e, OEMs are looking for end-to-end system suppliers who can design, manufacture, and supply entire exhaust systems, from the hot end (exhaust manifolds and catalytic converters) to the cold end (mufflers). Recent changes in purchasing trends include the adoption of catalytic converters for the 2019 Lexus UX for Toyota by Aisin Takaoka, whose main business is casting. Hirotec, Mazda's main supplier of exhaust systems, is also expanding its sales c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

lar Display Panel: Front pillar forming technology development using high-strength materials Lower row: 1470MPa cold-formed material Upper row: Hot stamped material ■Cold-formed material Prius, Land Cruiser 250 (1470MPa material), Aqua (1180MPa material) ■Hot stamped material RAV4, Lexus RX, Harrier, Alphard, etc. ■Improved collision safety performance using high-strength materials (1180MPa or higher) ■Improved visibility ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

22,233 Development Disconnection and false detection due to oxidation of contact points in the EPB motor EPB program correction SubaruLevorg Continental Automotive 5048 11/18/2021 18,517 Development Vibration input to EPB mistakenly detected as being in motion EPB program correction Toyota NoahLexus NX ADVICS 5202 9/01/2022 60,258 Development Detecting a normal response delay as an abnormality EPB program correction Mitsubishi Fusoe-Canter...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (2) Japanese & European OEMs Mitsubishi, Mazda, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, Isuzu, and others Summary Mitsubishi: Xforce HEV Mazda: Iconic SP compact electric sports car Honda: e:N1 and City Hatchback DRIVAL Nissan: Serena e-POWER Suzuki: Swift and Carry Isuzu: Dragon Max pickup truck Toyota: Hilux Champ, Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV Ford: Everest Sport Special Edition Hyundai: N Line Series Volvo: XC90 PHEV and EX90 BEV ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/08

n) commercial vehicles with 4WD. However, in terms of volume, as shown in Figure 2 below, 28% of ATs are 4-speed, indicating how many Suzuki and OEM-supplied vehicles are sold.   The 8-speed segment saw an increase due to the introduction of new high-end models such as the Toyota Land Cruiser 250, Lexus LBX, and Mazda CX-80. In the future, multi-speed ATs will be increasingly adopted in sports cars that mainly use manual transmissions, such as t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

Weight reduction: European composite materials Molding technology: Press forming, vertical insert molding Decorative technology: Plastic plating and vacuum deposition   Automotive World 2025 (January 22 - 24, 2025) was held at the Tokyo Big Sight convention and exhibition center, and organized by RX Japan Co., Ltd. This report covers xEV (electrified vehicle) solutions such as improving heat resistance with thermosetting resins and silicone rub...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/14

reproducing material properties comparable to those of die casting, it is now possible to produce prototypes of body parts such as shock towers and chassis parts such as subframes.   Thin-wall housing, high vacuum die casting (Ryobi) In production: Support steering Vehicle model: Toyota Lexus RXWeight: 5.0kgMaterial: RMH-TMHProcess: High vacuum die castingCasting machine: 2,500 tons   Special die casting processes for thin-walled ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/03

launched by Japanese OEMs in the Japanese market after January 2022*. Brand Model name Year of release (Japanese market) Toyota Noah / Voxy January 2022 bZ4X May 2022 Sienta August 2022 Crown (Crossover, Sport, Sedan) September 2022November 2023 Prius January 2023 Alphard June 2023 Lexus LX January 2022 RX November 2022 RZ March 2023 LM December 2023 LBX December 2023 Nissan Ariya January 2022 X-Trail July 2022 Sere...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/25

ng Nissan's technology. For lithium supply, the company signed a contract with Vulcan Energy Resources of Australia.   Toyota At the "New Organization Policy Briefing" held in April 2023, Toyota announced three pillars: 1) selling 1.5 million BEVs in 2026 and 3.5 million in 2030; 2) converting all Lexus vehicles to BEVs by 2035; and 3) investing JPY 5 trillion in EVs by 2030. Concrete developments in North America have become clear over the past...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

irai JPD20 2022 Denso Toyota Industries Denso (FCV) Toyota Prius ZVW60 2024 Denso Toyota Industries Denso (PHEV) Toyota RAV4 MXAA5# 2022 Denso Toyota Industries Denso (PHEV) Toyota Sienta MXP1#G 2024 Denso Toyota Industries - Toyota Yaris/Cross KSP210 2024 Denso Toyota Industries - Toyota/Lexus IS300 / 350IS300h ASE30 / GSE31AVE3# 2022 Denso Toyota Industries - Toyota/Lexus LS500LS500ｈ VXFA5#GVF5# 2022 Denso Toyota Industries - To...

