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.
Two major European powered two-wheeler (PTW) market leaders recently announced good results for products sales in 2012, despite a number of challenges such as the continued shrinking of the continent's PTW market, global business uncertainty, and political unrest. Piaggio Group, Italian Market Leader In 2012, the Piaggio Group strengthened its leadership of the Italian two-wheeler market, wit...
Demographics and eco-needs drive changes in motorcycle business
Apr 01, 2013The BMW Group recently announced that it is realigning its BMW Motorrad business to tap the rising market for urban mobility and e-mobility. The company's new strategy for its motorcycle affiliate comes in response to changes in the motorcycle markets, demographic trends and increasing environmental demands Under the new strategy, BMW Motorrad, Germany's largest motorcycle manufacturer, plans...
Innovative Prototype Technology and Strong Customer Focus
Sep 18, 2012Leading manufacturer of metal stamping parts offers unparalleled customer service and innovative manufacturing skills. CDC Groups mainly manufactures stamping parts, CNC metal parts, stainless steel casting parts, aluminum alloy parts, titanium fasteners, stainless steel pistons and cylinders. CDC’s designers dedicate much of their time to research and development, obtaining patents in Taiwan...
Some 140 to 150 Taiwanese companies, including many assembled-vehicle makers whose participation were processed by their European dealers, distributors or subsidiaries, took part in the INTERMOT Cologne 2010, a globally top-three trade show for motorcycles, scooters and bicycles held October 6-10 in Cologne, Germany. The Taiwan booths displayed assembled vehicles, parts, accessories, and even...
The European Commission (EC) recently adopted a long-anticipated type-approval proposal for new L-category vehicles, providing safety and environmental requirements for a wide range of vehicles such as two- and three-wheel powered cycles, mopeds, motorcycles with and without side-cars, tricycles, on-road quads, and mini-cars. In response to the proposal, the Association of Motorcycle Manufact...
The INTERMOT Cologne 2010, held Oct. 6-10 at Cologne Messe, Cologne, Germany, confirmed its role as one of the leading trade fairs for motorcycles, scooters and bicycles in Europe, attracting nearly all the important manufacturers as well as parts suppliers to present innovations and developments for the 2011 season. The organizers Koelnmesse and the German Motorcycle Industry Associati...
Yamaha Motor Taiwan Co., the local subsidiary of Yamaha Japan and a major powered two-wheeler (PTW) maker in Taiwan, recently said that it plans to introduce a light electric scooter for local production in 2011. China Electric Mfg. Corp. (CEM) of Taiwan, a major lighting source and fixture maker on the island, recently also announced to set up an electric-scooter joint venture with local ...
Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO), the largest powered two-wheeler (PTW) manufacturer in Taiwan, recently announced a goal to achieve annual revenue of NT$32 billion (US$1.07 billion) in 2011. The firm also aims to maintain its lead in Taiwan's PTW market for the 12th straight year in 2011, with exports to grow 10% to 15% this year. To maintain its market share in Taiwan, KYMCO launch...
Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO), the largest powered two-wheeler (PTW) manufacturer in domestic and export sales in Taiwan, recently announced to more aggressively tap the electric-scooter (e-scooter) market in Taiwan in 2011. KYMCO plans to launch a 6KW high-powered e-scooter, the first to be commercialized in Taiwan, this year, aiming to get a head start in the new-energy vehicle mark...
Taiwan-based automaker China Motor Corp. (CMC), the local assembler of Mitsubishis, recently said its self-developed electric scooters are winning overwhelming response in Taiwan and overseas. CMC has been developing electric scooters in recent years, partly to build division-of-labor and engage in electric transportation vehicle, with its parent Yulon Motor Corp., which has developed at ...
