Taiwan's carmaker Formosa Automobile Corp. (FAC) recently applied to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) for subsidization from the Science and Technology Development Project to develop homegrown hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). FAC is an auto-production subsidiary of the Formosa Plastic Gro

To boost the development of local boating and watersports industries, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Formula Ten Corp. of the U.K. held the first Taiwan International Boat & Watersports Show on Dec. 15-18, 2005 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall.

Four local manufacturing associations-the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (TTVMA), Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), Taipei Computer Association (TCA), and Taiwan Mold & Die Industry Association (TMDIA)-recently established the Taipei Cart

The Taiwan Automotive International Forum & Exhibition (TAIFE), the first of its kind, was held on Oct. 17-19 in Taipei. The aim was to boost the development of the domestic auto-parts industry and facilitate its transformation from pure manufacturing to system development, and to help give local p

Liu Yi-cheng, president of Yulon Nissan Motor Co. was recently elected as the 21st chairman of the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (TTVMA). The new chairman urged Taiwan's government to lift the existing ban on "Three Direct Links" with mainland China as soon as possible

Taipei, Dec. 9, 2005 (CENS)--As Google enters the final stage of its search for an Asian location for its mainframe computers and global back-up system, the electronic information management center of Acer Inc., dubbed Acer Edc, has emerged as a front-running candidate. If Acer can manage to bea

Taipei, Dec. 8, 2005 (CENS)--Exports of Taiwan-made machinery amounted to US$9.778 billion in the first three quarters of this year, representing a growth of 6.9% over the US$9.15 billion posted in the corresponding period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of

As the world's top producer of information technology (IT) and electronics products, Taiwan surpasses global competitors in product design, innovation, manufacturing flexibility and cost control. But the slowdown in global personal computer (PC) demand and the increasingly competitive consumer elec

Cheetah Auto Enterprise Corp., a supplier of performance-tuning auto parts and accessories, has built an international name for quality and innovation. Cheetah president Tori Wu says his company supplies top-end parts, provides customers with custom design and manufacturing services, and offers fle

Ecpal Vehicle Co., Ltd. Is a young and expanding company set up two years ago as a spin-off of the R&D department of Carstar, the biggest automotive-repair-information and technical training company in Taiwan. Ecpal was established to supply the global automotive repair- and diagnostic-tool market.

Mahle Auto Co., Ltd. Is a versatile maker of high-quality diesel-engine parts, including pistons, piston rings, liners, gaskets, cylinders, engine valves, and valve guides, which are used in the engines on trucks, buses, and industrial and agricultural machines. Established in 1995, the company has

Tyco Automobile Co., Ltd. Of Taiwan is an auto-parts trading company that serves customers worldwide with abundant experience, professional know-how, quality services, and very comprehensive product lines. Tyco claims that it specializes in consolidating different auto-parts items, such as engin

Taipei, Nov. 1, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$8.747 billion worth of machinery products in the first eight months of this year, representing an annual growth of 8% from the US$8.096 billion posted in the corresponding period of 2004, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan

The production value of Taiwan's auto-parts industry has been rising and reached US$5.4 billion in 2004, while the export value was about US$4.11 billion (an export ratio of about 76.1%). The rising values reflect the island's increasingly strong manufacturing capability and upgraded techniques, as

Microsoft Corp. recently announced an interest in cooperating with Taiwan software and hardware enterprises on auto-use computer technology. According to industry sources, the software giant has already sent missions to consult with leading information technology (IT) equipment manufacturers on the

The recent 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05) proved once again why this is the biggest and best event of its kind in Asia, serving up cutting-edge products and giving visitors a good picture of where the industry is heading. The show also underscored Ta

At the recent 2005 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05), one of the clearest statements made was of the rapid transformation made by Taiwan's auto parts and accessory industry in recent years. Local manufacturers showcased cutting-edge products at the show

The 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) further consolidated its position as one of the most important auto parts and accessories promotional events in the world, with a turnout of both exhibitors and foreign buyers that broke past records, according to show co-

Jerry Ou, director general of the Industrial Development and Investment Center (IDIC) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and official in charge of key investment projects in Taiwan, has been a leading player in the development of Taiwan's automotive industry in recent times, earning him

According to the reports, the Sanyang Industry Co. (SYM), one of Taiwan's top three makers of powered two-wheelers (PTWs), has won an order for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from Bombardier of Canada. The reports also say that SYM has promised to cut its costs by 35% over the next three years. San

Taipei, Oct. 3, 2005 (CENS)--Exports of Taiwan-made machinery grew 8.2% year-on-year to reach US$7.589 billion in the first seven months of this year, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Of various machinery products, machine t

According to the reports, the Sanyang Industry Co. (SYM), one of Taiwan's top three makers of powered two-wheelers (PTWs), has won an order for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from Bombardier of Canada. The reports also say that SYM has promised to cut its costs by 35% over the next three years. San

The 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) further consolidated its position as one of the most important auto parts and accessories promotional events in the world, with a turnout of both exhibitors and foreign buyers that broke past records, according to show co-

Taipei, Sept. 5, 2005 (CENS)--Exports of Taiwan-made machinery amounted to US$6.489 billion in the first half of this year, up 9% from US$5.961 billion registered in the corresponding period of last year, according to customs statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI

Taipei, Sept. 1, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan's Advance Power Investment Co., Ltd. (CECTEK, formerly China Engine Corp.) has successfully developed a 2.0L and a 2.2L 16-valve automotive engines in cooperation with the government-funded Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and is scheduled to mass

Taipei, Aug. 9, 2005 (CENS)-- Siemens VDO Automotive AG of Germany, a leading global auto-parts supplier, recently held a procurement-policy briefing session in Taiwan seeking to find some qualified suppliers on the island. According to Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), which h

Taipei, Aug. 9, 2005 (CENS)--Jui Li Enterprise Co. Ltd., Taiwan's largest original equipment (OE) sheet-metal auto body-parts supplier to local automakers, has resolved to set up a parts die plant in Shanghai, mainland China to supply body-part dies directly to Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (G

Tier-one auto-parts in North America are embracing outsourcing with a zeal, and some of the biggest winners are proving to be Taiwan auto parts suppliers with the quality and pricing to tap the opportunities created by this trend. Two leading auto-parts makers in Taiwan recently won big-ticket c

Taipei, July 29, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan's machinery exports amounted to US$5.375 billion in the first five months of this year, representing an annual growth of 9.7%, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Of major machinery products

Jerry Ou, director general of the Industrial Development and Investment Center (IDIC) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and official in charge of key investment projects in Taiwan, has been a leading player in the development of Taiwan's automotive industry in recent times, earning him