competing to introduce eco-friendly products as LED (light emitting diode), electrode-less and Internet-controlled ones to attract orders when the green cause continues to gain ever rising importance. Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. Everlight Electroni

Four-in-one event held first time to offer everything related to PTWs and cars The 2013 TAIPEI AMPA (29th Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show) and 2013 AutoTronics Taipei (8th Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show), two of the most important global auto-parts shows, w

Penetration of e-scooters in Taiwan still low due to relatively weak performance Seemingly defying the globally uncertain economy, Taiwan's production value of transportation vehicles and parts, including assembled automobiles, auto parts, powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and electric vehicles, inclu

Super Double Power Technology Co., Ltd. is a very innovative company with strong design, engineering and manufacturing strengths, focusing on green-energy products, supplying two- and four-wheel electric vehicles (e-scooters), e-scooter powertrain modules, continuous variable transmission (CVT) sys

Market consulting firm NPD DisplaySearch of the United States forecasts LED lighting market will double from 16 million units in 2012 to an estimated 33 million this year before tripling by 2016 worldwide. In its LED Lighting Market and Forecast Report released on April 16, the organization ascr

Established in 1980, Hsing Hua Electric Machinery Corp. is a specialized maker of electronic, electrical, and electrical machinery parts and accessories for automobiles, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), lawnmowers, agricultural machines, and outboard engines. The greater part of the product

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

With ever advancing ITC technologies, automotive electronic systems are playing an increasingly important role to upgrade horsepower output, comfort, safety and driver convenience, hence creating great demand for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) in the automotive segment in recent years. G

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