lectric valve (V), Electric pump (P) Radiator Europe Peugeot e-2008 Zhejiang Sanhua (V) Zhejiang Sanhua Xiezhong International Fiat 500e Modine (P) Magna International Inc. (Magna) Mahle Behr BMW i4 Zhejiang Sanhua (P) Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) Modine Volkswagen ID.5 Hanon (V) Hanon Hanon Audi Q4 e-tron Mahle Behr (V) Mahle Behr Valeo Volvo XC40 Recharge Mahle Behr N/A Mahle Behr Renault Megane E-Tech Denso (P) GMB Corporation (GMB)...

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

Automotive Interior Lighting Conference 2025 Advancing Digitalization, Functional Safety, and User-Centric Design in Next-Gen Lighting Summary DVN (Keynote): Interior Lighting Trends Audi (Keynote): Audi.Digital.Light - Safety.Communication.Personalization ZKW (Presentation ): Challenges of complex Headlamps - Modules and Lighting-Concepts FORVIA HELLA (Presentation): Innovation under pressure - Meeting market demands with advanced lighting techn...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

ines to avoid the welding and coating processes, and if the cost reduction effect is large it might become more widely used. OEM Country Plant Products Volkswagen, VW Group Germany Kassel Plant Drive motors (2013~), MEB Base ­+ drive systems (e-Drive) (2019~), electric drive transmissions Audi, SEAT, VW Group Hungary Győr Plant Drive motors (2018~), electric gears and stators (2021~), drive motors for PPE (2021~) Mercedes-Benz Group,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

tures like driver monitoring systems and adaptive interfaces, such as context-aware displays that shift focus depending on navigation, weather, or traffic. Europe can be seen as a key driver for the growth of the automotive cockpit module market as premium European OEMs like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are pushing high-end cockpit innovations, such as OLED displays, 3D interfaces, and AI-powered infotainment. Brand loyalty The role of the automo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

EM HEV BEV, FCV Remarks Toyota IPMSM, IM (part of e4WD) IPMSM The rear of the Prius E-Four is an IM Honda IPMSM IPMSM Nissan IPMSM IPMSM, EESM EESM for Ariya Mitsubishi IPMSM IPMSM Mazda IPMSM IPMSM Suzuki IPMSM IPMSM Subaru IPMSM IPMSM GM IPMSM IPMSM Ford IPMSM IPMSM VW, Audi IPMSM IPMSM, IM IM for e-tron Daimler IPMSM IPMSM, IM, EESM IM for EQC BMW IPMSM IPMSM, EESM EESM for iX, i7 Renault IPMSM EESM, IM Fiat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/04

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

Tata Land Rover Range Rover Velar (UK) 2021 L560 Valeo Valeo Toyota Toyota Corolla (UK) 2020 Koito Czech s.r.o. Toyota Toyota Supra (Austria) 2022 J29 / DB Marelli (Automotive Lighting) [Ballast] Lear Toyota Toyota Yaris (Czech Republic) 2020 Koito Czech s.r.o. Volkswagen Audi A1 (Spain) 2021 Typ GB Valeo Marelli (Automotive Lighting) [ECU] Continental (Headlamps) Volkswagen Audi A3 (Germany) 2021 Typ 8Y Valeo [AF...

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

d that it has no plans to relocate production to the United States. Oliver Blume, CEO of the group, emphasized that the North American auto industry is vertically integrated, and said that the company will move forward with investments such as its planned mid-size SUV, the Tayron, in Mexico.   The Audi Q5, which is being produced at the San José Chiapa plant, will not be exported to the U.S. after April 2025. If this situation continues, the pl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

nt methods The thermal management system of each OEM's major sales models can be categorized as shown in the table below, with the liquid cooling system being the mainstream at this time. Region OEM Model Model year Segment Natural air cooling Liquid cooling Air conditioning refrigerant Europe Audi Q8 e-tron 2023 E 〇 BMW I5 / i5 Touring 2023 E 〇 BMW MINI Aceman 2024 B 〇 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 2023 E 〇 Renault 5 / 4 E-T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

espect to the cloud, the system has internalized "safety first" values. The vehicle was built as a "world model," or foundation model. This foundation model integrates multi-modal sensing capabilities, including visual information provided by cameras, tactile information from radar and sensors, and auditory data collected from microphones inside and outside the vehicle, creating an intelligent model that truly belongs to the vehicle itself. This ...

