it mainly has been used in In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) equipment. Following the trend towards the use of OSS (Open Source Software), it now also supports advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which require functional safety, and is scheduled to be released as the AGL SDV reference platform. Japanese domestic OEMs have also established internal OSS utilization organizations referred to as OSPOs (Open Source Program Offices), and AGL is als...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/10

n recent years, the automotive industry has undergone a major transformation with the emergence of the "SDV (software defined vehicle)”. SDVs are software-centric vehicles that communicate with the cloud and continuously evolve vehicle functions through OTA (over-the-air) software updates.   The Japanese government has set a policy goal of achieving a 30% global market share for Japanese SDVs by 2030 and 2035, and is encouraging Japanese domes...

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

driving. Automatic anti-glare headlights. AHB (Automatic High Beam): System for high-beam driving. Automatic low/high-beam switching headlights.   In 2024, the five major headlamp suppliers in the global market are Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Koito) and Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. (Stanley) in Japan, and Marelli, Hella (Forvia) and the Valeo Group (including Japan-based Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. (Ichikoh)) in Europe.   In the European market...

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

the United States this year, marking the start of activities in a new market. Global network. In North America, Catena-X is represented by AIAG; in Shanghai by a broad initiative; in France by GALIA and the PFA; in Spain by SERNAUTO together with ANFAC; and in Sweden by Mobility Sweden. In Japan, Catena-X collaborates with the national Ouranos Ecosystem on a technical level. (source: Catena-X)AIAG（Automotive Industry Action Group）GAL...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Honda's Electrification Strategy Restructuring of xEV production system and strengthening HEVs Summary 2025 Business Briefing: Realignment of Honda's electrification strategy EVs for the North American market: Cooperation with GM to launch the "Prologue" and "Acura ZDX" NEVs for the Chinese market: Joint development of advanced driver assistance technology with Momenta EVs for the Japanese market: Launch of two N-series light passenger EV models ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Hydrogen Engine Development Trends Initiatives by Japanese and European companies Summary History of hydrogen engine development and latest technology trends Selection of the excess air ratio λ Inspection of abnormal combustion Consideration of fuel supply method (Pi / Di selection, water injection) Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan - Presentations on hydrogen utilization   Hydrogen engines are already in practical use because engine tec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/01

's exhibit Motor material-related: Daido Steel, Höganäs, Next Core Technologies, Komaki Kouzai Power electronics: STMicroelectronics, Toshiba, Alps Alpine, Sumida Process and test equipment: Tanaka Engineering, CHK Spring Industry, Myway Plus, SMACH, AMDT   TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, organized by the Japan Management Association, was held July 23-25, 2025, at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center. TECHNO-FRONTIER is an exhibition that...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

f the state, the state government organized the Invest Karnataka 2025 – Global Investors Meet. It secured over INR 10.27 trillion in investment commitments, with a strong focus on manufacturing, automotive, EV, aerospace, and advanced technology sectors. The event also saw a good participation of Japanese automotive companies.   The report covers Karnataka's economy, its growth in technology, automotive, and electric mobility sectors. It also ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/27

/m and down 0.4 points y/y. Cumulative HV sales for the 2025 January to July period increased 17.8% y/y to 3.178 million units, accounting for 8.6% of total vehicle sales volume.   Regarding additional U.S tariffs on the automobile sector, progress has been made in reaching agreements with the EU, Japan, and South Korea but there are many uncertainties regarding their implementation. For the UK, which reached an agreement with the U.S. earlier, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/26

era. This report focuses on four European and American power steering system suppliers (Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch), Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd. (Nexteer), thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp), and ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF)) for models, mainly passenger cars, produced in Europe and in the Americas. For Japanese system suppliers such as JTEKT Corporation, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. (NSK), and Astemo, Ltd., which are also installed in vehicles produced in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/21

d to this, meeting with heads of the largest OEM’s including BYD, where they instructed manufacturers not to offer unreasonable discounts. The EV market is the main battleground in the price war, as domestic and international demand for affordable electric driving has been rising. Other Asia In Japan, LV sales fell 3.6% YoY on a raw sales basis, with the CV segment contracting 8.1%. This is somewhat expected in seasonal terms however, as indi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

n the electrified tricycle market, and this was evident at this year's EV show. Subsidies for charging equipment   The state-owned electric power company PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) provides support, and customers only have to pay IDR 700,000 to 800,000 to PLN for home charging equipment. Like Japan, Indonesia has a late-night (off-peak hours) discount on electricity rates when electricity is cheaper from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.   The challenge f...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: BEV Teardown Exhibits Tesla Cybertruck and Xiaomi SU7: traction motor, thermal management system Summary Tesla Cybertruck teardown exhibit Xiaomi SU7 teardown exhibit Teardown analysis of power electronics products (LTEC)   TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, organized by the Japan Management Association, was held July 23-25, 2025, at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center. TECHNO-FRONTIER is an exhibition that started in 19...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/19

Global Sales Volume Analysis by Model (First Half of 2025) BEVs increase in China and ASEAN, Japanese and European OEMs struggle Summary Sales by country/region, and powertrain Sales by OEM Sales by model Future global sales trends   According to MarkLines sales volume data (62 countries, representing about 97% of total global sales), global sales volume (passenger and commercial vehicles) in the first half of 2025 increased 2.3% year over year ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/18

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: EV Components BEV torque limiters, rare earth-free magnets, high-performance cores and more Summary Paper friction material for BEV torque limiter Permanent magnets for EV motors Core materials for EV motors EV components: High space factor coils, drawn busbars, electromagnetic shielding, heat dissipation plating Small motor parts   TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, organized by the Japan Management Association (JMA), was held July 23-...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/15

curity technology using mobility (Toyota Motor Corporation) The 2025 Nagoya Automotive Engineering Exposition (JSAE 2025 in Nagoya) was held at the Aichi International Exhibition Center (Aichi Sky Expo) from July 16 (Wed.) to 18 (Fri.), 2025, and organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSAE). The event’s slogan was "Integrate Future Tech! Toward the Future of Mobility by Integrating New Technologies”. The venue was e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/14

ree groups of countries. Of these, the first group comprises 62.9% of the market, the second group 23.6%, and the third 5.4%. The table can be scrolled left and right. Group 1 China, U.S.A., 8 European countries (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands) Group 2 India, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Australia, Indonesia Group 3 Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, South Africa, Argentina, Philip...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/12

r Assistance Systems) deployment beyond Level 2+. Demonstration tests of Level 4 AD (Autonomous Driving) are currently underway for commercial vehicles, but the challenge is to accumulate mileage to achieve a successful track record.   At the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 sponsored by the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (JSAE), held at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center on May 21-23, 2025, there were many...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/12

profiles as necessary.   This report addresses models currently manufactured in Europe and the Americas (including some of the most recently manufactured models). 1) Global status of business and facilities development In the European market, four of the top five companies are Western and one is Japanese, and in the Americas market, three of the top five are Western and two are Japanese. Looking at seat assemblies for vehicles produced in Euro...

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

ce): A point of contact that serves as a bridge between software programs and web services  SBOM*: Software Bill of Materials 1. Exterior view of the Valeo booth (Source: Photo by MarkLines)   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025, organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc., was held from May 22 to 24, 2025, at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center. This report describes the content of exhibit...

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