t in thermal management. In April 2024, Mahle Behr and Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA Hella) announced the completion of the sale of their 50/50 joint venture, Behr-Hella Thermocontrol (BHTC), to AUO Corporation. Headquartered in Lipppstadt, Germany, BHTC is a leading supplier of climate control and HMI (Human-Machine-Interface) system solutions. In August 2023, Mahle held in Munich the world premiere of its new battery cooling plate at IAA Mobili...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

AFEELA 1’s HMI From coverage of the CES 2026 exhibition Summary Display (front instrument panel, rear seats, Media bar) Yoke-type steering wheel switches (air conditioning, lighting, etc.), door opening/closing systems AFEELA 1 HMI concept (Personalization, AI communication, cloud integration, and more)   Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), the joint venture (JV) mobility tech company established by Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

nsights from the panel discussion on the future of autonomous mobility, emphasizing challenges and breakthroughs in software development.  Looking ahead, next year’s edition will be part of a larger combined event, co-located with sec.SDV – Cybersecurity for Software-Defined Vehicles 2026, Car.HMI Europe 2026, and InCabin.Sensing Europe 2026. The joint event is scheduled to take place in Berlin from June 21 to 23, 2026. Michael Niklas-Höret...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/18

In-Vehicle Infotainment Patent Trends Toyota’s display system and Denso’s display control technology Summary In-vehicle infotainment patent application trends Entertainment and VR technology (Toyota) Driver assistance and autonomous driving technology (Toyota) Display control and HMI technology (Denso, Denso Ten)   This report was created by MarkLines based on patent information from the "AI Ninja" technical information distribution service ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/20

by mainly providing or developing IoT or other platform products for vehicles using intelligent cockpits. In addition, system integration capabilities are increasing with the strengthening of in-house technology development. They are actively optimizing domain controllers, local AI algorithms, and HMI experiences, expanding their products into the mid- to low-end market, and attempting to integrate forces across the entire industrial chain. At t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/24

gn-driven signal lights. This allows the functional components to remain discreet while the crystals take center stage as a defining design element. Overall, the BMW 7 Series headlamp concept elevates automotive lighting beyond functionality, turning it into a luxury feature that reinforces BMW's commitment to innovation and distinctive design. BMW 7 Series headlamp concept featuring ‘Iconic Glow' with glass crystal integr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

Analysis Report: Cockpit Module (Japanese Market) Display transformation and switch function evolution List of Suppliers I. Introduction II. Japanese car cockpit trends to date III. Trends in cockpits in Japanese passenger cars IV. Future HMI trends V. Vehicles for the Chinese Market VI. Trends in new HMI technologies VII. Overview of major cockpit component suppliers (Japanese alphabetical order) VIII. Cockpit component suppliers and their custo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

ument panel, center console, floor console, steering wheel, instrument cluster and glove box. Key components of the automotive cockpit module (Sketch: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved) The layout and content of the cockpit has changed immensely over the years as new HMI technologies and ADAS systems started entering the market. The conventional, rather simple cockpit, consisting of an instrument panel with instrum...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

(Exhibit) : Developing a contract business with strength in model development centered on MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering)   To facilitate the easy addition and modification of software function applications, a characteristic of SDVs, the trend toward standardizing the API (Application Programming Interface), which is the connecting part between the vehicle/cloud platform software, has become a reality.   Furthermore, amidst the trend tow...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/13

cs, Inc. continues to exist as an operating company of Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. On January 28, 2021, the company announced a capital alliance with automotive meter supplier Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. for integrated cockpit products, and in June 2021, it announced the joint development of a next-generation HMI product, an electrostatic display panel, with Tokai Rika Co., Ltd., focusing on the development of cockpit electronics that will lead to future CA...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/11

