ese market reflects the current situation where some foreign brands are shrinking amidst the electrification competition.   In terms of policy, the emphasis is on "demonstration of intelligentization + data governance + green recycling". China is promoting the testing and evaluation of Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) and public road demonstrations, strengthening the opening up of public transportation data and mechanisms for transferring a...

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

rates are steadily increasing in emerging markets, and many predict that the global airbag market will continue to expand. In terms of market size, many forecasts predict an average annual growth rate of around 7% over the next 10 years The trend toward mandatory airbags   In India, all passenger cars produced from July 2019 onward will be required to be equipped with driver-side airbags, and all passenger cars produced from January 2022 onward...

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

Mobile World Congress 2026 (3) Evolution of Connected and Autonomous Mobility Exhibition coverage: Xiaomi, Yokowo, Aptiv, KDDI, and more Introduction Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and Vision Gran Turismo Yokowo / Yonezawa Bussan Flexible mmWave Connectivity Aptiv / Wind River / Horizon Network V2X Sensor Sharing for Cooperative ADAS and Autonomous Driving KDDI Connected Mobility SoundHound Voice Commerce Agent Key Takeaways   The GSMA Mobile World Congress B...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/23

ernment. Crown FCEV H2 Taxi Display panel for FC Taxi   Toyota exhibited three third-generation FC systems announced in February 2025, as well as a FC system for BMW.   The lineup consists of three types: 300 kW for large commercial vehicles (trucks, buses, etc.), 110 kW for passenger cars, and 150 kW for general-purpose vehicles. 3rd generation FC system (300kW)3rd generation FC system (300kW) oblique view 3rd generation F...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

" and local production Xiaomi: Increasing investment in AI and autonomous driving Li Auto: Accelerating AI upgrades and expanding globally amidst pressure of declining sales NIO: Accelerating semiconductors for intelligent driving and establishment of overseas sales network   According to the new car sales data (factory shipments) of MarkLines, the sales volume of five emerging Chinese manufacturers (Leapmotor, XPeng, Xiaomi, NIO, and Li Auto) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/20

Mobile World Congress 2026 (2) SDV, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Standards-Based Test and Validation for Next-Gen Automotive Connectivity Introduction Anritsu: Virtual Validation for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) Keysight Technologies: From Hybrid eCall to Broadband NTN Validation Rohde & Schwarz: Testing the Foundations of Always-Connected Vehicles Conclusion: Advancing 5GAA Goals Through Testing and Validation   The GSMA Mobile World Congr...

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

ems that adopt the above configuration for the sub-transmission (e.g., the Toyota THS II shown on the far right in Figure 1 below). Additional information: While this type is commonly found in hybrid vehicles (see Figure 1, far left), Mercedes-Benz has long used multi-plate clutches in its sports cars, and Mazda has been using them since 2022. Examples in passenger cars include the Toyota i-FORCE MAX, which utilizes the torque amplification cha...

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

or Tomorrow: Infrastructure for Intelligent Mobility 5GAA Press Tour at MWC 2026: Hybrid Connectivity Moves from Vision to Deployment BMW Perspective: “Automotive Connectivity with NTN” Viasat and Cubic³: Satellite-Enabled Voice Calls Over NB-IoT Nokia: Programmable Networks and Agentic AI for Connected and Remote Mobility MediaTek: Demonstrating Satellite-Enabled Video Call and High-Throughput 5G for Automotive Connectivity HARMAN: Democrat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

on" that is closely linked with people's lives and social infrastructure, creating unprecedented levels of security and convenience. Based on its long-standing reputation for reliable IT services and advanced digital technologies, the Group aims to present a world of "future mobility" where people, cars, and cities are seamlessly connected, from three perspectives: "CASE 1: Ever-Evolving Vehicle," "CASE 2: Safe and Secure Automotive Society," and...

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

nd due to its many years of experience in F1 racing and its adoption in the McLaren P1 in 2013. Due to extensive bench testing such as dynamometer test evaluations and technical services, Akebono Brake brake calipers and pads are being applied in vehicles such as Porsche, Bentley Continental, Volvo Cars Polestar 1, Audi RS4, and SEAT of the VW Group. For rotors, Brembo has established Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes to market carbon ceramic disc...

