Vienna Motor Symposium 2026 (1) Climate Targets in Mobility – Quo Vadis? Key insights from the opening plenary session featuring FEV, TRATON, Hyundai, and Geely Summary Future of Powertrain under Consideration of CO₂ Fleet Targets (FEV) The Future of TRATON’s Powertrain in a Changing Global Environment (TRATON) Reinventing Powertrain of Hyundai: Driven by Legacy, Innovating with Humility (Hyundai) Powertrain Innovation & Transformation (Gee...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/29

rms, January rose 7.0%, February grew 12.2%, and March fell 13.8%, largely due to the extended Islamic Lebaran (Eid al-Fitr) holiday period.   In March 2026, Toyota secured a 29.4% market share. Daihatsu followed with a 14.6% share, while Mitsubishi posted 8.5%. Suzuki was a rare bright spot among legacy Japanese brands, with a 7.4% share, whereas Honda recorded 6.7%, reflecting broader competitive pressure in the mass-market segment.   The ris...

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

t decrease in automobile manufacturers' production volumes due to the shortage of semiconductors and to the rising cost of raw materials such as nylon yarn for the base fabrics of airbag cushions.   The control units (ECUs) for airbags use chips from several generations ago, using "mature process (legacy node)" chips rather than the latest AI-oriented chips. However, because semiconductor manufacturers are focusing their investments on cutting-e...

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

ges. Hybrid NG eCall on a Single Test Platform   A central element of Keysight’s automotive showcase was its hybrid mode NG eCall solution, designed to validate emergency calling functionality across 2G, 4G, and 5G networks using a single emulator.   Keysight’s approach consolidates NG eCall, legacy eCall, positioning, and audio quality testing into one integrated “single box” solution. According to Mr. Cohen, this unified setup address...

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

Roberto Diesel, Vice President Energy Systems and Powertrain at Edag, explained us in an interview. Especially considering that “the production of battery-electric vehicles alone is significantly cheaper”, says Diesel. Roberto DieselVice President Edag Engineering GmbH 2 QUESTIONS FOR … Legacy seems to be the final nail in the coffin for German car production.Will German manufacturers still be able to produce competitively on an inter...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/05

tonomous "Model 2" would be "pointless." Our projections retain a speculative C-segment SUV around 2030, positioned below the Model Y and underpinned by a next-generation platform. We also anticipate only modest volumes for privately owned Cybercab given Europe’s slower regulatory environment and legacy road networks.   The wider context is that Tesla appears to be caught between being an automaker manufacturing EVs, and being a company focuse...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/14

A] With torque converter 2002 Nissan Murano 3.5L engine JATCO “JF010E”, the first CVT for large vehicles (Torque capacity: 330Nm) 2002 Toyota Vitz 1.3L engine Toyota's first CVT, made by Aisin 2006 Daihatsu Sonica Minicar The world's first input reduction type 3-axis CVT 2009 SUBARU Legacy 2L turbo engine The world's first metal chain type, Lineartronic CVT (increased capacity) (Torque capacity: 400Nm) 2010 Suzuki Wagon R Adop...

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

beyond BEVs to cover both ICE and PHEV platforms. For Volkswagen, Xpeng’s expertise will accelerate development of its driver-assistance ecosystem, shorten development cycles, and enhance its competitiveness. Meanwhile, Xpeng will benefit from Volkswagen’s world-class resources and engineering legacy to improve vehicle quality and reduce manufacturing costs. From this deepening alliance to the autonomous driving breakthroughs of the German l...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/14

making the instrument panel thinner. In January 2022, Toyota Boshoku announced that Toyoda Gosei's technology was used in the “lap airbag” installed in the MX221 concept model exhibited at CES 2022. The company announced that it is supplying its first pedestrian protection airbag for the Subaru Legacy Outback for the Japanese market, which was launched in October 2021. The cushion in the A-pillar section has a check valve and is designed to r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

