Toyota Motor Corporation announced plans to invest up to US$10 billion in the US over the next five years, signaling a major expansion of its domestic operations. The confirmation comes less than a month after President Donald Trump publicly mentioned the potential investment in October 2025.
Facing the European Union's looming anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs), BYD is executing a three-pronged strategy—combining geopolitical positioning, product diversification, and global production realignment—to blunt the impact and maintain its rapid global expansion. The approach is already beginning to yield results, narrowing the gap with industry leader Volkswagen and signaling a new phase of competitive pressure for Europe's homegrown automakers.
Flexible copper-clad laminate (FCCL) manufacturer Asia Electronic Materials (AEM) said at an investor conference on November 10 that strong seasonal orders from the traditional electronics sector, coupled with a higher proportion of high-value products, helped the company swing back to profit in the third quarter of 2025.
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, the electric-vehicle joint venture backed by Foxconn Technology Group, is reportedly preparing to acquire Luxgen, the homegrown auto brand under Taiwan's Yulon Motor Group, as part of Foxconn's broader push to strengthen its EV portfolio.
In this partnership, GAC handles vehicle production, JD.com manages exclusive online sales and data operations, and CATL supplies the batteries and swap technology. The compact sedan features a 2,750 mm wheelbase, comes standard with Huawei's in-car system, Bluetooth key access, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates.

