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Recent Reports EV / Exhibitions / Teardowns OEMs Parts Suppliers Regional Reports

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2025/05/02

Trump Tariffs: Impact on the North American Auto Industry

Analysis of U.S. imports and sales volume, parts procurement status for major models

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2025/04/30

WCX 2025: AI, Chinese OEMs, and Future Powertrain

Automotive insights into a rapidly evolving environment

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2025/04/30

Mexico (1) Sales grow fourth consecutive year in 2024, but growth slows

Over 60% of vehicles imported from China, Brazil, India, etc.

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2025/04/25

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (March 2025)

Electric vehicle sales in March increase 33.4% y/y to 1,490,000 units

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2025/04/24

Chinese Market Q1 2025

Promoting the spread of advanced intelligent driving; planning the launch of NEVs including REEVs

2025/04/08

Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 (2) BEVs, Batteries, and Chargers

Mitsubishi commercial EVs, Sharp/Foxconn BEV concept, CATL battery packs for Kei-class BEVs, etc.

2025/04/04

Alliances of Major OEMs in the Chinese Market

End of outsourced production, entry of ICT companies, reorganization of foreign-based companies

Sales Forecast
2025/04/01

Mazda: BEV Transition to Progress in Stages

Expanding the CX series of large models; developing NEVs with Changan Automobile

2025/03/31

Indonesia International Motor Show 2025 (IIMS 2025)

Chinese OEMs, Japanese OEMS, Hyundai, VinFast exhibits; charging network

2025/03/26

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (February 2025)

Electric vehicle sales in February increase 56.9% y/y to 1,038,000 units

2025/03/21

Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 (1) FCVs, FC units, Hydrogen-related Products

Next generation FC modules, components for FC systems, hydrogen tanks, separators, and more

2025/03/06

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: Major Two-wheeler OEMs

New technologies for alternative fuels, and advancements in electric mobility

2025/02/26

DrivNxt.Ai 2024: ADAS and SDVs in India

Presentation by Maruti Suzuki, ADAS demonstrations from iCAT

2025/02/26

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (January 2025)

Electric vehicle sales in January increase 22.2% y/y to 1,075,000 units

Production Forecast
2025/02/21

U.S. Market: New Vehicle Sales Recover, BEV Expansion Slows

Review of electrification and investment plans, supply chain restructuring

2025/02/21

Engine Control Technology Trends among Japanese OEMs

Patent trends of nine OEMs including Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru

2025/02/19

CES 2025 Overview and Perspectives

Autonomous Vehicles, Robotaxis, Radar and Lidar

2025/02/13

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: BEVs in India

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, and other OEMs focus on new technologies

2025/02/07

Automotive World 2025: Electric Vehicles and Teardown Exhibits

CJPT's small fuel cell truck, Tesla Cybertruck inverter, and more

2025/02/06

CES 2025: Honda, BMW, Scout Motors concepts

Digital cockpit technologies from Hyundai Mobis, Harman, QNX, Elektrobit

2025/01/28

Chinese Market Q4 2024

BYD invests CNY 100 billion to focus on intelligent tech, Audi and Honda NEV plants begin operations

2025/01/24

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (December 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in December increase 26.0% y/y to 1,805,000 units

2025/01/24

CES 2025: Electric Vehicles from Geely, Great Wall, Afeela

Zeekr, Wey display model portfolio; Afeela 1 announced; Waymo, Mobileye show robotaxis

2025/01/16

Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 (2) Japanese OEMs and Others

Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Hyundai, Ford, Volvo Cars, etc.

2025/01/15

Los Angeles Auto Show 2024: HMI in the U.S. Market

Hyundai IONIQ 9, Tesla's self-driving taxis, and more

2025/01/07

Japan Commercial Vehicles: Electrification and Business Alliances

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles of Isuzu, Hino, and Mitsubishi Fuso

2024/12/27

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (November 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in November increase 40.0% y/y to 1,750,000 units

Sales Forecast
2024/12/25

European Market: Adjusting Electrification Plan Amid Slowing EV Sales

Additional duties on imports of EVs from China; European OEMs to launch affordable EVs

Production Forecast
2024/12/23

Indian passenger car market: growth trends and outlook

OEMs sales analysis, EV sales trends, and government initiatives

2024/12/18

Trends in Wireless Charging Technology for Electric Vehicles

Patent application trends of Toyota, Denso, Huawei, and others

2024/12/05

IAA Transportation 2024: Premiere of BEV Trucks

MAN, Volvo, Ford, and Asian commercial vehicles

2024/12/02

33rd Aachen Colloquium Sustainable Mobility

V2X, LiDAR, Steer-by-wire, etc.

2024/11/26

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (October 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in October increase 43.1% y/y to 1,606,000 units

2024/11/14

Japan Mobility Show Bizweek / CEATEC 2024: Electrification Technologies

Hydrogen utilization, electrified vehicles, motors, batteries, charging related exhibits

2024/11/11

ReVision AD, ADAS & SDV Summit 2024

Ansys, Turing, Nissan, SBD Automotive, Aeris Communications

2024/11/05

Chinese Market Q3 2024

Non-Chinese OEMs accelerate BEVs; government raises standards for replacement subsidies

2024/11/01

ReVision EV & Electrification Summit 2024

Thermal management tech for electrified vehicles, high-voltage chargers, charging services

2024/10/29

Smart Energy Week Autumn: Electrification Technologies

EVs, hydrogen, chargers, battery-related products, and more

2024/10/28

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (September 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in September increase 32.5% y/y to 1,508,000 units

2024/10/22

Automotive World 2024 Autumn: Software-defined Vehicles

Presentations: Sony-Honda Mobility, Denso, Bosch, ASAM and more

2024/10/08

GM (1) EV Sales Growth Stalls, Electrification Plans Revised

BEV product launches in North America and related investments

Sales Forecast
2024/10/02

ASEAN (2) Increase in Chinese car production

Sales in Thai and Indonesian markets decline, electric vehicles grow

2024/09/27

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (August 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in August increase 16.4% y/y to 1,266,000 units

Production Forecast
2024/09/13

Japanese OEM Electric Vehicle Launch Plans

Strengthening HEVs and PHEVs along with BEVs; building new battery plants in Japan

2024/09/10

Global Motorcycle Production and Sales: India, China, and ASEAN Overview

India's motorcycle production over 21 million units; electric motorcycle OEMs make great strides

2024/09/04

ASEAN (1) EV Promotion Policies; Increasing Entry of Chinese OEMs

Thailand: BYD and Wuling begin EV production, Indonesia: Hyundai and LGES build JV battery plant

Sales Forecast
2024/08/30

Toyota: Developing electrification compatible engines with Mazda and Subaru

BEV production in the U.S. from 2025; enhancing battery production in Japan and the U.S.

2024/08/30

GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2024

Emerging forces such as Chinese manufacturers, Hyundai, and VinFast are on the rise

2024/08/29

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (July 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in July increase 20.0% y/y to 1,179,000 units

Production Forecast
2024/08/23

Honda: Investing JPY 10 trillion in EVs and software by 2030

Building a vertically-integrated EV value chain, collaboration with Nissan and Mitsubishi

2024/08/16

Trends in Collaborative Development of All-Solid-State Batteries

Patent application trends of Toyota and the Chinese Academy of Sciences

2024/08/01

Chinese Market Q2 2024

Chinese automakers accelerate towards production of solid-state batteries

2024/07/31

Electric Two-wheelers in India (1) Policies and Market Overview

e-Mobility of 8 major OEMs: TVS, Bajaj, Hero, Honda, Royal Enfield, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Piaggio

2024/07/26

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (June 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in June increase 19.6% y/y to 1,312,000 units

Sales Forecast
2024/07/12

Renault Group: "Ampere" Launched, Plans to Sell 1 Million EVs by 2031

Established "Power" JV with Geely to supply ICE and HEV powertrains

2024/07/11

FCEVs and Fuel Cells, Chargers and Charging Technologies

From coverage of the JSAE 2024 in Yokohama exhibition

2024/07/10

Battery Technologies: Battery life extension, safety components, etc.

From coverage of the JSAE 2024 in Yokohama exhibition

2024/07/05

ACT Expo 2024 (2) Electric Powertrains for Commercial Vehicles

New brands, vehicles, and technologies expanding sustainability options

2024/07/01

JSAE 2024 in Yokohama: AD and ADAS

Advances in sensor and system development technology for Level 3 autonomous driving

2024/06/27

Gigacastings to Modular Structures

Huge die casting machines and the unboxed manufacturing process

2024/06/26

JSAE 2024 in Yokohama: Carbon Neutrality

Methane gas initiatives, recycling, biomass materials

2024/06/26

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (May 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in May increase 24.6% y/y to 1,164,000 units

2024/06/24

Indian two-wheeler production and plant capacity analysis

ICE two-wheelers trends: Hero MotoCorp, Honda, Bajaj, TVS Motors, etc.

2024/06/19

ACT Expo 2024 (1) Hydrogen vehicles and technologies

OEMs, suppliers highlight hydrogen systems' expanded capabilities and performance

Production Forecast
2024/06/14

Mexico: Chinese vehicles account for 30% of imports and 20% of sales

“Near-shoring" encourages investment growth, but geopolitical concerns also emerge

2024/06/12

JSAE 2024 in Yokohama: Electric Powertrains

Electrified vehicles, e-Axles, and motors

2024/06/07

Toyota Business Fair 2024: EV Technologies, Carbon Neutrality

Next-generation lithium-ion batteries, gigacasting, recycling, upcycling

2024/05/31

Auto China 2024: Japanese OEMs

Electrified Vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda

2024/05/28

Nissan: New business plan "The Arc," cutting cost of next-generation EVs by 30%

Mitsubishi rolls out new models such as Triton from ASEAN to global markets

2024/05/24

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (April 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in April increase 27.2% y/y to 1,026,000 units

2024/05/21

WCX 2024 (2) Improved vehicle sustainability and industry perspectives

Strategies to reduce emissions; sessions provide supplier and OEM views on current trends

2024/05/10

WCX 2024 (1) AI and software impacts on the automotive industry

Software systems and functions require additional support and development to reach potential

2024/05/07

Chinese Market Q1 2024

BYD announces smart vehicle strategy; VW and XPeng collaborate

2024/04/26

Bangkok International Motor Show 2024 (2) Japanese OEMs

Isuzu D-Max EV, Toyota Hilux Revo-e BEV, Mitsubishi Xpander HEV, etc.

2024/04/25

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (March 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in March increase 19.1% y/y to 1,125,000 units

2024/04/23

BEV Thermal Management System Benchmarking

Toyota, BYD, Tesla, and Hyundai EVs: Precise control and reduced energy consumption

2024/04/17

Level 4 Autonomous Driving for Heavy-duty Trucks on Expressways

From the ReVision Commercial Vehicle & Logistics Summit 2024

Production Forecast
2024/04/12

Indonesia: BYD, MG, Great Wall, Chery and VinFast entering EV market

Tax incentives to continue, utilizing nickel to build EV ecosystem

2024/04/09

Smart Energy Week Spring 2024 (3): V2X, Chargers, Charging Services

15th International Smart Grid Expo Spring, Battery Japan Spring 2024, and more

2024/04/05

Smart Energy Week Spring 2024 (2): Battery-related Technologies

16th Int’l Rechargeable Battery Expo (Spring), 15th Int’l Smart Grid Expo (Spring)

2024/04/03

E-Axles and motor technologies such as EESM (magnet-free motors) explained

Automotive World 2024 Technical Conference: Nissan, Vitesco

2024/04/01

Smart Energy Week Spring 2024 (1): FCVs, FC Units, and Hydrogen-related Products

H2 & FC EXPO Spring 2024, 21st International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo [Spring]

2024/03/28

HMI Comparison of 6 BEV Models - Major C-segment SUVs

Toyota bZ4X, Nissan ARIYA, VW ID.4, Volvo C40 Recharge, Hyundai Ioniq 5, BYD ATTO 3

2024/03/27

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (February 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in February decrease 0.7% y/y to 681,000 units

2024/03/15

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 (2) Two-wheelers in India

Motorcycle OEMs and EV start-ups: flex-fuel vehicles, and electric two-wheelers

2024/03/14

Carbon Neutrality Initiatives at Japanese OEM Plants

Solar power, painting process optimization, use of recycled materials, and more

Production Forecast
2024/03/13

Suzuki: Production capacity in India to exceed 4m units by 2030

Introducing the “eVX”, a global strategic vehicle, in India, Japan, and Europe starting in 2025

2024/03/08

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 (1) EVs and Passenger Vehicles in India

EV introduction and alternative fuel technologies, Initiatives to expand local production

2024/03/07

The 22nd CTI Symposium: Carbon Free Mobility

Presentations from VW, Toyota, ZF, and Amsted

Production Forecast
2024/03/05

Thailand: Chinese OEMs to build EV production facilities

Government to reduce EV subsidies in new incentives for 2024-2027

2024/02/28

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (January 2024)

Electric vehicle sales in January increase 65.4% y/y to 900,000 units

2024/02/27

CES 2024: Alternative vehicles and user experience technologies

Kia, Hyundai concepts show alternative use cases; technologies enhance in-vehicle entertainment

2024/02/14

Changan Automobile Global Partnership Conference

Targeting sales of 2.8 million units and release of 8 new NEV models in 2024

2024/02/09

CES 2024: New EV models highlight OEM strategies

Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Sony show driver- and passenger-oriented sustainable vehicles

2024/02/05

Investment in India: OEMs, Two-wheelers, and Suppliers

Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet (TNGIM) and Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024

2024/02/02

CES 2024: Emphasis of ADAS, SDV, Mobility, Sensing & Processing

2024/02/01

Chinese Market Q4 2023: Mercedes-Benz and BMW establish charging JV

Geely and Changan partner with NIO on Battery Swapping

2024/01/24

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (December 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in December increased 21.9% y/y to 1,427,000 units

Sales Forecast
2024/01/12

Subaru: Aiming to sell 600,000 BEVs (50% of sales) by 2030

Eight BEV models in the lineup by the end of 2028, with plans to sell 400,000 units in the U.S.

