European and American OEMs' Strategies and Their Progress in China BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and GM exhibits at the Auto Shanghai 2025 Summary BMW: Next-generation concept car, intelligent cockpit system for China Mercedes-Benz: Vision V concept car and all-new BEV CLA L GM: Cadillac Lyriq-V, Buick new super fusion architecture and NEV sub-brand Mercedes-Benz's Vision V luxury MPV concept car   Major European and American automakers are furth...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/30

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Inverters, Thermal Management Power electronics, e-Axle components, Bearing Summary Inverters, electric components (Denso, BorgWarner, Valeo, Schaeffler, TE, ASTI) Thermal management components (Aisin, Mahle, Schaeffler) Power electronics components (Toshiba Group, Denso, BorgWarner, Schaeffler, Asahi Kasei) e-Axle and motor parts (TDK, MinebeaMitsumi, Sumitomo Electric Industries, TRIS, SWCC) Bearings, electrolytic corrosi...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Carbon Neutrality Automakers' efforts to improve recycling and safety Summary Toyota: Circular economy initiatives Honda: Initiatives to achieve "carbon neutrality" and "zero traffic collision fatalities" Subaru: Safety Technologies of the New Forester Mazda: CX-80 PHEV advanced safety features Suzuki: Initiatives to develop BEV light trucks JSAE in Yokohama 2025 North Hall venue entrance   The Automotive Engineer...

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

Huawei: Intelligent driving systems, Cockpits, and Electrification Technologies ADS 4, HarmonySpace 5, DriveONE, and HIMA models Summary Intelligent driving system Huawei ADS 4 Intelligent cockpit HarmonySpace 5 Intelligent electric drive Huawei DriveONE Fully liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging station for commercial vehicles HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) model  In April 2025, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) held the "Qiank...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

gn items to be tuned in the restricted layout under the vehicle floor.   In addition, stricter regulations are expanding business in the short term for Japanese, European and U.S. catalyst manufacturers, who are leading the way in emissions control measures ahead of Chinese parts manufacturers. In 2020, electrically-heated catalytic converters were released by component manufacturers as equipment to comply with stricter Euro-7 regulations. Compa...

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

Analysis Report: Lithium-Ion Battery (Chinese Market) Market Dominance by the Top 2 Companies Continues Major suppliers Introduction I. Current status of the lithium-Ion battery market for NEVs in China II. Development trends of lithium-ion battery technology for NEVs III. Product structure and delivery status of major lithium-ion battery companies IV. Emerging NEV lithium-ion battery manufacturers V. Status of Non-Chinese lithium-ion battery com...

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

Auto Shanghai 2025: FAW, Dongfeng, BAIC FAW Bestune Yueyi 08, Dongfeng MHero M817, BAIC Arcfox models Summary FAW Group: Electric platform, Tiangong 06 midsize SUV, Bestune Yueyi series Dongfeng Motor: Showcasing the latest achievements in its intelligentization strategy and unveiling a new technology brand BAIC Group: Arcfox and Stelato with Huawei Technology, BJ series unveiled   Auto Shanghai 2025, officially known as the 21st Shanghai...

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

VW China: Accelerating Local Development and Launch of New Vehicles Audi's A5L Sportback, ES Sportback, and three VW concepts debuted at the Auto Shanghai 2025 Summary VW Group: VW releasing approximately 40 models by 2027, of which more than 20 will be NEVs SAIC Audi / SAIC VW: Huawei technology and China-exclusive electric models, covering a wide range of powertrains FAW-Audi / FAW-VW: Announces CMP's first EV concept car, the ID.AURA VW (Anhui...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/11

New HMI Concepts for Intuitive Touch Operation Aesthetic harmony with safety and operability Summary Introduction TOUCHSCREENS FACING CRITICISM WHAT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL – AND WHAT HAS NOT? NEW FREEDOMS FOR DESIGNERS CURRENT CONCEPTS AND SERIES-PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magazine "ATZ" www.atz-magazine.com. and "MTZ" www.mtz-magazine.com. Springer is a German company affi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/10

ACT Expo 2025: Electric and hybrid commercial vehicles Kenworth, Peterbilt, Harbinger, Mack Trucks unveil new electric models Summary Kenworth debuts new T880E and next-generation T680E Class 8 electric trucks Peterbilt updates electric lineup with next-generation Model 579EV and new Model 567EV Harbinger debuts medium-duty plug-in hybrid vehicle Mack Trucks' Pioneer makes exhibition debut; announcement of battery-electric version BorgWarner show...

