s Report: Lighting (U.S. and European Markets)   Automobile lighting is an important component in terms of the legal safety requirements for driving on public roads as well as for their role in the aesthetics of the vehicle.   This report deals with five categories of automobile lighting devices: headlights; AHB (Adaptive Front-lighting System), ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam), and AFS (High Beam Control) variable light distribution systems; rear l...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20

ehicles (REEV). Exterior design   The 4,720 mm long CUPRA Tindaya is a sleek, futuristic concept car with a fastback silhouette and bold proportions. Its front end features a distinctive “black mask” surface that integrates digital lighting and gives the car a dynamic, expressive look. The LED headlights are arranged in a triangular pattern, creating a new visual signature for the brand. The striking exterior design featu...

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

he legendary TT.   The Audi Concept C is a two-seat sports car with a two-part electric retractable hardtop.   At the front, it has a vertical frame grille inspired by the 1936 Auto Union Type C racer and the 2004 Audi A6. It is bold and upright, with the iconic Audi rings placed prominently. The headlights feature four horizontal light elements, which Audi says will become a signature look for future models. The long, clean bonnet feeds into a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

that have both a function as a safety component required by law to be installed in vehicles traveling on public roads and a decorative feature that constitutes the exterior design that determines the popularity of a model.   This report deals with five categories of automobile lighting units: the headlights; AFS, ADB, and AHB (Adaptive Front-Lighting System, Adaptive Driving Beam, and High Beam Control, respectively); rear lamps and rear combin...

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

intuitive interaction between the user and the vehicle for access, communication, and personalization. Marelli's vision of a future exterior HMI and interaction examples (Car.HMI Europe 2025, organized by we.CONECT Global Leaders GmbH/slides: Copyright © Marelli)   Integrated sensors in headlights and rear lamps can detect human motion, allowing control of vehicle functions by means of simple hand movements. In addition, the light can...

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

10.4m, wheelbase 5.3m (2025) (A model with overall length 11.2m and wheelbase 6.0m was used for the demonstration in January 2024.) Comparing sensor configurations in 2024 and 2025. The number of cameras was increased and the millimeter-wave radar position was changed (above the left and right headlights → in the center of the front and rear bumpers). Quantity Device Mounting location 2024 2025 LiDAR (far/near integrated) Front, ba...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16

an expansive 360-degree view. The interior is equipped with high-quality interior décor and seats, creating a comfortable space to travel in. Resin canopies must have transparency and abrasion resistance equivalent to glass.   There are many vehicles on the market with yellowed PC (polycarbonate) headlights, and it can be said that PC's weather resistance to yellowing is insufficient. This is all the more true for a canopy that will be used for...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Nm. Combined with a 7-speed S-tronic transmission and MHEV Plus. It is equipped with a continuously variable damper control (CDC) suspension system and a smart four-wheel drive system that allows switching between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive in less than 0.2 seconds. It features matrix LED headlamps and 2nd-generation digital OLED tail lamps. And, it is equipped with 364 light-emitting units.   The interior features a new generation sma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ptions, ranging from two battery packs with a total capacity of 250 kWh enabling 100 miles of range, up to four battery packs providing 500 kWh and 200 miles of range. Exterior changes include updated aerodynamic features such as turning vanes, fairings, and side extenders, and blue accents to the headlights and badging. The T680E has a redesigned interior with a 15-inch digital touchscreen with BEV-specific app integration and the Kenworth Smar...

