Share, Trade Policy Remains Concern Summary Exports: Shipments to the U.S. slow amid tariff impacts Production: Plant restructuring advances amid changes in U.S. exports Domestic Sales: Growth slows while demand for affordable vehicles increases Electrified vehicle sales continue to grow, driven by HEVs GlobalData Sales Forecast: Mexico remains stable at around 1.6 million units as Chinese brands expand market share   According to MarkLines, ex...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/05

n 2027 Zeekr: Flagship models including Zeekr 009 and Zeekr 8X Lynk & Co: Pre-orders begin for the Lynk & Co 10 and 10+; first GT sports concept car unveiled Geely Galaxy: Concept car, world premiere of dedicated NEV off-road architecture Star Series (Geely China Star): Hybrid model equipped with i-HEV Technology ecosystems including robotaxi prototype   The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) was held from April 2...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/02

Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (April 2026) BEV Sales Decelerate, HEVs Perform Well; Automakers Revise Electrification Strategies by Region Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

uary and January levels. In January 2026, vehicle production rose 10.5% YoY. In February and March, production increased 3.4% YoY and 2.7% YoY, respectively. This brought total production in Q1 2026 to 369,751 units, up 5.3% YoY. Growth was supported by higher passenger vehicle output, particularly HEVs and BEVs, although ICE vehicles continued to account for the majority of total production.   Domestic vehicle sales followed a mixed monthly tre...

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

HEV Market Trend in the U.S. Japanese OEMs Hold 70% Share, Expanding Local Production of HEV Models Summary Sales Trends by Powertrain in the U.S.: HEV Ratio Increases Annually, While BEVs Struggle Sales Volume of Japanese OEMs in the U.S.: Increase in Sales, Focusing on HEVs HEV Sales Trends of Hyundai Kia HEV Sales Trends of Ford Group   It has been about a year since President Trump imposed higher tariffs on vehicles imported from Japan; how...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Auto China 2026: Japanese and Korean OEMs Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Hyundai electrified vehicles Summary Nissan: World premiere of two new PHEV concept cars Toyota: Leveraging technologies from Huawei, Momenta, and others to accelerate localization at China speed Honda: Promoting the Honda brand across a wide range of products, including motorcycles Mazda: Unveils Year of the Horse Edition of its second NEV model, the EZ-60 Hyundai: IONIQ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Toyota: Multi-Pathway Strategy GlobalData 5-Year Forecast: Maintaining Annual Output at Around 10 Million Units Summary GlobalData Production Forecast: Toyota's light vehicle production to remain at around 10 million units until 2031 Global Sales: Promoting product- and regional-based management Lexus: SUVs for the U.S. market are the main focus Japan: HEV sales account for over 60%, recovery in demand progressing with electrification United Stat...

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

JoyEE". FAW plans to launch seven models in the Chinese market over the next few years, focusing on AI large-scale models, smart cockpits, and advanced driver assistance technologies. FAW Hongqi's Lingxi cockpit connects with Alibaba's AI agent “Qwen”. It was first installed in the Hongqi HS6 PHEV SUV, enabling multi-semantic recognition and complex route guidance inside the vehicle. The industry's first "ultra-high energy density lithium-ri...

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

ota 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 ES90, XC90 Audi Q3 Sportback, Q3 Jeep Gladiator Monster Edition Luxury brands: Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Maserati   Thailand's 47th B...

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

) Geely EX2 (specially decorated unit) ZEEKR   The ZEEKR booth presented a luxury, technology-focused lineup under the “Zignature Sanctuary” concept, highlighting the brand’s integration of advanced engineering and premium design.   The standout display was the left-hand-drive ZEEKR 9X PHEV SUV, developed on a 900V architecture and powered by a tri-motor system producing up to 1,030 kW. It delivers a 380 km pure electric range and a 1...

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

monitoring device   Bender (Bender GmbH & Co. KG) is a German company that handles insulation monitoring equipment, power quality monitoring equipment, etc., and its sole distributor in Japan, ProTrad Co., Ltd., was exhibiting at "SMART GRID EXPO 2026".   In electrified vehicles such as BEVs and HEVs, many models incorporate ground fault detection circuits within junction boxes or battery packs to cut off power if ground fault currents exceedi...

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

Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (March 2026) HEVs remain strong amid high fuel prices; BEVs and PHEVs see growth driven by Chinese OEMs Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sales o...

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

Geely i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid Technology Presentation Next-generation AI HEV solutions Summary Intelligence: High functionality through Full-domain AI 2.0 technology Energy saving: Reduced fuel consumption through combustion optimization and friction reduction design Performance: From "engine-driven-centric" to "motor-driven-centric” Safety: Original hybrid safety design and rigorous verification Improved durability and reliability   Geely (G...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/24

OEM Powertrain Number of AT speeds Drive wheel Main adopted models Toyota / Lexus ICE 6 RWD Toyota86/Subaru BRZ, Hilux, Hiace Wagon, Land Cruiser 250 (gasoline), Toyota/Hino light-duty truckCoaster, Toyota/Daihatsu/Mazda commercial vehicles manufactured in Thailand (production to end in 2026) HEV (Dual boost) FWD Crown, RX, LM ICE 8 FWD Vellfire, RX, NX, GR Yaris RWD Land Cruiser 250 Diesel ICE, HEV 10 RWD LS, LC Land Cruiser 300, LX,...

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

In AVAS design, data-driven optimization that links physical quantities with subjective evaluation is effective, and strategic sound design considering market adaptation is important.   AVAS (Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System) was introduced in response to a safety issue: the quietness of EVs and HEVs makes it difficult for pedestrians to notice approaching vehicles. Following research and guideline development in various countries, an internat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/16

the top spots.   Next up are mid-size pickup trucks sold globally, such as the Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger. Top ten P/U models by sales volume (2025) The table can be scrolled left and right OEM Model Size Global sales volume(2025) y/y change 1 Ford F-Series F 933,000 8.0% 2 GM Chevrolet Silverado F 649,000 4.0% 3 GM GMC Sierra F 425,000 8.7% 4 Stellantis Ram P/U F 414,000 7.5% 5 Toyota Hilux M 406,000 3.4% 6 Ford Rang...

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

Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (February 2026) Slowdown in BEV and PHEV sales in Chinese market, creating a mix of recovery hopes and uncertainty Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

es and EVs, had separate booths for each brand. Last year, there was a booth dedicated to the Omoda brand, but this year there was no Omoda brand exhibit. The model previously sold as the Omoda 5 was displayed as the new C5 CSH model. Unlike other CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) models, the C5's CSH is an HEV, not a PHEV.   In addition to the C5 CSH, eight models were exhibited as the Chery brand: the Chery X, Chery E5, J6 T, J6 E-Cube, Tiggo Cross CSH...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (January 2026) Changing subsidies, changing markets: A new phase of xEV demand Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sales of electrified vehicles (x...

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

preventing uneven cooling. Power modules (Left: New 750A compact 6-in-1 module, center: 900A 6-in-1 module, right: New 750A boost converter compatible module)Power module display screen (1)Power module display screen (2) Leadrive Technology (Shanghai): Inverters and power modules for BEV/HEV/REEV   Leadrive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Leadrive Technology), headquartered in Pudong, Shanghai, produces inverters (Motor Control Units...

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