-related policies announced in Q1.   Chinese manufacturers are accelerating the deployment of "full-stack AI + advanced autonomous driving". SAIC, Geely, and Chery have successively announced upgrade strategies related to AI, promoting integration in areas such as cockpits, autonomous driving, and chassis. BAIC's ARCFOX has started a large-scale demonstration test of L3 compliant vehicles, while Changan has obtained a test license for its L4 Rob...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

, Slippery, Mud & Ruts, Sand, and Rock Crawl), enabling adaptation across varying conditions. The Ranger Super Duty also features a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 4,500 kg, a gross combination mass (GCM) of 8,000 kg, and a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 kg. Ford Ranger Super Duty Cutaway chassis display of the Ford Ranger Super Duty Monte Fifth Wheel x Ford Ranger Super Duty   Tesla officially unveiled the Model Y L Premium 6-seat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

ced vehicles in China, it boasts the highest interior space utilization rate and lowest drag coefficient in its class, achieving a passenger compartment space comparable to that of an MPV.   It features the latest HarmonyOS cockpit and the AI assistant "Xiaoyi", a new generation Tuling full active chassis platform, a new generation of intelligent preview driving fusion architecture, and the latest Gemini redundant architecture.   The powertrain...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

ms. In May 2015, the company was acquired by ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) and absorbed into that company’s Active & Passive Safety Technology division. Today, the ZF Group has four technology areas: Vehicle Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electrification, and five business units: Chassis Solutions, Electrified Powertrain Technology, Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Industrial Technology, and Aftermarket. Currently, it is a mega-su...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

tery into the body structure, improving overall rigidity and stability.   The Denza B8 is an off-road D-SUV that blends rugged performance with advanced hybrid technology. Its Dual Mode Off-Road (DMO) PHEV setup combines a 2.0L engine with dual electric motors for all-wheel drive. The CTC (Cell-to-Chassis) design places the battery within the chassis frame, enhancing protection and structural strength. Denza B3 SUV (LHD) Denza B3 SUV...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

ort summarizes the key points. Symbols near the entrance to the venue Presentation venue   Through Full-domain AI 2.0, Geely has created an integrated "vehicle intelligent brain" that enables the sharing of sensing, data, and information across the automated driving, intelligent cabin, chassis, and powertrain domains. The i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid technology features GEEA 3.0, an E/E architecture dedicated to intelligence, with higher...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/24

at 3%. Accordingly, the product strategy will also be centered on Europe, with derivative products supplied to other regions. The occupant safety systems division was spun off as ZF Lifetec, while the partnership with Foxconn (axle products) led to the establishment of the joint venture ZF Foxconn Chassis Module GmbH. The flagship 8HP (8-speed automatic transmission) has undergone continuous improvements and adaptation for HEVs, and in 2025, the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

st of major passenger car plants of Chinese automakers in Brazil The table can be scrolled left and right. Automaker Category Production model Production capacity(units/year) Remarks BYD  BYD Auto Camacari (formerly Ford Motor Brazil, Camacari Plant) Finished vehicles, engines, bus/truck chassis Dolphin Mini EV (2025–), Song Pro PHEV (2025–), King PHEV (sedan, 2025–). Plans: Dolphin EV, Dolphin G PHEV, Yuan Plus EV, Yuan Pro PHEV...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/08

ingbo Tuopu The table can be scrolled left and right. China Geely Zeekr 001 Thermal management system China SERES AITO Wenjie Thermal management system Outline of the company and its business: Established in 1983, it is a comprehensive parts supplier with Chinese domestic capital. Chassis, interior, and thermal management are the three main pillars of the company’s business. Capital: CNY 1,162.8 million Sales: CNY 26,600 milli...

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

ith the next sentence the tier 1 presented its Vehicle Motion Management system on the big Las Vegas stage – a system, which reduces motion sickness through control in six degrees of freedom.   However, the author of this article was unable to identify the innovation compared to the fully active chassis system presented by ZF in 2018 under the name “S-Motion.” At the very least, the test drive with ZF’s “flying carpet” (it was named ...

