ter display sizes in Chinese cars are becoming noticeably larger. Many vehicles are equipped with displays around 15 inches, and most of the hardware switches have been converted to touch panels. In Europe, German cars are following the same trend as Chinese cars, with Audi following Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and VW in adopting 14.5-inch displays. Furthermore, ultra-wide screens of around 30 inches are appearing in some luxury cars (e.g., Cadillac, Gen...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Applications by SDV and superior UX (Hyundai Connected Mobility) The challenge of migrating from ADAS to ADS (BrightDrive) Rethinking the Role of Lidar (Schaeffler, VinFast, FPT Software)   The 5th ICA Summit, organized by the British event provider InLinum, was held in Frankfurt am Main on April 8th and 9th 2025.   The acronym ICA stands for Innovative, Connected, and Autonomous. The summit examined state-of-the-art approaches, legal framewor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Technologies announces the first RISC-V microcontroller (MCU) family for automotive applications NXP Semiconductors announces the S32K5 microcontroller (MCU) family for automotive applications Arm expands its AI-optimized Libraries "Kleidi" into the automotive market Tianma Microelectronics unveils 8-inch MicroLED IRIS HUD   The 20th "Embedded World 2025," organized by Nürnberg Messe GmbH, was held from March 11 to 13 at the exhibition venue in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/13

k Toyota: Hilux Champ, Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV Ford: Everest Sport Special Edition Hyundai: N Line Series Volvo: XC90 PHEV and EX90 BEV Audi: A5 PHEV BMW: 330e M Sport PHEV Mercedes-Benz: Three new AMG models Luxury brands: Porsche, Maserati, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce Motorcycle: Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, and others BIMS 46th's entrance   The 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) took place in Thailand from March 26 to April 6, 202...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/08

ea, Europe, and other countries to the United States.   Additional tariffs announced related to automobiles and auto parts Item USMCA MFN Article 232Automobiles and Auto PartsEffective from April 3, 2025 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons(HTS 8703) Non-USMCA sourced product 2.5% 25% USMCA sourced product 0% (Note 1) Motor vehicles for the transport of goods(HTS 8704) Non-USMCA sourced p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02

p truck, Denza D9 flagship electric MPV Geely: Star Wish compact EV, Zeekr SUV and MPV, RIDDARA electric pickup truck Chery: Market entry of Chery brand, Omoda & Jaecoo model lineup Changan: Deepal S05 BEV and REEV variants MG (SAIC): New S5 EV and IM6 premium intelligent e-SUV GAC: Aion UT EV and M8 PHEV GWM: New Haval H6 SUV Neta S Shooting Brake with Super EREV technology MGC Asia: Xpeng X9 Premium Juneyao Auto: JY Air electric sedan BIM...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/25

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 initially adopted as a device to protect the driver not wearing seatbelts, and its installation later expanded from not only the dr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

The 52nd Tokyo Motorcycle Show: Electric Motorcycles and Parts BMW, YADEA electric models, automatic starting clutch, carbon aluminum composite frame, etc. Summary Electric two-wheelers Clutch Lighter weight and high performance   The 52nd Tokyo Motorcycle Show (Dates: Friday, March 28th to Sunday, March 30th, 2025; Venue: Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center) was organized by the Japan Motorcycle Promotion and Safety Association and supported by 1...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Mitsubishi) mini vehicles (trucks and cross-country vehicles) that are used on rough terrain, the lowest grade of Mitsubishi mini vans, and outdated Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) commercial vehicles with 4WD. However, in terms of volume, as shown in Figure 2 below, 28% of ATs are 4-speed, indicating how many Suzuki and OEM-supplied vehicles are sold.   The 8-speed segment saw an increase due to the introduction o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

