Global Top 10 OEMs Production Forecast (Q3 2025) Global production to reach 92.17M units in 2025, 93.77M units in 2026 Summary Commentary by GlobalData ⋆An updated version of this forecast report will be released every quarter -According to a report by GlobalData as of Q3 2025, global light vehicle production in 2025 is estimated to increase by 1.9% YoY to 92.17 mn.-Both the emergence of a better-than-expected global trading environment, and th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/29

Automotive World Autumn 2025: AD/ADAS Related Technologies Infrared sensors and performance-supporting material technology Summary Compal Electronics, Inc.: Infrared sensor and AI recognition algorithm Okitsumo Incorporated: Functional low reflective paint TELUS Corporation: AI-powered annotation Persol Cross Technology Co., Ltd.: Vehicle performance verification service KDDI Corporation: High-precision positioning service   Automotive World Aut...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/28

ndard equipment on most models not only in developed countries such as Japan, the U.S. and Europe, but also in major markets such as China. As an example of the expansion of equipment in emerging countries, in India, the transport authorities had announced that all passenger cars produced from July 2019 onwards will be required to be equipped with driver airbags, and all passenger cars produced from January 2022 onwards will be required to be equ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

means of actuators. It was not often installed in practice, but with the recent shift to LED headlights, the system has become simpler and more widespread. There are methods such as placing LEDs in different orientations and turning on the necessary LEDs according to the direction of travel.   In 2024, the five major headlamp suppliers in the global market were Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Koito) and Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. (Stanley) in Ja...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20

IAA Mobility 2025: Intelligent Driving Solutions from Chinese Suppliers Horizon Robotics, ZYT, Hesai, Desay SV Summary Horizon Robotics: Journey 6 Series computing solutions ZYT: Announces European strategy Hesai: Lineup of the latest level of next-generation LiDARs Desay SV: Intelligent driving solutions   IAA Mobility 2025 was held September 9 to 14 in Munich, Germany. Under the theme of "It's All About Mobility," the event highlighted on a gl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Automotive World Autumn 2025: Electrification Technologies Electric powertrains, chargers, and hydrogen-related systems Summary Electrification component-related products: HOSO Technology, SGF, Panatronic Japan, Naganuma Shoji (Sinbon) Fast and normal chargers: ABB, Fortune Electric Value, Electway, MSI, Bell Energy Battery, hydrogen, fuel cell-related: Nitto Kogyo, Kanadevia, Nitto Kohki, Niterra, Mitsui E&S Power Systems   The Automotive Worl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/15

IAA Mobility 2025: Autonomous Innovation Level 4 Autonomous Driving Technologies and Urban Mobility Solutions Summary Auve Tech MiCa 2.0 HOLON urban MOIA ID.Buzz AD PIX BEASTIE, ROBO SHOP and ROBO BUS   From September 8 to 14, 2025, the IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich for the third time.   The trade show at the Messe München exhibition grounds was open to industry professionals from 9–12 September, with a dedicated Press Day on 8 September...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

rs by OEM (Japan production) IV. Supply status for air conditioner components by model (Japan models) V. Sales of key air conditioning suppliers Denso Highly Marelli Mahle Japan Valeo Japan Sanden Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems Japan Climate Systems   Domestic car sales in Japan in 2024 were affected by Daihatsu's suspension of sales due to certification fraud, and were 4,415,000 units for mini- and non-mini vehicles, reflecting ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

IAA Mobility 2025: Europe’s next-gen mobility VW, CUPRA, Opel, Renault: From concepts to urban icons Summary CUPRA: Tindaya Showcar Opel: Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo and Mokka GSE Renault: Clio E-Tech Full Hybrid Volkswagen: ID. CROSS Concept, ID. EVERY1, T-Roc   From September 8 to 14, 2025, the IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich for the third time.   The trade show at the Messe München exhibition grounds was open to industry professi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/02

