SDV Mechanisms and Services (Development Environment and Delivering Added Value) From Automotive World 2026 exhibition coverage Summary NTT DATA creating new value (NTT DATA) Towards the Realization of a Mobility DX Strategy (Fuji Soft)   This report describes exhibits presented by NTT DATA, Inc. (NTT DATA) and Fuji Soft Incorporated (Fuji Soft) related to SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles) at the Automotive World 2026 (Spring): Advanced Automoti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

r China Geely Zeekr 007 Thermal management system Trends in battery thermal management: In November 2025, Valeo Group announced that its new compact 5-way refrigerant valve, designed for heat pump systems in next-generation electric vehicles, had been selected as a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree. Mass production is scheduled to begin in September 2026. Integrated into Valeo's smart heat pump module, this new valve replaces three s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (February 2026) Slowdown in BEV and PHEV sales in Chinese market, creating a mix of recovery hopes and uncertainty Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

IIMS Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 Chinese and Japanese OEMs, Indonesian companies, Vinfast and more Summary Chinese OEMs: Chery, SAIC, Changan, Geely, GAC, GWM, BAIC, DFSK, XPeng Indonesian ：OEM / PLN VinFast Hyundai / Kia Japanese OEMs: Toyota, Daihatsu, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Honda   The Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026 was held at JIEXPO in Kemayoran, Jakarta, from February 5 to 15, 2026.   It is one of Indonesia's tw...

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CES 2026 – AI for the Real World Summary Introduction ENERGY-EFFICIENT SYSTEMS ON CHIP FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY LIDAR SENSORS COCKPIT APPLICATIONS ELECTRIC MOBILITY AND ON-BOARD POWER SUPPLY AI EVERYWHERE   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 Wiesbad...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ge)   Although the EU Battery Regulation came into effect in August 2023, the European Commission (EC) has yet to publish any implementation guidelines or guidelines regarding the CFP and human rights/environmental due diligence required of OEMs of electrified vehicles. Conversely, in January 2026, a Notified Body officially recognized by the EC to conduct third-party verification of CFPs and human rights and environmental due diligence was...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/25

GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (February 2026) Global sales declined by 8.5%, 6.04 mn units and the selling rate improved to 86.6 mn units/year Summary Commentary For February, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate improved modestly to 86.6 mn units/year, on what was a weak start to 2026. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market declined 8.5% YoY due to a second consecutive sharp contraction in the Chinese PV market as sales to...

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

the brake system with redundant electrical signal lines. It can independently increase the brake pressure required in the event of a malfunction in all four brakes, making it suitable for highly automated vehicles. The system is expected to be installed in production vehicles by automakers in early 2026. In November 2025, the company announced a new feature called "Comfort Stop" was launched in the U.S. market, designed to reduce passenger motion...

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

h-strength SEI film; 1,500kW fast charging Summary 2nd Generation Blade Battery: Charges to 97% in just 9 minutes Fast charging technology and equipment: Maximum output of 1,500kW, operable with one hand "Flash Charging China" Strategy: Planning to build 20,000 FLASH Charging stations by the end of 2026 Models equipped with the 2nd Generation Blade Battery  On March 5, 2026, BYD announced its 2nd Generation Blade Battery Blade Battery and corres...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/19

significantly lower. In 2025, it sold 260,398 units in the Chinese market, ranking 7th in China’s EV sales. Xiaomi SU7 (Reference Report)   Xiaomi SU7 Teardown Survey: Gigacast body structure (March 2025)   BYD Yangwang U8 Teardown Survey: Perceived Quality of Door Trim (February 2026)   BYD Yangwang U8 Teardown Survey: Perceived Quality of Instrument Panel (January 2026)   One of the quality indicators that OEMs are using i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/18

unched new BEV models in 2025.   This report analyzes Japanese OEMs’ BEV sales in the Chinese market and the current status of this competitive segment. Trends in BEV sales volumes of Japanese OEMs (Chinese market) (Source: MarkLines - Sales volume data in China (excluding exports; March 2026 data)) Automotive sales data for China- Passenger cars by model/powertrain, factory shipments (monthly/annual)- Passenger cars and pickup tru...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/17

sidiary of the China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) that conducts testing and verification in areas such as autonomous driving and connected cars, and the Shenzhen Federation of Automotive Industries, was held at CATARC Tech (Pingshan District, Shenzhen) on January 28, 2026. The seminar was themed "Interpretation of prominent laws and regulations, harmonization of standard systems, and revitalization of industrial up...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - March 2026 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in February and outlook for March China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2026 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for Febru...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Woven by Toyota: Toward SDV Realization From the SDV presentation coverage at the Automotive World 2026 Summary Woven by Toyota: SDV: A Revolutionary Industry Transformation Q1. What is SDV? Q2. Why is it difficult for traditional OEMs to implement SDV? Q3. How can we continue to provide a better mobility experience with SDVs? Q4. Competitive strategy in the SDV market Q5. What is Arene's approach? Customer value in SDVs: Toyota's perspective  ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/13

AFEELA 1’s HMI From coverage of the CES 2026 exhibition Summary Display (front instrument panel, rear seats, Media bar) Yoke-type steering wheel switches (air conditioning, lighting, etc.), door opening/closing systems AFEELA 1 HMI concept (Personalization, AI communication, cloud integration, and more)   Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), the joint venture (JV) mobility tech company established by Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Automotive World 2026: Batteries, Charger-related Technologies BorgWarner LFP battery packs, Yazaki charging wire harnesses, and more Summary Battery-related exhibits (BorgWarner, Tokyo Cosmos Electric, NGK Insulators) Charger-related products and measuring equipment (Yazaki, Nabtesco, Anritsu) Engineering services (Persol Cross Technology, TCS, SolutionX, NST) The concurrent Automotive World and NEPCON Japan expos were held January 21 - 23, 202...

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

GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (February 2026) February growth held back by France; 2026 outlook tempered by energy-market risks Summary Commentary In February, results across much of Western Europe were positive, although a sharp contraction in France acted as a significant headwind and weighed on overall regional growth. Sales grew 1.4% YoY to 865k units. The selling rate improved to 12.8 mn units/year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Map-related Technologies and Services Supporting Autonomous Driving From Automotive World 2026 exhibition coverage Summary Map data and vehicle positioning technology (Zenrin, Zenrin DataCom, KDDI) Control development technology (Hitachi Solutions, Infosys) Autonomous driving support (MAP IV/Okaya & Co., Fuji Soft) Self-driving taxi business (newmo) AD/ADAS components (Vispect, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Cornes Technologies)   Automotive Wor...

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

Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (January 2026) Changing subsidies, changing markets: A new phase of xEV demand Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sales of electrified vehicles (x...

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

Automotive World 2026: Inverters, Power Electronics BorgWarner Gen4 inverters, Fuji Electric power modules, and more Summary Inverters, converters (BorgWarner, Leadrive Technology, ITRI, Ministry of the Environment) Power modules (Fuji Electric, Infineon, Oita Device Technology) Power electronics (NHK Spring, Murata Manufacturing, Micron Electric)   The Automotive World and NEPCON Japan expos were held at Tokyo Big Sight, from January 21 to 23, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/26