CES 2026: FIH, Taiwan, to present its advanced HPC platform On December 16, FIH, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), announced that it will present the latest high-performance computing (HPC) platform, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, ADAS, and telematics control units (TCUs) at CES 2026. To demonstrate the centralized computing power and system integration capabilities of the HPC platform, FIH will present an interactive de...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

SoftBank to invest USD 3 billion in Lordstown Ohio factory for data center equipment On November 20, it was reported that SoftBank plans to invest up to USD 3 billion to convert the former Foxconn EV Ohio plant, and GM assembly plant before that, in Lordstown, Ohio, to produce equipment for OpenAI’s forthcoming data centers. Softbank purchased the site for USD 375 million in August from Foxconn, positioning it as a key manufacturing hub for the...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

PTT, Thailand plans to withdraw from EV production JV with Foxconn Reported on November 19, 2025, PTT PLC is considering selling its entire stake in Horizon Plus Co., Ltd., an EV joint venture with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn), to Foxconn. This move is part of PTT’s plan to improve its cash flow and prepare for a sluggish Thai and global economy in 2026. The company aims to earn an additional THB 100 billion through these sha...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

nsions across CI/CD/CT workflows leveraging AI-assisted automation, (iii) Scalable SDV cockpit solutions from virtual low-code design tools to a modular, safety-certified automotive OS and ready-to-integrate hardware platforms, and (iv) an EV modular software and hardware platform co-developed with Foxconn, designed for built-to-print production and delivering the core vehicle control units and software platform without supplier lock-in. (From a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

JMS 2025: Sharp debuts new LDK+EV concept, developed with Foxconn On October 30, Mr. Mototaka Taneya, Senior Managing Executive Officer and CTO of Sharp Corporation (Sharp), took the stage at a press briefing at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press days: October 29-30, Public days: October 31-November 9) held at Tokyo Big Sight to unveil the second electric vehicle (EV) concept model, LDK+, for the first time. The LDK+ was developed by Sharp based...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

form Beyond Vehicle) lineup of electric vans developed using a platform specifically for electric vehicles. These models are scheduled for release in Japan next spring. Among non-automakers, Sharp exhibited the second version of its LDK+ concept model, developed based on Hon Hai Technology Group's (Foxconn) Model A EV. In addition to company exhibits, the venue features a main program of mobility displays and experiences built around three key th...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

Stellantis partners with NVIDIA, Uber, and Foxconn to develop Level 4 autonomous robotaxis On October 28, Stellantis announced a new partnership with NVIDIA, Uber, and Foxconn to jointly develop and deploy Level 4 (fully driverless) autonomous vehicles for global robotaxi services. The move builds on Stellantis’ recent agreement with Pony.ai to test self-driving vehicles in Europe and marks another step in its global robotaxi strategy. A non-bi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

Foxconn’s Saudi Arabia EV charger joint venture to start construction by end of 2025 On September 16, Foxconn Interconnect Technology, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group, announced that its Saudi joint venture Smart Mobility has already completed three SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) product certifications. It is preparing for the groundbreaking of a new factory at the end of the year, marking FIT’s first manu...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

IAA Mobility 2025: Foxconn to present advanced automotive electronics innovations On September 2, FIH, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), announced that it will unveil its latest automotive electronics solutions at IAA Mobility 2025. FIH is showcasing its evolved HPC (High-Performance Computing) flagship product. The product integrates In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and ADAS, together with the advanced design of the Zone Control U...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Foxconn EV crossover still on track for U.S. launch after Lordstown plant sale On August 14, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) officials answered questions at an Investors Call that shed light on the company’s plans for EV sales and eventual production in the U.S. market. Foxconn recently sold its Lordstown, Ohio, plant, formerly planned as an EV production site, to Softbank “for greater financial flexibility” in fixed assets, while stayin...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Foxconn, Softbank establishing joint data center equipment factory in Lordstown Foxconn, in partnership with Japanese-owned SoftBank, will be building AI data center equipment within the former Lordstown GM Assembly plant. The work will ultimately be part of the Stargate project to build up to 16 artificial intelligence data centers across the U.S. Foxconn had announced on August 4 that it was selling the Foxconn Ohio plant and equipment for USD ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Mitsubishi Fuso and Foxconn to jointly develop ZEV buses, introduce MODEL T and MODEL U in Japan On August 22, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic collaboration in zero emission buses. As part of the collaboration to strengthen the FUSO bus business, the two companies via their subsidiaries – Mitsubishi Fuso Bus Manufacturin...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Foxconn MODEL C electric SUV makes U.S. show debut at Taiwan Expo USA Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) showcased a production model of its North American variant MODEL C SUV at Taiwan Expo USA in Dallas, Texas, from August 14 through August 16, 2025. The Taiwan Expo USA was the first time that Foxconn displayed the vehicle in the U.S. The North American variant of the MODEL C has a number of differences compared to the original, including an en...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

Foxconn agrees to USD 375 million Lordstown plant sale, to reinvest in U.S. business On August 4, Taiwan's Foxconn announced it had struck a deal to sell the former GM production plant in Lordstown, Ohio, for USD 375 million, including its machinery, but said it would continue to use the site to make a broader range of products aligned with its strategic priorities. Foxconn will sell the site’s land and buildings for USD 88 million to Crescent ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

presented, including reduction of the number of its plants and the outlook for its production volume. Some attendees voiced their disappointment by saying, for example, that, “There was nothing new.” Concerning the possibility of Nissan’s cooperation with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn), which was revealed just before the meeting, an attendee positively voiced that, “It would be great if the work at the Oppama Plant and oth...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Talks between Nissan and Foxconn about collaboration cause concerns and expectations among parts suppliers Regarding collaboration between Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn), many Japanese automotive suppliers seem to be cautious to determine the situation, rather than showing expectations and welcoming feedback. In relation to reducing costs and development cycles, there is a sense of alert about th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Nissan denies report of collaboration with Foxconn and retaining plant under consideration of shutdown On July 6, Nissan released a statement denying Nikkei’s report that the company is in talks with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn) for collaboration on EV production at the Oppama plant, reported to be under consideration of shutdown. Nissan, in its statement, clarified that the report was not based on any official announcement fr...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

Elektrobit to jointly develop AI-centric platform for SDVs with Foxconn Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (Elektrobit) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to jointly develop EV.OS, a platform that helps to develop software for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) using artificial intelligence (AI). The two companies will jointly develop an SDV software development platform that includes a reference electri...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

Foxtron’s Model B electric SUV approved for sale, with launch expected in Q4 On June 25, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd. (Foxtron), a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon Group, held a Q1 2025 explanation session to announce that its Model B battery electric SUV has been approved for sale by the government, with launch expected in Q4. The Model B is a B-class battery electric model designed by Pininfarina, a renowned Italian design co...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus to outsource production of electric buses to Hon Hai It was reported that Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus) is considering outsourcing production of electric buses to Taiwanese Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn). The company may be considering an introduction of electric buses to the Japanese market. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus will become the second Japanese autom...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27