f complex Headlamps - Modules and Lighting-Concepts FORVIA HELLA (Presentation): Innovation under pressure - Meeting market demands with advanced lighting technologies Panel Discussion: Automotive Lighting – Trends and Future Outlook Yanfeng (Keynote): Lighting up the future: latest key trends of China Interior Lighting & Smart Cabin design  The inaugural Automotive Interior Lighting Conference, organized by Ultima Media Germany GmbH, took pla...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

SAE China 2025: Higher Voltages, Solid-State Batteries, and Other Energy Technologies BYD, Xiaomi Auto, Chinese Academy of Sciences Summary BYD: Trends Toward Higher Voltages for NEVs and Needs for Motor Systems Xiaomi Auto: CTB Battery Pack Technology and Future Plans Chinese Academy of Sciences: Solid State Battery Technology Roadmap and Heavy-duty Fuel Cell Truck Commercialization Path   The 32nd Annual China Society of Automotive Engineers C...

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untries and the three Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, and Finland (15 countries in total) for the full year 2024 were up 26.8% from the previous year to 15,229,000 units, representing a 24.2% share of total vehicle sales. In 2024, both sales volume and growth rate exceeded the previous year. In China in particular, both BEVs and PHVs showed large increases in volume, driving overall growth.   Sales of hybrid vehicles in December 2024 totaled...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/22

mained strong, at 95 mn units/year, only slightly below October’s result. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market fell 2% as sales totaled 8.1 mn units globally. Year-to-date (YTD), 83.6 mn vehicles have been sold, up 4% from the same period in 2024. The key markets of the US, Western Europe, and China saw mixed fortunes. In the US, sales fell for a second consecutive month YoY due to the removal of EV tax credits and economic headwinds. In Wes...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/19

nd fixed to the portion of the aluminum housing where the bearings are mounted, and protrusions are formed on the outer circumference by centrifugal casting to prevent slippage.   Both the hollow motor shaft and the bearing bushing with outer projection are being produced by TPR's joint venture in China for BEVs in China, according to the company. Hollow motor shaft, bearing bushing with outer projection Sigma & Hearts: Hollow motor s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Auto Guangzhou 2025: Chery, GAC, Changan, SAIC, Dongfeng Changan's LiDAR-equipped low-cost car, SAIC's semi-solid-state battery technology Summary Chery: Debut of Fulwin T9L and iCAR V27 in China GAC: Hyptec A800 equipped with Huawei intelligent cockpit Changan: Unveils a compact electric SUV for around CNY 100,000 equipped with LiDAR SAIC: Announces model equipped with semi-solid-state battery Dongfeng: Unveiling the Voyah Taishan, large flagshi...

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et feedback, and extending the range is one of the most significant improvements. It also appears that charging from a port underneath the vehicle rather than on the side will be an option, as there are advantages to doing so. Photo ②folofly inc., which does not have a plant, produces vehicles in China. The F3T-B is a mid-size vehicle still under development (L/W/H dimensions are 6/2.2/3.1m in the van pictured) with 103kWh batteries, a reported...

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ays and meters, is also changing significantly in the Japanese market, and last year's Cockpit Report (Japanese Market) summarized the cockpit features of Japanese cars in the most recent three years (2022 to the first half (H1) of 2024). However, compared to changes in cars overseas, especially in China and Europe, the speed of change in the Japanese market has been somewhat slower, and in particular, the Japanese market has lagged behind in ter...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

on. He classified the customer profiles as follows: Regional Customer Profiles Europe: “Neo-liberal performers” → Simple, timely information; minimal distraction USA: “Pace-setting elite” → Premium quality, brand investment; lifestyle details (e.g., large cupholders, strong bass audio) China: “Lifestyle elite” → Young, tech-savvy; expects SDV, pillar-to-pillar displays, advanced voice recognition, avatars, rich navigation Desi...

