China's "autos to the countryside" and "clunkers for cash" measures, which were first announced in mid-2008 as part of the government's policy to boost auto sales amid the global economic downturn, came to an end on Dec. 31, 2010. These policies were extended twice to tackle the gloomy global econo

Shenzhen-based carmaker to ship e6 EVs to Los Angeles in 2012 While electric vehicles (EV) continue to be the newest sensation in car development and generally seen as an effective solution to reduce automotive carbon emissions, with the newly launched Chevy Volt having won Motor Trend's 2010 C

Wenzhou Import & Export United Co., Ltd. (Wenzhou B&C Industries Ltd.), founded in 1996, has grown into a major manufacturer and exporter of over 6,000 kinds of auto parts, including engine parts, electrical parts, suspension systems, power transmission systems, steering systems, brake systems, co

Taipei, Feb. 10, 2011 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$15.592 billion worth of machinery products in the first 11 months of 2010, representing a 53.4% year-on-year growth, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). In terms of major export

CENS continued its mission by attending global trade fairs in November to promote export-oriented magazines and help Taiwanese suppliers build global presence, taking part in more than 12 international trade shows, including AAPEX Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo, EICMA─Motorcycle, Automechanik

Aiming to help more local suppliers to be global tier-ones for EV makers, the Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) in Taiwan, the largest automotive testing and certification organization on the island, recently tied up with several private EV-related makers to establish the "EV Advanced Pro

Taipei, Jan. 10, 2011 (CENS)--Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC), a state-run and the largest aircraft manufacturer in Taiwan, recently claimed to soon begin supplying many key parts for new airplane engines to be launched by Rolls Royce, GEAE, Honeywell etc. In 2011, AIDC's aircraft-

Founded in 1995, Chyun Pin Enterprise Co., Ltd. has been devoted to production and development of auto, watercraft repair and maintenance tools. One of the company’s best-sellers is the box end slugging wrench, which is made of China Steel Corp.’s SCM440-graded alloy steel to secure better struc

Since its inception in 1981 in Taiwan’s central county of Changhua, Ele Shine Metal Industrial Co., Ltd. has been specialized in production of various industrial parts with CNC (computerized numerically controlled) machines for over two decades. Ele Shine employs advanced production equipment, s

Taipei, Jan. 5, 2011 (CENS)--Actron Technology Corporation of Taiwan, one of world's leading automotive diode manufacturers, recently claimed that its sales are expected to grow at least in 2011 due to strong demand from China. In addition, said M.K. Lu, chairman of Actron, more and more Japanes

Taipei, Dec. 22, 2010 (CENS)--Yulon Group of Taiwan recently said that it plans to begin shipping sheet-metal, engine, and plastic parts back to Taiwan to assemble the group's LUXGEN own-brand cars. Yulon assembles several LUXGEN models in Taiwan with most parts supplied locally. The group, how

Founded in 1993, Taida Motor Part Co., Ltd. is a specialized and experienced developer and manufacturer of performance-tuning parts and accessories for motorcycles and scooters. The company offers a wide range of product lines, including performance fittings, oil-cooling kits (with oil drain p

Taipei, Dec. 2, 2010 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$12.382 billion of machinery in the first three quarters of 2010, for an annual growth of 53.6%, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Machine tools led in exports with value reachin

Taipei, Nov. 9, 2010 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$10.969 billion of machinery in the first eight months of this year, for a 54% year-on-year growth, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). The category of machine tools led with expor

Taipei, Oct. 22, 2010 (CENS)--Taiwan's machinery industry exported US$9.373 billion of machinery in the first seven months, up 52.1% from a year earlier, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Machine tools ranked first with expor

Taipei, Oct. 14, 2010 (CENS)--Institutional investors have recently reported that silicon foundry giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will license light emitting diode (LED) patents from Philips when its LED factory starts pilot production at the end of this year. TSMC began the

Many insiders say energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lighting is the next wave in lighting of the future, with the potential to replace even compact fluorescent lights that are already energy-stingy. However LED lights currently are still held back by technological hurdles as cooling, rela

Taiwan’s machinery industry scored NT$145.89 billion (US$4.56 billion) in production value in the second quarter of this year, up 59.3% from a year earlier, according to statistics compiled by the government-backed Industry & Technology Intelligence Services Office (ITIS), which says the domestic

With ominous events caused by drastic global climate changes, skyrocketing oil prices, as well as predictions of increasingly inaccessible crude that may become rare as diamonds in the next 20 years, transportation experts generally agree that EVs or electric vehicles is certainly the priority opti

The 2010 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan) was held on Apr. 15-18 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1, coinciding with the timing of the Taipei AMPA (Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show) and 2010 AutoTronics Taipei (Taipei Interna

The 2010 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan), held Apr. 15-18 in Taipei and the largest annual show of its kind in Taiwan, for some reason lacked sufficient clout to attract many exhibitors, especially world-class parts suppliers. So the event this year only revealed

The 2010 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan), the largest annual event for the island's powered two-wheeler (PTW) industry, is a perfect platform for showing off the new offerings of the islands' manufacturers. There was no significant growth in the size of this yea

Taipei, Sept. 13, 2010 (CENS)--Taiwan's machinery industry exported US$7.802 billion of machinery in the first six months, for a 47.3% year-on-year growth, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Machine tools led with export value

Adhering to its goal to promote export-trade magazines and help advertising clients who are manufacturers, exporters and traders build global presence, CENS sent representatives to attend two international trade shows in July: PAACE Automechanika Mexico 2010 and Shanghai International Machine Tool

After years of preparation, Houjie officially launches the Famous Furniture Expo Park as the town’s latest bid to play a major role in the global furniture market. To be built close to the Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center, where the International Famous Furniture Fair (3F) is he

GM, Ford and Honda plan to relocate production inland Reports are that labor wages have been raised since the beginning of this year in China, seemingly initiated by Foxconn to appease the uproar caused by the spate of suicides at its plant, having even set a likely record at its Shengzhen produ

Tougher emission standards just one factor shaping industry development The municipal government of one of the mega-cities in China, Guangzhou, in Guangdong Province, will soon enforce the national fourth-stage emission standards that will ban sub-standard cars from sales and registration in Sou

Established in 1999, the Wenzhou Ieahen Imp&Exp Co., Ltd., with ISO 9001:2008 certification pending, is an auto-parts trader in China supplying a very comprehensive range of products and services to global customers. It has rapidly grown into a globally famous supplier of aftermarket (AM) and origi

Wenzhou Seineca International Corp. is an experienced and major auto-parts trading company in China providing quality products and services. The company is located in Ruian, Wenzhou of Zhejiang Province, one of the biggest auto-parts production bases in China. The company claims quality is the t

Established in 1993, Demax Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a professional maker of auto oil seals and rubber products, which are globally marketed under its own brand "DEMAX" or on an OEM/ODM basis. The firm is capable of supplying all kinds of oil seals, including rubber face seal, metal face seal, an