Analysis Report: Brake (Japanese Market) AEBS / Compliance with enhanced regulations such as preventing pedal misapplication List of brake suppliers I. Introduction II. Recent trends in brake technology III. Overview of major brake suppliers and their products IV. Overview of global facilities of brake suppliers V. Sales comparison of major brake component suppliers VI. Major brake component suppliers, their customers, and equipped Japanese produ...

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

in 15 countries, including 12 major countries, which account for approximately 83% of global car sales, and three Nordic countries (*Note). Click here to see Automotive Sales data Click here to see March report Click here to see How to search EV/HV/PHV/FCV data   12 major countries: China, U.S.A., Japan, India, Germany, France, Brazil, U.K., South Korea, Canada, Italy, Thailand   3 Nordic countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland   These 15 countries...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

for next-generation in-vehicle microcontrollers, an open standard in the automotive industry Building an automotive RISC-V ecosystem   A press conference on the adoption of RISC-V (reduced instruction set computer) for next-generation in-vehicle microcontrollers, organized by Infineon Technologies Japan K.K., was held at the company's headquarters in April 2025.   Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) announced in March this year in Germany that ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/22

lso helping reducingpurchase restrictions. The US-Chinese trade negotiations reached a temporary conclusion as tariff rates were mutuallydropped until August 10th, offering some relief to China’s huge export market. Demand for Chinesetrade has been dropping amidst the uncertainty. Other Asia In Japan, LV sales increased YoY by a double-digit percentage for the fourth month in a row in April,due to the low-base comparison to the sales a year a...

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

nally, the simplification of meter displays is becoming a new trend. Additionally, convenience has been maximized by placing equipment and features such as holders and phone holders in the empty spaces where switches have been simplified. This trend is evident in Chinese vehicles, but vehicles from Japan, the U.S., and Europe are following suit.   While this trend towards larger screens and simplification has the advantage of making functions ea...

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

with Mr. Kazunori Hirabayashi, President and CEO of MCF Electric Drive, and Mr. Naoki Itasaka, General Manager of the company's Energy Innovation Department, in charge of motor design (interview conducted on April 24, 2025).   Related reports:Mazda: BEV Transition to Progress in Stages (Apr. 2025)Japanese OEM Electric Vehicle Launch Plans (Sep. 2024) Toyota: Developing electrification compatible engines with Mazda and Subaru (Aug. 2024)   ...

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

ion, and the shift to a low-carbon society.   This report introduces the exhibits of Hon Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and Vast Power Corporation (Vast Power).   Related reports:Foxconn EV Strategy Briefing (Apr. 2025)Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 (2) BEVs, Batteries, and Chargers (Apr. 2025)Japan Mobility Show 2023: Electrification Technologies (2) (Nov. 2023)Foxconn: Transforming existing mobility with EVs (Nov. 2021)     The Hon Hai T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/19

s Summary New mid-term management plan, "By Your Side", for FY2025-2030 Major trends toward the introduction of electric and CNG vehicles Technology trends: Strengthening CNG business with a focus on carbon neutrality Indian market: Record high sales in 2024; Expanding sales lineup focusing on SUVs Japanese market: Double-digit year-over-year growth in 2024, aiming for 80% HEVs and 20% BEVs by FY2030 Sales and production volume trends: Aiming for...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/15

a country-by-country basis based on the amount of the U.S. trade deficit, products which are subject to the automobiles and automobile parts based on Section 232, are exempt.   According to MarkLines data, new car sales volume in the United States was approximately 16.49 million units (2024), with Japanese automakers accounting for 35.9% and American automakers 33.6%, with the top three groups being GM, Toyota, and Ford. Approximately 6.44 milli...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02

s; BEV/PHEV share at 1.5%. Trends in electric vehicle sales: EVs including HEVs grow by nearly 70% Sales volume by OEM: Nissan maintains top share, followed by GM and VW Chinese OEMs: Accounting for about 10% of domestic sales in Mexico in 2024 U.S. OEMs: GM and Ford sales up, Stellantis sales down Japanese OEMs: Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, and Honda experience double-digit y/y growth Volkswagen Group (VW): Significant sales growth for the second cons...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