2023/12/28

Indian OEMs Investment and Future Plans (2)

Japanese and European carmakers increase their presence in growing Indian market

2023/12/28

Indian OEMs Investment and Future Plans (1)

Major Indian OEMs invest in the transition towards e-mobility

2023/12/27

Thailand International Motor Expo 2023 (2)

Pickup trucks lineup and electrified vehicles from Japanese OEMs

2023/12/26

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (November 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in November increase 22.5 % y/y to 1,243,000 units

Production Forecast
2023/12/22

Mazda: Full-scale introduction of BEVs from 2028

Launching CX-90 PHEV in the U.S. and MX-30 Rotary-EV in Japan and Europe

2023/12/20

Automotive Software Expo 2023: Towards SDV Realization

Nissan, Toyota, Hitachi Astemo, and Bosch presentations

2023/12/12

Japan Mobility Show 2023: Electrification Technologies (3)

Electric drive components, e-Axle components, V2X, charging

2023/12/07

ReVision Autonomous & ADAS Summit 2023

Charting the journey from current ADAS to the future of autonomous driving and the car

2023/11/30

Japan Mobility Show 2023: Electrification Technologies (2)

Battery cells and packs, FCVs, hydrogen engines

2023/11/29

Japan Mobility Show 2023: Commercial Vehicles

BEVs becoming the norm for light-duty trucks, FCEVs promising for heavy-duty vehicles

2023/11/28

32nd Aachen Colloquium Sustainable Mobility

Battery technology, management and recycling

2023/11/27

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (October 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in October increase 27.9% y/y to 1,113,000 units

2023/11/20

Japan Mobility Show 2023: Trends in HMI

New proposals for cockpits, interiors, lamps, and more

2023/11/17

Japan Mobility Show 2023: Electrification Technologies (1)

Electric powertrains (e-Axle, motors, inverters)

2023/11/16

US Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (1)

Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) adopted by OEMs

Production Forecast
2023/11/14

European Market: EVs Reach 15% of New Vehicle Sales; Chinese BEVs Increase

Expansion of EV battery production, acceptance of e-fuel engine vehicles

2023/11/10

Chinese Market Q3 2023: Non-Chinese OEMs Strengthen R&D

Chinese major OEMs move to use AI and announce new brands

2023/11/10

Japan Mobility Show 2023: The value of AD and ADAS as mobility

Autonomous commercial vehicles, image recognition, travel comfort equipment

2023/11/01

Carbon Neutral Products and Materials (2): Recycling

Recycling batteries, tires, interior materials; reclaimed plastics, etc.

2023/10/25

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (September 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in September increase 20.6% y/y to 1,149,000 units

2023/10/19

Carbon Neutral Products and Materials (1): Biomass

Exhibitions on biofuels, bioplastics, cellulose nanofiber (CNF)

2023/10/16

NAIAS 2023: Expanded EV and light truck offerings for the U.S.

Detroit Three showcase pickup trucks, SUVs, and premium models

2023/10/10

Software Series 7: OEM Software Strategies (3)

Exploring the software strategy of Sony Honda Mobility

2023/10/04

Automotive World Autumn 2023: Electrification-related Technologies

Electric powertrain, fuel cells, batteries, EV chargers, power electronics

2023/09/26

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (August 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in August increase 36.5% y/y to 1,088,000 units

2023/09/22

Technical Trends in E/E Architecture

Technology development using Ethernet and gateway; E/E patent application trends of Honda and FAW

Sales Forecast
2023/09/19

Indian passenger car sales rank third globally in 2022

New model launches and pent-up demand lead the passenger car market to best-ever sales

2023/09/07

Software Series 6: OEM Software Strategies (2)

What Toyota's Arene OS is aiming for

2023/09/06

GM (1): Aiming for annual production of 1 million EVs in North America by 2025

Chevrolet and other major brand EV launches; securing battery supply a challenge

2023/08/25

Global Motorcycle Production and Sales: Overview of India, China, and ASEAN

India's production exceeds 19 million units; Share of electric motorcycles grows in China

2023/08/25

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (July 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in July increase 29.5% y/y to 983,000 units

Sales Forecast
2023/08/18

Plans by Japanese OEMs to Introduce Electrified Vehicles

Toyota boosts China local R&D of smart and electrified cars; Nissan to launch NEVs early

Sales Forecast
2023/08/17

ASEAN (2): Production and sales recovering to pre-pandemic levels

Thai sales low due to chip shortages; Indonesian, Malaysian sales up with tax breaks

2023/08/16

ASEAN (1): Accelerating shift to EVs, and market entry of Chinese OEMs

Thailand introduces subsidies for EVs; SK On and LGES to build battery plants in Indonesia

2023/08/07

Categorization of Electric Motorcycles

Definitions of motorcycles and electric motorcycles

2023/08/03

Hydrogen Engines - Practical examples and development status

Shortest path to hydrogen use, Ignition for high-pressure Hydrogen, Tanks

2023/08/01

Chinese Market Q2 2023: Major State-owned and Non-Chinese OEMs Announce NEV Strategies

SAIC promotes AI; Ford and Hyundai revise their China strategies

2023/07/25

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (June 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in June increase 32.3％ y/y to 1,090,000 units

2023/07/19

JSAE 2023 in Yokohama: AD and ADAS; SDV Initiatives

Monitoring systems, E/E architecture, cyber security

2023/07/18

Software Series 4: SDVs Explained (4/4)

What are Amazon's SDV use cases?

Production Forecast
2023/07/14

Toyota's Electrification Strategy: Cutting Next-Generation BEV Production Processes in Half

BEV with 1,000km range to be launched in 2026, expanding battery options

2023/07/13

JSAE 2023 in Yokohama: Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Parts

Hydrogen engines, FC module, V2X, charging, and measurement equipment

2023/07/04

JSAE 2023 in Yokohama: Battery Technologies

Longer life storage batteries, safety components, recycling, etc.

2023/06/29

JSAE 2023 in Yokohama: Electric Powertrain Technologies

Electrified powertrains - electric vehicles, e-Axle, motors, and more

2023/06/26

Inflation Reduction Act: Support for EV/PHEV/FCEV Purchases

List of models eligible for IRA tax credits; battery suppliers and plant locations

2023/06/23

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (May 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in May increase 45.7％ y/y to 928,000 units

2023/06/23

Heavy-duty Commercial Vehicles Aiming for Decarbonization

EV and FCEV trucks and buses developed and manufactured in Japan, the U.S., Europe, Korea, and India

2023/06/22

ReVision EV Summit 2023: Electric Powertrain Technology

BMW and Nissan's electrified vehicle technology; motor, inverter and battery trends

2023/06/13

Vienna Motor Symposium 2023 (2) Powering the future: drive systems and energy

Toyota Powertrain Solutions, Mercedes-Benz eMobility strategy, CUPRA Electrification Plans

Sales Forecast
2023/06/02

Honda: Strengthening Alliance in EV Battery and Resource Procurement

Jointly establishing new plants with LG Energy Solution in the U.S. and GS Yuasa in Japan

2023/05/26

Auto Shanghai 2023: Electric Vehicles from non-Chinese OEMs (2)

Hyundai, Ford, GM, Stellantis, Mazda, Subaru

2023/05/23

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (April 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in April increase 61.7％ y/y to 802,000 units

2023/05/19

WCX 2023 (1) Software guiding automotive direction

Software-defined vehicles and in-vehicle experiences driving changes in vehicle interaction

2023/05/09

Smart Energy Week 2023 Spring: EVs, Chargers, V2X

13th International Smart Grid Expo (Spring), 2nd Decarbonisation Expo (Spring), and more

2023/05/08

Honda: Developing Honda CI, cooperative artificial intelligence

From a presentation at the ReVision Mobility Summit 2023

2023/05/01

Auto Shanghai 2023: Electric Vehicles from non-Chinese OEMs (1)

Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW, Mercedes-Benz, BMW

2023/05/01

New York International Auto Show: BEV HMI

New HMI trends in North America

2023/04/28

Chinese Market Q1 2023: GAC, Chery and Geely Announce 2023 Product Plans

FAW-Hongqi and Kia's NEV strategies; Geely's mid- to high-end NEV series; BYD's high-end brand

2023/04/25

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (March 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in March increase 24.0% y/y to 941,000 units

Production Forecast
2023/04/24

Mexico: Investment plans for near-shoring and EV shift

Production and sales recover in 2022; Tesla to build new plant for next-gen EVs

2023/04/13

Initiatives to Reduce Car Body Weight by Using Ultra-high-strength Steel

Automotive World 2023: Toyota and JFE Steel presentations

2023/04/11

Bangkok International Motor Show 2023 (2): Colorful Experience

Flagship models from Japanese manufacturers, SUVs and pickup trucks lineup

2023/04/07

Smart Energy Week Spring 2023: FC Units, Hydrogen-related Solutions

FC EXPO Spring 2023, 19th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo Spring

2023/03/30

13th Toyota Business Fair 2023: Carbon Neutrality

Factory CO2 reduction, upcycling, lightweight materials, electrification components

2023/03/29

JSAE Symposium: "Latest Trends in EV Technology" presentations

Toyota, Subaru, and Nissan introduce their latest installed electrified vehicle technologies

2023/03/27

JSAE Symposium: "Latest Trends in EV Technology" Concurrent Exhibition

1st to 5th generation Prius motors and inverters on full display, etc.

2023/03/24

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (February 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in February increase 42.0% y/y to 690,000 units

Production Forecast
2023/03/23

Renault: EV & Software Company "Ampere" Promotes SDVs

Focus on 5 business areas; New developments for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance (2)

2023/03/16

Toyota: Toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

From the Keynote Speech at Automotive World 2023

2023/03/14

Nissan: Agreement with Renault on 15% mutual investment

Details of India business plan; New developments for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance (1)

2023/03/01

All-Solid-State Batteries: Current Status and Plans for Mass Production

Status of OEMs' Solid-State Battery Development and Alliances

2023/02/24

Technology Trends in Automotive HMI

Growth Area Analysis by Text Mining, Automotive World 2023 Exhibit Technology

2023/02/24

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (January 2023)

Electric vehicle sales in January down 1.1% y/y to 554,000 units

2023/02/13

CES 2023: Concepts preview future OEM aspirations

Stellantis, Sony, BMW, Mercedes concepts highlight brand differentiation

2023/02/06

Indian Auto Expo 2023 (1): EVs and Passenger Vehicles

Indian automotive industry leap towards electric mobility and SUV segment

Production Forecast
2023/01/27

Indonesia: Utilizing Nickel to Build EV Supply Chain

Wuling and Hyundai launch EVs; CATL, LG Energy Solution to produce batteries

2023/01/26

Chinese Market Q4 2022: GAC, Changan, NIO, Xpeng and Others Set Up Battery Companies

Non-Chinese companies accelerate shift to electrification and connectedness

2023/01/23

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (December 2022)

Electric vehicle sales in December increased 52.4% y/y to 1.218 million units

2023/01/19

CES 2023: EV Concept HMI

HMI trends toward subdued exposure to technology

Sales Forecast
2023/01/18

Suzuki: Expanding Capacity in India to 2.6 M units, Production of BEVs from 2025

Focus on advanced technologies including carbon neutral fuels

2023/01/16

Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Technologies in Japan and China

Patent application trends for Toyota, Honda, FAW, and GROVE

2023/01/12

21st CTI Symposium (1): Keeping Pace during Electric Mobility Transformation

Decarbonization, Electrification, Circular Economy: Toyota, Infineon, Geely, Nikola, etc.