Association, Photos: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)   The production has started in October 2024, and it is now officially on sale in China at prices start from 529,900 yuan, which equals around 67,000 euros.   The car is powered by a tri-motor system consisting of two V8 motors and one V6S motor placed at the rear and front wheel respectively.   With a maximum horsepower of 1,548 PS it accelerates from 0 – 100 km/...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

and management integrations among major manufacturers. The diagram illustrates how technology is passed on, for example. (Click the image to enlarge)   In the Americas, Federal-Mogul Corporation, a major manufacturer of brake friction materials, was acquired by Tenneco Inc. (Tenneco) in October 2018. Since the end of 2019, it has been developed as a business of DRiV Incorporated under Tenneco.   In Europe, all outstanding shares of Luxembourg-b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

nership.   Kylaq Skoda Kylaq   The recently launched Kylaq is Škoda’s first-ever sub-4-metre SUV, designed specifically for the Indian market. Built on the MQB-A0-IN platform, the vehicle is powered by a 1.0 TSI engine paired with a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission, delivering 85 kW of power and 178 Nm of torque. The vehicle has achieved a full 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test and comes equipped with over 25 activ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/27

ions to electrification and investment plans Actively exploring new partnership strategies EV supply chain is being built and restructured New Trump Administration signals major policy shift on tariffs and energy policies GlobalData Production Forecast: Light vehicle production in the US will be 10.8 million U.S. sales share of electric vehicles   U.S. auto sales in 2024 were up 2.1% year-over-year (y/y) to 16.46 million units, indicat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/21

olkswagen, Honda, Buick, and Ford, allowing participants to explore acceleration and handling on a performance-focused course. Meanwhile, the EV-specific track, powered by Powering Michigan NECA(National Electrical Contractors Association), spotlighted electric models from Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, BMW, and Rivian, emphasizing regenerative braking, instant torque, and innovative battery technologies.   This year’s show underscored the industry...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/13

X Peng Chinese business: Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICV) Restructuring of plants in Germany: Production capacity reduction of 734,000 units, employment reduction of 35,000 employees Jan-Sep 2024 results: Pre-tax and after-tax income down 30% GlobalData Sales Forecast: VW Group's sales will be 8.72 million units in 2028 The ID. UNYX, an E-SUV coupe for the Chinese market that VW unveiled in July 2024 (Source: VW Investor Relations Road...

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

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 vehicle sales volumes in China increased 4.5% compared to 2023, to 31.436 million units. Of this total, passenger car sales increased 5.8% year-over-year (y/y) to 27.563 million units and commercial vehicle sales increased 3.9% y/y to 3.873 million units. Sales of New Energy Vehicles (...

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

alisade SUV Ford Ranger MS-RT Volvo Cars EX90 electric SUV Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV BMW X3 and M5 PHEV MINI Countryman S ALL4 Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro S Luxury car lineup (Porsche, Maserati, and Lotus) Motorcycle booths   The 41st Thailand International Motor Expo was officially opened on November 28, 2024 (Press Day), featuring the concept of “Innovative Spirit…Futuristic Vehicles”. The event ran until December 10, 2024, successfully recor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/16

e data, excluding commercial vehicles; estimates are included) and analyzes sales trends of electric vehicles (BEV: battery electric vehicles / PHV: plug-in hybrid vehicles / FCV: fuel cell vehicles) in the global market in 15 countries, including 12 major countries, which account for approximately 83% of global car sales, and three Nordic countries (*Note). Click here to see Automotive Sales data Click here to see October report Click here to se...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/27

EV variants Juneyao Auto: JY Air - the first EV model Xpeng X9 - Ultra-Smart Coupe MPV GWM Poer Sahar HEV pickup truck Foton e:Tunland pickup truck and e:View transporter variants King Long Dracon electric pickup truck   The 41st Thailand International Motor Expo was officially opened on November 28, 2024 (Press Day), featuring the concept of “Innovative Spirit…Futuristic Vehicles”. The event ran until December 10, 2024, successfully recor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/27

table and safe mobility solutions to customers around the world. Centered in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China, the company has established R&D branches and branch offices in Nanjing, Chengdu, Shanghai, and Shenzhen in China, Taiwan, Singapore, Europe, Japan, and the United States. With more than 38 years of experience in the automotive electronics field, the company is continuously raising its competitiveness through R&D, innovation, and custom...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/19