start of April (and any related retaliation by other countries), and if the 25% Trump tariffs become entrenched, demand-led global annual output volumes could be undermined by more than 1 million units. -In 2027, Geely will overtake Ford and Honda to become the world's eighth largest manufacturer. Japanese OEMs are struggling with sales in China and production volumes are also falling. European and North American OEMs have significantly reduced ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

mn units compared to the pre-tariff outlook. The volume of lost sales in 2026 would likely be even larger, based on the fact that tariffs could be in place for the full calendar year.IndiaCompared to last quarter’s report, we have adjusted India’s LV sales forecast slightly upward through 2032.JapanExcept for a downward adjustment of 122k units in 2025, the sales forecast for Japan remains almost unchanged from the previous report. Until las...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

15 countries, including 12 major countries, which account for approximately 83% of global car sales, and three Nordic countries (*Note). Click here to see Automotive Sales data Click here to see February report Click here to see How to search EV/HV/PHV/FCV data   12 major countries: China, U.S.A., Japan, India, Germany, France, Brazil, U.K., South Korea, Canada, Italy, Thailand   3 Nordic countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland   These 15 countries...

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

for U.S./EU produced models) ⅤI. Sales revenue comparison for major airbag suppliers Detailed list of global facilities Autoliv Joyson Safety Systems(formerly Key Safety Systems + Takata) ZF Friedrichshafen AG / ZF LIFETEC(formerly TRW Automotive)   The airbag was invented in 1963 by the Japanese Yasusaburo Kobori as a passenger protection device for aircraft. Later, in 1967, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Towards the Societal Implementation of Autonomous Trucks (RoAD to the L4) Creating a Business Framework for the Practical Use and Commercialization of Autonomous Trucks (T2)   Level 4 autonomous driving (hereinafter referred to as L4) is necessary to address the urgent issue of driver shortages in Japan. Many companies and local governments are aiming to achieve the government's target (see Note) of providing unmanned autonomous transportation s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/18

to strong price competition among domestic manufacturers and new model launches. The government is looking to offset the effects of the recent hikes in US import tariffs by stimulating demand for Chinese products elsewhere, including in China, amid sluggish domestic economic growth. Other Asia In Japan, sales increased YoY by double digits for the third month in a row in March. The comparable strength of the market is due to the low-base compar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Foxconn EV Strategy Briefing Specializing in contract production, launching EV models in Japan, the U.S., and Oceania Summary EV development conducted by Foxconn and Foxtron, also working with Sharp EV Strategy: Solidify business through contract manufacturing, design, and vertical integration EV development: From small cars to buses Briefing by Mr. Jun Seki, CSO of Foxconn   The "Foxconn EV Strategy Briefing" hosted by the Hon Hai Tech...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/17

The 52nd Tokyo Motorcycle Show: Electric Motorcycles and Parts BMW, YADEA electric models, automatic starting clutch, carbon aluminum composite frame, etc. Summary Electric two-wheelers Clutch Lighter weight and high performance   The 52nd Tokyo Motorcycle Show (Dates: Friday, March 28th to Sunday, March 30th, 2025; Venue: Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center) was organized by the Japan Motorcycle Promotion and Safety Association and supported by 1...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

Analysis Report: Automatic Transmission (AT) (Japanese, U.S. and European Markets) Continuing the gradual shift to multi-speed transmissions List of AT suppliers Introduction I. Overall trends Ⅱ. Matrix of major AT suppliers and customer OEMs III. Activities of major AT suppliers and in-house OEM manufacturing IV. List of models and supplier status of AT units Aisin Corporation (Aisin) JATCO Ltd. (JATCO) ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) Allison Tr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

stry through software human resources training programs and technology standardization   Related reports:Mobile World Congress 2025 (2) ITS, SDV solutions (Mar. 2025) CES - Artificial Intelligence (Mar. 2025) SDV Europe 2024: Progressing software-defined vehicles (Feb. 2025)Business Overview of Japanese Suppliers in 2024 (Dec. 2024)SDV-related Technologies - Lectures and Exhibits (Mar. 2024) Automotive World 2025 reports Automotive World 2024...

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