2022/12/28

Carbon Neutrality Measures of Japanese Automakers and Suppliers

New technologies for each industrial sector throughout the supply chain toward decarbonization

2022/12/22

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (November 2022)

Electric vehicle sales in November increased 53.8% y/y to 1.045 million units

2022/12/21

Thailand International Motor Expo 2022 (2): It's time…Come touch the future

Exhibitions of Hyundai & Kia, Japanese OEMs, and Ford

Production Forecast
2022/12/19

Subaru: Launches Solterra Global BEV, In-house Production of BEVs by 2025

Expanded adoption of new-generation EyeSight and full inner frame structure

Production Forecast
2022/12/12

Thailand: EV subsidies and tax incentives, Chinese OEMs launching budget EVs

2022 production expected to be 1.75 million due to semiconductor shortage and Ukraine war

2022/12/07

ReVision Autonomous & ADAS Summit 2022

The forefront of autonomous driving and software-defined vehicles

2022/11/24

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (October 2022)

Electric vehicle sales in October increased 51.5% y/y to 904k units

2022/11/16

31st Aachen Colloquium Sustainable Mobility

Connectivity, Autonomous Driving, Personalization, Sustainability, Decarbonization

Sales Forecast
2022/11/15

Mazda: Launching 4 Large SUVs in 2022 and 2023

Production of the CX-50 begins in U.S.; "Driver Emergency Assist" installed for the first time

2022/11/07

Chinese Market Q3 2022: SAIC, FAW, and Toyota Promoting FCVs

Dongfeng and Geely announce new NEV brands; BYD continues NEV and component-related projects

2022/11/04

Nissan e-4WD Rear and Kei EV e-Axle Teardown Survey

Based on parts exhibited at the Next Generation Vehicle Center Hamamatsu, Parts Benchmarking Room

2022/11/01

Electrification by 2030 - The OEMs’ Plans

Approaches to de-fossilization including climate-neutral ICEs

2022/10/28

NAIAS 2022 (2) : Hybrid models express brand legacies and transitions

Hybrids bridge gap between BEVs and ICE models; Ford and GM models highlight performance

2022/10/24

Electric Vehicle (EV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (September 2022)

Electric vehicle sales in September increased 59.3% y/y to 955k units

2022/10/18

Base Station Switching Technology Trends in the Automated Driving Field

Patent application trends for LG, Honda, and Huawei

2022/10/07

NAIAS 2022 (1) : U.S. OEMs increase emphasis on battery electric vehicles

Detroit Three broaden range of battery electric model offerings into SUV and premium segments

2022/09/22

Electric Vehicle (EV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (August 2022)

Electric vehicle sales in August increased 75.3% y/y to 870k units

2022/08/24

JSAE 2022 in Nagoya: Autonomous Driving and ADAS

Efforts to streamline adaptive development

2022/08/22

Electric Vehicle (EV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (July 2022)

Electric vehicle sales in July up 75.5% YoY to 810K units

2022/08/22

Global Motorcycle Production and Sales: Overview of China, India, and ASEAN

India slows in 2021, China sales grow to 17.85 million units; electrics increase in each country

2022/08/16

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2022: Electrification-related Technologies

Mirai teardown exhibit, motor/inverter parts, experimental/testing inverters, measurment instruments

2022/07/29

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2022: EV Components and More

China NIO ES8, Toyota Mirai, flat tapered motor wire, high performance motor materials, EMC filter

2022/07/27

The Automotive Industry's Efforts Toward Carbon Neutrality

From coverage of the JSAE 2022 in Yokohama exhibition

2022/07/20

Chinese Market Q2 2022: Chinese Automakers Focus on Improving Production Systems for Drive Batteries

BMW expanding production capacity; Honda and Audi to build new EV plants

Production Forecast
2022/07/19

Japanese Automakers Preparing for EV Expansion

Honda producing EVs in China and North America, Nissan in the UK and the U.S., and Suzuki in India

Production Forecast
2022/07/15

Indian Market Sentiment Improves in 2021

New models help drive sales recovery, impact of COVID-19 and chip crisis remains

2022/07/13

Drive Motor Thermal Management Technology Trends

Patent applications trends of Tesla, Huawei, Hitachi Astemo, Aisin, and Mazda

2022/07/12

Indian Market Transitioning Towards Electric Mobility

Indian government policies and investment for e-mobility by OEMs

Sales Forecast
2022/07/07

ASEAN: Promoting use and production of EVs to achieve carbon neutrality

Thailand introducing incentive measures for EVs, Indonesia building battery plants with LG and CATL

2022/06/29

JSAE 2022 in Yokohama: Fuel cell products, electric powertrain components

Electrification technology (3) FCV parts, V2X, chargers, materials, inspection equipment, etc.

2022/06/28

JSAE 2022 in Yokohama: HMI, Monitoring Systems

New trends in technology development for estimation of driver condition

2022/06/22

Japanese OEMs’ Financial Results: Profit structure improvement, dealing with rising costs

Reactions to semiconductor shortages, Shanghai lockdown, and Ukraine-Russia situation

2022/06/14

JSAE 2022 in Yokohama: EVs and Batteries

Electrification technology (1) electric powertrains, battery modules, battery related components

2022/06/06

JSAE 2022 in Yokohama: EV Components, Weight Reduction, Bioplastics

High-tensile frame, EV motor case, Mg-Li brakes, plastic springs, fully transparent canopy, and more

2022/06/03

GM (1): Accelerating its Electrification Strategy to become the EV Leader in the U.S.

Full-scale launch in main segments from 2022 to 2023, 5 EV plants planned in North America

Sales Forecast
2022/05/27

Toyota's BEV Strategy: Plans for 3.5 million BEVs, including 1 million Lexus by 2030

Started lease sales of the bZ4X in Japan; Lexus RZ to be launched in late 2022

2022/05/25

WCX 2022 (2) Electrification development speed creates concerns in maintaining pace

Despite electrification growth, society faces challenges to achieve sustainability

2022/05/23

[Ecosystem Brief] AV Ecosystem and State of the Industry

2022/05/19

Chinese Market Q1 2022 (2): Major non-Chinese OEMs restructure joint ventures and localize R&D

Audi launches NEV project, Honda announces EV brand, Tesla opens design center in Beijing

2022/05/12

Compact Electric Mobility Utilizing Swappable Battery Packs and Motorcycle Electrification

Seminar presentations by Honda and Kawasaki - Rechargeable Battery Expo, Smart Energy Week 2022

2022/05/10

Toyota and Hino Develop FC Technology: Aiming to Contribute to the Advancement of a Hydrogen Society

From a presentation at the 18th International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo

2022/05/06

Impact of the Russian-Ukraine War on the Automotive Industry in Europe

Supply chain problems - rising production costs - delivery delays

2022/04/20

World Smart Energy Week Spring 2022: Electrification Technologies (3) V2X, Charging

V2H, chargers and power supply for EVs - International Smart Grid EXPO, Decarbonization EXPO

2022/04/19

Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2022: Two-wheeler EVs and Lightweight Components

Electrified two-wheeled bikes, electrified three-wheeled scooters, two-wheeler EV motors, etc.

2022/04/15

World Smart Energy Week Spring 2022: Electrification Technologies (2) Battery

Battery and Battery Module - Int’l Rechargeable Battery Expo, Int’l Smart Grid Expo

2022/04/12

Indian Electric Two-wheelers: 64 companies

Start-up companies to enter market, with domestic market expected to exceed 1M units in 2022

2022/04/11

Bangkok International Motor Show 2022 (2): Keep Moving Forward Together

Flagship models from Japanese manufacturers, SUVs and pickup trucks lineup

2022/04/08

World Smart Energy Week Spring 2022: Electrification Technologies (1) FC EXPO

FCVs, FC Stacks, Tanks, FC-related Products - 18th International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo

2022/04/05

6th ReVision Mobility Summit: Keynote presentation by Mitsubishi Motors

New value of PHEVs, superiority in LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) toward carbon neutrality

Production Forecast
2022/04/01

The USMCA and the Mexican Automotive Industry

Preferential treatment for U.S.-made vehicles, Mexico's transformation into export base

2022/03/31

Wuling Hongguang MINIEV Teardown

A practical, simple structure as a city commuter

2022/03/22

Toyota Business Fair 2022: CO2 reduction of next-generation automobiles and parts

Next-generation EVs, EV cooling, fuel cells, weight reduction, anti-COVID seats, etc.

Production Forecast
2022/03/11

Honda: EV Alliance with Sony, Level 4 Autonomous Driving Trials with GM

Launch of Honda SENSING 360, future safety technology using AI

2022/03/03

Automotive World 2022: All-Japan Approach to Model-Based Development

Achievements in Mazda SKYACTIV engine development

2022/02/18

Honda's Initiatives and Creation of the Future to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050

From the Automotive World 2022 Keynote Session

2022/02/03

Chinese market Q4 2021 (2)： Honda, BMW and Audi announce electrification strategy plans

Tesla opens Shanghai R&D Center; Xiaomi to produce first model in 2024

2022/01/28

CES 2022 Round-up: 2022 - Year of EV, Premium ADAS, L3 and Robotaxis

2022/01/26

CES 2022: Electric vehicles from emerging automakers

VinFast, Sony, Fisker and Togg exhibits highlight rapid development of new EV market entrants

Sales Forecast
2022/01/17

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance: Mid-term Plan Progress, Accelerating Electrification (Part 2)

Renault implementing "Renaulution" strategic plan, launching 10 new EV models by 2025

2022/01/05

E-Axle (Electric Powertrain) Comparison by Teardown Analysis

From a report on components benchmarking activities by the Next Generation Vehicle Center Hamamatsu

2021/12/22

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance: Mid-term Plan Progress, Accelerating Electrification (Part 1)

Nissan announces long-term vision, Mitsubishi achieves fixed cost reduction target early

2021/12/14

Thailand International Motor Expo 2021 (2): TIME to ENJOY

Flagship models from Japanese manufacturers, SUVs and pickup trucks lineup

Production Forecast
2021/12/08

Suzuki: Intensive R&D of electrification technology by 2025, investing JPY 1 trillion

Launching strong hybrids and EVs in India, and mini EVs in Japan

2021/11/18

Nissan Ariya EV with resin water jacket technology for inverter

Light-weight inverter for EV drive motor: From a presentation at the 2021 JSAE Congress (Autumn)

2021/11/16

1st ReVision Next-Generation Vehicle Summit: Presentations by Sony and Nissan

Cars and Technologies of the Future: EVs, autonomous driving, and connectivity

Production Forecast
2021/11/11

Thailand: Acceleration as EV hub, increasing battery production

Increase in EVs on market, production to recover with drop in COVID and easing of chip shortage

2021/11/10

China market Q3 2021 (2): VW to produce batteries in Hefei & Changsha

Xiaomi establishes car company, government focuses on security for connected cars

2021/11/04

Motor Bella 2021: OEMs expand EV model lineup in response to market demand

Pickups include Ford Maverick, F-150 Lightning ,Toyota Tundra; SUVs include GMC Hummer EV, VW ID.4

2021/10/27

Toyota: Transformation into a Mobility Company

From the presentation given at the 1st Automotive World Digital Edition 2021

2021/10/22

Motor Bella 2021: U.S. demand for SUVs and light trucks steadily grows

Ford Expedition, Jeep Wagoneer family, Buick Envision and Enclave highlight increasing technology

Production Forecast
2021/10/20

Indonesia: Battery production for 400k EVs in 2025; state and private enterprise collaboration

Luxury tax cut to boost domestic demand, exemptions extended to the end of 2021

2021/10/01

Toyota's Development and Supply of Batteries: Investing JPY 1.5 trillion by 2030

From media briefing & investors briefing on batteries and carbon neutrality

Sales Forecast
2021/09/14

SUBARU: Launching Solterra EV developed with Toyota by mid-2022

New generation EyeSight with 360-degree sensing, enhancing U.S. business with new models

Production Forecast
2021/09/06

Mazda: Introducing dedicated EV platform in 2025, aiming for 25% EVs in 2030

Launch of the Large Products line with longitudinal power units from 2022

2021/09/01

Fuel Cell (FC) Technology in Toyota's New Mirai

～ from the Proceedings of the 2021 JSAE Annual Congress (Spring) Technical Sessions ～

2021/08/24

Decarbonization Trends in Commercial Vehicles: Accelerating Alliances for EV and FCV Development

Energy policy aiming for carbon neutrality, and commercial vehicle market in Japan

2021/08/02

Chinese market Q2 2021 (2): NIO's EV industrial park, XPeng and Hozon's manufacturing sites and more

China's emerging EV automakers and non-Chinese OEMs, new policies in China's auto industry

2021/07/30

The global market for motorcycles: India, China and ASEAN countries

Demand declines and production stagnates in 2020, introduction of electric vehicles is progressing

Sales Forecast
2021/06/10

ASEAN: Thailand and Indonesia building EV and battery production facilities

VinFast releases its first EV in Vietnam, Hyundai sets up R&D and production sites in Singapore

Sales Forecast
2021/06/08

Japanese OEMs announce and update policies for electrification and carbon neutrality

Semiconductor shortage still unpredictable, but Toyota says it will not be significantly affected

2021/06/01

Auto Shanghai 2021: NEVs of Non-Chinese OEMs (2)

Ford, GM, Mazda, Stellantis

2021/05/31

The Car as an Energy Storage System

Initiatives for bidirectional charging projects to promote V2G in Europe

Production Forecast
2021/05/26

Toyota: Strengthening development for AD and connected, and collaborating on CASE for CVs

Unveiled advanced e-Palette, started construction of Woven City, and established Woven Planet

2021/05/19

Nissan's Craftsmanship Challenge: Innovating Cars through Electrification and Intelligence

From the presentation given at the 6th Mechanical Components and Materials Technology Expo in Nagoya

2021/05/14

WCX 2021: Development of automotive connectivity and autonomy

AI and strategic partnerships as foundational pillars for future mobility

2021/05/07

WCX 2021: Challenges and considerations of electric vehicles

Acknowledged environmental and quality benefits tempered by cost and infrastructure concerns

2021/04/28

Toyota's EV strategy: “Toyota bZ4X" and "Lexus LF-Z Electrified" announced

Toyota to introduce 15 EV models globally by 2025, and launch at least 10 Lexus electrified models

2021/04/27

Auto Shanghai 2021: NEVs of Non-Chinese OEMs

Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, VW, BMW, Daimler, and Hyundai

2021/04/15

Development of Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) and Expansion of Applications

World Smart Energy Week 2021: Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo seminars by Toyota and Honda

2021/04/14

Toyota's Development of Vehicle Safety Technology Utilizing Big Data

Honda launches New Legend with Level 3 autonomous driving capability

2021/04/05

Bangkok International Motor Show 2021 (Part 2): Pickup trucks competition

Major pickups from MG, Ford, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, and sport models from Mercedes-Benz and BMW

2021/04/02

PCU board circuit analysis for the Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Embedded new DC-DC converter manufactured by Toyota Industries Corporation

2021/04/01

Bangkok International Motor Show 2021 (Part 1): GWM unveils its lineup of electric vehicles

EVs from Lexus and Volvo Cars, flagship models from Japanese manufacturers

2021/03/24

Smart Energy Week 2021: Electrification-related Technologies (Battery edition)

12th Int'l Rechargeable Battery Expo - Battery Japan 2021: Batteries for electrified vehicles, etc.