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

te Production planned Control Front Rear Steering-linked Knorr Aug-25 2028 Press release Europe Japanese commercial vehicle Redundancy rGSBC (redundant Global Scalable Brake Control) + rAHPS (redundant Advanced Hybrid Power Steering) Nexteer Apr-25 Auto Shanghai 2025 motor show USA/China Chassis control system In 2021, copper-free regulations for friction materialsAll companies are releasing products that eliminate copper fibers...

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

erence) Search OEM Plants by Country/OEM   Chinese automotive parts suppliers are building industrial clusters in Thailand as local production by finished vehicle OEMs goes into full swing. Chinese suppliers entering Thailand between the end of 2024 and 2025 focused primarily on the core areas of chassis, powertrain, and electrification. This move is not only meant to meet the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) tariff exemption requirement of at...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

rucks 3,611.6 2,594.0 3,034.8 2,893.8 3,131.2 8.2% Semi-trailers/tractors 676.8 298.6 504.5 468.4 591.3 26.2% Buses 504.8 407.8 491.6 511.0 574.0 12.3% (Source: Created based on MarkLines database) Note 1: Sales figures are based on factory shipments. Includes exports and commercial vehicle chassis. Note 2: Since 2013, some traditional minivan models have been classified in the MPV segment. Note 3: Minivans comprise all passenger cars ot...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/19

cases for vehicles March (March 3-25, 2025) China Chilltech Auto Parts Plastic parts for vehicles Frel Filter System Air filters for machinery and vehicles GAC Energy Technology (Thailand) Service centers for repairing used electric vehicle batteries Jiatai Industrial Technology (Thailand) Chassis for forklifts and chassis for trucks Mingyang Autoparts (Thailand) Vehicle parts and plastic components used for the interior and exterior o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/17

rmed by die casting. The floor longitudinal beams, rear wheel houses, and shock absorber mounting seats are integrated, and several reinforcement ribs are provided inside and outside the wheel houses. This enables road input and collision loads to be efficiently distributed and transmitted from the chassis to the upper body (C-pillars and D-pillars), improving both the vehicle's collision safety and ride comfort. Figure 8: Figure of Patent...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/12

units for 2026 as well as the launch of 21 new models. SAIC   On October 22, SAIC Group established SAIC Qianxing Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (capitalized at CNY 20 million) for the purpose of research and development of smart car technology. On October 27, construction of the Smart Chassis project of the SAIC Group began in Xuchang, Henan. On December 24, the company announced its plan to change its stake in IM Motors to direct o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

lex powertrain assembly is in conventional vehicles. A recent detailed analysis should be a cause for concern for the industry.   A calculation was carried out based on the example of a compact/mid-range VW Tiguan to determine the assembly time necessary for the engine, drive-line, mounting on the chassis, exhaust system, cooling system, add-on parts, and wiring. For all of these together, an assembly time of around five to seven hours is requir...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/05

at the conference. In the Dubhe Plan 1.0 phase, Changan became the first batch of company in China to conduct L3 intelligent connected car testing. In the 2.0 phase, the company announced the launch of its smart brand, SDA Intelligence, which provides solutions for driver assistance, cockpits, and chassis. Over the next two to three years, the company plans to move from driver assistance (L2+) to autonomous driving (L3, L4). Changan also plans t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

requirements while preserving its original structure and dimensions. Reservations are now open, with deliveries scheduled for 2026.   NEX also presented other commercial electric vehicles, designed for both heavy-duty and light-duty operations.   The NEX EV Tractor, built on a high-strength steel chassis, delivers 410 kW of power, 550 hp, and 2,800 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission and dual DC fast charging that en...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

The supplier Schaeffler is almost a full-range manufacturer when it comes to REEVs or Dedicated Hybrid Transmissions (DHTs). Its serial-parallel DHT with one gear for parallel operation at higher speeds will go into series production at a major European OEM in 2026. Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis, believes that the serial-parallel hybrid will become established on a large scale in Europe. Schaeffler also supplies com-ponents for DHEs, s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/19