In the transformation of automotive electronics and electrification (E/E), subsidies have long been regarded as the fuel propelling the shift. Yet in 2025, Germany’s electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing what could be described as a “sudden assault after the rations end.”

Global high-performance transmission cable maker Wonderful Hi Tech offered an optimistic outlook at its investor briefing on November 18, 2025. Despite a slight year-over-year revenue decline in the third quarter of 2025—attributed to the end of pre-stockpiling by clients ahead of tariff changes—company executives said the inventory adjustment is expected to conclude by year-end, setting the stage for a robust start to 2026. With continued growth in AI and low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite markets, the company anticipates 2026 will be a high-growth year.

MediaTek has announced a collaboration with Japanese automotive giant Denso to jointly develop customized SoC products for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and smart cockpit technologies. By combining Denso’s expertise in automotive safety standards with MediaTek’s chip development experience and IP portfolio, the partners aim to rapidly create and mass-produce solutions tailored to automakers’ specific needs.