2021/03/17

Smart Energy Week 2021: Electrification-related Technologies (FC edition)

17th Int'l Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo - FC EXPO 2021: FCVs and fuel cell related parts

Sales Forecast
2021/03/15

India: Automotive sales impacted by Covid-19

Government measures, OEM investment and new model launches lead to recovery of market

2021/03/09

Technology trends related to Turbochargers of Japanese Automakers

Patent application trends of Toyota and Mazda

2021/03/08

Subaru's new-generation EyeSight: 3D HD maps and hands-off in traffic jams

Newly equipped with a stereo camera with a wider viewing angle and frontal radar

2021/02/24

The Nature and Strategy of MaaS Platforms

From a product-centric business model to an online services business model

2021/02/18

FCV Developments at Daimler and Hino and Efforts toward the Realization of a Hydrogen Society

From presentations at the 13th Automotive World Conference 2021

2021/02/10

CASE Development in India (Part 2): Mobility

Mass adoption of connected cars, shared mobility partnerships and autonomous vehicle development

2021/02/03

CASE Development in India (Part 1): Electrification

Government providing incentives and private sector moving forward

2021/01/19

Nissan’s motor technology used in Renault hybrids

Structure of world’s first split rotor core: from a 2020 JSAE Congress (Autumn) presentation

2021/01/12

Trends in Onboard LiDAR Technology

Patent applications by Denso, Toyota, and Ricoh

Sales Forecast
2021/01/08

U.S. Biden Administration to Enact Tougher Fuel Economy Regulations to Promote EVs

Will new fuel economy regulations be created based on agreement between California and 6 automakers?

2021/01/04

Honda Fit (Jazz) Hybrid Teardown: Body Structure and Basic Functions

Key components that determine vehicle dynamics: Suspension, steering, and braking systems

2020/12/18

OEM Operations in the U.S. in 2020

Despite Covid-19, OEMs heavily invest in EV manufacturing and development in U.S.

2020/12/11

Honda: All-new Fit Hybrid Motor Technology

2-Motor system in a compact car: JSAE Fall Conference presentation

2020/12/08

Thailand International Motor Expo 2020: Whatever Changes Will Be... Move On

International cars, pickups and SUVs including EVs and PHEVs on display

2020/12/03

Daimler and Toyota’s Efforts to Popularize EVs

From seminar presentations at the Automotive World Nagoya 2020

2020/12/02

The Routes to Carbon-neutral Freight Transport

Need for not only new powertrains but infrastructure also

Sales Forecast
2020/11/30

Honda's EV Strategy: The Honda e in Japan and EU, Self-driving EV development with GM

FY2020 forecast revenue JPY 13 trillion (-12.6%), operating profit JPY 420 billion (-33.7%)

2020/11/11

Honda's Highway Level 3 Autonomous Driving System Development

Automatic emergency stop is also available when the driver cannot respond to a request to intervene

2020/11/09

Honda Fit (Jazz) Hybrid Teardown: Details of 1.5L HEV Engine

Expansion ratio (Atkinson), variable valve timing and lift, etc.

2020/11/05

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Automotive Industry

Analysis of sales volume, production volume, plant closures, and profits and losses

2020/10/29

Honda Fit (Jazz) Hybrid Teardown: Electric Components

Technology of the new 2-motor hybrid system "e:HEV"

Sales Forecast
2020/10/15

Suzuki to launch Across PHEV and 48V mild hybrid vehicles in European markets

Company-wide austerity budget continues, postponing the start-up of Plant No.3 in Gujarat, India

2020/10/06

Beijing Motor Show 2020: NEVs of Foreign-Equity OEMs

Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW, BMW, Daimler, Hyundai

Production Forecast
2020/10/02

Thailand: Resuming plan to be an EV hub in ASEAN region after COVID-19 pandemic

Projecting output of 1.3-1.4 million units (down over 30%) in 2020, expecting car trade-in scheme

Production Forecast
2020/10/01

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance: Progress of the Mid-Term Plan (Part 2)

Renault's reorganization plan, and its growth strategy centered on electrification

2020/09/28

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance: Progress of the Mid-Term Plan (Part 1)

Nissan and Mitsubishi seek to strengthen their brands with new products

2020/09/23

All-New Highlander Electric Powertrain

Introduction of new motor and generator to the transaxle

Sales Forecast
2020/09/08

Mazda: New generation CX-30 and MX-30 with SKYACTIV-X engine

Maintaining the medium-term management plan, but extending the period by one year

Production Forecast
2020/08/25

Indonesia: Favoring EVs more than LCGC under revised luxury tax scheme

Production and sales plunge in 2020 due to COVID-19 crisis, impacting heavily on exports

2020/08/13

Fuel cell commercial vehicles: Toyota jointly develops FC systems with major Chinese OEMs

Plans of Honda & Isuzu, Hyundai Motor, Daimler & Volvo and Nikola Motor

2020/07/29

New Yaris Electric Powertrain

～ from the Proceedings of the 2020 JSAE Annual Congress (Spring) Technical Sessions ～

2020/07/22

Bangkok International Motor Show 2020: Major SUV competition

Electric vehicles, pickup trucks, and premium cars for Thai market

2020/07/22

The global market for motorcycles: India, China and ASEAN countries

Responding to electrification promotion measures, and the impact of COVID-19

Production Forecast
2020/07/17

Start of USMCA and Mexican automobile industry trends

NAFTA revision aims to return manufacturing to U.S., but Mexico as export base continues to advance

2020/07/14

Indian two-wheeler production and plant capacity analysis

Production reduced by economic slowdown and COVID-19, increase in exports and electric two-wheelers

2020/07/10

The Future of Onboard Computers

Teardown of Audi A8, Nissan Leaf, and Tesla Model 3 onboard computers

Production Forecast
2020/07/06

SUBARU: Enhanced ADAS with New Generation EyeSight at core, and electrification with Toyota

FY2019 earnings and profit increased, but will slow in FY2020 due to U.S. market

2020/06/18

Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Technology Trends

Study of patent applications submitted by Toyota, LG CHEM, and Denso

2020/06/15

Nissan: Structural reform through "business rationalization" and "prioritization and focus"

Change from expansion strategy, building profit-focused business utilizing the Alliance

2020/06/08

Daihatsu Mira Es Object Recognition Camera Teardown

2020/06/01

Lexus ES Digital Outer Mirror Teardown

Production Forecast
2020/05/20

OEM Measures to Expand Sales of SUVs and Pickups in the U.S.

Light trucks exceed 70% of the U.S. market, EV launch plans are in full swing

Sales Forecast
2020/05/13

ASEAN: Thailand and Indonesia aim to be regional EV hubs, CASE businesses growing

Manufacturing operations being reviewed, new plants to be built in Vietnam and Myanmar

2020/04/24

Toyota: Creating HD maps for automated driving on general public roads

TRI-AD creates HD maps in collaboration with CARMERA, Maxar and NTT DATA

2020/04/13

Toyota: Expanding sales of light trucks and hybrids in the U.S.

Investing USD 13 billion in U.S. over 5 years, and reallocating production by platform

2020/04/06

COVID-19 Plant-impact update - Asia

2020/04/01

Using EVs as storage batteries, and battery sharing services

Smart Energy Week 2020: Nissan and Honda seminars

2020/03/12

Nissan and Honda: “Technology-driven Mobility Can Enrich People’s Lives”

From the keynote sessions of the 12th Automotive World 2020

2020/03/03

Automotive World 2020: Fuel-efficient engine technologies

Honda and Mazda presentations at the “ICE: Further Technological Innovations” technical session

2020/02/20

Indian Auto Expo 2020: GWM and Haima announce new entry into Indian market

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia and MG Motor present new models and electric vehicles

2020/02/19

Nissan and Honda Autonomous Driving: Hands-Off from Highway to Downtown

From Technical Session presentations given at the 12th Automotive World Conference 2020

2020/02/04

CES 2020: Electrified vehicles and technologies

Electric models and technologies reflect increasing environmental concern

Sales Forecast
2020/01/31

Toyota: Deepens alliances with Subaru, Mazda and Suzuki to strengthen competitiveness

Restructures group businesses and establishes a joint venture with Panasonic

2020/01/24

CES 2020 Show Report:

Renewed Expectations on ADAS vs. AV

2020/01/22

CES 2020: Next-generation mobility initiatives by Japanese manufacturers

Exhibits by Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Sony, Panasonic and Aisin

2019/12/27

2019 Year in Review:

Reality, Trends and Highlights of AV Industry

2019/12/18

Asian OEM Electrification Strategies, Including EV Product Timelines - Part 2

Greater powertrain variety with Nissan, Honda, Hyundai-Kia and Mitsubishi lineups

2019/12/18

Asian OEM Electrification Strategies, Including EV Product Timelines - Part 1

Toyota’s size attracts collaboration and partnership opportunities from Subaru, Mazda and Suzuki

2019/12/11

Tokyo Motor Show 2019: Exhibits by Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki and Daihatsu

Mazda exhibits a production EV, Subaru its new Levorg, Suzuki and Daihatsu exciting concepts

2019/12/10

Technology trends related to drowsiness detection

Study of patent applications submitted by Denso, Toyota, Omron and Isuzu

2019/12/05

Thailand International Motor Expo 2019: Eco-cars, sports models, and pickup trucks

Honda City, Mazda2, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, Nissan Almera, Mitsubishi Mirage, and others

2019/11/26

Tokyo Motor Show 2019: Exhibition of Motorcycles

Motorcycles by Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki for the Asia market and EV concepts

2019/11/22

Tokyo Motor Show 2019: Exhibits from Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi

2 EV models from Nissan, the new Fit and “Honda e” from Honda, and 2 PHEV models from Mitsubishi

2019/11/15

Tokyo Motor Show 2019: Environmental solutions of commercial vehicle manufacturers

Trucks such as HEV, EV, and CNG vehicles from Hino, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, UD Trucks

2019/11/14

Tokyo Motor Show 2019: Toyota Exhibits an Array of EVs, FCVs, and Mobility Solutions

Ultra-compact EVs, next-gen Mirai, LQ, e-Palette, Gran Ace, new Yaris, Lexus LF-30, etc.

