Mexican automotive market faces uncertainty for 2026 On December 10, it was reported that the automotive sector is entering 2026 under continued cost pressure and cautious investment strategies, according to Deloitte’s latest analysis. Alberto Torrijos, Automotive Sector Lead Partner at Deloitte LatAm, explained that uncertainty surrounding global economic conditions, stricter regulations, and the upcoming review of the USMCA have led manufactu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

sales were down 5.9% year-on-year, Ford's up 1.5%, and Stellantis' up 0.3%. Ford's EV sales were down 24.8%, with the E-Transit in particular down 76.1%. Tesla's sales increased for the first time in 11 months in September, but again fell sharply in October, down 30.4%. The company announced lower-cost versions of the Model Y and Model 3 with reduced specifications in October following the expiration of federal tax credits, but future developmen...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

spite concerns that U.S. auto sales growth would slow once many automakers move to raise prices in response to the Trump administration’s additional tariffs on vehicle imports, the September market remained solid. According to U.S. media reports on October 1, OEMs have so far absorbed much of the cost increase and avoided large-scale price hikes. In addition, sales were boosted by last-minute demand ahead of the expiration of the federal EV pur...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Sumitomo Rubber acquires AI start-up Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Rubber) announced that it has acquired Viaduct, Inc. (Viaduct), a US-based artificial intelligence (AI) venture company. The contract was signed on August 27, and the acquisition cost was USD 104 million (JPY 15.3 billion). Sumitomo Rubber intends to accelerate the expansion of the service with its proprietary prediction and analysis technology, Sensing Core. The two ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

Marelli’s cockpit team holds workshop event on cost optimization To cope with intensifying market competition and stringent customer requirements for cost reduction, Marelli’s (Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd.’s) cockpit team held a workshop event on cost optimization. The event has tapped into significant potential for cost reduction through an innovative physical object comparison and analysis method and is expected to achieve considerable ann...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/11

l be largely retained with independent oversight. Once complete, the deal will create a global Commercial Vehicle powerhouse, with combined annual revenues of around €22 billion ($26 billion) and a global production footprint spanning Europe, Asia, and Latin America. According to GlobalData’s analysis, the merger will create a new grouping on a par with TRATON and Volvo Group in terms of global Truck market share and annual production capac...

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GlobalData blog: The changing landscape of European bodystyles The simultaneous rise of SUVs and decline of Hatchbacks indicates that consumers are increasingly favoring vehicles that provide more space and versatility. According to GlobalData’s bodystyle analysis, SUVs are estimated to account for 58% of Passenger Vehicles (PVs) in Western Europe by the end of 2025, up from 37% in 2020. This shift in consumer preference has allowed the SUV seg...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

of Technology (IIT) Guwahati announced the development of an eco-friendly composite material made from Bambusa tulda—a fast-growing bamboo species native to Northeast India reinforced with biodegradable polymers. The composite offers high strength, thermal stability, low moisture absorption, and cost efficiency, making it a potential alternative to conventional plastics used in vehicle interiors.  The research, led by the Department of Mechan...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

ocus on developing affordable and scalable electric powertrains, along with controllers, human-machine interface (HMI) systems, connectivity features, and related technologies. The company is working on integrating these systems into its vehicles and subsystems. The R&D team expanded across design, analysis, and validation functions. The infrastructure for design, computing, prototype manufacturing, and testing was also upgraded with new faciliti...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

40% in 2022 to 23% this year. Interest in EVs to take advantage of tax credits and rebates decreased from 60% of those saying last year they are likely to buy an EV to 39% this year. Primary reasons for buying EVs remain similar, including fuel savings, environmental concerns, and lower maintenance costs. According to last year’s Your Driving Cost analysis, EVs had the lowest fuel cost of any vehicle type, based on a national average electricit...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Brose to continue Würzburg plant in Germany if cost conditions met Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose)’s Executive Vice President Drives presented the current status of its Würzburg plant closure analysis at the Administrative Board meeting of Brose SE on May 8. Brose is planning to concentrate operations across its 3 Franconian locations (Coburg, Bamberg/Hallstadt and Würzburg). The Administrative Board has decided to continue the Würz...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

s), smart ICE vehicles could become a key selling point for non-Chinese brands, especially for those grappling with New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). Simultaneously, the new technology could maintain a higher resale value than traditional ICE vehicles. Analyst View Pioneering Experiments According to our analysis of new products, which include intelligent configurations, to date only NEVs have been equipped with intelligent technology. VW Group is the ...

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GlobalData blog: GlobalData reduces US light vehicle sales outlook following tariff announcements Under the current tariff implementation, significant risk would be also added to GlobalData's North American LV production forecast GlobalData has carried out detailed analysis on the likely impact of tariffs on automotive imports to the US, including both finished Light Vehicles (LVs) and automotive parts. The following represents a summary of the t...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

etrain GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in battery management and inverter technology for electric vehicles (EVs). PULSETRAIN’s technology extends EV battery life by up to 80%, lasting 18 years while reducing thermal risks. This enables manufacturers to build more powerful, safer, and cost-effective EVs. It integrates the Battery Management System, inverter, and charging electronics into a single "In-Battery" solution. It also optim...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

FEV starts operation of new benchmark center in Germany On March 13, FEV launched its new Benchmark Center (BMC) in Aachen. Spanning 1,250 square meters at the company headquarters, the BMC features cutting-edge technology, including X-ray equipment and 3D scanners for analysis and documentation. The center includes a 400-square-meter exhibition area and a 200-square-meter Innovation Lab for workshops and ideation. Data from analyses is integrate...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

RWTH Aachen University analysis reveals key differences between Tesla and BYD EV batteries On March 7, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University announced that it had disassembled and analyzed traction batteries from Tesla and BYD to compare their designs. The findings show that Tesla’s 4680 cells prioritize high energy density, while BYD’s blade cells focus on volume efficiency and cost-eff...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

GlobalData blog: Leapmotor International sets the precedent for Chinese car production in Europe: an automotive industry analysis The Brussels Motor Show 2025 highlighted the evolving dynamics of the European automotive market, as Chinese automakers take strides toward establishing themselves as key players in the region. This year, Leapmotor stood out, strategically positioned between the displays of mass-market brands Fiat and Opel belonging to...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

sing rapid validation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) through virtual environments that can simulate unpredictable and hazardous scenarios. In collaboration with Bosch, ETAS's "Most Likely Repair," is an AI-driven software designed to minimize vehicle downtime with smart real-time data analysis. This system predicts the next Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) by analyzing field data patterns, anticipating potential issues, and providing t...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

Futaba Industrial's exhaust system parts adopted for Nissan Patrol Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd. (Futaba Industrial) announced that its main muffler and other exhaust system parts have been adopted for Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s new “Patrol”, which has been sold in the Middle East from November. The company has realized light weight and low cost by utilizing its analysis technology. By devising the hole position of the pipe inside the muffler, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

Baidu launches Apollo 10.0 open platform Baidu launched the Apollo 10.0 open platform. Reshaping the algorithms based on the ADFM (Autonomous Driving Foundation Model), the platform helps global developers and companies create autonomous driving solutions for different scenarios with lower-cost, higher-performance, and safer technology applications and will be put into large-scale use gradually. With the CyberRT framework upgraded, the Apollo 10....

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10