length 11.2m and wheelbase 6.0m was used for the demonstration in January 2024.) Comparing sensor configurations in 2024 and 2025. The number of cameras was increased and the millimeter-wave radar position was changed (above the left and right headlights → in the center of the front and rear bumpers). Quantity Device Mounting location 2024 2025 LiDAR (far/near integrated) Front, back, left, right 4 4 In-vehicle camera Foreground ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16

ed. A BEV drive mode has also been adopted to extend the xEV range, and the company's unique AWD technology provides excellent driving stability and high off-road performance.   The new Forester is equipped with the world's first pedestrian protection airbags for cyclists installed above the front bumper to mitigate damage from collisions with cyclists. By protecting the head, which is the most common type of injury to pedestrians, damage can be...

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

a Iron Works Toyoda Iron Works Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Iron Works) is a company that manufactures body parts, functional parts, electronic parts, and plastic parts, and has global operations in North America, Turkey, India, China, and Asia. The exhibits are a center pillar outer reinforcement and front bumper reinforcement manufactured with cold-formed 1470 high tensile steel. The former is a pillar-shaped part located between the front and rear door...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/24

d 3, Malaysia 2, Philippines 2, Indonesia 1   Sankei Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Sankei Giken) Business overview: As a Tier 1 supplier of the Honda group, in addition to exhaust system components, Sankei Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Sankei Giken) manufactures front exterior parts such as door sashes and bumper covers. Sales were JPY 50.4 billion (fiscal year ended March 2024, non-consolidated). Products: Exhaust systems (exhaust pipes, mufflers, catal...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Hot-rolled high-tensile strength 980MPa grade steel with high formability Press forming, sheet thickness compression process Hot forming Gas-blow hot stamped products 2 sheets of high tensile material Gas-blow hot stamping Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.(Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo) Hot forming STAF bumper system - Continuous irregular closed cross-section structure PHS (Press Hardened Steel) strength 1500MPa or higher STAF gas-blow hot stamping (...

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

er Cascadia with advanced diesel technology. During ACT Expo 2025, Daimler also announced the launch of the Freightliner Cascadia Natural Gas truck featuring Cummins' X15N natural gas engine, opening orders for the new powertrain option. The X15N natural gas engine will be available on the 126-inch bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) versions of the Cascadia for day cab and sleeper cab configurations. Daimler will also offer optional frame drilling confi...

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

Max stood out with its "Restomod" concept, which blends "Restoration" and "Modernization." This new version breathes new life into the popular 1988 Isuzu TFR pickup truck with a completely updated, sporty, and modern design. The vehicle features a full redesign inside and out, including a new front bumper, grille, hood, and projector headlights with LED DRLs integrated into the front bumper. The Dragon Max is finished in exclusive Katana Matte Si...

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

eration from 0-100 km/h takes 5.7 seconds. It supports both AC and DC charging. BYD SHARK 6 DMO PHEV BYD SEALION 6 DM-i Premium PHEV   Another highlight was the BYD SEALION 6 DM-i Premium PHEV in the RÊVER ForceEdge Edition, which boasts a thrilling sporty look with body skirts, a front bumper lip, a rear bumper lip, and a stylish sidestep.   The LHD models of BYD put on display at the booth were BYD Seal 5 DM-i Eco Sedan PHEV and BY...

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

focus can be placed on collision safety and high overall rigidity.   The main structures that use large aluminum parts include not only the Gigacast, but also the front suspension tower and the reinforcing triangular frame, side sills, battery case, and crash boxes that support the front and rear bumpers.   OEMs and models currently using Gigacast are summarized in the report below.   (Reference report) Gigacastings to Modular Structures  Hu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/04

of combinations of continuous and short fibers, depending on the application. Not only carbon fibers, but also glass fibers are widely used.   Exhibitor profile Company Exhibits (all in production) Materials Sanwa Trading Corporation(Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture) (Honda FCV models)Rear bumper beam Tepex102 (continuous fiber GF/PA6)+ Tepex Flowcore (random GF/PA6)+ Durethan (PA6 injection molding resin) Porsche brake pedal Tepex102...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/14