2019/11/06

Comparison of 4WD Hybrid Systems from 8 Japanese and German OEMs

Automotive World Nagoya 2019: Subaru’s original HEV system, e-BOXER

2019/10/25

28th Aachen Colloquium - Automobile and Engine Technology

Technical presentations for ICE and xEV powertrains

Production Forecast
2019/10/17

Honda's profit improvement plan: Scaling down plant size to run at full capacity

Reducing the number of global model variations to one-third and development man-hours by 30%

2019/10/08

Frankfurt Motor Show 2019: Asian OEMs

Asian automakers confirm their intention to join the electrification trend

Production Forecast
2019/09/19

Suzuki: Alliance with Toyota, recall, and electrification

Sales volume in Q1 FY2019-20 falls below previous year due to stagnant sales in India and Japan

Production Forecast
2019/09/13

India: Muted market growth and jump to BS-VI regulation

New OEMs and government promotion of electrification

2019/09/11

Nissan LEAF Teardown: Steering system configuration and charging system changes

Comparison of the 2010 and 2017 Nissan Leaf’s column assist EPS mechanism and charging system

2019/09/03

Mobility for Commercial Vehicles: Field testing of truck platooning on public roads

Autonomous driving technology initiatives by truck manufacturers and industry correlation diagram

2019/08/30

Nissan LEAF Teardown: EV air conditioning systems

Comparison and transition of the MY2010 and MY2017 Leaf’s air conditioning system

2019/08/27

Electric Motor Technological Trends of Major Automotive Manufacturers

Motor-related patent application trends of Toyota, Suzuki, and NTN

2019/08/21

China NEV Alliances

Foreign equity OEMs acquire credits, and emerging EV automakers accelerate partnerships

Sales Forecast
2019/08/16

Korean market and trends of domestic brands: 2019 production forecasted to fall below 2018 level

Hyundai Group to boost sales in India; Renault Samsung output to decline due to prolonged strikes

2019/08/15

Nissan: Reducing global production capacity by 600,000 units and headcount by 12,500 persons

Operating profit for Q1 2019 decreased by 98.5% to JPY 1.6 billion

2019/08/14

Nissan LEAF Teardown: Comparison of the Gen1 and New EV electric units (with photos)

Comparison of the 2010 and 2017 Nissan Leaf’s EV Powertrain System major components

2019/08/07

FY 2018 NEV Credit/ Corporate Average Fuel Consumption Credit of OEMs

Double credit policy amendment favors fuel-efficient cars

Production Forecast
2019/08/01

Mazda: Launches 2nd generation SKYACTIV engine featured in Mazda3 and CX-30

The Large architecture platform covers the premium price range with rear wheel drive layout

2019/07/31

CES Asia 2019: OEMs and Related Industries Showcase World-Class Technology

Latest in-vehicle entertainment, HMI, connectivity, autonomous driving, and 5G technologies

2019/07/22

Powertrain for Passenger Vehicles in 2030 - For ICE Survival

From a technical forum at the JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2019

2019/07/12

JSAE 2019 in Yokohama: Connected technology and services for an autonomous driving society

Commercial vehicle operation management platform, V2X compatible communications system, and more

Production Forecast
2019/07/08

Thai government approves nine OEMs’ investment projects for electrified vehicles

2019 exports to fall due to US-China trade war; domestic sales picking up

2019/07/03

Toyota: Electrified vehicle plan pulled ahead 5 years to 5.5 million units by 2025

Plans to start with ultra-compact EV in Japan and six EV variations globally

2019/06/26

JSAE 2019 in Yokohama: Displays of six automakers, including PHEV technologies

Mazda exhibits the Mazda3 equipped with the SKYACTIV-X engine

2019/06/25

EV Powertrain Technologies: New powertrain units using Toyota’s THS II electric motor

From the technical sessions of the 2019 JSAE Annual Spring Congress

2019/06/12

Automotive Engineering Exposition 2019: Exhibits by Toyota and Nissan

Toyota's CASE related technologies, Nissan's ProPilot 2.0 and 62kWh lithium-ion battery

2019/06/11

Indian two-wheeler production and plant capacity analysis

24.5 million units produced in FY2018-19, eMobility in the early stages

2019/06/07

Japanese market new model features (2): Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mazda, SUBARU and Suzuki

Increased use of single-lane driving assistance systems and digital rearview mirrors

Sales Forecast
2019/06/05

Japanese OEM FY2018 Financial Results: 1.9% increase in sales, 11.5% decrease in operating profit

Nissan and Honda adjust global production capacity

2019/05/31

Japanese market new model features (1): Toyota, Lexus and Honda

Expanded adoption of connected features and single-lane driving assistance systems

Production Forecast
2019/05/21

Indonesia: Considering measures for the introduction of electric cars, automakers seeking incentives

Production and export of MPVs expanded, Mitsubishi Xpander leaps ahead

Production Forecast
2019/05/20

GAC: Construction of NEV Industrial Park, Joint Ventures with NIO and DiDi

Leading the increase in sales with its own Trumpchi brand and Japanese JV brands

2019/05/08

NVIDIA's GPU: Toyota widely adopting for the development of autonomous vehicles

Monozukuri: Musashi Seimitsu Industry commercializes AI systems for automated visual inspection

2019/05/08

Auto Shanghai 2019：Eco-friendly cars from Japanese and Korean automakers

Toyota's first EV, Honda's second China EV, Hyundai's EVs and PHVs, and Infiniti EV Sports Sedan

2019/04/16

Car Sharing-related Technical Trends

Nissan, Ford, and Toyota’s recent car sharing-related patent application trends

Production Forecast
2019/04/11

Mexico shifting production of compact cars to SUVs/pickups to meet the US demand

New president could threaten economic outlook, ratification of USMCA facing obstacles

2019/04/05

Bangkok International Motor Show 2019: diversification of local lineups

Passenger vans, pickup trucks, SUVs, and EVs for Thai market

2019/04/03

FC EXPO 2019: Strategies of OEMs towards the widespread adoption of FCVs

Excerpts from technical conference presentations by Daimler, Audi, GM, Hyundai, Honda, and Toyota

2019/03/26

Future Mobility Show 2019: Clean and sustainable future mobility for India

Electric vehicles, shared and connected mobility, and sustainable ecosystem

2019/03/26

Honda's electrification strategy: Launching the "Honda e" compact EV in Europe and Japan

From a Battery Japan 2019 seminar: Launching the "Everus VE-1", a dedicated EV in China

Production Forecast
2019/03/13

ASEAN: Thailand accelerates EV production; new plants to be built in Malaysia and Vietnam

ASEAN reaches record sales in 2018, recession may reduce demand and exports

2019/02/28

North American International Auto Show 2019: Asian OEMs

In contrast to U.S. OEMs, Asian automakers exhibit performance models, electric concepts and SUVs

2019/02/26

Automotive World 2019: Innovations in xEV drive systems

Evolution of components for the proliferation of electric vehicles

2019/02/20

Toyota’s CASE Strategy: Seminars from Automotive World and CES 2019

Guardian system acting as a redundant check for level 4-5 autonomous driving

2019/02/15

CES 2019: User experience, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions

Automotive trends lead to new vehicle use cases and features

2019/02/15

SAE China 2018 ：Intelligent and Connected Cars

Information security related to intelligent and connected vehicles of the future

Sales Forecast
2019/02/13

Subaru: 42% operating profit decline forecasted for FY2018 due to sales decline and recall expenses

Subaru introduces its first PHV, the new HV (e-BOXER) in 2018, EVs to follow in 2021

2019/02/05

CES 2019: Production models

New models incorporate previously showcased technology

2019/01/29

CES 2019: State of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry

Back to Safety and Consumer Acceptance

2019/01/10

Nissan LEAF Teardown: By-wire technologies for driving, braking, and stopping

Technologies for EVs such as e-Pedal, brake-by-wire, and shift-by-wire

Production Forecast
2019/01/09

GM: Halting production at 5 plants in N. America, cutting 14,000 workers

Focusing on EVs and autonomous driving technologies by strengthening of the liquidity position

Sales Forecast
2018/12/19

OEM Operations in the U.S. in 2018

Automakers cope with trade tariffs and accelerating shift towards crossovers and SUVs

2018/12/18

Thailand International Motor Expo 2018: Nissan Leaf and other EV models

Toyota and Honda expand features on key sedans, with GM and others exhibiting pickup trucks and SUVs

Production Forecast
2018/12/12

Toyota: Accelerating Transition to Becoming a Mobility Company

Leading the Mobility AI revolution by forming a joint venture with SoftBank

2018/12/06

Nissan LEAF Teardown: Lithium-ion battery pack structure

Transitions in battery module specifications and improvements

2018/11/27

Nissan LEAF Teardown: Powertrain with electromechanical structure, and drive system

Motor rotor and stator, reduction gear, and driveshaft elemental technology

2018/11/22

Implementation of 5G by Nissan, NTT DOCOMO, and AT&T

Supporting connected cars and autonomous driving - report from TU Automotive Japan 2018

2018/11/08

CEATEC JAPAN 2018: Connected cars technology

Connected services and components for 5G, V2X

2018/11/05

Toyota C-HR Teardown: 1.2-liter downsized turbo engine

Internal combustion engine (ICE) with high thermal and fuel efficiency

2018/10/05

Honda: Partnering with IT companies in Japan, the U.S., and China on advanced technologies

Honda China’s sales volumes grows 2.3 times over past 5 years

2018/10/04

MOVE 2018 - India’s First Global Mobility Summit (Part 2)

Exhibition of EV models, discussion on shared, connected and seamless mobility

2018/09/28

MOVE 2018 - India's First Global Mobility Summit (Part 1)

A two-day conference by Government of India to discuss the future of mobility

Sales Forecast
2018/09/19

Honda's Product Plans: Aggressive introduction of electrified vehicles

Strengthening of global models, re-release of the Civic and CR-V in the Japanese market

Sales Forecast
2018/09/06

Suzuki: Expands India business, maintains 50% share of passenger car market

Strengthens partnership with Toyota, advances introduction of electrified models

2018/08/24

Toyota's Mobility Strategy: Introducing DCM as standard equipment

Initiatives to include collaborating on ride and car sharing, taxis

2018/08/16

Honda Civic Teardown: ADAS (Advanced driver-assistance system)

Bosch’s monocular camera and millimeter-wave radar adopted for Honda SENSING

2018/08/03

Review of Electric Vehicles and the EV Ecosystem in India

Summary of the electric vehicle landscape, OEM development and support systems for e-mobility

Sales Forecast
2018/07/23

Mazda: Investing JPY250 billion over the next 4 years, aims for 2 million units production

Targeting strong growth from fiscal year 2021 with new plant operations in US

2018/07/11

Future Direction of Automobile Safety Technology

2018 JSAE Annual Spring Congress - Forum session topic

2018/06/29

New Energy Vehicles (NEV) from Japanese, Korean, and Western OEMs

Beijing Motor Show 2018:Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Hyundai, Ford, GM, Volvo

2018/06/28

JSAE Exposition 2018: Exhibits of 6 automakers

Honda N-BOX with lightweight and highly-rigid body, Mazda's SKYACTIVE-VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE, etc.

2018/06/25

JSAE Exposition 2018: Toyota and Nissan Exhibits

Toyota's innovative powertrain based on TNGA, and Nissan's 40kWh battery pack

Production Forecast
2018/06/19

Japanese automakers: Future direction and plans based on recently announced financial results

OEMs aim to improve profitability for U.S. operations, expand business in China further

Sales Forecast
2018/05/29

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2018: Manufacturing changes in the age of electrification and autonomous driving

Increased number of electronic components, electronic substrates, and the use of aluminum

2018/05/29

EV Concept Cars by European Automakers, New SUVs and Premium Sports Cars

Geneva International Motor Show 2018 (2): Renault, Volvo, and other European OEMs

2018/05/24

Toyota announces new powertrain units based on the TNGA concept

New development of 2.0L gasoline engine, THS-II, CVT, and 6-speed MT

2018/05/16

Transmission.tech 2018: Technologies for Future Mobility

Transmission development to meet E-Drive system and Indian BS-VI requirements

2018/05/01

OEM Electrification Strategies: Strengthening HVs and diversifying into EVs, PHVs, and FCVs

Toyota, Honda, Hyundai-Kia, GM, and Ford trends

Production Forecast
2018/04/16

Thai vehicle production expected to grow to 2 million units in 2018

OEMs applying for Thai government's EV incentive programs

2018/04/12

Toyota C-HR Teardown: ADAS (Advanced driver-assistance system)

Toyota Safety Sense P adopts millimeter-wave radar and single lens camera system

Sales Forecast
2018/04/06

OEM Electrification Strategies: Acceleration of EV and PHV Lineup Expansion

BMW, Daimler, VW, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, PSA, and Tesla trends

2018/04/06

Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by 2022

Plans to sell 1 million ProPILOT-equipped vehicles per year

2018/04/02

Toyota's Electrified Vehicle Strategy: Sales of 5.5 million units and 1 million ZEV vehicles by 2030

Investment of 1.5 trillion yen by 2030 in battery R&D and manufacture

2018/04/02

Toyota and Nissan FCV: System development and early popularization approaches

From Technical Sessions at Battery Japan 2018 and Automotive World 2018

2018/03/27

Honda FCV: Development and Vision of a Hydrogen Energy Society

From Honda's Technical Sessions at Battery Japan 2018 and Automotive World 2018

Sales Forecast
2018/03/23

India: Vehicle sales grow to 3.76 million units; electrified vehicle adoption policy introduced

Country projected to become the world's third vehicle market in 2020

2018/03/15

The Mobility Services Business in Japan and Automated Driving Technology

Relief for people without access to transportation and advances in commercial mobility services

2018/03/12

Evolving EV Technologies; Nissan and Honda Approaches to Electrification

Automotive World 2018: From the EV & Electrification Technical Sessions

2018/03/09

Toyota Automated Driving: The Guardian and Chauffeur approaches

Mobility "e-Palette" and automated driving research vehicle Platform 3.0 announced at CES 2018

2018/02/28

Approaches to Combustion Engine Improvements and Electrification

Automotive World 2018: Keynote lectures of Mazda and Nissan

2018/02/23

North American International Auto Show 2018: Asian OEMs

Concepts and prototypes from Honda, Toyota and Nissan preview future vehicles

2018/02/16

Indian Auto Expo 2018: Exhibitions from Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai/Kia, Honda, and Toyota

Major OEMs show new SUVs and EV variants for Indian market

2018/01/31

CES 2018: Autonomous and HMI technology applications and examples

Intelligent technology and new interfaces improve mobility options and user experience

2018/01/31

CES 2018: Growing prevalence of electric vehicles

Range of green vehicle models and applications steadily increasing

2018/01/25

Nissan: Connected strategy in the age of autonomous cars

Adoption of Microsoft's Connected Vehicle Platform, aiming for fully automated driving in 2022

Sales Forecast
2018/01/22

The current situation of China’s NEV market

Targeting production of 2 million units in 2020 and more than 7 million units in 2025

