These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.
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 International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2008). LED Headlamps, Ready for the Road ...
Motorcycle makers in Taiwan have been forced to brainstorm, besides relying on filling OEM orders in rosier times, to come up with creative ways to effectively compete in the increasingly harsh global arena, especially with players in emerging economies ready to reduce costs and margins to paper-thin levels. One recent example of the local makers' innovative attempt is the prototype RoboSooter, a...
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 visitors. The new models on display showed the industry has clear improvements in everything from...
The Taiwan-based Mechanical & System Research Laboratories (MSL, formerly MIRL (Mechanical Industry Research Laboratories) under Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently premiered a brand-new urban-transportation concept vehicle, the ITRI LEV (Light Electric Vehicle), at the EICMA 2007, the 65th International Bicycle and Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy, making the R&D achiev...
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 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007, one of the largest and most important trade fairs for wheeled vehicles ...
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 division of the Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., one of the handful of first-tier auto-parts supp...
More than just the biggest maker in Taiwan of high-end performance motorcycle and scooter parts, Tong Yah Electronic Technology Co. is also known in the sector by global buyers for its house-brand KOSO, which is widely regarded as a name to be trusted for quality performance parts and accessories that are on a par to even a small group of standard-setters from Japan and Italy. Knowing wel...
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-orientation. The company, established in 1986, has over the past 20 years been a major second-tie...
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 Chinese auto parts leapt 30% to US$12 billion in the first eight months of 2007 and are expected to hit ...
China Imposes Environmental Tax on Automobiles The State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) in China will announce seven new environmental protection policies over the year, including an environmental tax on high emission automobiles. It will also reinforce regulations requiring green certification of automobiles. SEPA Deputy Minister Pan Yue made the remark during the 12t...
