around the 1980’s, the amount of information provided to drivers has continued to increase dramatically, and means have been devised to safely provide drivers with more information. In addition to information showing the condition of the vehicle such as from the speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature gage and oil pressure gage, which is necessary basic information to drive the vehicle, a variety of information is given to the driver incl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/14

read more about other suppliers such as Toyoda Gosei, Nihon Plast Co., Ltd., Ashimori Industry Co., Ltd., and other companies, see the Japanese market report. Autoliv Inc. ▶ Recent activities   Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Autoliv Inc. (Autoliv) had sales of USD 8.842 billion and 69,100 employees (both as of December 31, 2022) with facilities in 27 countries worldwide. It is the world's largest supplier specializing in safety systems....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/20

Group will promote globalization under its "Intelligent Geely 2025" strategy announced in June 2021. The company aims to sell 600,000 units overseas by 2025. Geely will enter the NEV market in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region by establishing an overseas sales network of over 600 dealers, with an emphasis on Belt and Road initiative countries including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America.   Great Wall Mot...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/05

ha Plant (Guangdong Province) September 2018 - 2019 (China) 999 iA5 D Upper medium class sedan GEP (GAC Group) GAC Toyota: Guangzhou Nansha Plant (Guangdong Province) September 2019 (China) 2,043 6,828 3,895 ProAce(sister car of the Citroen e-Berlingo) Medium-sized commercial/passenger vans EMP2 PF (Stellantis) Stellantis: Sevel Nord Plant, France March 2021 (Europe) 991 ProAce City(sister car to the Citroen e-Berlingo) MPV EMP2 PF (...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/05/27

2.0 connected system, and smart key entry. New 4008 PHEV 4WD Interior of the new 4008 PHEV 4WD   Citroen brand   Citroen exhibited the C5 X, the 2021 model and PHEV versions of the C5 Aircross, the C3-XR, and the entire C6 series.   The C5 X is a model that adopts the third-generation EMP (Efficient Modular Platform) 2. EMP2 is the Stellantis Group's most advanced platform for mid-size and large vehicles. This model comes standard w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/06/01

e pickup truck with a 3.0L MultiJet V6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.   PSA’s new model launch plan (Europe) (2021-2022) Citroen brand All-new C4 Aircross 2022 A compact crossover SUV adopting the CMP1 platform. DS brand DS9 Q3 2021 A new luxury sedan based on the EMP2 platform. Two PHV versions and one gasoline version will be available. It features a Level 2 autonomous driver-assist system. New DS4 Q4 2021 A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/04/08

illion that was decided before the summer will be invested in the production of transmission systems for electrified vehicles, as well as in the production of PHVs at the Melfi Plant and EVs at the Mirafiori Plant. Investing in EV production in Canada FCA Canada confirmed on October 19, 2020 that employees of the Canadian trade union approved a collective bargaining agreement that includes an investment of CND 1.58 billion. FCA Canada has commi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/03/19

from 2019 through 2020. These 15 models will consist of eight plug-in hybrid and seven battery electric models. By 2025, all models across PSA will have at least one electric option.   All of PSA's electric models will be developed on one of two vehicle platforms. The Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2) initially launched in 2013, and will be used for plug-in hybrid models of compact and premium models such as sedans, coupes, SUVs and light comm...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/11/08

cle The EZ-GO Concept is a Level 4 autonomous driving EV concept vehicle focusing on providing new mobility services, with the idea of "from owning cars to sharing cars", to consumers in Paris and the surrounding cities. The vehicle seats six passengers in a U-shaped salon-style seat layout, emphasizing interactive passenger cabin communications. Because the vehicle is fully automated, it lacks a steering wheel and pedals, making for an op...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/05/29