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

Major Standards and Regulations Seminar for China’s Automotive Industry From presentations on Intelligent Connected Car standardization and key technology policies Summary Standard system for intelligent connected cars New implementation phase of intelligent connected vehicle technology policy (L2/L3/L4/unmanned automated driving)   The "Automotive Industry Major Standards and Regulations Seminar (4th Session)," jointly hosted by CATARC Autom...

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

(Figure 1) Toward the realization of Toyota's SDV (Source: Materials provided by Woven by Toyota, Inc.)   In Toyota's view, SDV is "a vehicle that cooperates with the driver and the vehicle's surrounding environment to connect society to a future with zero traffic accidents." Toyota designs a car starting from software rather than hardware, and then breaks it down into two core concepts: how to realize functional requirements and how to pro...

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

odel will not have door mirrors. Driver's side camera monitor Passenger side camera monitor Rearview camera integrated into door mirror Rear seat   A 12.9-inch display for rear seat passengers is installed behind the front seats. The center console has USB-C and HDMI ports that can be connected to cables to send video and audio from one’s personal device. 12.9-inch rear seat display USB-C and HDMI at rear end of center con...

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

inese suppliers seemed to have decreased this year, many electric vehicle-related components, measuring instruments, and engineering services were introduced. This report introduces the electrified vehicle-related exhibits at Automotive World 2026 (17th EV Japan EV/HV/FCV Technology Expo, the 18th Car-Ele Japan International Automotive Electronics Technology Expo, Software Defined Vehicle Expo), the 41st NEPCON Japan R&D and Manufacturing 2026 (...

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

d, there was an increase in items for data centers, but there were many parts displayed for electric vehicles.   This report introduces the exhibits of inverters, converters, power modules, and power electronics components at Automotive World 2026 (17th EV Japan EV/HV/FCV Technology Expo, the 18th Car-Ele Japan International Automotive Electronics Technology Expo, and the 41st NEPCON Japan R&D and Manufacturing 2026 (3rd Power Device & Module Ex...

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

Chinese Market 2025: Sales Volume 34.4M units, Chinese OEMs’ Share over 70% Geely enters the top 3; BYD's exports up about 140% y/y Summary 2025 vehicle sales in China up 9.4% y/y to 34.40 million units Sales by group: BYD remains the leader, Geely overtakes FAW to take third place Passenger car market: Chinese-OEMs share exceeds 70% Sales by vehicle type: SUVs account for 54.1% of the passenger car market New Energy Vehicles: 16 million units ...

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

ope 2025 Summary AUMOVIO: Scalable Function Deployment for SDV Bosch: Enabling the Software-Defined Vehicle: Accelerating SDV integration with Continuous Integration and Testing (CI/CT) Porsche: Beyond the engine - Ensuring speed and quality in Porsche's software supply chain BMW: Agentic AI in the Car - From Orchestration to Agentic Personalization Panel: The Future of Autonomous Mobility - Challenges and Innovations in Software Development Key ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/18

Chinese Market Q4 2025 New Energy x Intelligent Connected, and Demonstration of L3 AD Summary OEMs Q4 2025 sales volumes (factory shipments) Trends of Chinese OEMs (Q4 2025) Trends of major non-Chinese manufacturers (Q4 2025) Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q4 2025)   The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced on January 14, 2026, that the new vehicle sales volume in China in 2025 increased 9.4% compared ...

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

2025 China Automotive Software Conference: AI + Smart Cars From the presentations by Changan, CAIC, and Volcengine Summary Changan: Intelligence-driven strategy "Dubhe Plan” China Automotive Innovation Corporation (CAIC): Vehicle-road-cloud integration, software and hardware coordination Volcengine: AI-Defined Vehicle   The 2025 China Automotive Software Conference (CASC) was held in Shanghai Jiading on December 15-16, 2025. The conference, jo...

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

ghlight models on display were the GAC Govy Aircab, Chery QQ3 EV, Honda Step WGN e:HEV Spada, Hyundai XRT Concept, Omoda 4, Wuling Starlight, Zeekr Mix, Toyota Hilux Travo, Avatr 07, BYD Ti7, Denza B5, Geely EX2, Lexus LX 500d, BMW iX LCI, DFSK E5 Plus, GWM Wey G9 Hi4, Maxus eDeliver 5, MG IM5, NEX Cargo Vantastic, Nissan X-TRAIL e-Power e-4ORCE, and Volvo XC60, among others.   The event concluded with 75,246 car bookings, a 38% increase YoY, an...

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