Sunday, April 5, 2026

Tag: Automotive

South Korea’s Export Surge to 700 Billion USD in2025

South Korea's exports are set to exceed $700 billion, driven by semiconductors and ships, with continued growth expected next year.

US-Vietnam Trade Agreement: How Lower Tariffs Could Impact Your Imports in 2025

The U.S. and Vietnam reached a trade agreement framework, potentially reducing tariffs on Vietnamese imports while addressing non-tariff barriers.

Trump Signs Order to Slash Tariffs on Japanese Cars: What This Means for Your Next Vehicle

Trump signed an order reducing tariffs on Japanese cars from 25% to 15%, easing trade burdens between the US and Japan.

U.S. Hits Chinese Graphite With 93% Tariff—Your Next EV Just Got Pricier

The U.S. imposes a 93.5% tariff on Chinese graphite, risking a $1,000 increase in EV prices as tax credits end and production costs rise.

Tesla and BYD Battle for Japan’s Electric Car Crown: Who Will Win?

Tesla and BYD aggressively expand in Japan's EV market, aiming to challenge local automakers amidst low EV adoption rates.

New Silver Paste Aims to Transform Power Chip Bonding for Next-Gen Cars

LG Chem partners with Noritake to create a high-performance silver paste for automotive power semiconductors, enhancing heat resistance.

Six Days, Three Indexes, One Auto-Fueled Rally

U.S. stock market rises on optimism for a U.S.-India trade deal, with automotive stocks leading gains amid tariff adjustments.

Wall Street Climbs for Second Day—Dow Up 312 Points, VIX Drops 17%

The New York stock market rises as Trump delays tariffs, easing investor anxiety, though mixed results emerge among major tech firms.

Tesla’s 13% Sales Drop: A ‘Fork in the Road’ Moment After Shipment Slump

Tesla's Q1 shipments fell 13%, missing lowered expectations, amid backlash against Musk's political actions and struggles in key markets.

Trump Hits Allies with Major Tariffs, Says ‘Allies Often Worse Than Enemies’

Trump initiates a trade war, imposing tariffs on Northeast Asia and criticizing South Korea and Japan's auto markets for trade imbalances.

BYD Tops Tesla with Record $107B Revenue — First EV Giant to Break $100B

BYD became the first EV maker to surpass $100 billion in revenue, driven by market dominance and expanding overseas presence.

Mitsubishi Taps Foxconn to Build EVs – First Models Coming in 2026

Mitsubishi Motors partners with Foxconn for EV production, marking Foxconn's first vehicle manufacturing for a Japanese company.