Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) - Interview Promoting SDV-related projects Summary What is Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)? AGL Goals (Objectives) and Projects AGL SDV SDV-related projects OSPO (Open Source Program Office) Future activities   Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) is an open source project, part of the non-profit Linux Foundation's project activities, to accelerate the development of a fully open software platform for automotive applications. A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/10

PACE, Applied Intuition, TMEIC) Initiatives by OEMs (Hino, Isuzu, Nissan, Honda)   The adoption of domain ECUs (electronic control units) by European OEMs is expected to accelerate ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) deployment beyond Level 2+. Demonstration tests of Level 4 AD (Autonomous Driving) are currently underway for commercial vehicles, but the challenge is to accumulate mileage to achieve a successful track record.   At the Auto...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/12

ing used as display panels.  — Nearfield ground projection systems, that can create virtual interfaces between vehicle and environment.   Ground projection is already frequently used by premium OEMs to display an illuminated brand emblem when the door is opened. Further possibilities include individual welcome messages when the vehicle recognizes the user.   Ground projection can also be used to enhance safety or enable communication with ot...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/08

.S. production) Ⅴ. Sales figures of major seat suppliers Supplier global footprint (Detail) Adient Lear FORVIA Magna Seating Brose   Safety and comfort are required of seats, important automotive components which influence the interior design of vehicles. The construction of the seat can be divided into three major parts: the basic skeleton/frame, the cushioning material, and the seat trim cover. In addition, the frame consists of parts su...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

iences with digital.auto   The trend toward SDVs (software-defined vehicles) is steadily advancing, and development environments and tools for applications that link in-vehicle ECUs (HPC/domain ECUs) and the cloud, which is a prerequisite for connected cars, are being developed. Standardization activities for application/software APIs*, which are the source of added value, have begun, moving from a competitive area to a cooperative area. In addi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/01

  The beginning of the 1970s was characterized by economic challenges due to the recession and increasing competition from technology.   Volkswagen was able to overcome this crisis by launching the first generation of the Golf in 1974. The Golf was in sync with the colorful 1970s: it brought “individuality for everyone” . 1965 Volkswagen Beetle (46th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotiv...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

elopment, production, operations and user experience. The next-generation models will be the first to be equipped with an AI system developed in-house, and Chinese domestic production is planned for 2026. At the Auto Shanghai 2025, BMW unveiled its next-generation concept car, the BMW VDX (Vision Driving Experience), for its world premiere, as well as the Vision Neue Klasse X for the first time in China, showcasing its intelligent features and pr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Huawei: Intelligent driving systems, Cockpits, and Electrification Technologies ADS 4, HarmonySpace 5, DriveONE, and HIMA models Summary Intelligent driving system Huawei ADS 4 Intelligent cockpit HarmonySpace 5 Intelligent electric drive Huawei DriveONE Fully liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging station for commercial vehicles HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) model  In April 2025, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) held the "Qianku...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Autonomous Driving Technology: Radar and Control Systems SoC development for advanced sensing, control technology without high-precision maps Summary Radar-related technologies (Bosch, Arbe Robotics, Calterah) Control systems that do not require HD maps (Imagry, Helm.ai) Systems that require HD maps (FEV.io, MAP Ⅳ, Turing Drive) Fundamental and communication technologies supporting autonomous driving (Renesas Electronics, Anritsu)   Sensing an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

