the most ideal materials for all-solid-state batteries, and the addition of other materials can further enhance performance. Electrolyte changes are the most significant. Solid electrolytes replace conventional electrolytes + separators. Currently, there are three technology roadmaps, with U.S. and European companies focusing on oxide and polymer systems, while Japanese and Korean companies are more focused on resolving sulfide systems.   In ad...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (May 2025) Summary Commentary For May, Western Europe’s PV selling rate stood at 10.9 mn units/year, down from the 11.2 mn units/year observed for April. Sales volumes totalled just under 1 mn new vehicles, a 2% improvement YoY. YTD sales are now just under 5 mn units, broadly flat compared to the same period in 2024. Spain continues to shine as the standout performer, while the French market is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/09

offer consumers a top-class fast charging experience while they are doing their shopping. Convenience is further enhanced by the fact that our battery-based solution provides fast charging even at times when the power grid’s capacity is being heavily utilized,” explained Albina Iljasov, Head of Europe at XCharge. Tim Gansczyk, Managing Director of Vattenfall E-Mobility Germany, added: “With Vattenfall InCharge, we are building one of the la...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/05

trength front pillar (Futaba) The exhibit is a high-strength material front pillar. The aim is to achieve both improved collision safety performance by using high-strength materials, while maintaining strength and reducing the cross-section to improve visibility and ease of ingress and egress. In Europe and the United States, cold pressing has been abandoned and hot stamping is used to form high-tensile steel, but Futaba is working on the devel...

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

stry Co., Ltd.(ADVICS Co., Ltd. affiliate) Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. / Nisshinbo Brake Inc. Astemo, Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. ) Resonac Corporation(formerly Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd.) Resonac Brake Corporation Continental Automotive Corporation (Japanese subsidiary) Brembo S.p.A. (European supplier) Bosch Corporation(Japanese subsidiary; system supplier)   Brake discs, brake drums (Casting products) Aisin Takaoka Co., L...

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

trade agreement was concluded between the U.S. and the UK on May 8, under which it was agreed that a 10% tax rate would be applied to the first 100,000 vehicles imported from the UK to the United States per year, with a 25% tax rate applied to any imports exceeding this amount. On the same day, the European Commission proposed retaliatory measures worth up to EUR 95 billion (USD 108 billion) on U.S. imports if negotiations with the United States ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (April 2025) Summary Commentary For April, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate is estimated to be 92 mn units/year, building on the improvement seen in March. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market saw another strong month of growth, with sales up 6% to 7.3 mn units. Both China and the US demonstrated a strong performance, YoY, while Western Europe continues to face challenges. In the US, the...

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

world to investigate the trends in automotive HMI. This report first gives an overview of the features of new HMI technology, then describes individual HMI equipment.   Related Reports:Los Angeles Auto Show 2024: HMI in the U.S. Market (Jan. 2025)Paris Motor Show 2024: BEV HMIs (Dec. 2024)Car.HMI Europe 2024: Enriching User Experiences (Sep. 2024)Fusion of HMI and Interiors (Jul. 2024)HMI Comparison of 6 BEV Models - Major C-segment SUVs (Mar. ...

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

ased on an automotive perspective, while Fukuta will support with motor development technology.   Fukuta was originally an industrial motor manufacturer, but is also known for supplying motor parts for electric vehicles to Tesla, and has a track record of supplying parts for BEVs to OEMs in Japan, Europe, and the United States.   Chuo Kaseihin mainly deals in chemical products, but for MCF Electric Drive, the company will provide the in-depth k...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

year of FY2024 GlobalData Sales Forecast: Suzuki to sell 3.18 million units in 2028 Suzuki's first mass-produced EV, the “e VITARA” (Source: Suzuki) Under Suzuki's new mid-term management plan announced in February 2025, six BEV models will be introduced in Japan and four in India and Europe by FY2030. In November 2024, Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) already announced its first mass-produced EV, the “e VITARA”. Production is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/15

lion units for export (down 1.9% y/y) and 500,000 units for domestic sales (down 21.2% y/y). Production for export is also expected to be affected by the tariff increases being implemented by U.S. President Trump going forward.   Related Reports:Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (2) Japanese & European OEMs (May. 2025)Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (1) Chinese OEMs (Apr. 2025)ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q4 2024) (Feb...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/12

GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (April 2025) Summary Commentary In April, the PV selling rate for Western Europe stood at 11.2 mn units/year, broadly in line with that of March. Sales volumes totalled 949k units, a 1.1% decline from April 2024. YTD sales now stand at just under 4 mn units, down 0.7% from the same period last year. Spain continued its strong run of results, while markets such as France and the UK faced declines. T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/09

he price of the vehicle minus the USD 5,000 value of the U.S. parts.   For exports from Mexico to the U.S., USMCA-compliant items will remain tariff-free for the time being. (As of end of April, 2025)  In addition, a 27.5% tariff will be imposed on passenger cars exported from Japan, South Korea, Europe, and other countries to the United States.   Additional tariffs announced related to automobiles and auto parts Item USMCA MFN Article 232A...

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

meeting regional demands, as different regions have varying regulations and infrastructure causing differing EV adoption rates. Michael Bly echoed the sentiment, noting that Stellantis’ customers in the southern hemisphere favor combustion vehicles and highlighting the variability of EV demand in Europe.   Despite the benefits of a varied powertrain portfolio, the panel also noted the drawback of increased complexity from a wide product range....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

iffs become entrenched, demand-led global annual output volumes could be undermined by more than 1 million units. -In 2027, Geely will overtake Ford and Honda to become the world's eighth largest manufacturer. Japanese OEMs are struggling with sales in China and production volumes are also falling. European and North American OEMs have significantly reduced production in the European region, reflecting sluggish demand. Meanwhile, Chinese manufact...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

automobiles and auto parts that took effect on April 3 covers all non-U.S.-made products, and non-U.S. component prices are subject to the tax even if they meet the rules of origin of the USMCA (U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement). This will have a major impact not only on foreign OEMs from Japan, Korea, Europe, etc., but also on American automakers with global operations.   The reciprocal tariffs do not apply to automobiles and automobile parts, whic...

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

Analysis Report: Airbag (U.S. and European Markets) Applications of airbag system technology rapidly expanding List of suppliers Introduction I. Airbag market trends II. Airbag technology trends III. Technology development and global business and facilities of major airbag suppliers (U.S./Europe) IV. List of airbag suppliers by OEM customer (for U.S./EU produced models) V. Equipment list by supplier and model (for U.S./EU produced models) ⅤI. S...

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

el Ingolstadt (Photo left ©MarkLines Right: ©CAR IT Symposium 2025, organized by CAR - Center Automotive Research, Duisburg)   Related reports:Development Environment for SDV-Compliant Software (Apr. 2025)Elektrobit: SDV levels explained (Apr. 2025)CES - Artificial Intelligence (Mar. 2025)SDV Europe 2024: Progressing software-defined vehicles (Feb. 2025)Generative AI in Automotive Development (Jan. 2025)Car IT Symposium 2024: SDV and Gen A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/22

(LV) selling rate is estimated to be 90 mn units/year, an improvement on the previous month and higher overall than the 2024 result. In YoY terms, the market was up 7% last month and 6% YTD, though clouds are gathering over the global economic outlook. The key markets of the US, China, and Western Europe all experienced growth in March 2025. However, US protectionist policy and related uncertainty are set to have a tangible impact on the global ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/18

endees, including people from the automotive industry and the press. This report provides a summary of the strategy briefing.   Related reports: Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 (2) BEVs, Batteries, and Chargers (Apr. 2025) Stellantis (1): Launching 75 BEV Models by 2030, Aiming for 100% BEV Sales in Europe (Jan. 2024) Japan Mobility Show 2023: Electrification Technologies (2) (Nov. 2023) Foxconn: Transforming existing mobility with EVs (Nov. 2021)...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/17