Foxconn unveils Model A EV platform tailored for Japan’s mobility market

On the opening day of Hon Hai Tech Day, Foxconn introduced a new reference EV, the Model A—its most concentrated focused push yet to tailor electric vehicles for specific industries and use cases. Jun Seki, chief strategy officer for the company’s electric-vehicle business, unveiled three distinct versions of the Model A on the main stage, each designed for different commercial and consumer needs. The vehicles combine advanced AI features with a modular component architecture aimed at driving down costs and broadening application scenarios.

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Taiwan foundry and tech manufacturing remains irreplaceable as exports surge

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on November 20 that Taiwan’s export orders reached US$69.37 billion in October 2025, down slightly by US$850 million or 1.2% from September but up significantly by US$13.92 billion, or 25.1%, compared to the same month of 2024. In New Taiwan dollars, this represents a 19.4% increase year-over-year. Cumulative export orders from January to October 2025 nearly hit US$600 billion, marking a 22.6% annual growth.

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OpenAI turns to Foxconn to build next-gen AI hardware in the US

Foxconn chairman Young Liu stated that the company would announce a collaboration with OpenAI at Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD25). On the morning of November 21, Foxconn confirmed it will work with OpenAI to design next-generation AI infrastructure hardware and manufacture it in the US. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman later appeared via video call at HHTD25 to outline the partnership.

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Foxtron rolls out new versions of a trio of EV models in push for global clients

Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, the electric-vehicle subsidiary of Foxconn, used the company’s annual Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD 25) on November 21, 2025, to underscore its expanding ambitions in the EV sector. The company unveiled upgraded versions of its three core models—the Model D, Model U, and Model T—highlighting advances in product maturity, intelligent systems, and vehicle safety. The refreshed lineup is also designed to support Foxtron’s CDMS business model, which offers brand customers a broader range of customizable options.

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SoftBank sets up US$3bn Ohio plant for OpenAI’s modular AI infrastructure

SoftBank Group plans to invest up to US$3 billion to turn a former electric-vehicle plant in Lordstown, Ohio, into a manufacturing hub for OpenAI’s modular AI data-center hardware. The Information reports the site is expected to enter production in the first quarter of 2026, as part of a wider White House–backed investment framework announced in January 2025 that includes SoftBank’s US$18 billion commitment.

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