LITY 2025 organized by Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., Photo: Copyright © VDA) Event venue at Messe Munich, Germany (IAA MOBILITY 2025 organized by Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., Photo: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)   The IAA has evolved from a traditional motor show into a global platform for all forms of mobility – from electric cars and autonomous vehicles to bicycles, buses, and smart city infrastr...

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

utomakers   The 32nd GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) was held at ICE BSD in Tangerang, near Jakarta, from July 24 to August 3, 2025. The event is organized annually by the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (GAIKINDO), and other events include the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) in February.   According to show organizer GAIKINDO, a total of 120 brands gathered at the event, including 44 automotive brands, 1...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/19

for CO2 emissions reduction   In the past, mini-cars and compacts in the Japanese market have historically forwent the use of hydraulic power steering systems, which place a heavy load on the engine. However, electric power steering (EPS), which has no load on the engine and uses a small electric motor to assist steering, has made its appearance and is now being used in mini-vehicles.   In addition, the spread of HVs (hybrids) and EVs (electri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Sales of Emerging Chinese EV Brands XPeng, Leapmotor, and Xiaomi expand Summary Sales trends of emerging EV brands XPeng Leapmotor Xiaomi Future Trends   According to MarkLines' data on vehicle sales in China, there have been changes recently in the sales landscape of emerging automaker EV brands.   This report examines the evolution of emerging EV brands in China, focusing on monthly sales trends through July 2025, and analyzes the products an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/17

024. Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. (Chery), which came in second place, also saw a 12.2% y/y decrease in sales volume. Although sales volume declined, the company is actively promoting the construction of manufacturing sites as well as research and development centers in Spain and Türkiye.   SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC) and BYD Auto Co. Ltd. (BYD), which have not made full-scale entries into the Russian market, were less affected by ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/16

tance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving (AD). In addition, the AGL platform is accessible to all, and anyone can participate in its development. (Figure 1) 1. What is AGL? (Source: AGL presentation materials)   The AGL Advisory Board 2025 currently includes the Japanese OEMs Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Mazda Motor Corporation, and the Tier 1 suppliers Denso Corporation, Aisin Cor...

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

nger car wholesale volume exceeding 10,000 units in August, up 2 y/y and accounting for 93.5% (92.1% last month) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (371,501 units), Geely (147,347 units), Tesla China (83,192 units), Changan Auto (78,953 units), Chery (58,233 units), Leapmotor (57,066 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (56,213 units), Seres Auto (41,029 units), XPeng (37,709 units), Great Wall Motor (37,457 units), Xiao...

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

utomobile/jido_soko/pdf/mobilitydxsenryaku2025.pdf   In 2020-2021, the number of patent applications in this area was as high as 450 per year, but since 2022, the number of patent applications is on a declining trend. Also, looking at the number of patent applications filed by each company, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), and Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Sumitomo Wiring) in that order, filed the most applicati...

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

an lighting manufacturer Magneti Marelli S.p.A. in 2019 and renamed the company Marelli. The company operates in 10 business areas: Automotive Lighting & Sensing, Electric Powertrain, Thermal Solutions, Electronics Systems, Green Technology Solutions, Interior Experience, Powertrain, Ride Dynamics, Motorsports, and Aftermarket. The lighting business is handled by the Automotive Lighting & Sensing business unit. Automotive Lighting was established...

