through 2030. The four technology platforms that support the strategy (Architecture, Software, Battery, and Group Mobility) will be shared among the Core, Progressive, and Sport Luxury passenger car brand groups and the truck division.   Regarding architectures, J1 was co-developed by Porsche and Audi and is used in their high-performance electric vehicles (EVs). The MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) focuses on high volume EVs such as the ID....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/10

Chinese Market Q4 2024 BYD invests CNY 100 billion to focus on intelligent tech, Audi and Honda NEV plants begin operations Summary Trends of Chinese OEMs (Q4 2024) Trends of major non-Chinese manufacturers (Q4 2024) Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q4 2024) BYD’s 10 millionth NEV rolling off the line(Source: BYD)   The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced on January 13, 2025, that 2024 vehicl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/28

s in Germany, which will lead to a reduction of 30,000 employees. On December 20, 2024, VW and the union announced the agreement. Key measures include avoiding plant closures, a workforce reduction of over 35,000 jobs and a production capacity cut by 734,000 units across German plants by 2030. VW Audi Audi plans to slash 4,500 jobs in Europe. Stellantis Stellantis is considering a plan to reduce up to 25,000 employees. Stellantis Fiat On Se...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/25

○ ○ Mahle Behr ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Hanon Systems ○ Highly Marelli Modine Eberspaecher Webasto ○ Denso /Toyota Industries ○ ○ ○ ○ Sanden Supplier Renault VW Renault / Dacia Audi Volkswagen HVAC HeatersInteriorcondensers CondensersEvaporatorsBlowers Compressors HVAC HeatersInteriorcondensers CondensersEvaporatorsBlowers ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/07

to Inc.  announced their smart technology achievements. Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. the FAW Hongqi brand, and the Dongfeng Voyah brand conducted autonomous driving tests on public roads.   Major foreign automakers are accelerating the launch of BEV models. Audi will launch a BEV model developed exclusively for the Chinese market in 2025. Mercedes-Benz will begin production of the new BEV long-wheelbase C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/05

center console just below the IVI display or in the floor console, are not shown in the drawings. The next section gives you an impression of modern intelligent cockpits as found in new models from major European OEMs that have recently been launched or will soon be launched on the European market. Audi A5/A5 Avant The new D-segment mid-size A5 hatchback coupe/wagon comes as a replacement for the current A4, which will fade out by the end of 2024...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/31

Neta Auto’s electric SUV Neta V-II (production began in Thailand in March 2024) (Photo: Neta brand of Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.) Wuling's Cloud EV electric MPV (launched in Indonesia in April 2024) (Photo: Wuling)   Related Reports: ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q2 2024) (Aug. 2024) GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2024 (Aug. 2024) Bangkok International Motor Show 2024 (3) VinFast, European OEMs (Apr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/04

ivers need is changing, and the cockpit shape and arrangement of functions have changed as well. The current evolution of the cockpit can be broadly classified into the types shown in Figure 2. Type 1: In the conventional cockpit, the (analogue) meter section (A) is the core of the cockpit, and the audio system is installed in the center cluster (B) for ease of operation. C is the glove box. This type of cockpit has already almost completely disa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/14

n the 14th Five-Year Plan Period (2021-2025) and build NEV and core component bases. It will also deepen the intelligent connectivity of commercial vehicles.   As for FAW Group’s joint ventures with overseas-based automakers, FAW-VW has released NEV models such as the ID.4 CROZZ, ID.6 CROZZ, and Audi e-tron based on the MEB electric platform. The Tianjin and Foshan plants are currently being upgraded to produce NEV models and their successors....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/13

vehicles increasing Number of qualified electric vehicles (unit: 10,000) Ratio Annual ～124Wh/kg 125-139Wh/kg 140-159Wh/kg 160Wh/kg~ Total ～124Wh/kg 125-139Wh/kg 140-159Wh/kg 160Wh/kg~ Total 2022 67 99 173 112 451 15% 22% 38% 25% 100% 2022 Q1 14 18 28 24 84 17% 22% 33% 28% 100% 2022 Q2 15 18 35 27 94 16% 19% 37% 28% 100% 2022 Q3 20 29 50 32 131 15% 22% 38% 25% 100% 2022 Q4 19 34 61 29 143 13% 24% 43% 21% 100% 2021 49 49 76 7...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/23

the new technology fields of electrification and intelligent connectivity by 2025. Related reports: Chinese Market Q3 2022: SAIC, FAW, and Toyota Promoting FCVs (Nov. 2022)2022 H1 China market: Sales Down to 12.05 Million Units, but NEVs Up 2.2 Times to 2.6 Million Units (Aug. 2022)Chinese Market Q2 2022: Chinese Automakers Focus on Improving Production Systems for Drive Batteries (Jul. 2022)Chinese Market Q1 2022 (1): SAIC, FAW, BYD, etc. acce...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/01/17