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

es include a 7-inch instrument screen. Some variants are available with a 12.8-inch center console display and a smart cockpit system. The top-level grade boasts functions such as ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), Intelligent Cruise Assist (ICA), Intelligent Lateral Control (ILC), and IHC (Intelligent Headlamp Control). Roewe D6   Pearl concept car (Source: SAIC official WeChat account)   Roewe's new concept car "Pearl" was unv...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

eature Level 4 advanced automated driving functions from the time of production, further improving the safety, experience, and efficiency of autonomous driving and extending its functionality.   Level 4 advanced autonomous vehicle The exterior is designed to surround the sensors, with the front headlamp unit and interactive display integrated into one design. The interactive display shows a variety of information such as appearance and vehicl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

the curved eaves of a palace. The three-dimensional dragon's whisker design, which is 2.4m in length, features one of the world's longest one-piece, horizontally extending lamps. The lamp unit has no seams or gaps, giving the interior light-emitting pattern a gradient effect. The eight rectangular headlamps on both sides and the horizontally extending lamps reminiscent of dragon's whiskers echo each other vertically and horizontally, accentuatin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/14

nnet of Honda e:N1 (CBU) Honda e:N1 (CBU)'s interior Honda e:N1 (Thailand-made version in 2023)(Source: Honda Thailand)   The spotlight also shone on the new Honda CUV e:, an electric motorcycle built under the "Smart Ride, Future Ready" concept. Featuring a futuristic design with LED headlights and taillights, it includes advanced features such as the Honda RoadSync duo system (in the Connectivity variant) and a reverse assist func...

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

g, and self-docking. GAC's press stage AION UT EV GAC M8 PHEV GAC's GOVE One (small mockup)       The main highlight of GWM this time was the new Haval H6 SUV. This HEV boasts a sportier exterior design with a Smoke Chrome front grille and bumper, smoked black intelligent LED headlights, and a Waterfall Signature Light system. Inside, the cabin has been upgraded with cutting-edge technology, such as the Huawei Petal Map nav...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/25

speed is 70 mph.   All-New 2025 Stream City electric three-wheeler Stream City electric three-wheeler   The all-new 2025 Stream City is an electric passenger vehicle and an upgraded version of the company's popular model. It comes with enhanced features, including an onboard charger, LED headlights, IoT compatibility, and larger 12-inch wheels. The vehicle also offers fast-charging battery options of 10.2 kWh and 15 kWh. It is capable ...

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

t has a 156cc liquid-cooled engine, delivering 10.9kW power at 8,000 rpm and 14 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm. The Xoom 160 features i3s silent start and 4-valve technology for optimal efficiency and high-speed capability. It has advanced features like a smart key with remote seat access, dual-chamber LED headlamp, Front disc brake with ABS, and Bluetooth-enabled digital speedometer with Turn-by-Turn navigation. It is priced at INR 148,500. Xoom125 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/06

ape, the 0 SUV has more conventional exterior styling with a more upright design, a raked windshield and low roofline. As with the 0 Saloon, the 0 SUV concept has an upturned rear end and exterior cameras instead of side mirrors. Other highlights include a front end with a black panel and pixelated headlights, a long hood, thick D-pillar, and thin rear windshield.   The interior of the Honda 0 SUV provides space for five occupants, replacing the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/06

Mazda BT-50, officially introduced in Thailand at the show.   The new BT-50 pickup truck comes with the concept of “Dignity into Power, Strong Power Reflects Yourself”, featuring an elegant design based on the Kodo design - Soul of Motion concept. It gets a new front grille, new LED Signature headlights and taillights, 17” black and 18” silver and black alloy wheels (Matte Black), as well as 3 new exterior colors for the BT-50: Geode Wh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/16

pgrades such as digital mirrors and a fully digital display on the dashboard.   It is also equipped with Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA), which includes radar and a camera to monitor up to 500 ft (approx. 150 m). The VNL vehicles use state-of-the-art LEDs on the exterior, featuring high/low beam headlights, LED turn signals, marker and parking lamps, along with daytime running lights.   Internally, the cabin offers spaciousness typical of lon...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/05

o travel 500km with a 15-minute charge using a quick charger with a maximum output of 500kW. Battery module and cellsSide of battery module Battery pack display panel   Zeekr 007 electrical components   The Zeekr 007 is equipped with a variety of electrical components, including display headlights, HUD (Head-Up Display) and a liquid-cooled onboard computer for ADAS (advanced driver assistance system).   The display headlights are equ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/27