GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (November 2025) Summary Commentary For November, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate remained strong, at 95 mn units/year, only slightly below October’s result. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market fell 2% as sales totaled 8.1 mn units globally. Year-to-date (YTD), 83.6 mn vehicles have been sold, up 4% from the same period in 2024. The key markets of the US, Western Europe, and China saw...

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s and major markets. Toyota (Monocular camera + radar)   The Land Cruiser and new RAV4 exhibited at the Show feature the most common combination and placement of parts, with a monocular camera located at the top of the front windshield. The radar is placed above the bumper on the Land Cruiser and slightly above the grille on the RAV4. The RAV4 has a different specification with a different shape of grille section, but the height of the radar fro...

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y and CNT display Thermoelectric clay Thermoelectric clay display panel   In the e-Axle related area, the company exhibited hollow motor shafts and bearing bushings with outer peripheral protrusions that are incorporated into motor housings.   Hollow motor shafts are used to make motor shafts lighter and to form oil channels, and are cold forged + drilled + hard-fitted (or pressure welded) to make motor shafts with splines.   Bearing bushi...

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Japan Mobility Show 2025: BEV and FCEV trucks and buses CV OEMs’ multi-pathway strategies and BYD’s Japan-specific BEV light-duty truck Summary Business environment and each OEM's strategy - From the press briefings Summary of exhibited vehicles: BEV, FCEV, Engine-equipped vehicles Important technologies seen in the exhibits: hydrogen and fuel cell, BEV thermal management, L4 autonomous driving   The Japan Mobility Show 2025, organized by th...

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wheel switches have been redesigned, but the meter visor and shifter are the conventional type. Figure 3: Mazda CX-5 (Photo:Copyright ©Mazda) The large (15.6-inch) IVI touch panel is positioned within easy reach. It has minimal hard switches in the center of the instrument panel (hazard lights and front/rear defrosters). The shifter is a conventional type. (3) Toyota RAV4 The visor-less meter has been replaced with the one shown in Fi...

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t synchronous motors and switched reluctance motors, are finding a wider range of applications in New Energy Vehicles.   Permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) Permanent magnet synchronous motors are used extensively in New Energy Vehicles. These motors have advantages such as high efficiency, light weight, small volume, and high power density. The PMSM has taken a leading position in the Chinese New Energy Vehicle market due to its high eff...

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ing the engine in the early 2030s.   The six-cylinder hydrogen engine is a mock-up model of a six-cylinder hydrogen-fueled reciprocating engine that Kawasaki Motors is developing and prototyping. The engine is designed to be used in various mobility applications by applying the design concept of a lightweight, high-power motorcycle engine.   The Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group is well known for its development of liquefied hydrogen carriers uti...

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voltage outside the scope of electrical safety regulations. 10 kW output possible. Low cost. Relatively safe. Usually as MHEV (mild hybrid EV), but there are also examples of EVs (nanoFlowcell) 100 Possible to use small motor and battery. Cost effective in practical terms. Modal fuel economy is slightly inferior to 250V or more 250 – 450 Can be applied with on-board battery voltage as it is No boost circuit required 650 High voltage moto...

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ously variable transmissions themselves are rejected outright for the drive feeling. For this reason, control software has recently been improved, calling it a 7-speed CVT, for example, and making it compatible with paddle switches. The car has 7 to 10 acceleration steps by intentionally leaving a slight shock when shifting up, creating a pseudo MT feel. It also makes it easier for the driver to control engine braking when going downhill, for exa...

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ight © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)  The main program began on October 7 with a plenary session featuring keynote speeches from Emilio Scervo (Bugatti Rimac), Dr. Nikolai Ardey (VW AG), and Prof. Lutz Eckstein (VDI), offering strategic insights into the future of mobility.  A spotlight was placed on automotive start-ups through engaging sessions such as Turbo Talks and a dedicated plenary discussion. The conversation delved int...

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ultra-fast charging station allows charging times from 10% to 80% in just 11-12 minutes.   The S5 liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging station has a maximum output of 800kW, a maximum current of 800A, and millisecond-level overcurrent protection, making it safe and highly efficient. In addition, the lightweight charging cable design allows one-handed operation. According to the data, XPeng's high-voltage compatible models have a significantly high...

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Hybrid electric vehicle ICE Internal combustion engine PHEV Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle PF Platform SDV Software defined vehicle ZEV Zero emission vehicle (Note that subject vehicles may differ in each country) gpm grams per mile mpg miles per gallon LDV (EPA definition) Light-Duty Vehicle LDT (EPA definition) Light-Duty Truck (GVWR 8,500lbs or less) MDV (EPA definition) Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicle - GVWR less ...

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Japan Mobility Show 2025: BYD, Geely, and Sharp EVs BYD's mini EV and EV trucks and buses, Zeekr 009, Sharp "LDK+" Summary BYD: RACCO mini-EV prototype, T35 light-duty electric truck Geely: Premium electric MPV Zeekr 009 and commercial EV F11 VS Sharp: "LDK+" EV concept offers extended living room space   At the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA), October 29 (Wed.) - Novem...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (October 2025) Summary Commentary For October, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate saw its second strongest month of the year, with 96 mn units/year, fractionally behind the August result. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market grew 3% as sales reached 8.2 mn units globally. Year-to-date (YTD), 75 mn vehicles have been sold, up 5% from the same period in 2024. The key markets of the US, We...

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Indian market 5-year forecast: New car sales to exceed 6 mn units in 2030 Passenger car market analysis: segment structure, sales volume by OEM Summary GlobalData Sales Forecast: India’s light vehicle sales to exceed 6 million units in 2030 2025 and medium-term trends in the passenger car market Reduction in GST for the automotive sector Passenger cars segment performance in 2024 Passenger car market segment structure OEM analysis of passenger ...

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ucial role. State-of-the-art technologies The following innovations collectively redefine the cockpit as a multisensory, intelligent, and user-centric space that combines aesthetics with functionality to enhance the driving experience: OLED and 3D displays: elevating visual experience OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) displays offer brilliant contrast, deep blacks, and wide viewing angles, enhancing readability and aesthetics. Their flexible an...

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n various press releases, Vahan data base, SIAM, Telangana open data and other sources) EV sales by OEM in India (Source: OEM press releases, Vahan data base, SIAM, Telangana open data and other sources)   Tata Motors remains the popular EV OEM in India in 2024. However, it reported a slight decline in sales. In 2024, it introduced new nameplates like Tata Curvv.ev and Punch.ev. In 2025, it introduced Harrier.ev too in the electric S...

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Charging Concepts for Battery-electric Trucks and Buses Summary Introduction DEPOT CHARGING HIGH POWER CHARGING MEGAWATT CHARGING SYSTEM   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 affiliated with MarkLines. About Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH   Established in 2010 as a subsidiary of Springer Nature Company...

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se passenger car market has been increasing year by year, from 81.6% in 2016 to 98.4% in 2023, while the number of passenger cars adopting HPS and EHPS is decreasing.   EPS is also the first choice for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs: BEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs) because of the small size, low power consumption, light weight, and flexibility. In 2020, the EPS share of the New Energy passenger car steering system market reached 99.91%. Conversely, HPS and EHPS ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Chinese market : Chinese OEMs take 70% share as foreign OEMs struggle GlobalData Production Forecast: Evolution of Chinese Market, Shift to Sustainable Growth Summary GlobalData Production Forecast: China's light vehicle production will remain at 31 million units in 2028 First-half 2025 sales volume up by 11.4% to 15.65 million units; targeting 32.3 million units for the full year Passenger car market: Chinese OEMs have nearly 70% share, Japanese...

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