V launch plan, the VW brand will launch the ID.5 SUV coupe and the new ID. Buzz minivan in 2022 and the ID. Aero new sedan in 2023 from the ID. series, a sub-brand of EVs. In 2026, the company will begin production of the Trinity, a next-generation EV sedan that will use a newly developed platform. Audi plans to introduce the A6 e-tron, a midsize sedan, in 2024. SEAT's high-performance brand CUPRA will use VW's electric vehicle platform MEB (Modu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/10/19

. 3. HV includes full hybrid vehicles and mild hybrid vehicles.   Major electric chargeable vehicle models (EV, PHV) launched/to be launched in 2022 OEM, Brand Model EV/PHV Remarks VW ID. BUZZ/BUZZ Cargo EV An MPV/van released in August-September. ID.5 EV A compact SUV launched in May. VW Audi Q5 e-tron EV A midsize SUV. Mercedes-Benz EQE EV A midsize sedan released in April. EQS SUV EV A full-size SUV launched in August. EQT EV A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/09/12

eed is changing, and the cockpit shape and arrangement of functions have changed as well.   The current evolution of the cockpit can be broadly classified into the types shown in Figure 2. Type 1：  In the conventional cockpit, the (analogue) meter section (A) is the core of the cockpit, and the audio system is installed in the center cluster (B) for ease of operation. C is the glove box. This type of cockpit has already almost completely disa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/08/04

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 Summary Trends of Chinese Manufacturers (Q2 2022) Trends of major foreign manufacturers (Q2 2022) Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q2 2022) BMW Brilliance Shenyang Lydia Plant (Source: BMW)  According to data released by the China Association of Auto...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/07/20

H R Stellantis - PSA Citroen DS H, R H, R H H Peugeot H, R, E H, R Opel H, R, E R (R) H SUBARU SUBARU H (H) Tata Jaguar H, R H, R Land Rover R, E E H, R H, R R Tesla Tesla H H, R, E Toyota Toyota Lexus H (H), R, (Hs) H, R, E Volkswagen Audi H, R H, R, Hs, E H, R R R H R Bentley H Lamborghini H R H Porsche H, R H, Hs R H SEAT (H), R (R) H, R R Skoda H H,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/07/06

tems. Manufacturing related: ZF Active Safety and Electronics products include ECU for ABS and ESC, sensors (wheel speed, steering angle), brake valve actuators, and foundation brake components (calipers, discs). EPB systems have been in production in Germany since 2001 and adopted on the Lancia, Audi and Volkswagen brand models; currently this product is being manufactured in Europe, North America and China. As of 2017, EPBs were being supplie...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/06/20

FAW: Aiming for 6.5 Million Units Sales and 20% NEV Ratio By 2025 Hongqi to become a top-class brand, NEV projects with Audi and Toyota Summary Overview of FAW Group: Sales volume of 3.5 million units in 2021, with foreign-affiliated companies accounting for 75% Mid-term plan (2021-2025): Aiming for sales volume of 6.5 million units and NEV ratio of 20% Technology Development and Alliances: Focus on advanced technology areas such as electrificati...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/03/28

y 15% of the entire group's sales, during the period of the 14th Five-Year Plan.   Related Reports: China market Q3 2021 (1): FAW, Dongfeng, Geely and Others Announce Five-Year Plans (Nov. 2021) Wuling "Hong Guang MINI EV", a low-cost EV priced at approximately USD 4,000 (Jul. 2021) Chinese market Q2 2021 (1) : Activities of China's state- and privately-owned OEMs (Jul. 2021) Foreign investments of Chinese automakers : SAIC Motor and Great Wall ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/01/13

and downward, and the seatback collapses, allowing the driver to sit in a relaxed position. Driving mode information, such as whether or not the vehicle is in an autonomous driving state, can be communicated to the driver through tactile (e.g., seatbelt vibration), visual (e.g., warning lights) or auditory (e.g., warning sounds) means. If the driver does not respond to the prompts, the vehicle’s system is programmed to pull the car over and st...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/11/09