o bed with two 120 V outlets and one 240 V outlet. The Traveler has a split tailgate for easier access to the cargo area, while also providing protection from the weather. Scout Motors will also provide various vehicle accessories including auxiliary lighting, power off-boarding solutions, off-road bumpers, and a winch.   The styling of the Scout Traveler and Terra emphasizes their rugged nature and off-road capabilities. Both models have a shor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/06

s HEV and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2024 Elite Edition 4WD were displayed. Both were accessorized with off-road wheels and tires, and roof trays.   Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab Low Rider Pro LOW RIDER PRO embellished with a ‘Futuristic Pick-Up Truck' concept, featuring over fender arch trim, front bumper garnish, white Kevlar decoration, cyber lid, and aero wheels.       Isuzu's highlight this year was the newly introduced 2.2-liter diesel en...

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

e installed in future Hyundai and Kia vehicles undergoing minor changes. EV3 EV3 HMI 5-inch touch panel dedicated to air conditioning and 12.3-inch touch panel PV5 external LED display   The PV5 minivan is scheduled to be launched in 2026. A large LED display is built into the bumper, which could potentially be used as an external HMI. (It is unclear whether the feature will be incorporated into commercially available vehicl...

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

4 e-tron o Porsche Taycan o Seat Leon o Ateca o VW ID.Buzz o ID.3, ID.4 o   SMP Deutschland GmbH ▶ Recent trends SMP Deutschland GmbH develops and manufactures plastic parts and highly integrated modules for the automotive industry and is specialized in cockpits, door panels, bumper modules and innovative plastic vehicle body parts. The company was originally founded under the name Badische Plastikwerke in Bötzingen, Germa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/31

France in comparison to last year. A lack of subsidies and political uncertainty, especially regarding the fiscal deficit, continue to dampen consumer confidence. The UK PV market registered 275k units September, a 1% increase YoY. The new number plate number month of September is traditionally a bumper month along with March. This was the best performance since 2020; however, was still nearly 20% lower than pre-Covid September 2019. Private co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/10

ocations for mass production.   SCALA 3 Satellite (Valeo)   SCALA LiDAR (Valeo) Valeo’s introduce the SCALA 3, its 3rd generation LiDAR perception system. The product is available in two types: Smart, which has a built-in recognition processing circuit and is installed in the grill or bumper, and Satellite, which has a separate circuit and is installed on the roof. The main changes to the third generation are the ability to travel a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/01

xpected to have VOC adsorption and deodorizing effects. Its use as a bulking agent can reduce the amount of petroleum-derived resin used. Sea urchin shell-derived functional filler Unilite™   Recycling of waste plastics (DJK)   DJK Corporation presented experimental cases of upcycling bumper waste and chemical cycling of acrylic panels. Automobile bumper waste material (polypropylene + talc) was collected and crushed, then alloyed w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/26

einforced resin Injection molding PC (PolyCarbonate) resin: Lights, etc.: Characterized by high transparency and impact resistance・ PMMA (PolyMethylMethAcrylate): Meter panels, etc.: Beautiful transparency・ PP (PolyPropylene): A lightweight material most commonly used in automobiles, such as bumper・ PBT (PolyButylene Terephthalate): Electrical components, connectors, etc.: Excellent insulation performance and heat resistance.   Front gr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/18

Motor Corporation that manufactures body parts (steel and aluminum) and functional parts.   One of the exhibits was the B-pillar outer PF (reinforcing) of 1470 cold super high-tensile steel, which was used on the Land Cruiser 250. 1470 cold super high-tensile steel is also used in Yaris' RF front bumper. The company has developed its own processing technology for ultra-high strength steel, which is difficult to process, and has received a techn...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/07

JSAE 2024 in Yokohama: Metal Processing Technology, and EV Materials High-tensile frames, STAF forming, aluminum bumpers, large die-castings etc. Summary Lightweight body and chassis: High-tensile steel frame Lightweight body and chassis: various aluminum materials, aluminum die casting EV Materials   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024 was held from May 22 (Wednesday) to May 24 (Friday), 2024, at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/06