Jens Kastner

Jens Kastner

Correspondent, International News Service

Jens Kastner is an experienced journalist specializing in east Asian trade topics, including China, Taiwan and South Korea. 

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Electric
Experts See Chinese BEV Sales Slipping After Subsidies ExpireExperts See Chinese BEV Sales Slipping After Subsidies Expire
byJens Kastner
Sep 4, 2024
4 Min Read
Conti EV-ICE screenshot
Fixed Operations
EV Transition Threatens Global Auto Parts MakersEV Transition Threatens Global Auto Parts Makers
byJens Kastner
Dec 14, 2023
4 Min Read

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Electric
Taiwanese Fastener Industry Eyes Slice of U.S.’s EV Pie
Taiwanese Fastener Industry Eyes Slice of U.S.’s EV Pie
May 31, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJens Kastner
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Ford
Experts Not Sure BEVs Can Stop Ford Europe’s Tailspin
Experts Not Sure BEVs Can Stop Ford Europe’s Tailspin
Mar 8, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJens Kastner
TSMC Advanced-Chips
Industry
Microchip Maker TSMC Plans Expansion in Asia, U.S., Germany
Microchip Maker TSMC Plans Expansion in Asia, U.S., Germany
Jan 26, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJens Kastner
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Interiors & UX
High-Tech Textiles Finding Ways Into Automotive Interiors
High-Tech Textiles Finding Ways Into Automotive Interiors
Jul 26, 2022
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4 Min Read
byJens Kastner
VinFast Plant
Regulatory
Surge in Car Imports Points to Vietnam Market’s Potential
Surge in Car Imports Points to Vietnam Market’s Potential
Oct 31, 2019
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4 Min Read
byJens Kastner
Investment to support Spanish company developing materials earmarked for EVs.
Sustainability
EU Bank Investing in Green-Car Lightweighting
EU Bank Investing in Green-Car Lightweighting
Mar 12, 2019
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4 Min Read
byJens Kastner
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Financials
New Tax Regime Making Dent in Philippines Auto Boom May 4, 2018 Jens Kastner | WardsAuto EMAIL INSHARE COMMENTS 0 What is in this article?: New Tax Regime Making Dent in Philippines Auto Boom New Excise-Tax System Has Ups, Downs Industry groups say exc
New Tax Regime Making Dent in Philippines Auto Boom May 4, 2018 Jens Kastner | WardsAuto EMAIL INSHARE COMMENTS 0 What is in this article?: New Tax Regime Making Dent in Philippines Auto Boom New Excise-Tax System Has Ups, Downs Industry groups say exc
May 4, 2018
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4 Min Read
byJens Kastner
Mazda Auto Alliance plant exemplifies Thailandrsquos grip on regional manufacturing
Honda
Thailand OEMs vs. Vietnam: Goliath Wins This One
Thailand OEMs vs. Vietnam: Goliath Wins This One
Aug 5, 2016
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4 Min Read
byJens Kastner
Chinabuilt Cadillac XTS price has fallen since 2013 rollout
Industry
Auto Analysts Downplay China Currency Devaluation
Auto Analysts Downplay China Currency Devaluation
Sep 4, 2015
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4 Min Read
byJens Kastner

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