shielding chamber." It is part of the Cybersecurity Lab.  Since no radio waves penetrate inside, none escape outside either. This ensures that no interference signals are generated during tests that would negatively impact mobile reception or other participants in the vicinity. IAV can now conduct penetration tests, or pentests, wirelessly on the entire vehicle. Previously, this was only possible for individual components, such as control units....

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

oing adjustments. Mainstream independent automakers’ sub-brands had a share of 11.7%, flat y/y. Market analysis and outlook In June 2025, China’s passenger car retail, wholesale, and production volumes all set a new monthly high, while the export volume hit an all-time high. Domestic NEV retail penetration rate rose to 53.3%, presenting robust growth amid policies for equipment replacement, consumer goods trade-in, and NEV purchase tax exempt...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

d cluster architecture is ongoing at the Suprajit Technology Centre (STC). In Actuation Systems (mechanical, motor, and solenoid-based), new product supplies for ICE and EV two-wheeler OEMs are set to begin in FY 2026. Suprajit noted its position in heavy-duty actuators and is working to expand OEM penetration. New actuator designs under development at STC aim to reduce noise, improve efficiency, and lower actuation force. In Braking & Brake Rele...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

CPCA estimates June passenger car retail sales volumes at 2 million units On June 20, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the June 2025 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 2 million units (up 13.4% year-over-year) and 1.1 million units, respectively. NEV penetration rate is expected to pick up to around 55%. According to...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Belrise Industries, India updates about order wins from H-One India, Mag Filters acquisitions In an investor update, Belrise Industries Limited provided an update on the benefits of its recent acquisitions of H-One India and Mag Filters. With H-One India, Belrise secured a new OEM customer for Japanese four-wheeled vehicles (4W) and deepened its penetration with two Japanese OEMs for two-wheeled vehicles (2W). The deal brings high-tensile steel m...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

ntelligent Mobility Alliance contributing 5.8 percentage points. Mainstream independent automakers’ sub-brands had a share of 12.5%, flat y/y. Market analysis and outlook In May 2025, China’s passenger car retail, wholesale, and production volumes all set a new monthly high. Domestic NEV retail penetration rate rose to 52.9%, presenting robust growth amid policies for equipment replacement, consumer goods trade-in, and NEV purchase tax exempt...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

China’s auto dealership industry advocates against “rat race” competition On June 3, the China Auto Dealers Chamber of Commerce (CADCC) launched an initiative to oppose “rat race” competition and bolster the high-quality development of the automotive dealership industry. Currently, in China, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry is developing rapidly and seeing penetration rate rise all the way, with overall industry performance trendin...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

hybrid system will enhance performance and fuel efficiency across various segments. The group asserts that this new hybrid system offers a 45% improvement in fuel economy and a 29% increase in power compared to Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) of the same category. We expect increased FHEV market penetration in the B and E segments, particularly in the B segment within emerging markets like India, where FHEVs are likely to replace diesel vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

CPCA estimates May passenger car retail sales volume at 1.85 million units On May 22, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the May 2025 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 1.85 million units (up 8.5% year-over-year) and 980,000 units, respectively. NEV penetration rate is expected to remain at around 52.9%. According to t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

ng some advanced countries like Australia and other regions. It will not be impacted by tariffs as it is between the US and other countries. With the expansion of the Pune plant, it will reach 1.1 million units of production capacity. Last year, exports made up 21% of its sales. By 2030, the export penetration can go up and maybe reach 30%. It is also studying the India-UK trade agreement and looking at new opportunities, especially with the EVs ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India updates about new product development On May 15, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India, a subsidiary of ZF, in an investor update, announced that it is ramping up new project launches, such as the Exhaust Brake Valve, Automatic Traction Control, and increased penetration of OptiDrive (AMT), and OptiRide Electronically Controlled Air Suspension. The upcoming ESC regulations for buses, effective Sep...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

swapping electric block and an all-scenario chassis-based battery swapping solution, and announced the goals of establishing a green battery swapping network covering 80% of China’s trunk line transport capacity by 2030 and promoting electrified heavy-duty trucks to achieve a more than 50% market penetration rate in three years. Compatible with 95% of mainstream models on the market, the 75# standardized swapping electric block unlocks a fully ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

dually implemented related policies. Coupled with increased plant subsidies and financial support from automakers and the launch of offline events such as motor shows, the vehicle market trended well in April 2025, a month with the highest retail sales volume growth rate y/y in the past decade. NEV penetration rate continued to rise, which made NEVs the main driver for a Spring recovery in the passenger car market. In May 2025, there will be 19 w...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

20% to 80% in 20 minutes. The system will be available in two variants, offering 59 kWh and 79 kWh total capacity. It will be integrated into Mahindra’s Born Electric Vehicle lineup. The battery has undergone comprehensive testing based on international safety standards, including fuel fire, nail penetration, and rollover tests, conducted at Mahindra's R&D facilities and FEV’s eDLP test center near Leipzig, Germany. The tests adhered to IEC, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

l develop a technology that helps to improve the quality of such welding and aim to spread the use of it. Kobe Steel and Panasonic Connect will develop a new arc welding technique that combines both welding performance such as robustness and high-speed welding by optimizing a wide range of bead and penetration shapes. Based on Kobe Steel’s welding robot system, Panasonic Connect will tune welding techniques for automobiles and motorcycles. At t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

GLE, remained the largest contributor to overall sales. The E-Class LWB, now offered in an E 450 variant, was the highest-selling model in the portfolio. Mercedes-Benz’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales grew by 51% in FY24 -25, contributing to a 7% share of total sales. In Q1 FY25, BEV sales penetration rose further to 8%, driven by demand for the ‘Made in India’ EQS SUV 580 and EQS SUV 450, as well as high-end BEVs like the EQS Maybac...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

government allocated CNY 300 billion of ultra-long-term special government bonds for consumer goods trade-in to provide robust support for the passenger vehicle market throughout the year, with March passenger vehicle wholesale and production volumes both hitting monthly highs. Domestic NEV retail penetration rate picked up to 51.1%, which made NEVs the main driver for a Spring recovery in the passenger car market. In April 2025, there will be 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

ording to the CPCA, in March, a traditional peak season for the automobile market, the supply side started to gain momentum, with automakers intensively unveiling new technologies and models. This strongly supported growth in the overall market and is expected to continuously and steadily raise the penetration rates. The joint effect of the policies for large-scale equipment replacement and consumer goods trade-in further stimulated the release o...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

2028, and 2030, respectively. Another hot topic during the event was the global battery situation affecting Korean manufacturers. Two main concerns are likely to impact them: 1) the slowdown of BEV production in Europe and the influx of Chinese-built BEVs, which may result in reduced Korean battery penetration; and 2) potential changes in the U.S. automotive industry under the Trump 2.0 administration, which could lead to revisions of the Inflati...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

llows: wholesale and export volumes of passenger vehicle manufacturers hit new highs; the price war was relatively mild; the wholesale share of independent passenger vehicle manufacturers and the domestic passenger vehicle retail share exceeded 70% and 65%, respectively; and the domestic NEV retail penetration rate rebounded to 49.5%. In March 2025, there will be 21 weekdays, flat y/y. With all walks of life rapidly resuming normal operations aft...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12