IAA Mobility 2025: Chinese Battery Suppliers CATL, CALB, Gotion High-tech and EVE Energy expanding in Europe Summary CATL: Introducing Shenxing Pro battery to the European market CALB: 5C ultra-fast charging battery compatible with the new XPeng P7 Gotion High-tech: Gemstone all-solid-state batteries and smart mobile charging EVE Energy: Omnicell large cylindrical battery and Battery Passport   IAA Mobility 2025, the annual International Motor S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/29

Honda: HEVs thriving in North America and Japan GlobalData 5-Year Forecast: Honda struggling in China with BEV Summary GlobalData Sales Forecast: Honda to sell around 3.5 million units through 2030 China: Sales and production down sharply; expansion of BEVs an issue U.S.: Annual sales exceed 300,000 units with three HEV models Japan: HEV proportion expands, introduction of BEV mini vehicles   According to GlobalData's latest volume forecast, Hon...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (August 2025) Electric vehicle sales in August increase 19.4% y/y to 1,519,000 units Share of electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) Electric vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) share and trends in each country Electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) sales trends of major manufacturers and sales composition by powertrain Passenger car sales trends in 12 major countries (including ICE and all other powertrains) About this re...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

IAA Mobility 2025: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz The role of design as electric vehicle differentiator Summary Audi: Concept C, Q3 e-Hybrid BMW: iX3 Mercedes-Benz: Electric GLC, CONCEPT AMG GT XX   From September 8 to 14, 2025, the IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich for the third time. The trade show at the Messe München exhibition grounds was open to industry professionals from 9–12 September, with a dedicated Press Day on 8 September. The city...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

ront-Lighting System): System for driving around curves. Horizontally adjustable beam headlights. ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam): System for high-beam driving. Automatic anti-glare headlights. AHB (Automatic High Beam): System for high-beam driving. Automatic low/high-beam switching headlights.   In 2024, the five major headlamp suppliers in the global market are Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Koito) and Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. (Stanley) in Jap...

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

CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event（MRSE）2025 PFAS regulation, recycled plastic, Catena-X, CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) Summary PFAS and other chemical challenges for the automotive industry (ACEA) End of Life Vehicles Regulation- Insight from recyclers (EuRIC) Catena-X CBAM Lessons learned from the reporting phase and how to prepare for future responses (Continental, wts) A Transatlantic Perspective on the Futur...

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

Honda's Electrification Strategy Restructuring of xEV production system and strengthening HEVs Summary 2025 Business Briefing: Realignment of Honda's electrification strategy EVs for the North American market: Cooperation with GM to launch the "Prologue" and "Acura ZDX" NEVs for the Chinese market: Joint development of advanced driver assistance technology with Momenta EVs for the Japanese market: Launch of two N-series light passenger EV models ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

China Auto Forum 2025: Methanol-powered Commercial Vehicles From presentations by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Geely Farizon Summary MIIT: China's energy structure and current status of methanol applications Farizon Auto: Practical exploration and planning in the process of building a methanol-hydrogen-electric ecosystem   To alleviate the pressures of China's energy structure, which is characterized by a high proporti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (July 2025) Electric vehicle sales in July increase 18.5% y/y to 1,392,000 units Share of electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) Electric vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) share and trends in each country Electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) sales trends of major manufacturers and sales composition by powertrain Passenger car sales trends in 12 major countries (including ICE and all other powertrains) About this report...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/26

2025 China Auto Forum: Drive Batteries CATL, Farasis Energy, and Dongfeng Motor Summary CATL: Building 10,000 battery swap stations by 2030 Farasis Energy: Plans to complete construction of an all-solid-state battery pilot line by the end of 2025 Dongfeng Motor Corp.: Promoting modularization of drive batteries and main product strategy   The 2025 China Auto Forum was held in July in Jiading District, Shanghai. Hosted by the China Association of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Global Sales Volume Analysis by Model (First Half of 2025) BEVs increase in China and ASEAN, Japanese and European OEMs struggle Summary Sales by country/region, and powertrain Sales by OEM Sales by model Future global sales trends   According to MarkLines sales volume data (62 countries, representing about 97% of total global sales), global sales volume (passenger and commercial vehicles) in the first half of 2025 increased 2.3% year over year ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/18