ly for commercial vehicles, and the results of research in the fields of new energy and intelligent technology, centered on the "smart supply chain ecosystem" strategy.   Going forward, GAC Lingcheng, with the three pillars of "smart manufacturing, user ecosystem, and industrial cooperation," will focus on cutting-edge technologies such as EVs and hydrogen fuels to provide efficient, smart, and sustainable solutions for urban logistics, long-dis...

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

ert drivers ahead of time, increasing trust.     Cost-Effective Scalability: Strategies for Industry Growth - Seamless Solutions for Volume and Premium market   Bernd Hartmann, Head of Innovation Line Driverless, Continental Autonomous Mobility Germany GmbH   In his keynote speech, Mr. Hartmann focused on Xelve, Continental's performance-scalable and cost-optimized solution portfolio for ADAS and automated driving.   He emphasized that the r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Suzuki's Global Sales Exceed 3 Million Units, 4.2 Million Target for FY2030 Launch of e VITARA in India, increasing electric and CNG vehicles Summary New mid-term management plan, "By Your Side", for FY2025-2030 Major trends toward the introduction of electric and CNG vehicles Technology trends: Strengthening CNG business with a focus on carbon neutrality Indian market: Record high sales in 2024; Expanding sales lineup focusing on SUVs Japanese m...

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

the second models in the Ye series of EVs for the Chinese market, were unveiled for the first time.   The GAC Honda GT and Dongfeng Honda GT are coupe sedans positioned as flagship models of the Ye series. The driver's seat provides an immersive space, while the passenger seat is fitted with a far-focus display that gives the passenger a viewing experience similar to that of a large screen.   Development of the third model in the Ye series, is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/07

ervations on the Future of the Automotive Industry”. Speaker: Jack Weast, Intel Corporation   In the keynote presentation, “An American in China: Observations on the Future of the Automotive Industry”, Jack Weast described his experiences with the Chinese automotive industry, specifically focusing on the rapid development and innovations from Chinese OEMs. He emphasized three themes: the innovative distinctiveness in Chinese vehicles, ...

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

the last four consecutive years, but from the year before which showed a significant 24.6% increase, the pace of growth is slowing down.   Automotive OEMs operating in Mexico mainly produce SUVs and luxury cars for export to the United States, while smaller, cheaper imported vehicles are the main focus for sales in Mexico. The number of vehicles imported in 2024 was 985,000 units (up 9.0% y/y), accounting for 65.8% of total sales.   (Adding me...

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

country, and those that were built in the US generally contain significant percentages of imported content), and we could see 1-2 million fewer vehicles sold per annum over the next few years if deals are not done and some tariffs are reversed.-While the base forecast presented in this report does focus on growth, we will be providing ongoing updates as the tariff story becomes clearer, with a global downward revision a working assumption unless...

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

l airbag market, followed by ZF. This report investigates and analyzes the relationship between airbag systems (e.g. various airbags, electronically controlled components, cushions (bags) and cushion fabrics) and the models in which the systems are installed in the European and U.S. markets, with a focus on the top three companies outside Japan. While there are manufacturers that produce airbag systems mainly for aircraft in the U.S., as well as ...

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

ary-March) of 2025. Of this total, passenger car sales grew 12.9% y/y to 6.419 million units. Commercial vehicle sales increased 1.8% y/y to 1.051 million units. New Energy Vehicles grew 47.1% y/y to 3.075 million units, giving NEVs a 41.2% share of the motor vehicle market in China.   This report focuses primarily on key developments of Chinese and global automakers in the Chinese market in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.   Chinese automakers ...

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

sted subsidiary of Foxconn, and by part of Foxconn itself. In the future, the company will also deepen cooperation with Sharp Corporation (Sharp).   Foxtron is a joint venture established by Foxconn and Yulon in 2020, with an initial investment ratio of 51% for Foxconn and 49% Yulon. Foxconn focus on 3+3 growth areas   Foxconn sales growth stagnated between 2017 and 2019. Therefore, as part of its mid-term plan, the company will streng...

