tes not only as a sustainability lever but as a future-critical factor for type approval and regulatory compliance.   The presentation focused on maritime post-consumer plastics—specifically recycled fishing nets and ropes—as a controlled and technically viable material stream for high-quality interior and functional components. Motivation and Industry Context   Ms. Börner opened her presentation by highlighting the strategic drivers beh...

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

  The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) was held from April 24 to May 3, 2026, at the China International Exhibition and Convention Center and the Capital International Exhibition Center in Beijing. Many Chinese domestic and international automobile automakers/OEMs, parts suppliers, and technology companies exhibited at this motor show, the venue covering a total area of 380,000 square meters. According to the or...

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

Exhibition (Auto China 2026 ) was held from April 24 to May 3, 2026, at the China International Exhibition and Convention Center and the Capital International Exhibition Center, which is a new venue for this year's event. A large number of major and prominent domestic and international automakers, parts suppliers, and tech companies exhibited, with a total exhibition area of 380,000 square meters. According to the event organizer, 1,451 vehicles...

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

ocial demands for CO2 emission reduction and requests from automakers, many suppliers have set sustainability targets such as CO2 emissions reduction, energy consumption reduction, and waste reduction. As for airbag components, an increasing number of suppliers are working on recycling or replacing parts of the airbag cushion base fabric (currently mainly made of nylon 66) and inflator components with bio-based materials.   Furthermore, followin...

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

™ Barcelona, organized by © GSM Association; Photos: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)   The 2026 edition of MWC™ Barcelona brought together approximately 2,900 exhibitors and nearly 105,000 attendees from 207 countries and territories.   This report consists of three parts.   Part One covers 5GAA presentations and industry contributions at MWC 2026, highlighting perspectives from satellite service providers, netwo...

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

. Xiaomi achieved profitability for the full year for the first time at a clearly faster pace than other emerging EV manufacturers. This was mainly due to an increase in the number of vehicles delivered and higher average selling prices (ASP), while ancillary operations such as after-sales service, parts sales, and auto financing also contributed to the increase in profit. In terms of research and development expenses, the group invests CNY 33.1 ...

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

Analysis Report: Thermal Management of BEV Batteries (European, American and Chinese Markets) The widespread adoption of battery thermal management systems tailored to market characteristics List of Suppliers Introduction I. Thermal management major functional parts sourcing map II. Overview and trends of thermal management methods III. Overview and trends of major component suppliers IV. Installation status major functional parts by model Valeo...

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

nly vehicle on display was the V23, a small EV model that has already been sold outside of Indonesia. Two versions were on display: a specially painted Retro Classic version and a standard painted version, along with a concept model called Cyberspace. Because the Cyberspace model has different body parts than the standard model, it was planned to be manufactured in China and imported as a finished vehicle.   CKD production of the V23 is planned ...

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

of Delphi and Aptiv for many years, so he knows what the industry really needs and the significance of such a statement. Among other things, Microvision acquired the Hamburg/Germany-based company Ibeo and used this technology to develop its solid-state sensor, which operates entirely without moving parts. If required, Movia-S also provides only the point cloud as source data, allowing OEMs to evaluate and use the entire spectrum of sensor data wi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/26

in San Francisco, and dynamic performance regulated at a 30km/h stopping distance of 27m (approx. 0.15 G). Electric parking brake (EPB)   In recent years, deregulation has led to the rapid spread of EPBs. By adopting EPBs, convenience is increased, such as a switch for the parking brake, increased interior space, and an automatic parking ON/OFF function. In addition, in terms of function expansion of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Xiaomi SU7 Teardown Survey: Perceived Quality of the Instrument Panel In-depth analysis of material quality and interior design Summary What is Perceived Quality? Xiaomi SU7 interior component survey (Instrument panel) Structure of main components Material and Texture Points of interest from a perceived quality perspective   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) conducted a teardown survey of the BEV “Xiaomi SU7” developed by the smartphone manufa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/18

maximum driving range of 622 km (WLTP).  The European specification supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), integrating EVs into a next-generation energy ecosystem.   Compared with the previous model, the vehicle’s overall length and wheelbase have been slightly reduced, while interior space has been expanded. Mr. Shigemoto emphasized that the development philosophy was to make the EV “not a special vehicle, but one that c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

ant EV 1.8 Foton: Heavy-, medium-, and light-duty trucks, buses, and electric commercial vehicles Beiqi Foton's commercial vehicle plant, which started operation in 2024, will produce electric commercial vehicles going forward. (Reference) Search OEM Plants by Country/OEM   Chinese automotive parts suppliers are building industrial clusters in Thailand as local production by finished vehicle OEMs goes into full swing. Chinese suppliers ente...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Expanding Chinese Parts Supplier Presence in Thailand Status of Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approval for automotive-related projects in 2025 Summary BOI project approvals in 2025 (Automotive): Nearly 100 are Chinese suppliers List of BOI-approved companies in 2025 (automotive): EV and charging-related projects, etc. Thailand Automobile Market Overview   According to an announcement by Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI), the total numb...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/17

BYD Yangwang U8 Teardown Survey: Perceived Quality of Door Trim Comprehensive analysis of interior design and texture expression Summary What is Perceived Quality? BYD U8 interior components survey (Door trim) Structure of main components Material and texture Points of interest from a perceived quality perspective   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) purchased a top-of-the-line BYD Yangwang U8 (base price approx. JPY 23 million), which is BYD Co. L...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

approximately three times higher than conventional molded polypropylene resin, while maintaining flexural strength at the same level.   At the exhibition booth, a shift lever cover injection-molded from ToughCel pellets was introduced, providing a clear example of its application to the automotive interior components. ToughCel Pellets, environmentally friendly high-strength biomass pellets Shift lever cover injection molded with ToughCel...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

exhibition booth Nittoku's exhibition booth MarkLines Fee-based Data & Reports Fukuta: 2-in-1 powertrain for light commercial vehicles, 3-in-1 powertrain for light commercial vehicles   Fukuta Elec. & Mach. Co., Ltd. (Fukuta), a Taiwanese motor supplier, has a track record in supplying motor parts such as motor cores for Tesla's BEVs and 7-in-1 e-Axle for Mazda's rotary engine PHEV MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV. However, at this Expo, the company ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

at revolutionize the manufacturing process itself. These are casting technologies that use die-casting machines with large clamping forces to cast large aluminum alloy components in a single unit, replacing a body structure that was previously made by welding together tens to over 100 pressed steel parts. There are significant benefits in reducing the number of parts and improving the rigidity of the body. Tesla Inc.'s (Tesla’s) introduction of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/12

BYD Yangwang U8 Teardown Survey: Perceived Quality of Instrument Panel Comprehensive analysis of interior design and texture expression Summary What is Perceived Quality? BYD U8 interior component survey Main components Material and texture Points of interest from a perceived quality perspective   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) purchased a top-of-the-line BYD Yangwang U8 (base price approx. JPY 23 million), and BYD Co. Ltd.'s (BYD’s) entry in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/15

uilding an open ecosystem that covers multiple countries and models, and by acquiring expanded capabilities (engineering and HMI services), it will be able to develop a full-stack system in the future. 3.3.2 Intelligent cockpit technologies and products Beijing Benz (Mercedes-Benz) A-Class (Cockpit parts / system supplier - Visteon) Figure 3.3: Mercedes-Benz A-class cockpit (Type 4) (©Beijing Benz)   Visteon is supplying the Merced...

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