The world’s three largest auto markets—Europe, the United States, and China—are simultaneously undergoing a wave of regulatory and geopolitical shifts that analysts warn could dampen global vehicle demand by 2026. Automakers and suppliers alike now face mounting pressure on three critical fronts: cost inflation, tightening compliance mandates, and intensifying global competition.

To support the development of Samsung and SK Hynix’s Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, the South Korean government has promoted a nationwide “energy expressway” to increase renewable energy infrastructure. However, the initiative has faced criticism for lacking consultation, increasing inequalities, and proving inefficient. Some experts have argued that the entire Yongin project should be halted and that the national power transmission policy should be restructured.

Gigabyte added another dual-mode 4K UHD monitor to its lineup as an alternative to the G27U, which it unveiled yesterday. Indeed, the new model is named almost the same – Gigabyte G27UP, and shares some features with its sibling. Engineered for users who demand both high-speed performance and professional-grade visuals, it features dual mode support, allowing seamless switching between 4K UHD at…