Sanyang Industry Co., maker of "SYM"-brand powered two wheelers (PTWs), recently inaugurated a new R&D center in Taiwan and announced the investment of NT$10 billion (US$294 million at NT$34:US$1) in R&D work over the next five years with the aim of developing the new center into its global technic

The recent 2004 edition of the 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 blasted away past r

Taiwan's aftermaket (AM) auto-parts industry has succeeded in keeping global competitors at bay, especially those from South Korea and mainland China, through its advantages in price, product choice, product-development speed, and international sales channels, according to many industry leaders par

Taiwan's powerhouse electronics industry has given a lift to many traditional manufacturing sectors on the island, including the auto-parts industry, which is enjoying a new spring of blossoming success in high-end electronic models in the midst of intense competition. The keys to this success are

Taiwan is quickly building a name as one of the world's top suppliers of parts for powered two-wheeler (PTWs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), thanks to the high quality and reasonable pricing of parts made on the island. But it has not all been easy sailing. PTW-parts makers in Taiwan today fac

After 20 years of development, Taiwan's powered two-wheeler (PTW) industry has confidently entered the global spotlight with products that can compete with the best on both quality and price. The industry's transformation has been particularly marked in the last five or so years. This period has

The best and newest of the global auto parts and accessoriesy industry was on display at the recent 2004 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 20042). The show particularly Sspotlighted at the event were the R&D achievements of Taiwanese manufacturers and the in

Taipei, June 11, 2004 (CENS)--In a bid to grab more businesses in the booming automobile and motorcycle market in Asia, Taiwan's Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp. (SEE) has launched a series of aggressive expansion projects since last year. SEE, in technical cooperation with Mitsubishi of Jap

The 20th Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show 2004 (TAIPEI AMPA 2004), the largest auto/motorcycle parts and accessory show in Asia and considered among the top three in the world, will be held on May 24-27 in Taipei featuring a record number of exhibitors and booths. The show's

Just one year after its 40th anniversary, Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (with the KYMCO brand), Taiwan's largest powered two-wheeler (PTW) maker, has announced a series of ambitious projects aimed at turning the company into a global leader in its industry. In its run to the top—management hopes to

Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., one of Taiwan's leading precision-gear manufacturers and its first to have developed its own complete automobile-transmission gearbox, is a paragon of the local auto-parts industry. Starting off as a supplier of gears to domestic motorcycle makers, it has evolved

Yamaha Motor Taiwan Co. recently claimed that its Japanese parent is expected to increase investment in Taiwan and further expand production of motor scooters for export to Japan. One of the world's top makers of scooters and motorcycles, Yamaha operates numerous powered two-wheeler (PTW) prod

Sales in Taiwan's domestic powered two-wheeler (PTW) market grew for the second consecutive year in 2003, roaring past 760,000 units. Statistics compiled by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) show that a total of about 764,700 PTWs were sold in Taiwan last year, up 16% from 20

Established back in 1969, Hsiang Lun Industrial Corp. is today one of Taiwan's most experienced makers of engine gaskets and overhaul kits. A comprehensive corporate- restructuring project carried out over the past four years has turned the company, which has won ISO9001 (2000 version) and QS9000 c

With strong development capability, Xex Auto Inc. recently demonstrated a new series of eye- catching exhaust tips, featuring a sleek appearance and auto-engine status indicator function. Models in the new and innovative series, dubbed Extremexhaust (the company's product brand), have an inner r

Established back in 1969, the Hsiang Lun Industrial Corp. has developed into one of Taiwan's most experienced makers of engine gaskets and overhaul kits. A comprehensive corporate-restructuring project carried out over the past four years has turned the ISO9001:2000- and QS9000-certified company in

Established in 1980, the ISO9001: 2000- certified Sheng-E Enterprise Development Co. supplies a complete range of cylinders, pistons, and other engine parts and components for auto and motorcycles. Among the firm's most-in-demand products are high-grade nickel-silicon carbide (ceramic) motorcycl

Taipei, Dec. 9, 2003 (CENS)--The powered two-wheeler (PTW) sales in Taiwan rose for the 13th consecutive month in November to 59,000 units in November, up 25% from one year earlier, according to the number of new licenses issued by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. The annual P

Sanyang Industry Co., maker of "SYM"-brand powered two wheelers (PTWs), recently inaugurated a new R&D center in Taiwan and announced the investment of NT$10 billion (US$294 million at NT$34:US$1) in R&D work over the next five years with the aim of developing the new center into its global technic

Taipei, Nov. 25, 2003 (CENS)--Both two leading powered two-wheeler (PTW) makers in Taiwan, Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd. And Yamaha Motor Taiwan Co., are actively deploying their big-displacement PTW business on the island. Taiwan lifted the long-term ban on importing heavy (over-150cc) PTW models

Spurred by manufacturers and buyers alike, Taiwan has achieved re-markable success over the past 10 years in the standardization and harmonization of basic quality-management systems and certification infrastructure. This is especially true in the island's auto industry, where safety and quality ar

Taipei, Nov. 7, 2003 (CENS)--The Taikoo Automotive Group, a local distributor of multi-brand imported cars, recently claimed that it is expected to become Taiwan's largest distributor of imported cars this year. Taikoo is the exclusive distributor for Kia, Volkswagen and Audi passenger cars as w

Building on decades of expertise in making sophisticated molds, Taiwan has become one of the world's preeminent manufacturers of tube and pipe making machinery. Local manufacturers of such equipment are capable of turning out a wide array of products to meet the special requirements of buyers from

Taipei, Oct. 14, 2003 (CENS)--Major powered two wheeler (PTW) makers are actively boosting their export sales to counter the stagnated demand of the domestic market. At least four companies have projected a minimum growth of 20% in their export sales next year, including Kwang Yang Motor Co., Lt

Taipei, July 25, 2003 (CENS)--Taiwan motorcycle maker Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO brand) recently announced that it would introduce an entry-level 50cc scooter model priced at only NT$22,800 (US$663 at US$1:NT$34.4), further heating up competition in the domestic market. Kwang Yang also sa

Almost a year after Taiwan opened its import market to heavy motorcycles (those with engine displacements over 150cc), eliminating a ban that was imposed in the late 1960s to save energy and protect the local motorcycle industry, sales here have been disappointing and some major international brand

Taipei, June 27, 2003 (CENS)--GSK Group, one of the largest auto and motorcycle parts manufacturing conglomerate in Taiwan, celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday. Group CEO Wu Chung-yi claimed that GSK generated revenue of over NT$21 billion (US$606.94 million at US$1:NT$34.6) from subsidiar

Undeterred by the sagging global economy, lathe manufacturers in Taiwan have been holding steady on investment levels over the past year. Their efforts are paying off with the rollout of innovative products, many of which will be on display at the Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS 2003

Taipei, April 21, 2003 (CENS)--Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd., a main local manufacturer of motorcycles, will distribute a dividend per share of NT$1.5, all in cash, for its operation in 2002. Kwang Yang's shareholders, at this year's meeting on April 18, passed the dividend distribution and additio

Taipei, April 18, 2003 (CENS)--Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd., maker of the SYM brand scooters and motorcycles, recently demonstrated its second-generation ceramic engine for powered two-wheelers (PTWs). The company said that the new engines would come with a life-long guarantee and help Sanyang rec