HMI Concepts forIntuitive Touch Operation The touchscreen as a central control and display element in the vehicle is often criticized for distracting the driver too much. But it will remain a key part of an overall HMI concept that uses new interaction methods to become a personal assistant while driving.   Material from: Gernot Goppelt, Freelance Journalist, New HMI Concepts for Intuitive Touch Operation, IN THE SPOTLIGHT article from ATZ world...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/10

ge to 80% in approximately 90 minutes. For added convenience, drivers can preschedule truck charging times and precondition the battery and cab for a specific start time. The interior includes a 15-inch instrument display that provides EV-specific information and insights and a 13-inch SmartDisplay infotainment touchscreen display for vehicle controls and productivity apps for vehicle health monitoring. Peterbilt Model 567EV with dump body...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/06

total power of 180 kW and a 72 kWh battery pack. Ten hydrogen tanks enable a total fuel capacity of approximately 68 kg for a maximum range of 450 miles. The electric motor generates 350 kW and a torque of 2,237 Nm. The XCIENT's interior includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment system. The XCIENT's ADAS functions include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Smart Cruise Control, and Blind-S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

quarter, with only 904 units produced in March.   Domestic vehicle sales in Q1/2025 totaled 153,193 units, down 6.5% YoY. Sales in March dropped 0.5% YoY, following declines of 12.3% in January and 6.7% in February. Strict lending conditions, high household debt, slow economic growth, and rising living costs continued to suppress purchasing power.   The FTI also raised concerns over external pressures, notably the U.S.’s newly imposed 36% re...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

rtunity to listen to 16 presentations from high-ranking representatives of the automotive industry, including BMW, Continental, Valeo, Nio, Bosch, Hyundai, Lotus, Goodyear and Stellantis.   In addition, four panel discussions and a fireside chat were held on the latest developments in ADAS, connectivity in modern vehicles and the role of software, hardware and AI.   Last but not least, the exhibition area allowed participants to explore the mos...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/16

tra-long range Max flagship version and exhibited the X9, G6, and G9 models for 2025. Related reports:Auto Shanghai 2025: Japanese OEMs(May 2025)2024 China Electric Vehicle Charging and Battery Swap Ecosystem Conference (Jan. 2025)Auto Guangzhou 2024: NEV Models from Chinese OEMs (Dec.2024)Smart Driving Technology of XPeng and Li Auto (Sep. 2024)NIO's Intelligent Technology (Sep.2024)Auto China 2024: China Emerging EV Automakers (May 2024)    ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/09

s a 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve MIVEC engine (also used in the Xpander HEV), producing 107 PS and 134 Nm of torque, working with an e-motor with an output of 85 kW and 255 Nm of torque and a lithium-ion battery. This front-wheel-drive SUV also offers 7 selectable drive modes, including 2 modes for EV driving. Mitsubishi's press stage Mitsubishi Xforce HEV   Also sharing the spotlight at the booth were the limited-edition Mitsubishi Xpander...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/08

nese consumers. The bZ7 to be released by GAC Toyota   The previous model name bZ3C has been changed to bZ5. Body dimensions are 4,780mm in length, 1,866mm in width, and 1,510mm in height. The wheelbase is 2,880mm. The motor has a maximum output of 200kW and a maximum torque of 330Nm. Driving range (CLTC mode) is 630km. With Momenta 5.0 City Area Assistant Drive System, it comes equipped with a variety of functions such as INP (Intell...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/07

y CAR - Center Automotive Research, Duisburg, and co-hosted by VAIVA, took place in Ingolstadt, Germany, from March 4 to 6, 2025. Under the theme “Innovations & Insights: The Era of Software-Defined Vehicles”, the event focused on the latest trends and developments in IT and software that are driving the transformation of the automotive industry. Bringing together over 250 participants and 35 leading industry presenters, the symposium served ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/22

at collaboration between entrants from outside the automotive industry (mainly the IT industry) and those involved in the automotive industry will increase. Furthermore, as the value of software increases (as its proportion of the cost of a car increases), in addition to software standardization activities, securing and developing software human resources has become an important theme/challenge.   This report focuses on the presentations and exh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/09

friendly and innovative commercial vehicles.   The event clearly marked a significant shift towards smart mobility and sustainable solutions, with most new product launches being electric. Taking inspiration from passenger vehicle trends, Indian OEMs are now integrating ADAS technologies and smart infotainment systems into commercial vehicles. These advancements are aimed at enhancing driver comfort and safety, recognizing the long hours spent b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/27