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Chinese EV Makers Reportedly Hike Prices by Up to RMB 6,000 as Auto Memory Costs Surge 180% in 3 Months

Rising automotive memory prices are starting to ripple through China’s auto market. According to IThome, citing CCTV News, more than 10 Chinese new-energy vehicle...

Onsemi Reportedly Plans Up to 300 Job Cuts in Czech Plant as Low-cost Chinese SiC Competition Intensifies

Amid intensifying competition from Chinese players, Onsemi is reportedly under mounting pressure, with up to 300 job cuts planned at its Rožnov pod Radhoštěm...

Global NEV Sales Fell by 2% YoY for 1Q26 as Tesla Reclaimed BEV Sales Lead

According to the latest research by global market intelligence firm TrendForce, global sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs)—including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid...

Over 10 Automobile Models Adopted Micro LED Headlamps in 2026, Mercedes-Benz and Audi Included

In 2026, Micro LED headlamp is gaining traction among an increasing number of carmakers, with adoption continuing to accelerate. Recently, both Mercedes-Benz and NIO...

Global Solid-State Battery Funding Exceeds US$1.3 Billion in 2025–1Q26, Advancing Toward Pre-Commercialization

The global solid-state battery (SSB) sector recorded over 57 financing deals between 2025 and 1Q26, with 46 companies securing new funding, according to TrendForce’s...

Rising Costs to Drive Further Increases in EV Cell Prices in 2Q26, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest research on the lithium battery industry reveals that surging raw material prices in 1Q26 supported an upward trend in EV battery pricing...

Inside Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm, Toshiba Talks and Denso’s Move: Japan’s Power Chip Consolidation Push

Japan’s power semiconductor industry may be moving toward a major consolidation. According to Nikkei, sources say Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm, and Toshiba are preparing to...

Tesla Reportedly Ramps TeraFab Hiring in Taiwan; TSMC Talent Seen as Primary Target

Elon Musk’s TeraFab chip plant, reportedly a $20 billion to $25 billion push into 2nm chips, is ramping talent recruitment, drawing attention as the...

Micron Reportedly Expects Future Autonomous Cars to Require 300GB+ DRAM, Cautious on HBF Outlook

Following strong Q2 earnings, Micron pointed to autonomous vehicles as a potential future growth driver for memory demand. According to The Register, the company...

Global EV Traction Inverter Installations Reach New High in 4Q25; High-Voltage Platform Adoption Continues to Rise

TrendForce’s latest research on EV traction inverters reveals that strong growth in BEV sales in 4Q25 drove global traction inverter installations to around 9.65...

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