l coordination” and “technology systematization capability”. The speeches emphasized "humility" and "open collaboration," while simultaneously conveying a strategic message of wanting to further expand Geely's global influence in the age of electrification and intelligence. Trajectory of transformation: Moving away from a low-price strategy and toward global collaboration   The Geely management team pointed out that the company has undergo...

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

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

China automotive industry (Q1 2026)   This report summarizes the main developments in the Chinese market for Chinese and non-Chinese automakers in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, and analyzes the important trends during this period. In addition, this report summarizes the 2025 sales volume and performance and 2026 sales targets of major Chinese OEMs, as well as provides an overview of major automotive-related policies announced in Q1.   Chines...

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

Vehicle produced in Europe and the U.S.) III. Airbag technology trends IV. Technology development and global business and facilities of major airbag suppliers (U.S./Europe) V. Sales revenue comparison for major airbag suppliers Detailed list of global facilities Autoliv Inc. Joyson Safety Systems (former Key Safety Systems, Inc. + Takata Corporation) ZF Friedrichshafen AG / ZF Lifetec GmbH (former TRW Automotive Inc.)   The airbag was invented...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Cybersecurity, AD & Wireless Regulations in India & Southeast Asia Overview of the governing agencies and systems; impact on the automotive industry Introduction Overall Trends Trends in the Four Countries Comparison of Trends with Developed Countries Reference Materials   This report was created by MarkLines based on patent information from the "Technical Information Distribution Service - AI Ninja" provided by Toyota Technical Development Corp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

nda, Nissan is reportedly considering reintroducing the US-made Murano to the Japanese market.GermanySince the previous update, we have strengthened our outlook for the German LV market over the period from 2026-2028. For 2026, we have raised the forecast by 37k units based off a strong year-end performance in 2025, while we have raised 2027 and 2028 by 28k and 9k respectively.BrazilSales in the first two months of 2026 rose by 1.9% YoY—a respe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

and batteries for electric vehicles, this time their exhibit focused specifically on automotive batteries from Bold (Bold Valuable Technology Spain SL).   Bold is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with a track record of supplying products and providing technical support to Formula One cars.   The exhibited product is a robust vehicle battery for specialty vehicles such as defense equipment, construction machinery, and a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

les (NEVs), as well as the high sales level in the same month of the previous year. Conversely, exports are maintaining high growth despite facing uncertainties in the external environment.   According to China’s first-quarter 2026 import and export data released by the China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) on April 14, the country’s total import and export value for the quarter rose 15% y/y, setting a new record high. Exports in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/27

GSM Association; Copyright © 2026 GSMA / MWC)   MWC™ Barcelona brings together participants from across the mobile ecosystem and related industries, including mobile network operators, technology vendors, automotive suppliers, startups, investors, and policymakers. The event serves as a platform to present and discuss developments in mobile communications, digital technologies, and industry-related policies.   MWC26 marked the launch of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/23

GSM Association; Copyright © 2026 GSMA / MWC)   MWC™ Barcelona brings together participants from across the mobile ecosystem and related industries, including mobile network operators, technology vendors, automotive suppliers, startups, investors, and policymakers. The event serves as a platform to present and discuss developments in mobile communications, digital technologies, and industry-related policies.   MWC26 marked the launch of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

or In contrast to the above, a system that retains the torque converter while also utilizing a clutch and an electric motor This report also excludes systems that adopt the above configuration for the sub-transmission (e.g., the Toyota THS II shown on the far right in Figure 1 below). Additional information: While this type is commonly found in hybrid vehicles (see Figure 1, far left), Mercedes-Benz has long used multi-plate clutches in its spo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

A Study of AVAS (Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System) Acoustic Designs Optimal solutions and design strategies, validated by 1,000-person panel across five countries Summary 1. Introduction 2. Evolution of research on AVAS 3. Technical challenges in AVAS design 4. The Impossible Trinity in AVAS design 5. Scientific approach with the Sound One Platform 6. Implications for AVAS design strategy: Building sound as a brand asset 7. Conclusion: The future...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/16

GSM Association; Copyright © 2026 GSMA / MWC)   MWC™ Barcelona brings together participants from across the mobile ecosystem and related industries, including mobile network operators, technology vendors, automotive suppliers, startups, investors, and policymakers. The event serves as a platform to present and discuss developments in mobile communications, digital technologies, and industry-related policies.   MWC26 marked the launch of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

heir OEM customers III. Recent trends in brake technology IV. Overview of major brake component suppliers V. Sales comparison of major brake component suppliers VI. Europe and Americas footprint of major suppliers (Detail) Brake systems and foundation brake suppliers Robert Bosch GmbH AUMOVIO SE (formerly Continental AG’s Automotive sector) ZF Friedrichshafen AG Astemo, Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. ) Brembo N.V. AP Racing Ltd. HL Mando...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Toward Net-Zero Powertrain: From Technology Competition to Collaboration From the presentation coverage at the CTI Symposium Germany 2025 Summary Hybrid Futures – A Key Path to Net Zero (Horse Powertrain / Renault, Geely) Development of EV Powertrain and Battery for the Third Generation LEAF (Nissan) Lightweight Twin Electric Drive Unit Platform with Torque Vectoring (InfiMotion / Geely) Electric Drive Efficiency – A Systematic Engineering Ap...

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

pectives. Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Ariake, Tokyo) EcoFlex: Composite non-woven fabric made of three types of raw materials   Cellulose nanofiber (CNF) is wood fiber (pulp) processed into nanoscale fibers, and as a transparent, lightweight, and durable material with high resistance to deformation and excellent thickening properties, it is expected to be applied as an alternative material to plastics and carbon black.   Oji Holdings C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

ut has been improved by 10% and WLTP fuel economy has been improved by 1%. EESM rotor with brushDisplay screen of EESM rotor with brush   The excitation module for brushless rotors is a method adopted in large generators in which current is supplied to the rotor coil using a rotary transformer rather than wear-prone slip rings and carbon brushes. As it does not use brushes, there are no wearing parts and it is highly reliable.   When...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

st and Gigacast Integrated Energy Absorbing Castings (Tesla) Shock-Absorbing Structure (Toyota) Aluminum Die-cast Vehicle Frame Structure (Honda) Technology to Improve Rear Body Structural Rigidity and Production Efficiency (Great Wall Motor)  This report was created by MarkLines based on patent information from the "Technical Information Distribution Service - AI Ninja" provided by Toyota Technical Development Corporation (TTDC), and covers cur...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/12

main trend in next-generation AI, and smart cars have become the ideal application medium and testing ground for embodied intelligence. The two humanoid robots exhibited at the entrance to the venue intuitively embodied the concept of embodied intelligence. Through their demonstration of human-like form and movement, they vividly depicted the technological trend in which AI is evolving from a stage where it can "think" to a stage where it can "ac...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

ion and design ingenuity.   The Yangwang U8 was launched in the Chinese market in April 2023. The U8 was also exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show that year. The four wheels are driven by four independent electric motors, giving the vehicle powerful off-road capabilities, such as the ability to perform super-tight turns (tank turns) on the spot to change direction, and the ability to navigate in water 1m deep for short periods of time. The numbe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/15