K.R. Chen, chairman of the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (TTVMA) and president of Taiwan's largest carmaker Yulon Group, sheds light on the future of Taiwan's automotive industry, predicting several possibilities for growth that are influenced by an obvious oversupply i

Brazilian Ethanol Finally USA-approved Hardly news after three decades of efficient sugarcane cultivation, Brazil’s widely reported success in distilling ethanol from the crop is finally recognized stateside: Earlier this year the U.S. Environment Protection Administration (EPA) approved Brazilia

China replaced the United States as the world's largest automobile market in 2009, with total sales of about 13.6 million new cars─the culmination of years of high-speed growth, even during the global recession. With the rapid increase in new-car sales, more and more Chinese provincial and

Zhejiang Roadage Machinery Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001: 2000- and ISO/TS 16949: 2002-certified company that specializes in developing and manufacturing various kinds of truck and trailer parts, which are globally marketed under its own “Roadage” brand and widely used on European, American, Japanese, a

Titan Fastech Ltd., founded in 1988, is a well-established manufacturer of automobile and motorcycle parts and precision secondary-processing parts. The company has expertise in tooling design. A subsidiary of the Wan Yi Group that specializes in customized punches, cold-forming tools and formin

The makers in Taiwan of screws, springs and wiring products, after some 30 years of development, have built not only considerable expertise but also a huge variety of items that serve all kinds of industries. The global recession since the meltdown in the third quarter of 2008 has sapped spendin

At the end of 2008 the city of Ningbo, in Zhejiang Province, had 624 auto-parts companies with 89,112 employees. Compared with a year earlier, these figures represented increases of 73 and 11,069, respectively. Ningbo’s auto-parts industry generated revenues of 30.71 billion renminbi (RMB)

Established in 2004, Tyco Automobile Co., Ltd. is an auto-parts trading company in Taiwan that serves customers worldwide with abundant experience, professional know-how, quality services, and comprehensive product lines. Tyco now also operates a branch office in Shanghai, mainland China. The c

Mobiletron Electronics Co., Ltd., a Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE)-listed maker of auto electronic parts and power tools, was recently authorized to sell ACDelco-branded power-tool products. ACDelco is in North America and elsewhere literally synonymous with auto parts of all kinds. The suppl

Taiwan's automotive industry is showing signs of shifting back into higher gear after a punishing year. Production value in the sector, including both assembled vehicles and auto parts, surged by 37.86 % quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the second quarter, trimming the year-on-year (YoY) decline to 13.0

K.R. Chen, chairman of the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (TTVMA) and president of Taiwan's largest carmaker Yulon Group, sheds light on the future of Taiwan's automotive industry, predicting several possibilities for growth that are influenced by an obvious oversupply i

Taipei, Jan. 11, 2010 (CENS)--Some automakers in Taiwan will raise car prices soon to offset higher costs due to installing more safety equipment to meet new safety standards on the island as well as the sharp appreciation of the Japanese yen against Taiwan dollar. Daniel Chang, president of Hot

The Yulon Group of Taiwan, the largest car-making conglomerate on the island, continues to show not only its prowess in making innovative vehicles, but also its commitment to be a responsible corporate citizen: its flagship firm Yulon Motor Co. recently debuted the own-brand LUXGEN full-electric mu

Taiwan's automotive production is showing signs of recovery and the island's new-car sales were up in the third quarter of 2009, but long-term prospects remain uncertain as a reduction in the commodity tax on new cars and powered two wheelers, instituted by the government to stimulate the market, i

Once the world's largest production bases of bicycles of all kinds with an annual export volume of almost 10 million units, Taiwan has been forced by low-priced competitors from mainland China to upgrade to the front ranks in the world to roll out high-end bicycles. Just a few years ago, "Think

Taipei, Oct. 23, 2009 (CENS)--Some 20,138 new cars were sold in Taiwan in September, a 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase and 20,000-vehicle-plus volume for the fourth consecutive month to signal recovery in the market, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC). All th

Since its establishment in 1948 in Taiwan's central country of Taichung, Yung Shing Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. has been specialized in producing plastic injection molds, sheet metal working machine and industrial-class clutches and brakes for over six decades. In 1955, with powerful R&D capa

Established in 1995, Jhan Ving Industrial Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company specializing in development and manufacturing of high-end brake and clutch systems and parts for powered two-wheeler (PTW) applications. With ample know-how in a variety of fields, the firm supplies a wide

Established in 2000, Chasitech Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. is an ISO/TS 16949-certified company specializing in developing and making quality and precision brake system parts. With rapid business expansion and steady technical upgrading, Chasitech was founded as a joint venture with Taiwanese capita

Established in 1999, Wenzhou M&C Foreign Trade Co., Ltd. and its Deauto Branch (DEAUTO Group) specialize in finding the right auto part among some 600 makers for global buyers, with product lines that are extensive, high quality and competitively priced. DEAUTO Group's goal is simply to fill gl

Wenzhou Seineca International Corp. is an experienced and major auto-parts trading company in China providing quality products and services. The company is located in Ruian, Wenzhou of Zhejiang Province, one of the biggest auto-parts production bases in China. The company claims quality is the t

The Yuhuan Jianghong Machinery Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-quality automotive brake calipers. It is a member of the brake system and parts committee under the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), and is certified to ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949

Thanks to the rapid economic development that has kept it a step ahead of most other regions, Southern China has emerged as one of the country's biggest auto-parts markets, sparking fierce competition among domestic and foreign suppliers alike. Two main reasons for the large demand for auto par

The production value of China's automotive electronic industry made up 13.5% of the global counterpart, with the proportion expected to surge to 18.1% by 2012, according to the statistics released by iSuppli Corp., a technology value-chain research and advisory services provider. In 2008, the Ch

Onorino Di Tanna, 31, a mechanical engineer who has been working at Piaggio for the past five years in the Scooter Technical Innovation section, was invited by the 4th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2009) as a key speaker to talk about the successful innovation of

Established in 2004, Tyco Automobile Co., Ltd. of Taiwan is an auto-parts trading company that serves customers worldwide with abundant experience, professional know-how, quality services, and comprehensive product lines. Tyco is headquartered in Taiwan and operates a branch office in Shanghai,

Established in 1998, Yuh Lin Auto Tech Co., Ltd. supplies a wide range of high-level auto accessories and performance parts. The firm claims that it offers not only high product quality and good services, but also competitive prices to achieve mutual-prosperity with customers. The company is also t

The Luh Dah Brake Corp., founded in 1976, now boasts ISO 9001, QS 900, and ECE Mark R90 certifications as one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of brake likings, pads, and shoes. With more than three decades of accumulated experience and know-how, the company is proud of its ability to meet the per

As of the writing of this report on the Taipei AMPA 2009, held April 14 to 17 at the TWTC (Taipei World Trade Center) Nangang Exhibition Hall, the global automotive landscape has been changing. GM filed for Chapter 11 on June 1. Penske, the second-largest car dealership in the USA, is buying the S

With nearly 20 years of experience in the friction aftermarket, Taiwan Brake Technology Corp. (TBT) is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company dedicated to developing and making automotive brake and other friction products. The firm supplies mainly brake pads, brake shoes, CVT clutch shoes, other bra