2018/01/16

Autonomous driving technology: Japanese and western OEM approaches

Audi A8 announces Level 3 autonomous vehicle

Sales Forecast
2018/01/05

ASEAN: Vehicle sales recover, shifting from eco-car policies to EV incentives

Thailand to introduce EV incentives, Malaysia leading with EEV policy

2018/01/05

Autonomous driving verification testing progress in Japan

DeNA and Yamato Transport lectures at the TU Automotive Japan 2017

2017/12/28

Eyeris' emotion recognition AI technology: Adopted for Toyota Concept-i

Extract from TU Automotive Japan 2017

2017/12/27

Tokyo Motor Show 2017: Commercial vehicle exhibits (Part 1)

EV trucks from Mitsubishi Fuso and Isuzu

2017/12/27

Tokyo Motor Show 2017: Commercial vehicle exhibits (Part 2)

Exhibitions from UD Trucks, SCANIA, Hino, and Toyota

Production Forecast
2017/12/15

OEM Investments in the U.S. in 2017

Investments focus on growing SUV demand as well as sustainability, mobility and autonomy

2017/12/14

Mazda's next-generation SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine technology

Engine with SPCCI combustion technology to be introduced in 2019

2017/12/12

Tokyo Motor Show 2017: Mazda, Suzuki, Subaru, and Daihatsu's exhibitions

Mazda's SKYACTIV-X, Subaru's VIZIV concept, Suzuki and Daihatsu's EV concept vehicles put on display

2017/12/05

Tokyo Motor Show 2017: Exhibits from Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi

Nissan IMx EV with fully autonomous operation, Honda's three EV concept models

2017/11/21

Tokyo Motor Show 2017: Toyota unveils numerous concept vehicles

Exhibits include Toyota’s Concept-i series technology

2017/10/30

IAA 2017: Asian brands display lineup variety

Notable models include electric vehicles, SUVs, crossovers, and performance vehicles

Sales Forecast
2017/10/20

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance: Projecting sales of 14 million units in 2022

Introduction of fully autonomous vehicles in 2022, testing of driverless delivery service starts

Production Forecast
2017/10/10

Mexico: OEMs advance plans to increase production, consider diversifying export destinations

Annual production capacity tops 4 million vehicles, 3.47 million vehicles produced in 2016

2017/09/28

Nissan's EV Strategy: Introduce EVs in all major vehicle segments by 2022

In October, the New LEAF launches with a range of 400 km, aiming for 600 km

Sales Forecast
2017/09/21

Toyota's U.S. operations: full-scale release of Toyota brand TNGA and Lexus brand GA-L

Increased production of SUVs and pickup trucks

Production Forecast
2017/09/12

Indonesia: Market size recovers to a level of 1.1 million vehicles, local production advances

OEMs expanding lineup of MPVs, Mitsubishi Motors' and Wuling's new plants come on stream

2017/09/07

Toyota's strategy for EVs and PHVs: Joint EV development with Mazda

Aiming for PHV production in China in 2018 and to launch an EV in 2019

2017/08/16

Toyota Prius PHV (ZVW 52), On-Board Charger Benchmarking Report

Production Forecast
2017/08/01

Honda's 2030 Vision: forming partnerships to explore AI and other new fields

Level 4 automated driving technologies to be established by 2025

Production Forecast
2017/07/27

Suzuki’s Indian operations: Production capacity to expand to 2.25 million vehicles

Sales network to expand to 3,000 dealers, target for annual sales of 2 million vehicles

2017/07/19

Nissan Serena (C27), ADAS ECU Benchmarking Report

2017/07/12

JSAE 2017: Nissan, Honda, and Subaru’s plans to introduce autonomous driving technology

Passenger vehicle makers exhibit various next-generation technologies

2017/07/12

The growth of xEVs and improvements to ICE vehicles (Part 1)

Further innovations to achieve thermal efficiency of over 45%

2017/07/06

JSAE 2017: Toyota exhibits newly developed powertrain

Newly developed multistage hybrid and technologies featured in new Prius PHV

Production Forecast
2017/06/23

Japanese OEM's financial outlook: Expectation of declining profits

Amidst concerns about profits, largest capital and R&D investments in history planned for FY 2017

2017/06/01

Auto Shanghai 2017(Part 2): Japanese and Korean OEM Exhibition Coverage

Each brands new model unveilings centered on SUVs

2017/05/29

Geneva International Motor Show 2017 (2): BMW, Opel, Volvo, Ford, PSA and more

World Premieres for vehicles including the BMW 5 Series Touring and Opel Insignia

Production Forecast
2017/05/12

Russian market expected to grow from 2017 due to higher oil prices and stronger ruble

Government continues to support auto industry with incentives

2017/05/01

xEVs and lithium-ion battery trends (3)

The move from lithium-ion batteries to all solid-state ceramic batteries

2017/04/21

Nissan Serena teardown (2): User-friendly features

Realizing creativity and ingenuity through simple construction

2017/04/21

WCX17: SAE World Congress Experience

Evolution of event demonstrates growing array of technologies in modern mobility

2017/04/17

Benchmark Report on Control Boards for Toyota’s Prius (DAA-ZVW51) and Power Control Unit (PCU)

2017/04/03

Features in new minicars: Expanding functions of collision mitigation brakes

Mild hybrid system in Suzuki Wagon R; Smart Assist III in Daihatsu Tanto

2017/03/27

Features in new Japanese models (2): Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, and Daihatsu

Availability of front pedestrian braking grows; emerging use of pedestrian protection airbag

2017/03/24

Features in new Japanese models (1): Toyota, Lexus and Nissan

Use of front pedestrian braking expands; autonomous driving technology debuts

2017/03/15

Toyota's autonomous driving (2): Striving for "trillion-mile reliability"

Driving Intelligence, Interactive Intelligence, and Connected Intelligence

2017/03/07

Nissan Serena teardown (1): ProPILOT autonomous driving technology

A wide-range of features including the latest driving support system and visibility aids

2017/02/28

Toyota's autonomous driving (1): More sophisticated ADAS and fully autonomous driving

The OEM unveils the Toyota Concept-i

2017/02/14

Dynamic Map to generate 3D maps for Japan's expressways by 2018

Promoting plans for standardization of specifications, efficient production, and map generation

2017/02/13

North American International Auto Show 2017: Asian OEMs

Situational considerations a driving force behind changes in new models and concepts

2017/02/13

New mobility and the shift from ownership to sharing (2): Rising pressure to change

Daimler, BMW, VW, Ford, GM, Toyota, and Nissan

Production Forecast
2017/01/30

Thai production expected to increase 2.6% to 2 million units in 2017

Exports to remain flat due to global downturn even as Thai market recovers

Sales Forecast
Production Forecast
2017/01/27

LMCA Client Alert: Trump Trade Policy

Potential Vehicle Assembly Exposure and Risk in North America

2017/01/06

Research on revolutionary combustion technology(2): Contemplating the limits of innovation

Toyota and Daimler introduce brand new engine series, Nissan's e-Power

Sales Forecast
2016/12/13

Japanese OEM's plans for FY 2016: 28% profit loss due to yen appreciation

Expected USD rate for second half set at JPY 102, performance may rise depending on exchange rates

2016/12/12

Nissan and Volvo Cars' autonomous driving: TU Automotive Japan 2016

Nissan’s ProPILOT is a simple system using a monocular camera and image analysis technology

2016/11/25

Research on revolutionary combustion technology: Contemplating the limits of innovation

Nissan's variable compression ratio technology and Volkswagen's latest 1.4L TDI engine

2016/11/04

Toyota and Suzuki: Starting discussions for a business alliance

Partnership in environmental friendliness, safety, and information technology

Sales Forecast
2016/10/26

Subaru: Mid-term plan revised upward to exceed 1.2 million vehicles in FY 2020

Continuing to increase production capacity with a focus on North America

Production Forecast
2016/10/07

Mazda: Continuing to release SUV models, increasing its ratio of SUVs to a maximum of 50% in FY 2018

Global deployment of production innovation system, increased production at overseas plants

2016/10/03

Teardown of Toyota’s Flagship Sedan (4): Photo gallery

Photographs of 203 parts and a list of suppliers

2016/09/21

Thailand Market Analysis: SUV market healthy, further recovery expected in 2017

Increased exports to Oceania and Asia supporting production

2016/09/20

3D Maps for Autonomous Driving: Standardization and Update Method Studies Advance

Autonomous Vehicle and ADAS Japan 2016 (3)

2016/09/13

Teardown of Toyota’s Flagship Sedan (3)

High-rigidity body structure for crash safety, handling stability, and quietness

2016/08/30

India Market Analysis: Record sales in fiscal year 2015-16, strong trend continues in current year

Sales growth for small SUVs, strong results for Suzuki, Hyundai, and Renault

2016/08/24

Toyota's ADAS technology: Autonomous Vehicle and ADAS Japan 2016 (1)

Autonomous driving system for highways to be introduced around 2020

Sales Forecast
2016/08/17

Nissan takes 34% controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors

Automakers to collaborate on electric vehicles and Asia operations

2016/07/26

Nissan to launch Serena autonomous vehicle and Note series HV in Japan in 2016

50% of Japanese sales to be electrified vehicles by 2020

2016/07/06

JSAE Exposition 2016 (Part 2): Mazda's G-Vectoring Control technology

Exhibits by Mazda, Suzuki, FHI, Daihatsu, and three commercial vehicle builders

2016/06/20

JSAE Exposition 2016 (Part 1): Exhibits by Toyota, Nissan, and Honda

Cutaway models of the Toyota Prius and Honda Clarity FCV, Nissan's 60 kWh battery

2016/06/15

Japanese OEMs' Financial Outlook for FY 2016: Downturn in sales and profit due to foreign exchange

OEMs to increase capital and R&D spending in pursuit of mid-term goals

2016/06/08

Teardown of Toyota's Flagship Sedan (Part 2)

Chassis technology for high-end rear-wheel drive cars common to Toyota and Lexus vehicles

2016/06/06

Beijing Motor Show (Part 2) Japanese and Korean OEMs: Models Targeted at the Young Generation

Honda showcases its Acura brand CDX SUV, Mazda displays its CX-4 compact SUV

Sales Forecast
2016/06/02

Honda to reform six-region development strategy

Electrified vehicles to account for two-thirds of vehicles sales around 2030

2016/05/30

Teardown of Toyota's Flagship Sedan (Part 1)

2.5-liter V6 engine "4GR-FSE"

2016/05/30

Toyota ITS Connect: New system equipped in Prius and other models

Real-time road information transmitted to improve safety of autonomous vehicles

2016/05/19

FCV development trends and challenges

Automotive industry taking steps towards a hydrogen society

2016/05/12

4th-Generation Toyota Prius Teardown: Photo gallery (132 parts)

Photographs of TNGA parts/components and a list of parts suppliers

2016/04/28

SAE 2016 World Congress: OEM exhibits

Both standard and alternative powertrains featured as a point of emphasis for OEMs

2016/04/26

Geneva International Motor Show 2016 (Part 2)

FIAT, SKODA, and SEAT, Jaguar, PSA, and more

2016/04/18

Toyota accelerates efforts for "connected car technology"

Cooperation for smartphone applications and in-vehicle devices through adoption of Ford's SDL

2016/04/11

4th-Generation Toyota Prius Teardown (Part 3)

Body structure based on TNGA, sound insulating, absorbing and damping technologies

Production Forecast
2016/03/28

Toyota to make Daihatsu a 100% subsidiary; entrusts A-segment development

Daihatsu technologies become core for strengthening emerging market operations

2016/03/18

4th-Generation Toyota Prius Teardown (Part 2)

New TNGA platform enhances dynamic performance; advanced aerodynamics and chassis technologies

Sales Forecast
2016/03/18

Indonesia: economic stimulus measures may boost sales in H2 2016

OEMs striving to improve cost competitiveness and increase exports in response to domestic slowdown

2016/03/03

Electrification Technologies (Part 2): Nissan developing 60kWh battery for EVs

Honda's 2 motor HV system maximizes efficiency, "zero delay" promoted for new NSX

2016/02/29

4th-Generation Toyota Prius Teardown (Part 1)

Powertrain units miniaturized and lightened to achieve 40km/liter fuel economy

2016/02/17

Evolution of the internal combustion engine

Mazda's quest and AVL's roadmap

2016/02/11

North American International Auto Show 2016: Asian OEMs

Concepts indicate future plans; returning models build on previous feedback

2016/01/26

India (Part 2): Suzuki builds new plant and sets up premium car sales channel

GM and Ford to each invest USD 1 billion; Honda raising production capacity

2016/01/18

Honda in China: Vezel & XR-V small SUVs contribute to strong sales

Launching local production of Acura in 2016

Production Forecast
2015/12/18

Japanese OEMs' Financial Outlook for FY 2016: Concerns about second half

Significant increases of 12% in sales and 21% in operating income achieved during 1H of FY 2016

2015/12/11

Hino, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, UD Trucks' latest models

Hino hybrid heavy-duty truck, fully-redesigned Isuzu Giga heavy-duty truck

2015/12/03

SUV concepts by Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi: Tokyo Motor Show 2015

Daihatsu exhibits mini cars that add fun and joy to everyday life

2015/11/30

Honda Clarity FCV & NSX; Suzuki compact cars, Ignis & Baleno

Honda and Suzuki exhibit cars and technologies at Tokyo Motor Show 2015

2015/11/27

All-new Prius suppliers showcase latest technologies

Denso, Aisin Group, Toyota Industries, Toyota Boshoku, and Koito Manufacturing

2015/11/26

The return of Mazda's rotary engine

Mazda's pursuit for engine technology

2015/11/26

How improved is the new Prius?

