Auto Guangzhou 2024, opening on November 15, stands as China’s final flagship auto event of the year. It previews key trends that will shape the 2025 automotive market. With 1,171 new models showcased, including 512 electric vehicles (EVs), the event highlights the surging dominance of China’s local EV brands.

Amid Germany’s political upheaval ahead of its February 2025 federal elections, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has intensified tensions by denouncing the country’s centrist and leftist leaders as “fools.” His criticism particularly targeted Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, who has been actively working to secure investments from major semiconductor manufacturers TSMC and Intel.

MiTAC Group, a prominent technology and IT solutions provider in Taiwan, has played a significant role in supporting the local Ministry of Transportation’s initiatives to advance smart cities, transportation systems, and rail networks. At its 50th Anniversary TechDay on November 18, MiTAC Information Technology and MiTAC Digital Technology showcased their latest AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) innovations in smart transportation.