Weekly car news: 3rd November 2025

"Weekly car news " is a recap of some of the major stories in Taiwan car market last week.

27ᵗʰ October 2025

●Hotai Motor officially unveiled the facelifted Toyota bZ4X, with prices starting from NT$1.28 million.

●At the ART TAIPEI International Art Fair held at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan showcased the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series.

●Hotai Motor hosted the “HINO GO潮派” event at Taipei Huashan 1914 Creative Park from 24ᵗʰ to 27ᵗʰ October.

●Bolt was invited to attend the “2025 Taiwan Global Investment Forum” organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and officially signed a Letter of Intent (LOI), expressing confidence in the Taiwan market and a commitment to long-term investment.

28ᵗʰ October 2025

●The Taiwan New Car Assessment Program (TNCAP) held its Version 2.0 Witness Event at the Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), demonstrating two dynamic tests - the “Blind Spot Assist System” and the “Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) - Bicycle Scenario.”

●VicOne LAB R7 announced a strategic partnership with DeCloak Intelligences to jointly develop next-generation AI robots and expand business opportunities in the U.S. AI robotics market. Their collaboration results will be showcased at CES 2026 in January.

●Volvo Cars Taiwan announced that authorized dealer Kai Rui Motors has opened a Volvo Experience Store at Mitsui Outlet Park Linkou.

29ᵗʰ October 2025

●PG Union announced that the Stellantis Group will establish new partnerships with Nvidia, Uber, and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to jointly develop and deploy Level 4 autonomous vehicles, advancing the global Robotaxi commercialization initiative.

30ᵗʰ October 2025

●Gus Technology showcased its Smart Household ESS 15kWh Energy Storage System, Powercore 520V/300kW UPS System, VDA Series Modules (21Ah/35Ah/45Ah), G140S/G140X Battery Cells, and dual-platform 48V and 800V modules at Energy Taiwan - International Smart Energy Week.

31ˢᵗ October 2025

●China Motor Corporation officially announced that pre-orders for the all-new Mitsubishi XForce will begin on 3ʳᵈ November, with pricing starting from NT$799,000.