IAA Mobility 2025: HMI in German and Chinese vehicles Pillar-to-pillar meter displays, AI avatar, touch panel-centric instrument panel design Summary HMI exhibit overview New generation HMI of German vehicles Pillar-to-pillar meter display AI avatar HMI in Chinese vehicles   The IAA Mobility Show (Munich Motor Show) is the successor to the Frankfurt International Motor Show and has been held since 2021. Approximately 750 companies from 37 countr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/24

n in Industrial Transformation,” this year's edition highlighted the evolving partnership between the two countries in the fields of e-mobility and industrial innovation.   IAA MOBILITY 2025 hosted around 750 exhibitors from 37 countries and attracted again over 500,000 visitors. The number of Summit visitors increased by 13 percent compared to two years ago.   This report highlights the latest innovations presented by the three biggest premi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

CAR.HMI Europe 2025: Intelligent Systems Connected Interaction, Context-aware In-vehicle Experience, Next-gen Interfaces Summary Redefining Vehicle Interaction Through Exterior HMI Using Gesture, Voice & Light (Marelli) The Future of In-Car Experiences - Truly Intelligent, Personalized, and Immersive Journeys (Cinemo) Seatbelt as an HMI (Autoliv) Improving the Sustainability of LED Backlights with Air-Based Light-Guides (FORVIA) Touched by Touchi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/08

, three state-of-the-art technology centers, and more than 800 engineers. In February 2025, the company announced the completion of an expansion of its technology center in Chongqing, China. The expansion represents a significant investment in Adient's long-term growth in China and reinforces its commitment to product innovation. State-of-the-art equipment has been installed, and new additions include a sled testing lab and a MAST testing lab. Th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

(Compact Main Platform) will go into production at the FAW-VW Tianjin plant in 2027. Porsche China R&D Center The Porsche China R&D Center was established in May 2025 in the Jiading District of Shanghai. It has over 10,000 square meters of office space. Inside the Center, a dedicated plant and an HMI lab will be installed. The first phase is scheduled to be operational in the second half of 2025 and will be able to accommodate more than 300 eng...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/01

alist in thermal management. In April 2024, Mahle Behr and Hella (FORVIA HELLA) announced the completion of the sale of their 50-50 joint venture Behr-Hella Thermocontrol (BHTC) to AUO Corporation. BHTC, headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany, is a leading supplier in the fields of climate control and HMI (Human-Machine-Interface) system solutions. In August 2023, Mahle held in Munich the world premiere of its new battery cooling plate at IAA Mobili...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

and the Auto Shanghai 2025, and introduces Huawei's intelligent driving systems, cockpits, and electrification technologies, as well as collaboration models equipped with these technologies. HIMA booth Huawei Intelligent Solutions exhibit Related reports:Auto Shanghai 2025: Smart Cockpit, HMI Technology (May 2025) Huawei Smart Car Model Comparison and Sales Status (Apr. 2025)2024 China Auto Software Conference: Neusoft, Huawei, Baidu, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

New HMI Concepts for Intuitive Touch Operation Aesthetic harmony with safety and operability Summary Introduction TOUCHSCREENS FACING CRITICISM WHAT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL – AND WHAT HAS NOT? NEW FREEDOMS FOR DESIGNERS CURRENT CONCEPTS AND SERIES-PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magazine "ATZ" www.atz-magazine.com. and "MTZ" www.mtz-magazine.com. Springer is a German company affi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Auto Shanghai 2025: Smart Cockpit, HMI Technology Exhibits by Banma, Pony.ai, Huaqin Technology, Neusoft, ReachAuto, Joyson Electronics, and more Summary Banma: Integrated E2E smart cabin framework, etc. Pony.ai: 7th generation autonomous driving software/hardware system solution Huaqin Technology: Flagship cockpit domain controller Neusoft/ReachAuto: Intelligent cockpit software products Joyson Electronics: JoySpace+ intelligent cockpit Autolink...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/28

aturing real-time capabilities and is mainly used for powertrain and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).   TRAVEO™ is oriented toward low power consumption and is mainly used for body and connectivity applications.   Auto PSOC™ is mainly used for smart sensing, human-machine interface (HMI), and other applications.   Infineon's portfolio of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) Product name Product overview Main applications/coverag...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/22