momentum players from China (PIAE 2026 organized by VDI Wissensforum GmbH/slide: Copyright © Center of Automotive Management)   Prof. Bratzel also addressed regional market developments in a differentiated manner. While China continues to grow and the U.S. market shows signs of stabilization, Europe remains in a structurally challenging situation. The speaker emphasized that declining vehicle sales combined with increasing competitive press...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

China is lagging because policy support has been slower and less impactful in reaching consumers this year, most notably the delayed and uneven rollout of trade-in incentives, while price normalization and broader economic headwinds are also tempering demand. Meanwhile, sales in the US and Western Europe remain resilient despite a deteriorating global economic backdrop: US volumes outperformed expectations even against a tough April comparison t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

ject in Vietnam (January 28, 2026)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/339356 VinFast partners with Autobrains, Israel for Level 2++ autonomous driving and robo-car system (January 27, 2026)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/339294 Singapore Nexdata, Singapore, to present ADAS data solutions at Tech.AD Europe 2026 (March 23, 2026)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/342050 Autonomous mobility company Zelostech, Singapore, raises investment (March 20, 20...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/21

conversational experience. The three-tiered headlights and taillights, featuring a smile motif, offer high visibility. A10 B01,  B10   The B-series, released in 2025, is a product based on the "LEAP 3.5" architecture and is intended for the global market (particularly major markets in Europe and China). It achieves integration of powertrain, chassis, cockpit, and autonomous driving. Furthermore, by incorporating a 27-in-1 thermal ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/20

, a major abnormal factor impacting consumption, will incur sales uncertainties. Chinese automakers are strengthening efforts to thoroughly develop markets outside of China for mitigation of pressure from the domestic market. Top players keep expanding into diverse markets such as Latin America and Europe, maintaining high export growth to offset a demand plummet in the Middle East. As a result, the export structure is trending towards a high-end...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/13

5)   Toyota Group’s production is projected to peak in 2025 before stabilizing at around 10 mn units over the medium to long term. Although demand in China is currently strong, this is not expected to persist, and volumes in the country could decline significantly after 2030. While output in Europe and South America remains weak, reflecting current market conditions, other regions should maintain steady growth, especially Asia-Pacific and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/12

GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (April 2026) April Sales Surge on Low Base Effects and BEV Momentum Summary Commentary In April, the Western European PV market grew for a third consecutive month as passenger vehicle (PV) sales gained nearly 7% year-on-year (YoY). The selling rate slipped slightly to 12.0 mn units/year, while year-to-date (YTD) sales currently stand at 4.2 mn units, up 5% from the first four months of 2025. April 2...

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

Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 (2) Japanese & European OEMs Toyota, Mazda, Isuzu, Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, and others Summary Toyota Land Cruiser FJ / Lexus IS300h Mazda Mazda6e Isuzu D-MAX EV Nissan Kicks e-POWER Honda e:N2 Suzuki e VITARA BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport MINI John Cooper Works Electric 1965 Victory Edition Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ Ford Ranger Super Duty Tesla Model Y L Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid HTRAC AWD Kia Carnival HEV, EV5 Volvo E...

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

ise of Chinese companies has been phenomenal, and with government subsidies as a tailwind, they are preparing for mass production in all product areas, including IGBTs, MOSFETs, and SiCs. These companies have already launched price reduction offensives that surpass that of major Japanese, U.S., and European manufacturers in terms of price, as well as supply structure that is likely to greatly exceed demand is now in place. Power semiconductors ar...

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

Analysis Report: Airbag (European and Americas Markets) Applications of airbag system technology rapidly expanding List of suppliers Introduction I. Airbag market trends II. List of airbag suppliers by OEM customer (Vehicle produced in Europe and the U.S.) III. Airbag technology trends IV. Technology development and global business and facilities of major airbag suppliers (U.S./Europe) V. Sales revenue comparison for major airbag suppliers Detail...

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

ons.  In recent years, as electrification and vehicle sophistication have progressed in the automotive industry, the importance of technology areas centered on vehicle control, communication, and software has been rapidly increasing. Particularly in countries and regions such as the United States, Europe, and China, there is an ongoing shift from traditional, hardware-centric automotive technology toward vehicle development based on software, da...

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

t will be released every quarter-According to a report by GlobalData as of Q1 2026, global light vehicle sales are forecast to increase by 0.3% YoY to 92.35 mn. -Today’s perspective of the global outlook is more conservative than it was three months ago. Major markets, including North America and Europe, have started 2026 on a weak footing. Therefore, any hope that a stronger base coming out of 2025 would lead to more optimism for 2026 has evap...

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

and market-led disruption is thus, assumed to be a near-term event with normalization of the demand and supply environment gaining momentum through 2027 and into the medium-term. Toyota GroupIn 2026, Toyota Group’s global output is expected to decrease by 4% YoY to 10.8 mn units. While output in Europe and South America is anticipated to recover after a weak performance in 2025, we forecast declines in Asia-Pacific and North America. In Asia-P...

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

ger   A charging standard conversion adapter is a device that converts between different communication protocols used by various standards, and supports major standards such as CHAdeMO, CCS, NACS, and GB/T.   One of these adapters, the CHAdeMO to CCS2 adapter, is a relay adapter that connects European-spec BEVs to CHAdeMO standard chargers, which are widely used in Japan. It has a CHAdeMO charger receptacle on one side and a CCS2 standard E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

0.7%. While sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have declined by 17.1% y/y, growth in other countries has not been sufficient to offset the decline in the U.S. and China. On the other hand, HEV sales are growing steadily in Japan and the United States, and sales are also increasing in Europe, including Italy, Germany, and France, resulting in a 3.8% y/y increase.   The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Iran conflict has...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/27

ra   Xiaomi EV presented the SU7 Ultra once again, this time allowing visitors to access the vehicle's interior-an expansion from last year's display, which was limited to exterior viewing. The SU7 Ultra entered official mass production and started sales in China at the end of February 2025.   In Europe, the model is not yet commercially available. However, Xiaomi has been conducting European homologation and road-validation testing since July ...

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

d on overall growth. In China, sales remain under pressure amid soft consumer confidence and the gradual unwinding of prior NEV incentives. In the US, sales compared to a high base last year, when buyers accelerated purchases ahead of President Trump’s proposed broad tariffs. By contrast, Western Europe posted a strong gain. Looking ahead, with the outlook for a resolution to the Middle East conflict still uncertain, GlobalData expects the glob...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/21

model.   According to official data from Leapmotor, its export volume in 2025 reached 67,000 units, accounting for approximately 11.2% of annual sales. By the end of 2025, Leapmotor International established a sales and service network of approximately 900 locations in about 40 markets, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The breakdown is over 800 locations in Europe, over 50 in Asia Pacific, and over 30 in South Americ...

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

to external networks for real application testing, including video and voice services. Hybrid and Next Generation eCall Testing   In parallel, R&S showcased its Next Generation eCall (NG-eCall) and Hybrid eCall testing capabilities. Since January 2026, NG-eCall testing has become mandatory in the European Union, driving increased demand for comprehensive validation solutions.   Hybrid eCall testing addresses scenarios in which next-generation ...

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

Analysis Report: Automatic Transmission (AT) (Japan, Europe, and Americas Markets) Product Consolidation and the Rollout of Hybrid Applications List of AT suppliers Introduction I. Major AT Manufacturers and OEM Supply Matrix II. Overall trends III. Activities of major AT manufacturers and in-house OEM manufacturing IV. List of AT manufacturing sites Aisin Corporation (Aisin) JATCO Ltd. (JATCO) ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) Allison Transmission Hol...

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