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

in many areas including telecommunications, IT, smart terminals, and cloud services. In 2019, the company established a smart car solutions division and is partnering with multiple automakers to provide solutions such as IoV (Internet of Vehicles) and autonomous driving. Since then, the company has focused on intelligent connected car components to support the acceleration of the electrification, connectedness, and intelligentization of the autom...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/16

. Note 3: Models with the same name and powertrain are not counted twice, even when they are newly introduced in multiple markets, and are collectively counted as 1. It can be seen that new models are concentrated in the yellow-colored cells, which is due to the following factors: Chinese OEMs are focusing mainly on BEVs for Europe. In the future, PHEVs based on BEVs and equipped with an engine for power generation are also expected to increase,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

has set its sales target for 2030 at 5.55 million units, 350,000 units lower than its initial plan (2023) of 5.9 million units. Amid rising demand for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), the company plans to launch 14 vehicle models equipped with new hybrid systems from January 2025, with a particular focus on strengthening sales in the North American market. The company aims to increase HEV sales volume to 1.33 million units in 2028, an increase of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/07

, Baidu, Tencent, Alibaba, and ByteDance Ltd. are deepening their partnerships with major OEMS in the intelligent technolgoy field. Among them, Huawei and Baidu are deeply involved in the automotive industry, while Tencent (Tencent Cloud), Alibaba (Alibaba Cloud), and ByteDance (Volcano Engine) are focusing on cloud services. On the other hand, Xiaomi Technology Co., Ltd. (Xiaomi) declared in March 2021 that it would manufacture cars, and launche...

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

associated with each level, allowing for a more targeted and efficient implementation process. SDV enablers (Source: Copyright © Elektrobit)   SDV Levels Implementation   To successfully implement and advance through the SDV levels, Dr. Neukirchner recommends both OEMs and suppliers to focus on several key enablers across the following four dimensions:   E/E Architecture and Hardware Enablers   Transitioning to a zone-based archite...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/02

According to BYD's announcement, the local production plan for the PT BYD Motor Indonesia, West Java plant in Subang, West Java, is progressing well and is expected to commence production as scheduled in January 2026. Presentation at BYD booth Sealion 7   At the GIIAS in August 2024, the focus was on the M6, but this time only two units of the M6 were exhibited, one white and one black. Other models displayed include the Dolphin, ATTO ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/31

new open spaces for nature and communities. Removing sealed surfaces and planting new vegetation can make our cities cooler and more pleasant to live in. More and more people now want a slower pace of urban living and are looking for a more idyllic rural life in the city. Cities of the future will focus on sustainable technologies and a more intelligent use of space. Stationary and digital retail formats and smart logistics solutions will provid...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

or Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu), which was hardest hit by the cheating issue, has seen a fourfold increase in sales, while Toyota has seen a 32% increase over the same month last year. As rising living costs, a chronically weak yen, and falling real wages increasingly squeeze consumer purchasing power, the focus is shifting from supply to demand issues. Moreover, the Bank of Japan has begun raising interest rates, bucking the global trend of lowering int...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/26

(=Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift: Automotive engineering magazine)". In addition to being published in German, the English edition has been available since 2001.   CES – Artificial IntelligencePaves the Way for the Software-defined Vehicle Once again, the CES in 2025 had a strong automotive focus that was dominated by the omnipresent topic of artificial intelligence: The SDV, short for the software-defined vehicle, has crystallized out as...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

Rassini Fremax Brakes     Brakes are a system that controls one of the basic functions of vehicles, which is that of "stopping". The characteristics of the system are such that it is considered a critical safety part, requiring the control of production and quality assurance. This report focuses primarily on the control systems of hydraulic brakes for automobiles while also providing supplementary information on foundation brakes, whic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21