rosoft to build an AI agent that integrates onboard systems with cloud services, supports multiple languages and scales from entry-level to premium vehicles. He noted that one of the first applications highlighted by Pioneer is not a car, but a two-wheeler use case in Southeast Asia, with a leading motorcycle manufacturer expected to roll out the solution. The product showcased on stage maps to Pioneer Ride Connect, the two-wheeler UX solution un...

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

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

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

  The airbag was invented in 1963 by the Japanese inventor Yasusaburo Kobori as a passenger protection device for aircraft. Later, in 1967, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using the airbag as a passenger protection device for automobiles. First adopted as an option by General Motors Corporation (GM) in the U.S. in 1973, the first application in Japan was in the driver's seat of the Honda Legend in 1985. The airbag was initi...

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

Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 (1) Chinese OEMs NIO, XPeng, Changan, Chery, Geely, BYD, SAIC, GWM, GAC, and Dongfeng Summary NIO (Firefly) XPeng Changan Automobile Chery Group (Chery, Omoda & Jaecoo, Lepas) Geely (Zeekr, Riddara) BYD / Denza SAIC (MG, Maxus) GWM GAC Group Dongfeng Forthing   Thailand’s 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (47th BIMS / BIMS 2026) was held from March 25 to April 5, 2026, under the theme “The Iconic Syn...

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

Taipei AMPA 2026: Foxconn’s EV Technology BEVs, batteries, information and communications technology, automotive semiconductors Summary BEVs Battery-related products (Battery cells, battery packs) High-Performance Computing Platform, TCU Automotive semiconductors   The comprehensive automobile, motorcycle, and car electronics expo “360° Mobility Mega Shows 2026”, organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) was held at ...

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

ubsidiary of TDK (TDK Corporation) in China, and Chinese company CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.), a major automotive battery manufacturer. It mainly produces various small to medium-sized lithium-ion batteries, and at this expo, Ampace exhibited a standard battery pack for electric motorcycles and an electric motorcycle equipped with that battery pack.   The standard battery packs displayed at the venue consisted of three types ...

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

Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2026: Electrified Motorcycles and Parts Electrified motorcycles/scooters, clutches, brakes, dashcams, tires, etc. Summary Electrified two-wheelers (Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, Yadea) Motorcycle parts (F.C.C., Proto, Vesrah, Yamashiro, Mitsuba Sankowa) Tires (Bridgestone, Sumitomo Rubber)   The 53rd Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2026 (Dates: Friday, March 27th to Sunday, March 29th, 2026; Venue: Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center) was orga...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/09

pere scooters at Bharat Mobility show   For the Indian market, electric two-wheelers can be classified in India based on usage, speed, type of battery, structure type, etc. The electric two-wheeler industry in India encompasses a diverse range of vehicles, including electric scooters, electric motorcycles, and electric mopeds. It can be further categorized according to end-use application, such as personal or commercial use, and by battery c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/08

Hydrogen Engines for Motorcycles Suzuki and Kawasaki vehicles exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 Summary HySE (Hydrogen Small Mobility and Engine Technology Association) Suzuki's hydrogen engine Burgman Kawasaki hydrogen engine motorcycle (Reference) List of technical presentations on small hydrogen engines While social implementation of large (heavy-duty) hydrogen engines is progressing mainly in Europe, small engines are still in the pr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

ies and electronic load devices, but this time it was introducing a bidirectional DC power supply system for EV power train development. On display was a 10kW model from the RZ-X2 series, a regenerative hybrid power supply that combines the functions of a bidirectional DC power supply (for testing motors, inverters, and converters) and a charge/discharge power supply (for battery charge/discharge testing) into a single unit. With minimal distort...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/10

