guascalientes Plant, a JV with Mercedes-Benz, had ended. Production of Infiniti's SUV models, the QX50 and QX55, ended at the end of 2025, while production of the Mercedes-Benz GLB ended in May 2026. GM  - GM to Shift Blazer and Equinox Production from Mexico to the U.S.On June 10, 2025, General Motors announced it would invest a total of USD 4 billion in three U.S. plants over the next two years to expand its automobile production in the Unit...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/05

as a Development Discipline   On the development side, virtualization is a key enabler. Virtual ECUs let teams test ECU logic, connectivity, smartphone integration and backend flows in the cloud, well before physical prototypes exist. BMW frames this approach as removing physical constraints from engineering, saving time and cost while giving teams a faster development tempo than hardware-first workflows. Generative AI is being layered into the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/03

prototype   The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) was held from April 24 to May 3, 2026, at the China International Exhibition and Convention Center (Tianzhu New Hall) and the Capital International Exhibition Center (New CIEC) in Beijing. The theme of this year’s motor show was "Leading the Times, the Future of Intelligence." The total exhibition area reached 380,000 square meters, making it among the largest o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/02

Vienna Motor Symposium 2026 (1) Climate Targets in Mobility – Quo Vadis? Key insights from the opening plenary session featuring FEV, TRATON, Hyundai, and Geely Summary Future of Powertrain under Consideration of CO₂ Fleet Targets (FEV) The Future of TRATON’s Powertrain in a Changing Global Environment (TRATON) Reinventing Powertrain of Hyundai: Driven by Legacy, Innovating with Humility (Hyundai) Powertrain Innovation & Transformation (Gee...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/29

Auto China 2026: Changan Automobile Intelligent transformation and globalization of Avatr, Deepal, Qiyuan, Changan, and Kaicene brands Summary Vast Ocean Plan 2.0: Aiming for sales of 1.5 million units outside China by 2030 Avatr: Concept car unveiled in Asia for the first time, 06T debutes at motor show Deepal: L06 Max BEV and Range Extender EV Qiyuan: Launching the all-new Q05 Laser Intelligent Edition Changan: The 4th generation Eado and CS75 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/28

ment subsidies and price cuts by automakers, as well as the fact that electricity costs are lower than gasoline prices. Given the current situation in the Middle East, it is thought that there is a growing preference for BEVs, which offer lower maintenance costs compared to ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles. While the number of BEVs from local automakers Hyundai and Kia is also increasing, imported cars such as the Tesla Model Y and Model...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

ding light-duty and heavy-duty trucks, as well as the truck components on display. 2026 Japan Truck Show entrance 2026 Japan Truck Show venue   The latest trends in Japan's trucking industry are as follows, and the sector is changing at a dizzying pace.   On April 1, 2026, Hino (Hino Motors, Ltd.) and MFTBC (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation) merged their businesses and established ARCHION (ARCHION Corporation). Both compan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

igent, fun-to-drive SUV with fast charging capabilities." The all-new model has been enlarged, with a length of 4,665 mm, a width of 1,895 mm, a height of 1,675 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,770 mm. It features second-generation Blade Batteries and flash charging technology. It is equipped with a single motor at the rear (maximum output of 200kW or 240kW). The driving range (CLTC mode) is offered in two options: 540km and 630km. Furthermore, it is equ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/26

International VDI Congress for Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) 2026 Functional Design, Active Aerodynamics, and Circular Lifecycle Concepts Summary Keynote: Lost in Transformation? Theses on the Future of the Automotive Industry in an Era of High Volatility (Center of Automotive Management) Form & Function: Light Integration into an Active Grille Shutter (Röchling) Active Aeroblades in an SUV: The Next Step in Active Aerodynamics (Pors...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

-term as policy support fades and growth fundamentals slow. In the longer term, increasing SAV forecasts are expected to eat into the LV demand with growth turning permanently negative by 2034. Other Asia In Japan, LV sales jumped 8.4% YoY to 369k units in April as the government discontinued the Motor Vehicle Tax. This unexpected increase led the selling rate 55% higher MoM to 5.9 mn units/year, the highest selling rate since January 2014. YTD...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