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

S PROTOTYPE FOR MEGAWATT CHARGING   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magazine "ATZ" www.atz-magazine.com. and "MTZ" www.mtz-magazine.com. Springer is a German company affiliated with MarkLines. About Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH   Established in 2010 as a subsidiary of Springer Nature Company, Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH is one of the world's leading scientific and technical publishers....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/05

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Metal Processing Technology Giga-cast in Japan, integrally formed high-tensile frames, uncoated steel sheets, adhesives and more Summary Weight reduction with aluminum using Gigacast, etc. Integrally formed high-tensile frame (automotive parts supplier) Integrally formed high-tensile frames (proposed by steelmakers and equipment manufacturers) Environmental friendliness of body and chassis: Paintless steel sheet, hard coat ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Auto Shanghai 2025: Geely, Chery Geely unveils AI-equipped flagship MPV; Chery premieres new QQ and Tiggo 9L concepts Summary Geely: AI-equipped four-wheel drive "Galaxy Battleship"; battery business integration Chery: New QQ and Tiggo 9L concepts, luxury SUV Exeed brand “Sterra Tianji” Zeekr launch event   Auto Shanghai 2025, officially known as the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, was held at the Nationa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/30

ACT Expo 2025: Hydrogen and alternative fuels Bosch, Hyundai, Toyota advance hydrogen ecosystem; Daimler, Blue Bird show CNG and propane systems Summary Bosch exhibits fuel cell module and new CryoPump refueling technology cellcentric and EKPO detail next-generation fuel cell modules Forvia, Symbio display StackPack module and hydrogen storage solutions Hyundai and Plus outline autonomous fuel cell freight network strategy Toyota showcases Gen 3 ...

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

rs in the B-segment and below, and commercial vehicles due to cost-related factors.   Looking at the trends for each Japanese OEM, Subaru and Mazda, which do not currently produce commercial vehicles, have the most models equipped with disc brakes. All Mazda models, with the exception of the Mazda 2, are equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.   On the other hand, Daihatsu and Suzuki, whose main production models are mini-vehicles and small cars ...

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

Auto Shanghai 2025: Smart Cockpit, HMI Technology Exhibits by Banma, Pony.ai, Huaqin Technology, Neusoft, ReachAuto, Joyson Electronics, and more Summary Banma: Integrated E2E smart cabin framework, etc. Pony.ai: 7th generation autonomous driving software/hardware system solution Huaqin Technology: Flagship cockpit domain controller Neusoft/ReachAuto: Intelligent cockpit software products Joyson Electronics: JoySpace+ intelligent cockpit Autolink...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (April 2025) Electric vehicle sales in April increase 31.6% y/y to 1,341,000 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)   This report...

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

Auto Shanghai 2025: GAC, Changan, Great Wall Motor Next generation smart cars, luxury orientation, off-road capabilities Summary GAC Group: World premiere of four new models, accelerating the transition to the smart car era Changan: Three models exhibited; targeting sales of 5 million units in 2030 Great Wall Motor: 6 brands in the lineup, promoting technology and off-road capabilities Deepal Auto's exhibition booth   Auto Shanghai 2025...

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

Taipei AMPA 2025: EV Technology from Foxconn Vast Power's commercial vehicle electric powertrain Summary Foxconn: EV, battery, semiconductor-related Vast Power: Electric powertrains for commercial vehicles Taipei AMPA venue entrance   Taipei AMPA 2025, the Taipei International Automobile & Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show, Taiwan's largest comprehensive exhibition for automobiles, motorcycles, and car electronics, was organized by TA...

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