tric vehicles (MHEVs) featuring a 48V system will see remarkable growth. The next report is scheduled to present an overview of Toyota, Honda, Hyundai/Kia, GM, and Ford's electrification strategies. Related Reports: CES 2018: Growing prevalence of electric vehicles (Jan. 2018) IAA 2017: German OEMs emphasize electric mobility (Sep. 2017) European market: Passenger vehicle sales exceed 15 million units, diesel vehicles drop below 50% (Sep. 2017) E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/04/06

producing passenger cars. In addition, automakers that produce (or import) 30,000 or more internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered passenger cars are now required to manufacture a certain quantity of NEV vehicles. Also, the government announced that models approved as NEVs on December 27 would be exempted from the vehicle purchase tax. The tax exemption period is January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020. The announcement of a series of NEV-related po...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/01/22

be finalized in Q4 of 2017, once it is completed PSA will have global sales of 4.3 million vehicles, sales of EUR 55 billion for its automotive division, and market share of 17.1% in the European market, second only to VW.   PSA believes that its alliance with Opel will be a game-changer. The OEM emphasized it will be a "step-change in innovation capability," and create a "stronger home base to address international growth opportunities" (see r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/06/07

l by PSA (February 2017) PSA will provide a full set of services in its "Push to Pass" mid-term plan, and expand its customer base. (Source: PSA)   In 2012 when it was in the midst of a management crisis, PSA announced it would shut down its Aulnay Plant in France and reduce its number of employees by 8,000 people. However, thanks to restructuring and the recovery of the European market, the OEM turned a profit for the first time in fou...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/06/01

ems. The vehicle is also equipped with driver assistance systems, including steering support for braking, obstacle detection, and lane keep functions. Volvo publicized its driver assistance system at this show like other OEMs, but even for Volvo, which is known in the European market for its strong emphasis on safety, there did not seem to be much about the system to get people talking.   Ford put up a huge blue corporate emblem with its ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/05/29

y world premiere and Asian premiere models. Chinese automakers also actively exhibited concept vehicles, and many people gathered around their booths.   The theme of the show was "Committed to a Better Life," and presented a high quality lifestyle accompanying the development of automobiles, while emphasizing state-of-the-art technology, new products, and current trends. Specifically, the show was designed so that technology and other aspects co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/05/26

nding this cautionary note, analysis of the current situation reveals some useful insights. PSA and Opel operate in very similar segments in the volume segment of the market – they already compete directly with many key models. Both are well represented across European markets, with heavy emphasis on the larger markets, though Opel relies more on the UK (through Vauxhall) and Germany, while PSA has a strong home presence in France. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/02/24

man OEMs unveil electric strategy and models at Paris Electric vehicle background and strategies of other European OEMs European automaker activities in support of EV development While the electric vehicle is often touted as a key technology towards a sustainable future, it has not been a point of emphasis for either European automakers or the European market. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, 420,340 electric and h...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/11/30

ll models from subsidiary brands are to feature internet connectivity (Internet of Vehicles). Announcing a vehicle electrification strategy and revealing two platforms ・Between April to May 2016, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen announced its vehicle electrification strategy, and revealed the e-CMP and EMP2 global modular platforms, which are being jointly developed with Dongfeng Motor, and are scheduled to be implemented starting from 2019. ・e-C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/07/20

nt in France.   France: new models to be added and production to be increased at assembly plants New sub-compact DS model to be produced at Poissy plant  In February 2015, PSA announced it will produce a new DS premium B-segment model at its Poissy plant in France. The model will adopt the EMP1, the latest platform, which is being introduced at the plant. The project will be supported by EUR 150 million in capital expenditure. PSA is cur...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/01/29

gle market from 29 in 2014 to 12 by 2022. * To increase the ratio of all-brand models built in at least two markets in the entire PSA from 36% to 54%. * To reduce 7 types of platforms and 18 kinds of passenger car control programs used for production of vehicles in 2014 to 2 types of platforms (EMP1 and EMP2, except for platforms shared with other OEMs) and 5 kinds of passenger car programs in 2022 to achieve cost reduction. 3. Globalization...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/05/22