The Taiwan-based Pihsiang Machinery Manufacturing Co. (PMMC) recently introduced two new products, a battery and an electric vehicle (EV), that the company believes will certainly help reduce the global warming effect. The GREENRUNNER and GREENRIDER (both world-registered trademarks) pure EV boasts

Taipei, July 10, 2008 (CENS)--Kao Fong Machinery Co., a major Taiwan-based manufacturer of precision machine tools, recently proposed to invest in World Known Mfg. Co., a specialized maker of automotive parts. Kao Fong, mainly producing machining centers, said it would sell machinery worth NT$3

Leonardo Caputo, executive vice president of Piaggio Group, the largest powered two-wheeler (PTW) conglomerate in Europe, spoke in detail on the topic "Piaggio Group, the Asian Challenge" during the 3rd Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2008) show held early April thi

Some 20 years ago, Nova Design Co., Ltd., spun off from the local Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd. (maker of SYM branded PTWs in Taiwan) had begun trying to wean itself from the technical dominance wielded by its Japanese partner-aiming to set up its own brand. Nova has since been the major vehicle-styli

The 3rd Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2008), held April 9-12 in Taipei, undoubtedly left visitors with one major impression-that all terrain vehicles (ATV) made or developed in Taiwan are equal in quality to those made by leading global brands. In short, Taiwan A

Consistently reported in the media and perceived as a local automotive brand committed long-term to developing homegrown cars, the Yulon Group, whose birth was likely spawned by the Japanese Datsun label in the 1960s, tried and failed some 20 years ago, is now fully ready to take on such a monument

It's obvious that the management and CEO S.C. Yu at Re-Dai Precision Tools Co., Ltd. believe that the socket tool business need not be all steely-hard serious-everybody's business cards are printed with the catchword "Happy Torque Torque." Those who are pun-savvy would know right away that somebody

Taiwan has built up an impressive reputation for delivering high-quality parts to some of the world's top brands of powered two-wheelers (PTWs). They are also providing a solid foundation for Taiwan's push into the global assembled PTW market, a push that was widely apparent at the 3rd Taiwan Inter

The 3rd Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2008) held from April 9-12 in Taipei once again proved it has plenty of horsepower to spare. This year the event went into overdrive, with the number of exhibition booths surging by 30% over the previous event. Over one thousa

Taipei, May 14, 2008 (CENS)--Aiming to cash in on the rapidly expanding segment of diesel-engine cars, Yulon Motor Co., the local agent of Renault cars, recently pushed the newly imported Renault Megane Dci turbo sedan. Yulon officials pointed out that Taiwan is the first market in Asia for Mega

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), organizer of the 3rd Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei 2008), recently announced the winners of the AutoTronics Innovation Awards 2008, held on April 9-12. The AutoTronics Innovation Award is co-organized

It's obvious that the management and CEO S.C. Yu at Re-Dai Precision Tools Co., Ltd. believe that the socket tool business need not be all steely-hard serious-everybody's business cards are printed with the catchword "Happy Torque Torque." Those who are pun-savvy would know right away that somebody

Bolstered by increasing procurement by international automakers, China exported some 30% more automotive parts, totaling about US$15 billion, in 2007, making the sector a star among the multitudes who play ever bigger roles in the nation's export business. The stellar performance by the aut

China: Shenzhen to Levy "City Entry Fee" Shenzhen, a harbor city in Guangdong Province of southern China, is planning to levy "city entry fee" to relieve traffic in the city. The plan, scheduled to become effective within three years, will be initially targeted at the small sedans and gradually

To compete against large international rivals in the Chinese auto market, China's engine makers are working hard to introduce and upgrade production technology to make up for their own immature engine-development capabilities. During the first 10 months of 2007, a total of 7,222,500 cars were p

Yuhuan Defu Steering Co., Ltd., an ISO9001:2000-certified company, specializes in developing and manufacturing quality power steering pumps for popular passenger cars, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Defu's products come in a very wide range, including those for major Europ

The ISO 9001: 2000-approved Shanghai Powered Autoparts Co., Ltd. specializes in developing and manufacturing quality parts for trucks, trailers, heavy-duty vehicles etc. The company supplies a very wide range of quality products, including engine, brake, chassis, steering, fuel-injection, hy

At the 65th Milan International Bicycle and Motorcycle Show (EICMA 2007), held from November 6-11, 2007 at Fiera Milano, Milan of Italy, almost all major Taiwanese makers of assembled motorcycles, scooters, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), buggies etc. showcased their latest products for international

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO), the largest manufacturer of powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and all terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Taiwan, once again proved that it can ride at the head of the pack with the world's best by premiering several new models at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 in Japan. The

As part of a group restructuring and a move into a large new integrated plant in the Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP), the Amstrong Industry Corp., maker of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to sell under its own AMS brand and the brands of international buyers, has been transformed into the powertrain

Hiwin Technologies Corp., founded in October 1989, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of linear motion components. The company follows the operating creed of 'professional excellence,' 'working enthusiasm,' and 'corporate responsibility," which has enabled it to produce high-quality produ

L&W Machine Tools, Inc., specializes in supplying all kinds of CNC (computerized numerically controlled) machine tools for various industrial purposes. The company's machines are especially designed for tool room, small-batch mold and die production, and the automotive and aerospace industries.

Weshine Industry Co., Ltd., an ISO/TS 16949: 2002 approved company specializing in manufacturing precision stamped parts, is fully ready to engage in a major business move after completing corporate restructuring, specifically to realize streamlining, higher efficiency, and degree of technical-orie

With continued and frequent industry reports of the bright prospects for LED lighting to take over increasingly bigger roles in all manners of illumination in various settings, including home, office, institution and public places, more and more LED-packaging startups in Taiwan have braved the sti

Taiwanese manufacturers are hoping that their outstanding production and R&D capabilities will help them differentiate their high-profile, high-quality high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights from the products of their rivals. Taiwan's HID xenon lamps are twice as bright as traditional halogen

Taipei, March 25, 2008 (CENS)--Cellphone shipments in the Asia/Pacific, excluding Japan (APEJ) region, reached 366 million units in 2007, up 18% from previous year, which is expected to further grow to exceed 400 million units in 2008, a 10% year-on-year increase, according to the latest Asia/Pacif

A passion for making high-end, customized suspension parts has moved Taiwanese suppliers in the line to do everything within their capacity to fine-tune products to either satisfy customers or achieve product differentiation from counterparts in China. With years of dedication in developing auto

Backed by the huge domestic market, the Chinese auto-parts industry has quickly emerged as a major force in the international market, as many multinationals have made China their global manufacturing base and local Chinese makers are stepping up efforts to tap overseas markets. Exports of Chin

It's roughly since the mid-2007 when China began to face mounting pressure of product safety concerns from its trading partners, which, as market observers commented, is a major obstacle for China to move toward being a dominant power on the international market. Though the spate of product

Thanks to a remarkable price/performance ratio, China's indigenous passenger car brands have established a firm foothold in the domestic market there, breaking the dominance of the market by leading international brands. The output of local brands in China hit 660,000 units in the first half of