3 units.   The FTI attributed the divergence between domestic sales and exports to contrasting demand drivers. Domestic growth was supported by EV-related incentives under the EV 3.0 and EV 3.5 frameworks, alongside improved consumer sentiment driven by bookings from the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show. In contrast, ICE pickup truck sales remained weak due to tight lending conditions, subdued purchasing power, and high household debt. Mean...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/21

Auto China 2026: Leapmotor and XPeng Leapmotor showcases a diverse lineup; XPeng exhibits "Physical AI" Summary Leapmotor: Showcasing its flagship SUV, the D19 and the full product lineup XPeng: Full-size SUV GX exhibited; shift to "Physical AI"   The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) was held from April 24 to May 3, 2026, at the China International Exhibition and Convention Center and the Capital International E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/20

ser SUV (Class D) Spring 2024 Japan 44,000 100.0% 4Runner SUV (Class D) Jan. 2025 Japan 21,000 21.7% Mazda CX-90 SUV (Class D) Apr. 2023 Japan 41,000 73.9% CX-70 SUV (Class D) Autumn 2024 Japan 10,000 69.1% (Source: MarkLines Model Change Schedules (U.S., Toyota/Mazda, MHEV))   Hyundai Motor Group has been expanding its lineup of hybrid models in the U.S. since the 2020s. In 2025, HEV sales reached 308,000 units, reflecting a 56.1% i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/19

ry of a financier as a new partner to provide additional investments will spur further growth. The table can be scrolled left and right. Honda and DriveOhio Pilot Project: Advancing Safety with Nation’s First Proactive Roadway Maintenance System Organization Speaker Title American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Sue Bai Chief Engineer of the Sustainability & Business Development Unit DriveOhio Nick Hegemier Managing Director of Infrastructure...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Auto China 2026: Japanese and Korean OEMs Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Hyundai electrified vehicles Summary Nissan: World premiere of two new PHEV concept cars Toyota: Leveraging technologies from Huawei, Momenta, and others to accelerate localization at China speed Honda: Promoting the Honda brand across a wide range of products, including motorcycles Mazda: Unveils Year of the Horse Edition of its second NEV model, the EZ-60 Hyundai: IONIQ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes totaled 776,000 units, up 7.0% y/y; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) volumes totaled 362,000 units, up 13.7% y/y; range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) volumes totaled 87,000 units, down 9.1% y/y; and ICE-powered (ICE: internal combustion engine) hybrid passenger vehicle volumes totaled 72,000 units, up 2% y/y. In the BEV market, wholesale volumes of A00-class micro vehicles (wheelbase ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/13

our sales and production forecast from Q3 2028. The model is expected to be based on the TNGA-C platform, which is also used for the Innova Hycross. The vehicle is expected to be manufactured at Toyota’s new plant, which we have added to our forecast as Toyota-Bidkin. Meanwhile, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government in July 2024 to set up a greenfield plant at Bidkin, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, with an inve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/12

units, remaining generally stable at around 250,000 units. Among non-Chinese manufacturers, Toyota, Tesla, and GM saw increases of approximately 10,000 to 40,000 units, while BMW, Nissan, and Honda all experienced decreases, although to varying degrees. Among emerging Chinese EV manufacturers, Leapmotor sold approximately 110,000 units in Q1, securing a place in the top 20 and becoming a leading force among the emerging players. Li Auto maintain...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 (2) Japanese & European OEMs Toyota, Mazda, Isuzu, Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, and others Summary Toyota Land Cruiser FJ / Lexus IS300h Mazda Mazda6e Isuzu D-MAX EV Nissan Kicks e-POWER Honda e:N2 Suzuki e VITARA BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport MINI John Cooper Works Electric 1965 Victory Edition Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ Ford Ranger Super Duty Tesla Model Y L Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid HTRAC AWD Kia Carnival HEV, EV5 Volvo E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

total sales. About 80% of SiC applications are for xEVs, and ROHM's business is primarily focused on BEVs. Major customers include the former Vitesco Technologies (now Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG) and Denso. Other than xEVs, applications include solar inverters, EV fast chargers, industrial motor drives, and UPSs (uninterruptible power supplies).   Looking at the company's sales by segment, it is clear that "LSI" (large scale integration...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08