Milestone to " 40km/L "

2015/11/20

Tokyo Motor Show 2015: Toyota and Nissan new concepts

Toyota and Lexus new FCV concepts, Nissan's vision for autonomous driving

2015/11/09

Nissan in China: Launching Dalian plant and strengthening Infiniti brand

X-Trail & Venucia T70 support China sales

2015/10/22

Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA) 2015: Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, and Hyundai

Fourth-generation Prius unveiled, Mazda Koeru gains popularity

Sales Forecast
2015/09/10

Suzuki focuses on India; 2019 sales targeting 3.4 million

Minicars, compacts and SUVs are Suzuki's strategic segments

2015/08/21

Toyota in China: Plant renovation and parts localization speed up

Increasing local component production and hybrid sales ratio

Production Forecast
2015/08/04

Subaru expects 16.6% profit margin for FY 2016

All new global platform; EyeSight to toll out in U.S.

2015/07/28

Innovative features in Japanese minicars

Shared features include automatic brakes and smartphone connectivity

2015/07/22

Increased prevalence of advanced safety packages on new Japanese models

Availability of automatic brakes with pedestrian detection, panoramic view monitors grows

Sales Forecast
2015/07/14

Mazda introduces SKYACTIV Gen2 models as part of next mid-term plan

Goal to raise fuel economy by 50% from 2008 levels through SKYACTIV and electric drives

2015/06/26

JSAE Exposition 2015: Japanese OEMs unveil new models and innovations

Mazda debuts MX-5, Nissan shows front-wheel drive HV, Suzuki displays updated R06A engine

2015/06/24

JSAE Exposition 2015: Envisioning future of powertrains for passenger cars (1) (trends in Japan)

Japanese OEMs show direction of ICE development amidst growing environmental concerns

2015/06/17

JSAE Exposition 2015: Toyota and Honda showcase direct-injection turbo engines

New engines feature improved thermal and fuel efficiency along with usable torque

2015/06/10

JSAE Exposition 2015: Toyota Mirai FCV cutaway model on display

Suppliers include Toyota Boshoku, Toyota Industries, Denso, Aisin, JTEKT, Aisan, and Toray

2015/06/09

JSAE Exposition 2015: Mazda2 features latest body structural technologies

Benefits include reduced weight, increased body rigidity, and improved crash safety

Sales Forecast
2015/06/03

Japanese OEMs aim to continue record-breaking profits in FY 2016

Despite expected slowdown in growth, OEMs maintain aggressive sales plans

2015/06/02

Auto Shanghai 2015 (Part 3): SUVs and concept vehicles

Chinese SUV boom evidenced by models on display

2015/05/22

Auto Shanghai 2015 (Part 2): PHVs by Japanese, Chinese and Korean OEMs

Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid concepts shown along with Toyota and Nissan hybrid production models

2015/05/18

Japanese OEMs surpass global production record for third consecutive year

Year-to-year overseas production numbers increase while exports drop

2015/05/11

SAE 2015 World Congress: OEM exhibits

OEMs highlight technology in both alternative fuel vehicles and high performance sports cars

Sales Forecast
2015/04/28

Renault plans product offensive through alliance with Nissan and Daimler

Espace and Scenic lead lineup of eleven new models based on CMF-C/D platforms

2015/04/14

Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki and Daihatsu adopt updated active safety systems

Mazda introduces Adaptive LED Headlight and Driver Attention Monitoring

2015/04/07

FC Expo 2015: Measures to increase FCV market penetration

Details of government support and technologies in Toyota Mirai and Honda FCV

2015/03/31

Nissan and Honda expand and improve active safety systems

Automatic braking available on all Nissan models by March 2016

Sales Forecast
2015/03/13

Toyota: Record high operating income of JPY 2.7 trillion expected for FY 2015

Continuation of profit improvement activities for sustainable growth

2015/03/11

Daihatsu Move Teardown (Part 3): Linear body structure optimizes space

Rigid body improves impact safety, handling, riding comfort and quietness

2015/03/11

Indonesian vehicle sales in 2015 forecast to remain flat at 1.2 million units

Mitsubishi to build plant; GM to close Bekasi Plant and open new JV plant with SAIC

2015/03/02

Daihatsu Move Teardown (Part 2): High fuel economy and improved performance

Turbo engine and CVT with 3-shaft gear train has lightweight and compact design

2015/02/25

Toyota: Introduction of active safety packages on all cars in three years

V2I cooperative systems and new LED lighting systems will also be implemented

2015/02/19

Daihatsu Move Teardown (Part 1): Equipment comparable to B-segment cars

Suppliers list, chassis, seats, and electrical components

2015/02/13

2015 Japanese market (Part 2): Suzuki and Honda expand market shares

Mini vehicles and hybrids account for over 60% of passenger car sales

2015/02/10

2015 Japanese market (Part 1): Outlook and vehicle tax revision

Demand prior to VAT hike boosted 2014 sales to 5.56 million vehicles

2015/02/10

North American International Auto Show 2015: Asian OEMs

Asian OEMs establish strong positions in truck and performance market

2015/02/05

US market: 2014 sales rise by 5.9% to 16.52 million units

FCA, Nissan and Subaru gain market share; Ford, VW and Honda lose market share

Production Forecast
2015/01/23

Honda faces recalls of airbags and new hybrid system

Issues include finding airbag replacement parts and lowered sales forecast

2015/01/07

Toyota launches Mirai fuel cell vehicle in December 2014

Annual unit sales ranging in tens of thousands are expected by 2020s

Production Forecast
2014/12/09

Japanese OEMs revise FY 2015 sales and profit outlooks due to yen depreciation

Global sales volume expected to grow 3.3% year-over-year to 25.65 million units

Production Forecast
2014/12/08

Nissan: Building Infiniti into top tier premium brand

Joint development and production with Daimler of new compact cars in Mexico

2014/11/26

Technologies that will be key to autonomous driving

Latest developments in sensors, actuators, digital maps, and telematics

2014/11/11

Autonomous Driving Technology: Telematics Japan 2014

Results of Mercedes-Benz tests; OEM commercialization timings

2014/10/09

Daihatsu: Innovations in the competitive mini and compact car market

Establish research and development organization in Indonesia and Malaysia

2014/10/09

Honda China (Part 2): Raising production to over 1.5 million units by 2020

Construction begins for Guangqi Honda and Dongfeng Honda expansions

Production Forecast
2014/10/08

Toyota in U.S. and Europe: Reinforcing Lexus and high-performance lines

Recent sales and operating income in U.S. and Europe contribute to financial results

Production Forecast
2014/10/07

Suzuki: Plans to sell 3 million units in India and increase local ASEAN production

Strategy to launch next-generation lightweight platform and mild hybrid models

2014/10/03

Honda China (Part 1): Sales target of 1.3 million units in 2015

Plans to expand compact SUV and car sales, and start HV production by 2016

2014/09/30

Nissan Note (Versa Note) Teardown (Part 2)

Drive unit and supercharger

2014/09/24

Nissan Note (Versa Note) Teardown (Part 1)

Major safety technology and advanced driver assistance systems

2014/09/18

Toyota: Implements strategy to launch fourteen new engines in two years

Expansion of TNGA to future rear-wheel drive and commercial vehicles

2014/08/22

Mitsubishi (Part 2): Europe and U.S. business contribute to profit

Cleanup of preferred shares and resumption of dividends after 16 years

2014/08/20

Mitsubishi (Part 1): Future revenue growth driven by new pickups and SUVs

Plan to increase production ratio of electrified vehicles to 20% by 2020

2014/07/24

Hino Motors: To produce core parts in Japan and peripheral parts by region

Investments to plants in Japan, Thailand and Indonesia

2014/07/23

Chery Automobile (Part 2): Joint production with Jaguar Land Rover begins

Start of Qoros model production; development of overseas sales network

2014/07/18

Isuzu: New Thai R&D center develops trucks for emerging markets

Plan to produce light commercial vehicles and low-priced pickups in India

2014/07/16

Chery Automobile (Part 1): Strategic shift in own-brand business

Consolidation to single brand; enhancements to commercial vehicle business

2014/07/08

New Japanese models feature increased use of active safety systems

Adoption of backup collision intervention and automatic braking systems expands

2014/07/08

Subaru (Part 2): Consolidation to a single platform in 2016

New EyeSight System debuting in 2014; radar-based safety systems available in U.S.

2014/07/04

Subaru (Part 1): Global sales target of over 1.1 million units in 2020

Planned increases of US production capacity to 400,000 vehicles in 2017

2014/06/13

JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2014: OEM driver assistance systems

Nissan Smart Rearview Mirror, Subaru EyeSight, and commercial vehicle powertrain technologies

2014/06/11

JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2014: new OEM powertrain technologies

Next-generation Honda NSX, Nissan Skyline hybrid system, Mazda RE range extender

Production Forecast
2014/06/11

Mazda's record profits in 2013 due to success of SKYACTIV models

Overseas activities focused around Mexico, Thailand and Malaysia

2014/05/29

Beijing Auto Show 2014: Japanese and Korean gasoline-powered models

Toyota Corolla, Nissan Lannia, Hyundai ix25, Kia K4 among models on display

Sales Forecast
2014/05/27

Honda's strategy to expand in Asia by developing cars for local markets

Aiming to sell 1.3 million units in China by 2015; 1.2 million in rest of Asia in 2016

2014/05/26

Japanese OEMs aim for third consecutive year of record sales in FY 2014

Sales in North America and Asia key to reach target of 26.15 million units

2014/05/22

Beijing Auto Show 2014: Japanese, European & American green vehicles

Toyota, Daimler-BYD, Audi and Volvo display models in various stages of development

2014/05/15

Japanese OEMs produce record high 26.4 million vehicles globally in 2013

Increased production overseas lowers Japanese production ratio to 36.5%

2014/05/08

Honda expects sales of 1.03 million in Japan in FY 2014

New mini vehicle and new compact series boost sales

Sales Forecast
2014/05/02

FY 2014 Japanese sales outlook exceeds 5.1 million units

Sales of 5.69 million units in FY 2013 triggered by consumer confidence and pre-buying

Sales Forecast
2014/04/16

Indonesia: LCGC program boosts production and sales of compact cars

Toyota and Honda start operations at new plants; GM resumes local production

2014/04/16

Nissan develops “Datsun” car brand for emerging markets

Nissan and Renault to invest USD 2.5 billion to strengthen base in India

2014/04/10

Nissan: 80% of future vehicles will be based on new Module Strategy

Integration of four business functions with Renault to build synergy

2014/03/20

FC EXPO 2014 and FCV launch plans

Toyota, Honda and Nissan strive for general market sales

2014/03/19

Ford China: Sales up 46% in 2013, up 59% in first two months of 2014

Sales boom triggers capacity increase to 1.6 million by 2015

2014/03/12

Delhi Auto Expo 2014 (Part 1): Indian and Japanese OEM highlights

Maruti Suzuki and Tata unveil models targeting Indian and global markets

Sales Forecast
2014/03/05

Nissan: Profits declined in North America and emerging markets

Selling and warranty expenditures soared in FY2013 3Q YTD

2014/02/28

Honda Accord Hybrid teardown (Part 3)

Sport Hybrid i-MMD drive unit

2014/02/21

Honda Accord Hybrid teardown (Part 2)

Sport Hybrid i-MMD Battery components and electric servo brake system

2014/02/17

Honda Accord Hybrid teardown (Part 1)

Sport Hybrid i-MMD PCU and vehicle chassis components

2014/02/10

North American International Auto Show 2014: Asian OEMs

Asian automakers display luxury models and state-of-the-art technologies

2014/01/31

2013 Sales by model & engine displacement (Japanese market analysis Part 2)

Number of mini-cars expected to surpass 20 million units

2014/01/31

Outlook of Japanese market in 2014 (Japanese market analysis Part 1)

Abenomics and pre-buying demand before VAT hike encouraged 2013 sales

2014/01/16

Toyota to introduce active safety systems on mass-market vehicles in 2015

Advanced driving support system, AHDA, will be available in mid-2010s

2014/01/15

Toyota Introduces TNGA: New Vehicle Development Framework Initiatives

New strategy enhances product appeal and reduces cost

Production Forecast
2014/01/10

Dongfeng Motor strengthens proprietary & JV brand businesses

Sales target of 5 million units for 2015, starts JV with Renault

2014/01/09

EV/FCV/CNGV: Which fuel will redraw energy map of future?