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

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

to integrate these platforms, highlighting the key achievements and the challenges which had to be overcome.   From MBB to ODP 1.0 - the groups largest online backends   The first backend system of the Volkswagen Group was an on-premise system, the so called MBB 1.5, which was introduced with the Audi A8 (D4) in 2011.   It allowed cars to connect and receive information such as weather and navigation.   Today, 30 million older vehicles still ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/20

through 2030. The four technology platforms that support the strategy (Architecture, Software, Battery, and Group Mobility) will be shared among the Core, Progressive, and Sport Luxury passenger car brand groups and the truck division.   Regarding architectures, J1 was co-developed by Porsche and Audi and is used in their high-performance electric vehicles (EVs). The MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) focuses on high volume EVs such as the ID....

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

Chinese Market Q4 2024 BYD invests CNY 100 billion to focus on intelligent tech, Audi and Honda NEV plants begin operations Summary Trends of Chinese OEMs (Q4 2024) Trends of major non-Chinese manufacturers (Q4 2024) Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q4 2024) BYD’s 10 millionth NEV rolling off the line(Source: BYD)   The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced on January 13, 2025, that 2024 vehicl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/28

s in Germany, which will lead to a reduction of 30,000 employees. On December 20, 2024, VW and the union announced the agreement. Key measures include avoiding plant closures, a workforce reduction of over 35,000 jobs and a production capacity cut by 734,000 units across German plants by 2030. VW Audi Audi plans to slash 4,500 jobs in Europe. Stellantis Stellantis is considering a plan to reduce up to 25,000 employees. Stellantis Fiat On Se...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/25

Paris Motor Show 2024: BEV HMIs Renault, Peugeot, Kia, AITO, BYD, XPeng, etc. Summary HMI trends at the Paris Motor Show 2024 Renault 4 E-Tech Electric and 5 E-Tech Electric Peugeot E-3008 / Citroen e-C3 Dacia Bigster Audi's new-generation HMI Alfa Romeo Junior Cadillac (GM) Optiq Kia EV3 AITO M9 BYD Sealion 7 XPeng G9 GAC Aion HYPTEC HT Hongqi EHS7 Dongfeng Forthing S7 Skyworth Auto Skyworth Y View of the motor show venue Renault ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/04

ium Sustainable Mobility 2024 organized by © Aachener Kolloquium Fahrzeug- und Motorentechnik GbR, Slide: Copyright © AVL List GmbH)   After one year of simulation based development, AVL has now started real-world testing of the steer-by-wire and the rear-wheel steering prototype system in an Audi e-tron 55 Quattro demonstration vehicle.   Mr. Schubert concluded his presentation with the following statement: “Software defined vehicles ar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/02

Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry Is Gaining Momentum Battery recycling and other new initiatives for raw material procurement Summary Introduction RECYCLED WINDOW GLASS AT AUDI CONTINENTAL USES CARBON BLACK FROM USED TIRES FOCUS ON BATTERY RECYCLING VOLKSWAGEN HAS BEEN RECYCLING SINCE 2021 LICULAR RECYCLES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ KIT EXAMINES CATHODE RECYCLING   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical m...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/19

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Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/07

to Inc.  announced their smart technology achievements. Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. the FAW Hongqi brand, and the Dongfeng Voyah brand conducted autonomous driving tests on public roads.   Major foreign automakers are accelerating the launch of BEV models. Audi will launch a BEV model developed exclusively for the Chinese market in 2025. Mercedes-Benz will begin production of the new BEV long-wheelbase C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/05