Sales of electric vehicles (EVs), two-, three- or four-wheels, have been falling short of expectations of governments, makers, maybe not consumers but eco-conscious buyers for years, though likely to see "visible" growth over the next several years. Currently, sales of four-wheel EVs and electr

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO brand), a major powered two-wheeler (PTW) manufacturer in Taiwan, reportedly won an order from BMW for alternator systems for its new i3 luxury electric citycar, with an agreement signed between the two parties, according to foreign news wires. But KYMCO executive

Despite the economic crisis affecting the European motorcycle market, signs of recovery are at hand, according to ACEM (Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe). The analysis of recent market trends highlights that urban mobility and passion are still acting as main drivers of the mot

To confront the increasingly serious problems such as traffic congestion and environmental pollution, the Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe, or ACEM, is promoting a slogan─“Powered Two-Wheelers: the SMART Choice for Urban Mobility”─that is expected to both help solve the urbanizatio

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 L

The 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 environmenta

Established in 1987, Chao Yuan Industrial Co. today is an ISO 9001- and TS16949-certified manufacturer dedicated to producing high-precision stamping parts for a wide range of applications. Its precision-stamping manufacturing capability has helped the firm to become a key supplier of precision

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs), two-, three- or four-wheels, have been falling short of expectations of governments, makers, maybe not consumers but eco-conscious buyers for years, though likely to see "visible" growth over the next several years. Currently, sales of four-wheel EVs and electr

Despite the economic crisis affecting the European motorcycle market, signs of recovery are at hand, according to ACEM (Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe). The analysis of recent market trends highlights that urban mobility and passion are still acting as main drivers of the mot

PTWs emit 50% less CO2 than automobiles over the same distance To confront the increasingly serious problems such as traffic congestion and environmental pollution, the Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe, or ACEM, is promoting a slogan─“Powered Two-Wheelers: the SMART Choice for U

Cyner Industrial Co. Ltd was established in Taichung, central Taiwan since 1978 and has developed into a top manufacturer of gears ( spur gear , sun gear ,planetary gear ,helical gear , timing gear , cam gear, crank gear , balance gear , forging gear ), shafts ( drive shaft , main shaft, count sh

Taipei, Nov. 6, 2012 (CENS)--KYMCO, the largest motorcycle brand under Kwang Yang Motor Co. in Taiwan by market share, continues to tap the market for sub-550cc motorcycles and electric scooters. Not long ago, KYMCO launched two new motorcycle models, K-XCT300 and XCITING400, both of which featu

Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 2012 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan) and Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan) held at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1 from April 12-15. The joint four-day e

Without world-class automakers in Taiwan, where operators have always been OEMs for global brands except for the Luxgen line that was launched in the last couple of years by the local Yulon Group to claim to be the first homegrown vehicle built on an SUV platform, literally all the automotive R&D o

For four days record numbers attended the two shows that offered nearly everything about auto parts and accessories. The 28th Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 2012) and the seventh International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei) were held jointly at the

Founded in 1983, Char Mo Machine Co., Ltd. is dedicated to producing quality and precision internal combustion engines and cylinders for motorcycles, claiming to spare little effort to improve motorcycle engine cylinder mechanisms and performance, and many patents for innovations from Taiwan's Bur

Taipei, June 22, 2012 (CENS)--Hwa Fong Rubber Ind., Ltd., a major tire maker in Taiwan, recently signed an agreement with Continental AG of Germany to be the local agent of Continental motorcycle tires. Continental is a renowned brand globally and Europe's No. 1 brand of motorcycle tires. Chen

Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 2012 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan) and Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan) held at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1 from April 12-15. The joint four-day e

Taiwan has been making motorcycles for more than half a century, and has developed advanced techniques and a complete supply chain for the industry. The island is also one of the world’s major producers of motorcycle parts and components, including braking systems, engine systems, transmission syst

Femo Enterprise Co. has been supplying engine parts for motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), and automobiles spare parts since 1985. With over almost three decades of experience and dedication in this field, the company sets a good example of pursuing steady growth through flexible adjustment

Founded in 1996, the ISO 9001:2008-certified Mashin Electric Corp. specializes in developing and manufacturing various battery chargers, including lead-acid battery chargers, LiFePO4 battery chargers, automobile battery chargers, e-scooter chargers, generator battery chargers etc. To ensure s

The auto-parts industry in China has grown rapidly in the past one decade or so, with export value soaring from US$1.63 billion in 2001 to US$52.2 billion in 2011. Auto parts now play a bigger part to generate China's automotive-related revenue, while China-made parts make up for increasingly hig

At the 2012 Taipei Int'l Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) and Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei), held April 11-14 in Taipei and the largest automotive parts show in Asia, global visitors generally expect and do find a host of suppliers capable of meeti

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is considering resuming the "Clunker for Cash" policy to revive China's bleak auto market. This policy was first introduced in 2009 to encourage people to buy new cars. The "Clunker for Cash" and "Go Countryside" are two of a series of m

Established back in 1979, Yow Jung Enterprise Co. is a veteran developer and producer of top-quality aftermarket automotive electric and electronic parts. It has long since achieved its fundamental goal of becoming a specialist in ignition and electronics systems for combustion engines. The comp

Taipei, April 24, 2012 (CENS)--Dinli Metal Industrial Co., a major all terrain vehicle (ATV) exporter in Taiwan, recently unveiled its latest 800cc motorcycle at the 2012 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan), which is the biggest-displacement motorcycle with a continuou

Taipei, April 23, 2012 (CENS)--The 2012 Taipei Int'l Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) and Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei), held in Taiwan April 11-14, set records for exhibitor number, according to show organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Cou

Japan's exports of powered two-wheelers (PTWs), including motorcycles and scooters, increased both in December and the entire 2011, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, or JAMA. The nation’s PTW exports in December 2011 totaled 49,383 units, compared with 40,682 units f

The European Union’s (EU) powered two-wheeler (PTW) market in 2011 saw the worst performance of the decade, with new-PTW registrations falling by another 9.5%, or about 170,000 units, to only 1.7 million units sold, according to statistics released by the ACEM (Association of Motorcycle Manufactur

Taipei, Sept. 14, 2011 (CENS)--Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO), the largest powered two-wheeler (PTW) manufacturer in Taiwan, recently announced orders from BMW for gasoline engines for its extended range electric vehicles (EREV), making Kymco the first Taiwanese contractor for a renowned Germa