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

Analysis Report: EV/HV Drive Motor (Chinese Market) Evolution of Core Technologies and Supply Chain Landscape Insights List of Suppliers Introduction - Overview of China's NEV drive motor industry I. Development and market status of NEV drive motors in China II. Main classifications of drive motors for NEVs in China III. Product structure of main NEV drive motor manufacturers in China and installation status by automaker IV. Supply relationships ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

atteries.   The components introduced at the exhibition were designed to improve reliability in emergency situations, such as sealed battery packs.   Both the explosion-proof and balanced pressure relief valves for batteries and the coolant leakage discharge valve were said to be in production in China. Explosion-proof and balanced pressure relief valve for battery ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

World premiere of the Galaxy V Series flagship MPV BYD: Unveiling the N8L from its high-end brand Denza XPeng: First range extender EV Leapmotor: Debut of A-platform compact SUV   The 23rd Guangzhou International Automobile Expo (Auto Guangzhou 2025) was held from November 21 to 30, 2025, at the China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou. The theme of the show was "New Tech, New Life”. According to an official announcement, the t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - December 2025 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in November and outlook for December China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for...

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-large vehicle production volume※ CVT Electric CVT AT (multi-step) DCT AMT Japan 7.5 million units 2 98 ◎ ○Toyota HV ○ ｘ ▲Suzuki Americas 18.5 million units 3 97 ○Japanese vehicles △Toyota HV ◎ ○European vehicles Europe 15.0 million units 60 40 ｘ △Toyota HV ◎ ◎ China 27.0 million units 5 95 ○Japanese vehicles △Toyota HV ◎ ◎European vehicles [Figure 1. 2024 actual（Created by MarkLines)] 1. Histo...

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

SAE China 2025: The Intelligent Driven Future BYD, XPeng, CICV Summary BYD: Development Path and Practice for the Integration of Intelligent and Electrification Technologies XPeng: Data-driven Intelligent Upgrade of Thermal Management CICV: Development Status and Innovative Technologies in the Intelligent Connected Car Industry   The 32nd Annual China Society of Automotive Engineers Congress and Exhibition (SAECCE 2025) was held in Chongqing fro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

o research, but it fails to implement the findings in terms of cost-effective series production. Does Germany still have a chance as an industrial location? SAUER _ Let me put it this way: there is very little possibility of European companies producing battery cells in Europe more cheaply than in China over the next ten years. To achieve this, you would first need to build efficient, high-performance cell factories and put them into operation. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

d automotive technology. Let’s have a closer look at the technologies exposed at their booths. Advanced robotics as the next growth engine for automotive suppliers  A highlight at the FEV booth was the Unitree G1 humanoid robot, developed by Unitree Robotics, a company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. It was presented to demonstrate FEV’s capabilities in analyzing and supporting advanced robotics technologies.  Additionally, FEV showcased ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

China's Charging Ecosystem: XPeng, Huawei, CAAM XPeng, Huawei's ultra-fast charging, Chinese companies' overseas expansion Summary XPeng: Past developments and future prospects for charging infrastructure Huawei: Building a highly efficient charging system for heavy-duty electric trucks CAAM: Global EV/charging-infrastructure markets and Chinese companies’ overseas expansion   The 2025 China Automotive Charging and Battery Swap Ecosystem Confe...

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ion AESC Group Ltd. Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. Blue Energy Co., Ltd. GS Yuasa International Ltd. Toshiba Corporation Outside Japan LG Energy Solution Ltd. SK ON Co., Ltd. Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. Automotive Cells Company SE Verkor SA Northvolt AB Thermal Management of BEV Batteries (Europe, U.S. and China Markets) Lithium-Ion Battery (Chinese Market)    This three-part report describes trends and activities among non-Chinese OEMs and battery su...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

um Bochum 2025(Image: ©CAR Symposium Bochum 2025 organized by CAR - Center Automotive Research, Duisburg) Conference hall - Mark 51°7  Bochum（Photo: ©CAR Symposium Bochum 2025 organized by CAR - Center Automotive Research, Duisburg) Tianshu Xin, CEO, Leapmotor International / Stellantis China CEO Leapmotor International — A New EV Model through China–Europe Collaboration   Chinese EV startup Leapmotor is rapidly strengthening its...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/28