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

Taida Motor Part Co., Ltd., established in 1997, is a top-end supplier of performance parts and accessories for motorcycles and motorcycle engines, with its own TD brand. The company, aware of the huge market potential of performance parts for motorcycle engines, decided to focus on the segment

Taipei, Feb. 24, 2012 (CENS)--Jieh Jia Enterprise Co., a maker of high-end auto and motorcycle intake systems and parts in Taiwan, recently claimed that a rebuilt Renault F2000 racer with its parts set the fastest record in its class at a racetrack. The ISO 9001:2008 certified company, establis

To help Taiwanese manufacturers build business opportunities globally, CENS attended 10 overseas trade shows in November, including AAPEX Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo, SEMA Show, China International Industry Fair (CIIF), International Motorcycle Exhibition Milan Fair (EICMA), InterLight Mos

Taipei, Jan. 9, 2012 (CENS)--To encourage replacement demand for environment-friendly and energy-saving cars, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has authorized municipal governments to exempt license tax for electric cars for a three-year period from Jan. 6, 2012 to Jan. 5, 2015. The MOF has also fo

Taipei, Oct. 21, 2011 (CENS)--Sales of new powered two-wheelers (PTWs) in Europe have been bleak since 2009, with the January-August sales already indicating that 2011 will likely end with negative double-digit growth, according to ACEM (Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in Europe). Motorc

The 6th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (2011 Motorcycle Taiwan) and first-ever Taiwan Int'l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2011), held April 14-17, were held simultaneously at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC). The twin format event, according to organizer Taiwan External T

Some 235 exhibitors joined the 2011 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan) and 2011 Taiwan Int'l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan), which were held April 14-17. Most were makers of parts and accessories for powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Stren

Europe has always been one of the most important areas for the global powered two-wheeler (PTW) industry. The region represents an annual market of two million to 2.5 million PTWs, and the greatest majority of international PTW brands are based on the continent. In the first two quarters of the

One vital factor affecting the powered two-wheeler (PTW) market in Europe is the different driver’s-license qualifications enforced by different countries there. . In some European nations, for example, youngsters can easily get driver’s licenses at age 16 for mopeds (PTWs with pedals or engine

The impact of the global financial tsunami is still being felt in the global powered two-wheeler (PTW) market, especially in Europe, the United States, and other places where such vehicles are ridden mainly for leisure and recreation. A total of 879,773 new PTWs were registered in the European U

The 27th Taipei Int`l Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 2011) and the 6th Taipei Int`l Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei 2011) wound down after being staged at the Taipei Nankang Exhibition Hall April 12-15, attracting 1,100 local and foreign exhibitors (up 4.5% from previous

Established in 1996, Demax Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a specialized maker of automotive oil seals and rubber products, which are globally marketed under the company’s own brand "DEMAX" or on an OEM/ODM basis. The firm claims that it is capable of developing and manufacturing all kinds of oil seals

One vital factor affecting the powered two-wheeler (PTW) market in Europe is the different driver's-license qualifications enforced by different countries there. . In some European nations, for example, youngsters can easily get driver's licenses at age 16 for mopeds (PTWs with pedals or engine

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

To promote Taiwan's intelligent electric vehicle (EV) industry and link local companies with global experts and buyers, the Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC) held the annual Taiwan Automotive International Forum & Exhibition (TAIFE) on April 14 and 15. TARC has four founding member

Taipei, May 11, 2011 (CENS)--Sales of motorcycles in Taiwan amounted to 178,467 units in the past four months of this year, representing a brisk growth of nearly 80% from a year earlier, according to official statistics issued by Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications. During the

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

Taipei, April 12, 2011 (CENS)--The 27th Taipei Int`l Auto Parts & Accessories Show (2011 Taipei AMPA) and the 6th Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (2011 AutoTronics Taipei) opened today for a four-day run at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, according to show organizer Taiwan Exte

The INTERMOT Cologne 2010, held Oct. 6-10 at Cologne Messe, Cologne, Germany, confirmed its role as one of the leading trade fairs for motorcycles, scooters and bicycles in Europe, attracting nearly all the important manufacturers as well as parts suppliers to present innovations and developments

A major theme and a centerpiece of the 2010 INTERMOT Cologne, one of the world's biggest fairs for motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles in the German city held Oct. 6-10, is "e-Motion," a section whose witty name suggests a focus on electric vehicles that stir emotions. Even more relevant 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

Race-ready buggy has side-by-side seating for adventurous couples Motive Power Industry Co. Ltd., which globally markets a line of performance-oriented, stylish powered two-wheelers (PTW), all terrain vehicles (ATV), buggies, and e-scooters under the iconic "PGO" brand, recently launched the 2

Guang Rong (formerly Kuang Jung) Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a seasoned specialist in developing and producing high-end exhaust pipes for motorcycles, scooters, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) etc. The company claims that it has been dedicated to developing newer and better products for global motorcyclis

Established in 1995, Hui Yang Precise Industrial Co., Ltd., is an ISO 9001-approved and TS16949- and 5S-pending company specializes in making piston rings for mainly Japanese, Korean, European cars as well as rings for agricultural machines, motorcycles, compressors, and other special applications.

Vehicles of various sources will adopt ever more China-made parts and accessories The auto parts sector in China has been speeding up its development to meet the demand of the world’s largest car market. The production value of Chinese auto parts industry has been on an encouraging uptrend over

Taipei, Feb. 24, 2011 (CENS)--The 27th Taipei Int'l Auto Parts & Accessories Show (2011 Taipei AMPA) and the 6th Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (2011 AutoTronics Taipei) are scheduled to be held simultaneously at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Nangang Exhibition Hall on Apri

Established in 1982, Zhejiang Shiny Automobile Parts Co., Ltd. is a leading and versatile maker of quality auto parts and accessories in China. The company is an ISO 9002-, QS 9000-, VDA 6.1-, ISO 14001-, ISO 9001: 2000-, and ISO/TS 16949-approved producer, indicating its high quality manufacturing

CENS continued its mission by attending global trade fairs in November to promote export-oriented magazines and help Taiwanese suppliers build global presence, taking part in more than 12 international trade shows, including AAPEX Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo, EICMA─Motorcycle, Automechanik

Since its inception in 1981 in Taiwan’s central county of Changhua, Ele Shine Metal Industrial Co., Ltd. has been specialized in production of various industrial parts with CNC (computerized numerically controlled) machines for over two decades. Ele Shine employs advanced production equipment, s