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

for the Japanese market: Launch of two N-series light passenger EV models Upward revision of the forecast for FY2025 Strengthening Honda's business foundation through the reassessment of the powertrain portfolio (Source: 2025 Honda Business Briefing (May 20, 2025)).   In May 2025, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) presented its "2025 Business Briefing," outlining Honda's future management strategy, which focuses on businesses related to e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

car (Source: Toyota) Hydrogen-converted GCW 40t commercial vehicle (Source: KEYOU)   In Japan, to lead technology in terms of cutting-edge performance, organizations are working to identify issues such as measures to prevent abnormal combustion and the development of parts for hydrogen-powered motorcycles and motorsports that extend beyond the practical range. A representative example of this is the HySE (Hydrogen Small Mobility & Engine Tec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/01

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: e-Axle, Motors Nidec 7-in-1 e-Axle, motor materials, power electronics parts and more Summary e-Axles, motors: Nidec, EXEDY, IE5 Motor Project - Organizer's exhibit Motor material-related: Daido Steel, Höganäs, Next Core Technologies, Komaki Kouzai Power electronics: STMicroelectronics, Toshiba, Alps Alpine, Sumida Process and test equipment: Tanaka Engineering, CHK Spring Industry, Myway Plus, SMACH, AMDT   TECHNO-FRONTI...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

efficiently utilizes green methanol fuel through on-board power generation. The company offers a lineup of powertrain systems for commercial vehicles in a series ranging from 60kW to 420kW. The thermal efficiency of mass-produced methanol engines reached 50.3%, and the system-integrated axial flux motor efficiency was up to over 98%. One liter of methanol can generate 1.9 to 2.2kWh of electricity under on-board conditions, and at the current ave...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

increasing electric and CNG vehicleshttps://www.marklines.com/en/report/rep2834_202504 Thailand: Tax Incentives for PHVs, HVs, and MHVs in addition to EVsChinese OEMs expand EV production; Changan, Chery to start up new plantshttps://www.marklines.com/en/report/rep2833_202504 Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (2) Japanese & European OEMsMitsubishi, Mazda, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, Isuzu, and othershttps://www.marklines.com/en/report/rep2837_202...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/28

e, and mobile devices. The state hosts over 400 MNCs with global R&D centers.   Karnataka is the fourth-largest automobile-producing state in India, contributing 8.5% to the country's total automotive output. It is home to major OEMs and component manufacturers such as Toyota Kirloskar, Volvo, TVS Motor, Bosch, etc. The Bengaluru region, recognized as one of the world's fastest-growing technology hubs, has R&D and technology centers for leading ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program on August 11. The program suspended in February will be revived to provide about USD 5 billion in funding to help states build charging infrastructure and networks, giving states more flexibility and eliminating administrative delays.   Ford Motor Company has complained that agreements with Japan, South Korea, the EU, and other countries on 15% auto import tariffs and sector-specific tarif...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/26

2025 China Auto Forum: Drive Batteries CATL, Farasis Energy, and Dongfeng Motor Summary CATL: Building 10,000 battery swap stations by 2030 Farasis Energy: Plans to complete construction of an all-solid-state battery pilot line by the end of 2025 Dongfeng Motor Corp.: Promoting modularization of drive batteries and main product strategy   The 2025 China Auto Forum was held in July in Jiading District, Shanghai. Hosted by the China Association of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/22

systems involves many risks for automakers, but few benefits for drivers, and automakers are cautious about adopting them for mass production.   In the power steering business, the following technology trends are underway. Electromechanical integrationElectric power steering requires an electric motor and control equipment (ECU and motor driver) as well as a steering gearbox for the moving parts. These system components have been developed as ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Electrification in Indonesia From the Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show Summary From an interview with Periklindo (the Indonesian Electric Vehicle Industry Association) Electric vehicles Electrified motorcycles Electrified tricycles   There is currently no significant movement in Indonesia to switch from BEVs (battery electric vehicles) to HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles). BEV prices are approaching those of ICE (internal combustion engine) powere...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: BEV Teardown Exhibits Tesla Cybertruck and Xiaomi SU7: traction motor, thermal management system Summary Tesla Cybertruck teardown exhibit Xiaomi SU7 teardown exhibit Teardown analysis of power electronics products (LTEC)   TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, organized by the Japan Management Association, was held July 23-25, 2025, at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center. TECHNO-FRONTIER is an exhibition that started in 19...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/19