gained significant momentum in Q4 2025, surging 39.1% YoY in December, after rising 24.8% in October and 20.6% in November. Full-year sales increased 8.5% YoY to 621,166 units. December alone recorded 75,121 vehicles sold, nearly matching the more than 75,000 bookings generated at the December 2025 Motor Expo.   Growth was supported by higher registrations of electrified vehicles, particularly in the final month of EV 3.0 incentives. In contrast...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Automotive World 2026: e-Axles, Motors Fukuta's e-Axle, BorgWarner's HEV powertrain, Nittoku's ceramic motors, and more Summary e-Axle (Fukuta, BorgWarner, ZEPT) Motor (Nittoku, Mitsuba, Dynax) Motor manufacturing processes / components (Kobelco Wire, Daido Steel, Kaga FEI, Toyochem, Fine Steel) MarkLines: BYD U8 teardown exhibit   Automotive World 2026 was held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 through 23, 2026.   According to an announcement...

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

Analysis of India’s Two-Wheeler Production and Manufacturing Capacity Trends among ICE Two-Wheeler Manufacturers including Hero, Honda, TVS, and Bajaj Summary Two-wheeler production/sales/export volume Production analysis by category Two-wheeler OEM production analysis Two-wheeler export analysis Hero MotoCorp Ltd. Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) TVS Motor Company (TVSM) Bajaj Auto Ltd. Royal Enfield Suzuki Motorcycle India ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Thailand International Motor Expo 2025 (2) Japanese OEMs and Others Mitsubishi, Mazda, Suzuki, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Hyundai, NEX Point, etc. Summary Mitsubishi：XFORCE HEV, Xpander HEV, Xpander Cross HEV Mazda: Mazda6e (mass-production BEV) Suzuki: Fronx, Swift Nissan: X-TRAIL e-POWER x e-4ORCE Toyota: Hilux Travo (pickup truck), Hilux Travo-e (BEV) Lexus: Lexus RZ, Lexus LX 500d Honda: CR-V e:HEV (HuNT Series) Isuzu: D-MAX X-SERIES BMW...

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

Thailand International Motor Expo 2025 (1) Chinese Manufacturers Changan, BYD, Chery, DFSK, GAC, Geely, GWM, Leapmotor, SAIC, XPeng Summary Changan: Premium SUV "AVATR 07," "DEEPAL S05 Max Long Range" BYD: Off-road SUV "Denza B5," Urban SUV "BYD TI7" Chery: Electric SUV "Chery V23 Retrocube Edition," 7-seater SUV "TIGGO 8 CSH PHEV" Omoda & Jaecoo: Multi-purpose SUV "Jaecoo 6T EV," Humanoid Robot "Mornine" DFSK (Seres Group): Mid-size SUV "E5 Plus...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/16

Global Motorcycle Production and Sales: India, China, and ASEAN Motorcycle sales in India and China exceed 19M units; new EV models continue to be introduced Summary Global motorcycle demand and production volume India: Motorcycle production at 23.9 million units; electric motorcycle sales exceed 1.2 million units China: Motorcycle production 19.97 million units, electric vehicle sales decrease, large-displacement vehicle sales increase Indonesia...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/25

Japan Mobility Show 2025, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) was held at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center (open to the public from October 31 to November 9, 2025). This was the second time the show was held since the name was changed from “Motor Show” to “Mobility Show”, and according to an announcement by the Japan Mobility Show 2025 PR Office, the number of visitors was 1,010,000...

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

Japan Mobility Show 2025: Electric Powertrains e-Axles, motors, inverters Summary OEM technology exhibits and cutaway models: Toyota, Daihatsu, BYD, Yamaha, Nissan e-Axles, motors: Aisin, Astemo, Valeo, Bosch, Oswell Inverters, converters: Denso, Bosch, Astemo, Oswell, Toyota Industries, Shindengen Electric   The Japan Mobility Show 2025, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) was held at Tokyo Big Sight (open t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

o parts suppliers introduced initiatives aimed at decarbonization and resource circulation, such as realizing horizontal recycling and utilizing biomass materials. Japan Mobility Show 2025 entrance Mazda’s CO2 capture device "Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture"   At a press briefing, Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) Representative Director, President and CEO Masahiro Moro proposed a vision for 2035: "a future where the more you drive, the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/14