Despite all the usual problems as added pollution, parking, traffic congestion attached to a speeding auto market in an emerging nation such as China, the nation’s auto parts industry has undergone rapid growth carried by China’s still nascent car market that is only a couple of decades old, but on

The debt crisis of the U.S. and European countries has promoted automakers to seek sales opportunities in the newly-developed markets including Hungary, where strong growth potential exists in both new and used car sales. According to data from the European Union (EU), Hungary is the eighth lar

After a few years of explosive growth, the demand for new cars in some emerging economies abruptly softened in the first half of this year. New-car sales in India, for instance, posted a sluggish growth of only 1.6% in June, a two-year low; in Russia, by contrast, growth exceeded 50%. Sales in d

Thanks to advancements in image-processing, algorithm, and sensing technologies, as well as the falling cost of increasingly-complicated integrated circuit (IC) chips, active safety systems are rapidly gaining popularity. They have spread from luxury limousines only a few years ago to medium- to hi

Hwang Yu Automotive Parts Co., Ltd., founded in 1972 and certified to ISO9000:2008 and TS16949 standards, is a dedicated maker of auto parts, mainly supplying suspensions to steering systems, chassis parts and brake parts. To ensure world-class quality, Hwang Yu adopts in-house state-of-the-art

Founded in 1990, Great Guard Industry Co., Ltd. specializes in developing and making quality car alarm system products at competitive prices. The firm's G-367RA, for example, is a patented product and certified to meet CE and TUV standards. The car alarm system can be installed onto any type of

The 27th Taipei Int`l Auto Parts & Accessories Show (2011 Taipei AMPA) and the 6th Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (2011 AutoTronics Taipei), held April 12-15 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, are the largest of their kinds and promoted as the world's most important trade fa

Already a major supplier of high-quality aftermarket (AM) automotive steering and suspension parts globally and the leader in Taiwan, Hwang Yu Inc. recently saw its green strategy pay off, which the company considers productive in the long-term. The maker has been ISO 14001 approved, the well-known

After weathering a struggling global auto market in 2009, Taiwanese auto parts suppliers have benefited from a rapidly rebounding demand and are increasingly optimistic about the business possibilities in the coming years. Vigorous Global Market Along with the strong global economic recovery in

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 i

The world's largest international trade fair for motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and light electric vehicles (LEVs), INTERMOT Cologne 2010 once again proved its influence in the industry from October 6-10 in Cologne, a major motorcycling city in Germany. New technologies, materials, and manufa

Making cars safer with street smarts When cars become a necessity in our everyday lives, safety becomes both increasingly important and a top priority for global automakers. The "intelligent vehicle" technology, one of the latest trends among global automakers, alerts drivers at intersections wh

Green scooter has 45kph maximum speed and 13-degree hill-climbing capacity. By QUINCY LIANG A new, innovative all-electric motorcycle, the Pioneer 1.5, may more than reinvent the wheel, but actually redefine consumers narrow view of "two-wheel light electric vehicle" (LEV). Pioneer 1.5 i

Motor-scooter tuning parts maker aims to become world leader The R.P.M. Co., a major Taiwanese maker of powered two-wheeler (PTW) tuning parts, is celebrating its 24th anniversary this year. It moved into a new integrated office-factory complex in Taipei about two years ago as part of its effort

Founded in 1977, Lung Jeng Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a veteran specialist in developing and making automotive brake parts. The company supplies a wide range of products, including master cylinders, brake cylinders, rubber bushings for suspension arms, brake rubber cups/rings, oil seals, O-rings, repa

Mandatory use of DRLs in Europe to build more opportunities for carmakers In late 2010, NXP Semiconductors N.V. of Germany announced in Shanghai, China the availability of fully integrated, highly-flexible driver integrated circuit (IC) solutions designed for automotive light-emitting diode (LED

Some 48 short-listed entries among 109 submits from 55 makers were judged Knowing that rewarding creativity may be the surefire way to bring out and breed innovative designers in Taiwan's bicycle, assembled-bike, parts and accessory sectors, which is critical to continual upgrading of product s

The 18th Taiwan Excellence Award, diverting from earlier ITC-oriented submissions, showed wider variety in entries. For the first time, makers of automobiles and motor scooters took top honors, demonstrating that Taiwan's designers are also capable of working out innovations in products besides

Some 720 entries from 49 nations entered this year’s design contest The winners of the 14th International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC), hosted by the Department of Industrial Technology under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, were honored at the opening ceremony of the Taipei Internati

When cars become a necessity in our everyday lives, safety becomes both increasingly important and a top priority for global automakers. The "intelligent vehicle" technology, one of the latest trends among global automakers, alerts drivers at intersections where their view is obstructed or where an

The development of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Taiwan moved another step forward when the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) recently invited several local private companies with expertise in different areas to set up an EV Chassis R&D Alliance. The signing cer

The 2010 Automechanika Frankfurt, the world's largest auto-parts, accessory, and repair equipment exhibition that attracts about 4,500 exhibitors and some 160,000 global visitors every two years, also has “green” concept as one of its main themes. Showing its dedication to eco-friendly auto parts a

After several decades of development, Taiwan’s hand tool industry has grown and achieved varying degrees of success in quite a few segments, including tools for DIY, auto repair, medical care, gardening, construction and even digitized versions. Perhaps driven by the automotive market that continu

Sikeco Auto Parts Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company that develops, makes, and globally markets quality auto parts and accessories under its own SIKECO brand. With intensive investments and development efforts, SKK has developed a significant auto-electronics product line consistin

Wenzhou Import & Export United Co., Ltd. (Wenzhou B&C Industries Ltd.), founded in 1996, has grown into a major manufacturer and exporter of over 6,000 kinds of auto parts, including engine parts, electrical parts, suspension systems, power transmission systems, steering systems, brake systems, co

The ISO/TS 16949-, ISO 9001:2000-, and QC/T592:1999 (China)-certified Yuhuan Jianghong Machinery Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-quality brake calipers for cars and trucks. Claiming to have ample experience and know-how, Jianghong has evolved into a leading make

Aiming to help more local suppliers to be global tier-ones for EV makers, the Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) in Taiwan, the largest automotive testing and certification organization on the island, recently tied up with several private EV-related makers to establish the "EV Advanced Pro

Market diversification works well to lessen impact from recession Taiwan did not become the world’s fourth-largest maker of plastic-processing equipment by chance, with the island’s suppliers over the past two decades, including those specializing in packaging equipment, having focused on qualit

Established in 1978 in Taichung, central Taiwan, Cosda Manufacturing Company is a top-caliber maker of auto repair tools and car diagnostic instruments with time-tested reputations in the line on the island. The firm adopts a full line of advanced CNC machines for production, and employs various

Taipei, Jan. 5, 2011 (CENS)--Actron Technology Corporation of Taiwan, one of world's leading automotive diode manufacturers, recently claimed that its sales are expected to grow at least in 2011 due to strong demand from China. In addition, said M.K. Lu, chairman of Actron, more and more Japanes