Taipei, Aug. 1, 2008 (CENS)--Thanks to the strong demand resulted from appreciation of the euro against NT dollars and upgraded product competitiveness, exports from the top-two powered two-wheeler (PTW) manufacturers in Taiwan, Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO) and Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd., saw

Taipei, July 3, 2008 (CENS)--Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO), the largest powered two-wheeler (PTW) manufacturer in Taiwan, recently confirmed that it had begun shipping the first batch of 450cc engines contract manufactured for BMW's G450X enduro bike. Ko Chun-ping, executive vice president,

Taipei, June 27, 2008 (CENS)--Aided by local Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) and Plastics Industry Development Center (PIDC), a group of makers of assembled powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and parts in southern Taiwan recently signed an agreement to form the "Motorcycle Parts Ind

Taiwan's Sanyang Industry Co. (SYM), a producer of Hyundai vehicles and the island's second-largest maker of powered two-wheelers, recently announced that its Vietnamese subsidiary, the Sanyang Motor Vietnam Co. (SMV), would introduce its 1,300cc T880 mini commercial pickup in June this year. T

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

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

Soaring crude oil prices and increasingly strict emissions controls around the world have forced carmakers to design energy-saving and environmentally friendly models that appeal to rapidly growing market segments. However, most of these, such as the ones that were displayed by Toyota and Volkswage

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

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

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 10, 2008 (CENS)--The third Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2008), which will be held from April 9 to 12 at Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1, is reportedly already showing 27% growth over last year's event, according to organizer Taiwa

Three top automotive and motorcycle trade shows will take the stage together in Taipei this April, promising an unprecedented opportunity for industry buyers and sellers. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) recently announced that the 2008 Taipei Int'l Auto Parts & Accessorie

Rainbow Trust Industrial Co., Ltd. specializes in hose assemblies for the automotive, motorcycle, and home-appliance segments. The company is a fully integrated manufacturer and offers one of the widest varieties of hose types, fitting designs, and tube shapes to meet the different requirements of

Taipei, July 14, 2006 (CENS)--Taiwan's Tailong Group recently set up a new subsidiary, the Gamax Moto Corp., to develop GAMAX own-brand power vehicles, including powered two-wheelers (PTWs), all terrain vehicles (ATVs), and electric scooters, with an initial capitalization of NT$100 million (US$3.0

For most auto-parts manufacturers with strong ambitions to further expand their global sales, the international original equipment manufacturing (OEM) parts market is often the final goal, allowing a maker to demonstrate its R&D capability, show its ability to compete in terms of quality and cost w

Taipei, June 8, 2006 (CENS)--Taiwan's powered two-wheeler (PTW) makers are plagued by both declining domestic sales and fierce price-cutting competition from rivals in mainland China in export sales. Statistics compiled by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) showed that a to

Taipei, June 7, 2006 (CENS)--At the 2006 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2006), which will be held from Oct. 27 to 29, many major all terrain vehicle (ATV) makers in Taiwan are scheduled to demonstrate their latest products, according to the Taiwan External Trade De

The Hsiang Lun International Corp., one of Taiwan's top three makers of combustion-engine gasket and repair kits as well as the island' s most comprehensive supplier of total solutions for engine overhauls, says that it will soon complete construction of a new Automated Storage & Retrieval System (

Taipei, June 2, 2006 (CENS)--The first Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan), the world's only exhibition?that brings exhibitors from throughout the motorcycle industry together, will be held October 27-29 this year. According to show organizer Taiwan External Trade D

Taipei, April 13, 2006 (CENS)--Asia's first and only automotive electronics fair, the 2006 Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei 2006) will be held on Apr. 17-20 at the Exhibition Hall of the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) in Taiwan. The chief organizers of the a

Taipei, April 10, 2006 (CENS)--Two major powered two-wheeler (PTW) manufacturers in Taiwan, the Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO) and Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd. (SYM), have moved their production of PTWs with engine displacements below 150cc to plants in mainland China to take advantage of lower m

Involved in the industry for years, Sheng-E Enterprise Development Co., Ltd. Is a professional crankshaft manufacturer that provides a wide choice of products to its clients. The company not only offers its clients the best products and enthusiastic services, but also strives to upgrade existing

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-