els, including hybrids and EREVs. As many customers lose interest in BEVs, it is natural for OEMs to focus on what consumers are more eager to drive. Furthermore, as global manufacturers navigate increasingly complex market landscapes, they need to offer a comprehensive portfolio of solutions. As a legacy automaker, Hyundai Group may be better positioned to outperform pure BEV automakers once it optimizes the synergies among different propulsion ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/23

diment of athletic minimalism. A commitment to purity of form, as if crafted from a single piece of metal: clear, technical, intelligent and emotional. Exterior design impressions of the Audi Concept C: the new Audi brand face features the vertical frame that reimagines the brand's legacy and a distinctive four-element light signature (IAA MOBILITY 2025 organized by Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., Photo upper left: Copyrigh...

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

n We are entering an era where AI matches or exceeds human performance in cognitive tasks. Major tech companies are investing billions in AI infrastructure, signalling its central role in industrial innovation. However, European companies, especially in Germany, risk falling behind due to outdated legacy systems, organizational culture, and talent shortages. AI is booming for a reason—half of U.S. startup funding now goes to AI, and the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/22

sses as it is designed to simplify the development process and enhance compatibility.   By using web technologies and supporting open standards and APIs that enable seamless communication between different systems and platforms, it can be easily integrated into existing systems.   The gap between legacy systems and modern applications can be bridged with the help of middleware tools that ensure a smooth flow of data and functionality.   Finall...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/03

was an obvious choice to provide even greater AI computing power for large-scale model training and reduce dependency on a single semiconductor. Baidu enables compatibility learning for semiconductors of different manufacturers and models in a single cluster, improving the utilization efficiency of legacy assets and reducing the loss of computing power to less than 3%. Optimizing cluster utilization by learning the entire process model Given l...

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

“F06A”with torque converter 2002 Nissan Murano 3.5L engine(Torque capacity 330Nm) JATCO “JF010E”, the first CVT for large vehicles 2002 Toyota Vitz 1.3L engine Toyota's first CVT, made by Aisin 2006 Daihatsu Sonica Minicar The world's first input reduction type 3-axis CVT 2009 Subaru Legacy 2L turbo engine(Torque capacity 400Nm) The world's first metal chain type, Lineartronic CVT (increased capacity) 2010 Suzuki Wagon R Adopted...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/21

making the instrument panel thinner. In January 2022, Toyota Boshoku announced that Toyoda Gosei's technology was used in the “lap airbag” installed in the MX221 concept model exhibited at CES 2022. The company announced that it is supplying its first pedestrian protection airbag for the Subaru Legacy Outback for the Japanese market, which was launched in October 2021. The cushion in the A-pillar section has a check valve and is designed to r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/12

it can significantly reduce assembly costs by modularizing the car body based on large die-cast parts. This has prompted other automakers, who are now faced with the need to reduce the cost of EVs, to seriously consider gigacasting. However, the cost reduction effect has been limited for OEMs with legacy production facilities, and so it has been the emerging automakers who have taken the lead in adopting the technology.   This report summarizes...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/27

ord Group global sales, causing volumes to fall relatively flat.   It has recently been reported that Ford Group will be shifting its strategy to build smaller and more affordable EVs in order to stay competitive in the market, especially against the rising Chinese automakers that pose a threat to legacy automakers. It is speculated that a Small Crossover starting around USD 25,000 will be produced at the Louisville Assembly plant by 2026, while...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/29

s-free, eyes-off-the-road automated driving system. (Source: Ford Motor Co.)   Finally, Doug Field discussed concerns about workforce talent and development in the automotive industry. He felt that culture is the biggest barrier in attracting employees to a traditional OEM due to their inherent legacy. Doug Field added that the automotive industry has more constraints compared to technology startups including additional safety considerations...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/21

not feature-locked to a specific launch date.   Moderator James Buczkowski also asked about where the panelists thought the automotive industry was in the SDV development process. Sripriya Raghunathan said that the industry was in a very early stage of SDV development and has to manage a number of legacy difficulties in addition to the lack of hardware and software infrastructure. Steve Tengler concurred, stating that more than 5.8 million vehic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/10