up including Wuling and Baojun 2,751.8 14.2% 5                          Excluding Wuling and Baojun 2,114.7 9.2% 5 Stellantis 2,690.7 -5.7% 4 6 Ford Group 2,008.1 3.0% 6 7 BYD 1,957.3 29.5% 10 8 Geely 1,778.9 35.7% 11 9 Honda 1,744.7 -5.8% 7 10 Suzuki 1,540.5 -3.3% 9 11 Nissan 1,476.7 -8.3% 8 12 BMW Group 1,124.5 -0.2% 12 13 Renault 1,067.7 0.1% 13 14 Chery 997.6 21.5% 17 15 Mercedes-Benz Group 985.8 -6.3% 14 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/15

Initiatives to Streamline Development for Actual Deployment of AD/ADAS From the 2025 JSAE Exposition in Yokohama Summary AD/ADAS systems and components (Valeo, Continental, Bosch) Technologies for system development streamlining (dSPACE, Applied Intuition, TMEIC) Initiatives by OEMs (Hino, Isuzu, Nissan, Honda)   The adoption of domain ECUs (electronic control units) by European OEMs is expected to accelerate ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Sys...

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

Model Remarks Renault Scenic E-Tech Compact crossover SUV released in January-March 2024. It is available only in the EV version with a range (WLTP mode) of 430 km or 625 km. It is produced at the Douai Plant in France. Master E-Tech Large van launched in the spring of 2024. A sibling of the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) Interstar. It is available in EV, FCEV, and diesel engine versions. The EV version offers a range (WLTP mode) of 170 k...

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

rman OEMs such as PSA (Stellantis), Renault, and VW/Audi. However, in recent years, Faurecia has been putting increasing emphasis expanding its manufacturing and development presence in the Asian market in countries such as China and India. The company has a particularly strong business presence at Nissan, which is aligned with Renault. Sales for the three main regions in 2024 reached EUR 12,607 million in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

understanding on deepening their partnership in May 2025. The two companies will deepen their partnership in areas such as lithium iron phosphate batteries, CTB (Cell to Body) integration technology, supply chain optimization, and research and development of 12V and hybrid vehicle batteries. Nissan Product/investment plans In April 2025, Nissan's China regional manager announced plans to launch 10 NEV models by the summer of 2027. This inc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Mitsubishi Motors: Strengthening HEVs in Thailand, Foxconn supplying BEVs Launching next-generation Nissan Leaf-based BEV produced in the U.S. Summary "Challenge 2025" - Mid-Term Business Plan: Shift from the aggressive launch of BEVs to the enhancement of HEVs and PHEVs Japan market: Double-digit year-over-year growth in 2024, aiming for 80% HEVs and 20% BEVs by FY2030 North American market: Collaboration with Nissan to launch next-generation Ni...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/30

electric vehicle manufacturers). Electric vehicle sales of major OEMs *By clicking the button below the graph, only the relevant data will be shown. BYD Geely Tesla GM Group VW Group Chery BMW Group Stellantis Hyundai-Kia Mercedes-Benz Group GAC Group Ford Toyota Group Renault Honda Nissan Copyright (C) MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Electric vehicle sales of major OEMs (000 units) The table can be scrolled horizon...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/28

models to better meet market demand. Notably, it will gradually increase the production capacity of its new plant in Georgia, US, to 500k units to mitigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs. However, there may be a negative impact in the short term, especially if tariffs become permanent. Renault‐Nissan‐MitsubishiRNM’s global output dropped by around 1.8% YoY in Q2 2025, its sixth consecutive quarter of decline. Nissan volumes slid by 8.3% ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/28

oducing three EV models, considering transferring some pickup truck production to the U.S. Stellantis: Starts production of the electric SUV "Jeep Wagoneer S", Continues investing in Mexico Ford: Increases production for the fourth consecutive year, raising prices of Mexican-made models in the U.S. Nissan: Increased production for the second consecutive year, begins production of the first e-POWER vehicle in North America Toyota: Began production...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

FCEVs and Fuel Cells, Chargers and Charging Technologies From coverage of the JSAE 2025 in Yokohama exhibition Summary FCV and hydrogen-related parts (Toyota Auto Body, Toyoda Gosei, VOSS, MAHLE, Takagi Seiko) Charge and discharge related products (Tsubakimoto Chain, Origin, Nichicon, SPC Electronics, Nissan) Plastic materials (Mitsubishi Chemical, Sumitomo Chemical, Idemitsu Kosan, Victrex, Fujikura Composites) Magnetic materials (Proterial, JL ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