Investigation into OEMs'arguments from Tokyo Motor Show

2013/12/27

Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Next-generation powertrains and commercial vehicles

Lexus/Subaru show downsized DI turbo engine; Hino presents light-duty commercial EV platform

2013/12/24

Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Japanese mini cars and all-new models

Daihatsu KOPEN & Honda S660 mini sports cars, Suzuki HUSTLER mini crossover revealed

2013/12/20

Honda Fit Hybrid teardown (Part 2): Engine and transmission

Engine & 7-speed dual clutch transmission with built-in motor is shown

2013/12/20

Honda Fit Hybrid teardown (Part 1): Battery components & brake system

Electro servo-brake system, battery pack and power control unit presented

Production Forecast
2013/12/11

Subsidies bolster Russian auto market in H2 2013

Foreign OEMs partner with Russian automakers to boost production

2013/12/04

Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Japanese OEMs unveil future concepts

Innovative SUVs crowd the floor; Toyota exhibits FCV design concept

2013/11/22

Most Japanese OEMs revise their FY 2013 outlooks upward

Toyota expects record high operating profit; Nissan makes downward revisions

Sales Forecast
2013/11/20

Toyota: FY 2014 forecasted profit is highest since Lehman Brothers crisis

Expects to sell 5 million Toyota and Lexus branded vehicles in emerging countries

2013/11/13

ITS 2013: Toyota & Honda demonstrate autonomous driving (video included)

Japanese car makers accelerate development of autonomous driving technology

2013/11/08

ITS World Congress 2013: Autonomous driving technology beyond reality?

Industry experts speculate on challenges to be overcome

2013/11/08

US Pickup Truck Market: On the rebound

Full-size pickups pick up steam; compact options diminish

2013/10/21

Honda introduces three types of HV; Mitsubishi shows EV-derived PHV

Nissan/Honda/Mitsubishi/Suzuki produce diverse HV/PHV/EV options

2013/10/10

IAA Frankfurt Auto Show 2013 (3): American & Japanese OEMs

Hybrids and Concept models hint at direction of future vehicles

2013/10/08

Toyota aggressively adds all-new models to HV lineup

The next-generation Prius has significantly improved fuel economy and lowered costs

2013/10/02

Toyota to release 20 all-new models to China through 2015

Company plans rapid expansion of dealers in small and medium-sized cities

Production Forecast
2013/09/25

Honda: Plans rapid sales expansion in emerging countries

Strengthens localized production and development capabilities to gain competitive advantage

2013/09/24

Toyota to boost production capacity in China in 2015

Opens new R&D subsidiary for HV/EV technology

2013/08/20

Daihatsu shortens product development cycle to react to market demand

Applies mini vehicle technologies to compact cars

2013/07/24

Nissan mulls new plant in North America by 2017

Plans to produce 85% of vehicles for US Market in North America

2013/07/23

Features on new Japanese models: regenerative braking use grows

Mini vehicles also employing active safety technology and advanced systems for higher fuel economy

2013/07/18

Mitsubishi focuses on ASEAN countries to meet FY2013 targets

Strengthens cooperation with Nissan to launch jointly-developed mini vehicles in Japan

2013/07/09

Nissan establishes mutual parts supply network in Japan, Korea and China

Ready to increase sales in Japan with all-new mini-vehicles and hybrid vehicles

2013/07/05

JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2013: OEMs

Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Subaru exhibit new hybrid vehicles and a variety of safety features

2013/06/17

Shanghai Motor Show 2013 (4): Eight major Japanese OEMs, Hyundai, and Qoros

Highlights of 32 new model exhibitions are presented

Production Forecast
2013/06/10

Japanese OEMs aim for record high sales in FY2013

Weaker yen and a strong US market are key to reaching 24.8 million unit sales target

2013/05/22

Suzuki: enhances operations in Southeast Asia, Japan and India

Looks to capture 30% of mini vehicle market in Japan

2013/05/21

Japanese OEM global production marks a record high in 2012

A gradual kickoff for 2013 through the first quarter

2013/05/07

SAE 2013 World Congress (1): OEM Exhibits

Powertrain and hybrid advances lead the drive to achieve efficiency

2013/05/02

Honda's China production increased to meet 2015 projections

Targets 8-10% market share for PCs; EV/HV production to start by 2014

2013/04/22

Mazda: SKYACTIV contributes to CX-5 and Mazda6 profitability

Company strives for overseas production ratio of 50% by FY2015

Production Forecast
2013/04/16

Nissan targets 2 million light vehicle sales in China by 2015

Infiniti assembly starts in 2014 while a new car plant in Dalian adds capacity

2013/04/05

Subaru: FY2012 ends with record sales and net income

Vehicle sales in the US increase for fifth consecutive year

Production Forecast
2013/03/12

Toyota: Sales expansion planned for North America and Asia

2.2 million units expected to be sold in the US in 2013

2013/02/19

North American International Auto Show 2013 (2)

Asian OEMs: committed to luxury

2013/02/14

New vehicle sales in Japan expected to drop by 11.7% in 2013

Incentives stimulate growth in Eco-cars sales in 2012 by 27.5%

2013/01/23

Toyota's sales and earnings are in full-scale recovery

2013 sales targeted at 9.91 million units

2013/01/16

The future of car-mounted camera-based systems

Use of monitoring and sensing cameras to rise sharply

2013/01/08

Honda releases medium-term strategy (2)

North American exports to top 200,000 units after 2014

2012/12/21

Honda releases medium-term strategy (1)

The all-new Fit to be developed in six regions

2012/12/19

Japanese vehicle sales targets in China revised downward for 2012

Despite forecasts of 650,000 fewer units, capacity will increase 80% by 2017

2012/12/17

Mitsubishi Fuso and UD Trucks announce mid-term strategies

Mitsubishi Fuso aims for overseas sales of 200K units; UD Trucks enhances the low-to-mid-range segme

2012/12/14

Japanese OEMs lower FY2012 outlook due to sluggish sales in China

Global sales still expected to exceed previous record highs set in FY2007

2012/12/10

Two million mini vehicles sales expected in Japan in 2012

Technologies for mini vehicles to be utilized in producing small vehicles overseas

2012/11/30

Toyota Aqua (Prius c) teardown: Part 2

Hybrid systems behind the 35.4km/liter (53 mpg city) car

2012/11/27

Toyota Aqua (Prius c) teardown: Part 1

Part suppliers and battery components

2012/11/19

Nissan Leaf teardown (Part 3): body cutaway

Reducer, inverter, electrically-controlled brake and HVAC systems are highlighted

2012/10/25

Isuzu and Hino shift core functions to Thailand and Indonesia

Isuzu targets one million units by 2015 through expanded pickup sales

2012/10/10

EV/HV/PHV launch plans by Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi and Suzuki

Nissan to introduce new EVs and front-wheel drive HVs; Honda plans a three-motor HV

2012/09/21

Nissan Leaf teardown (Part 2): main components disassembled

Lithium-ion battery pack, inverter and DC-DC junction box

2012/09/07

HV/EV launch plans by Toyota, Subaru, Mazda and Daihatsu

HVs account for 40 percent of Toyota's sales in Japan in 1H 2012

2012/08/09

Nissan's product development strategies

Launching three global growth models in 2012; Altima, Sylphy and Note

2012/07/19

Nissan's Strategy for Emerging Markets

Plans production capacity of two million by 2014-15 in China and in the Americas

2012/07/12

JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2012: OEMs

Toyota's compact HV system for Prius c; Mitsubishi's PHV system for new Outlander

2012/07/04

Beijing Motor Show 2012 (4): 16 international OEMs exhibit

Toyota, Nissan, Honda, GM, Ford, VW, Fiat, PSA, Daimler, BMW, Volvo and Hyundai

2012/06/20

FY2012 plans for Japanese OEMs: aim for record high sales of 24 million units

The strong yen only allows revenue recovery of 85% and operating profit of 60% to the record highs

2012/06/12

Toyota's earnings improvement plans for development, procurement and production

Expects consolidated operating income of one-trillion yen in FY2012

2012/05/25

Toyota increases production capacities in North America and emerging markets

Plans to produce key hybrid system components in US and China

2012/05/10

Clean diesel cars: Japanese OEMs plan launch in Japan and Europe

Mazda, Subaru and Honda to introduce their first diesel cars in Japanese market

2012/04/18

Japanese OEMs produce 4.3M vehicles, up 14.9% globally in Jan.-Feb. 2012 YoY

Japanese production declined 12.8% in 2011 to 8.4M while the ratio of Asian production expands

2012/04/10

Mazda's innovative SKYACTIV and new manufacturing technology

Plans to grow emerging markets and expand overseas production

2012/03/22

Features on new Japanese models: more availability of pre-crash brakes

Pre-stop start-stop system and floor under-cover improve fuel efficiency

2012/03/05

Nissan Leaf teardown (Part 1)

Benchmarking systems and components for EV

2012/03/02

Daihatsu plans to increase mini vehicle sales 19% to 650K units in 2012

Mira e:S low-fuel consumption technology will be applied to existing and new models

2012/02/13

Honda (2): further localization of its overseas operations

Plans to sell 1.43 million vehicles in the US, 750,000 in China in 2012

2012/02/09

Detroit Auto Show 2012 (1): Japanese OEMs

Toyota and Honda showcase multiple HVs while Nissan exhibits for the first time in four years

2012/02/02

Japanese new vehicle sales: eco-car incentives to salvage 2012 sales to 5M units

2011 sales drops by 15.0% to 4.21 million units due to earthquake

2012/01/30

Honda (1): mini vehicles and HV sales increase in Japan

New powertrains will permit Honda to lead in fuel economy within three years

2012/01/20

Tokyo Motor Show 2011: Japanese OEMs (2)

Exhibitions by commercial vehicle and passenger car manufacturers

2012/01/06

Tokyo Motor Show 2011: Japanese OEMs (1)

Exhibits of concept cars and production models by passenger car manufacturers

2011/12/21

Suzuki: boosts production capacity in India to 1.7 million units a year in 2013

In China, increasing annual capacity to 500,000 in 2015 while building a new engine plant in Indones

2011/11/29

FY2011 outlooks of Japanese OEMs and influence of Thailand flooding

Toyota and Honda drop their full-year forecasts

2011/11/22

IAA - Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 (3): U.S. and Japanese OEMs

GM showcases RAK e, an ultra-compact EV concept under Opel brand while Ford exhibits Evos, a PHV con

2011/11/18

Mazda: launches vehicles adopting SKYACTIV technology

Mazda to increase business in Latin America while revising FY2011 estimate downward

2011/10/25

Dongfeng Motor aiming to sell 5 million units in 2015 as top OEM in China

Dongfeng Motor to expand independent brand car business to 2.0 million-unit scale by 2015

2011/10/12

Mitsubishi concentrates on emerging markets and environmental initiatives

Mitsubishi to jointly develop mini vehicles and expand mutual supply with Nissan

2011/09/21

FY2011 Plans of Japanese OEMs

Large-scale increase of production to start this autumn, while dollar-yen rate subject to second rev

2011/08/26

Toyota to increase global production: plans to produce 8.9 million units in 2012

Three group companies merge in the Tohoku area and will build an engine production line with...

2011/08/15

Japanese OEMs launch plans for HEV/EV/PHEV through 2014

Toyota and Honda will increase HEV lineups, primarily with small-sized cars

2011/08/02

Nissan's New Midterm Plan: aims for a global market share of 8% and operating profit of 8% in FY2016

Acquires Russia's AvtoVAZ jointly with Renault, builds a 200,000-unit plant in Brazil

2011/07/21

Fuji Heavy Ind.: introduces new Impreza in 2011, Compact Sports Car in 2012

Strengthens operations in China and other emerging markets for the next mid-term business plan

2011/06/30

2011 Automotive Engineering Exposition: OEMs

Toyota exhibits a wagon-type HEV, Prius α, while GM showcases Volt PHEV

2011/06/20

Japanese OEMs resume full production this summer; all ten OEMs have earnings growth in FY 2010

Despite strong Yen, end of governmental aid and March earthquake

2011/05/30

Honda: 50% cutback of production in Japan through June affecting business results in the H1 2011

Starting production of EVs in China in 2012, preparing for local production of HEVs as well

2011/05/12

Smart Grid (2): Nissan/Mitsubishi developing dischargeable EVs

Plan to use batteries recycled from EVs as stationary storage devices in homes and elsewhere

2011/04/27

Smart Grid (1): Toyota Group develops homes with electric power storage capacities

Toyota connecting vehicles (EV, PHEV), homes and information on an IT system "Toyota Smart Center"

2011/03/18

Environmental performances of new Japanese vehicles: increased availability of start/stop systems

Increased use of variable intake/exhaust valve systems and eco-drive assists

2011/03/15

New vehicle sales in Japan: increased to 4.956 million in 2010 supported by government subsidies

Toyota Prius sold 316,000, posting new record annual sales by model

2011/03/07

In 2010, Japanese OEMs produce 22.9 million vehicles globally, up 4.8 million over 2009

Domestic and overseas production volumes result in 83% (9.63 million) and 112% (13.27 million) of 20

2011/02/01

Japanese OEMs' performance and product plans in North America

Toyota introduces derivative models of Prius, Honda large/midsize PHEV, and Nissan Leaf EV

2011/01/13

Daihatsu introduces New Move that boasts fuel consumption of 27km/L

Purchasing Reform will reduce parts procurement costs by 30% by the end of 2011

2011/01/12

Toyota: Emerging markets account for 44% of Toyota's worldwide sales in 2011

Introducing Ethios, a new compact car, in India and Brazil; strengthening development facilities in

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