erivative   The Golf I set the stage for what became known as the “Golf class”, a category of compact hatchbacks that combined versatility with driving enjoyment.   The next setback came in the 1990s, when the market was saturated and VW was hit by competition, especially from Japan (Toyota, Nissan, Honda). Volkswagen became efficient and introduced the 4-day week to avoid mass layoffs.   In 1997, Volkswagen launched the Golf IV, which in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

mal management systems (BTMS) for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): Natural air cooling Liquid cooling Air conditioning refrigerant   The first method is air cooling, which relies on natural heat dissipation from the battery with no thermal management system. Representative examples include the Nissan Leaf, SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, and the Citroen Ami, all of which use a natural air-cooling system, widely used in low-cost small mobil...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Battery Technologies Battery life extension, safety components, etc. Summary Battery storage systems for electrified vehicles (Nissan, Mitsubishi, Honda, Suzuki, Hino, Isuzu) Battery cells and modules (ElringKlinger, Yazaki, Toshiba, JTEKT, Kobelco Research) Battery packs (Mitsubishi Chemical, Kautex, Martinrea, Nippon Steel, TDS) Battery cooling system (Futaba Industrial, Valeo) Measures to prevent battery fires (Henkel, O...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/27

harger), a 3kW bidirectional DC-DC converter, PDU (power distribution unit (junction box)), BMU (battery management unit), and VCU (vehicle control unit).   TE Connectivity plc.: Junction boxes, high voltage relays   TE Connectivity exhibited a PDU (junction box) used by NIO and Venucia (Dongfeng Nissan) in China.   The company combines its own products, such as high-voltage relays, voltage sensors, and connectors, with purchased items such as...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/26

tellantis 37 36 27 24 33 27 24 21 24 27 41 35 31 -14.2% Toyota Group 22 21 20 21 22 21 20 20 16 13 27 24 26 19.3% Mercedes-Benz Group 27 29 22 21 28 26 28 29 24 22 29 24 25 -6.0% GAC Group 34 30 31 35 43 43 47 74 9 16 26 26 20 -41.4% Ford Group 14 13 14 15 17 15 20 24 12 14 24 15 19 38.1% Nissan 10 10 11 10 13 10 9 9 7 7 9 8 13 31.4% Renault 7 10 5 3 7 8 12 14 11 10 15 11 9 38.3% Honda 4 5 6 8 8 7 11 13 7 9 10 6 5 17.5% Source: M...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

easily produced and supplied locally, mainly by Japanese suppliers. Excluding suppliers of catalyst substrates and coating, the major Japanese suppliers of exhaust systems include suppliers such as Futaba and Sango for the Toyota group, Marelli Corporation (formerly Calsonic Kansei Corporation) for Nissan, and Yutaka Giken and Sankei Giken for Honda. Because larger parts are often included as exhaust system components, the manufacturing facilitie...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: e-Axles, Motors, xEVs Subaru: Strong hybrid, Aisin: FR1 1-motor hybrid transmission, etc. Summary OEM electric powertrains and electrified vehicles (Nissan, Subaru, Yamaha, AIM) Japanese suppliers of ePT (Aisin, Jatco, Meidensha, IJTT, TOP) Electric PTs from US and European suppliers (Valeo, BorgWarner, Schaeffler, Bosch, AAM) Unique electric PT and teardown exhibits (Exedy, Astemo, MarkLines)   The Automotive Engineering ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

694 215,041 216,866 Toyota 92,825 92,851 85,922 76,688 73,073 73,152 73,192 Daihatsu sub-total 319,773 305,906 254,477 249,058 266,767 288,193 290,058 Hino Hino 2,060 1,575 1,630 1,585 1,584 1,642 1,718 Toyota Group sub-total 806,172 777,879 682,051 624,855 651,690 713,160 718,265 Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Mitsubishi 150,664 151,666 133,772 144,658 162,698 157,481 150,676 Nissan Nissan 2,438 2,693 3,483 2,327 4,795 4,722 4,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

hybrid vehicles in 2026, and then gradually launch 400Wh/kg high-specific energy solid-state batteries in 2028. Outside China, Solid Power Inc. delivered an all-solid-state battery A sample to BMW in October 2023. BMW has announced plans to release a prototype all-solid-state battery model by 2025. Nissan also plans to establish a solid-state battery pilot plant in 2024, and aims to mass produce and launch an all-solid-state battery-powered model...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

vehicle sales by model in Japan (January 2024 to April 2025) Reference: MarkLines   Automotive Sales Data Customized aggregation  (Note) The A segment in the Japanese market is for mini-car models. Mini-commercial vehicles are included in the unclassified segment. Minicar EVs include the Nissan Sakura and Mitsubishi eK X EV, and mini-commercial vans include the Nissan Clipper EV and Mitsubishi Minicab EV. Honda released the N-Van e: i...

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