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

g electrification technology and its compatibility with CN fuels. Subaru will refine its "horizontally opposed engine + AWD" system with electrification technology, and will adopt a series-parallel configuration for its next-generation hybrid system.   In terms of Toyota's sales volume (Toyota and Lexus retail volume), electric vehicle sales are expected to increase over twofold, from 2,155,000 units (23.7% ) in FY2020 to 4,827,000 units (46.4%)...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/30

1980s. Later, with the spread of ESC (Electronic Stability Control), which independently controls the brakes on the four wheels, 4WS was discontinued, but is now making a comeback in some luxury cars. Since steering is more effective than braking in controlling driving stability at high speeds, the Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH), which was adopted for the Lexus GS in 2012, and other systems are still in production. VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/08

and the frame structure has been modified to lower the seating position by 3cm compared to the previous model. In addition to the entry-model seat with a simple shape, a sporty seat was also adopted. In November 2022, the company announced that its seats and interior materials were used in the new Lexus RX. In the front seats, a new mechanism for adjusting the seat length has been designed to accommodate a wide range of drivers’ body types. In...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/01

olding Press forming Bumper R/F aluminum specification 7000 series aluminumAl-Zn-Mg-Cu Extrusion molding Suspension knuckle 6000 series aluminumAl-Mg-Si series Forging Ryobi, Limited(Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture) High-rigidity aluminum frame・Shock tower・Cowl top・Cross car beam Ryobi RX10 (AlSi10MnMg)Ryobi RMH-TMH (AlSi8MnMg) High vacuum die casting High-strength aluminum・Steering arm ・Knuckle Aluminum alloy GD Squeeze EV c...

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

d technology companies, and covered a total area of 220,000 square meters, showcasing 117 world premiere models, 41 concept cars and 278 NEV models.   Among the Japanese automakers, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) debuted two new models of its battery EV (BEV) series "bZ", the "bZ3C" and "bZ3X". Lexus, Toyota’s luxury vehicle division, unveiled its next-generation BEV concept car “LF-ZC” and flagship concept car “LF-ZL” for the first...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/31

of control, the system has changed from the conventional four-wheel equal pressure control to independent front and rear wheel control, increasing the amount of energy regeneration and contributing to vehicle attitude control, improving ride comfort and sense of security. In December 2022, the new Lexus RX gasoline model featured the High Performance ESC Modulator. The sytem ensures vehicle stability by automatically controlling the brakes and e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/11

u Legacy (USA) 2022 BW North American Lighting (NAL) Stanley Subaru Subaru Outback (USA) 2022 BT North American Lighting (NAL) Stanley Murakami Corporation Tesla Tesla Model 3 (USA) 2022 Gen-1 Hella (Forvia Hella) Tesla Tesla Model Y (USA) 2022 Gen-1 Hella (Forvia Hella) Toyota Lexus ES (USA) 2021 XZ10 [Ballast] North American Lighting (NAL) Toyota Lexus RX (Canada) 2021 AL20 North American Lighting (NAL) North America...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/28

automatic transmission; its products are capped at 9-speed.   Even the European Fiat 500 uses a 9-speed AT; only one Alfa Romeo model and the Mini (PHEV only) have an automatic transmission with less than 8 speeds. On the other hand, there are still quite a few 6-speed ATs in Japanese cars, mainly Lexus models, and the Toyota 4Runner has a 5-speed (corresponding to 1% in the figure). Toyota and Honda also provide vehicles with 10-speed ATs, and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/21

cal Support, Yokogawa Test & Measurement, Denshijiki Industry, NST) EV charging evaluation and measurement instruments (Toyo Corporation, Keysight Technologies)   Automotive World 2024 (Period: January 24 - 26, 2024) was held at the Tokyo Big Sight convention and exhibition center.   According to RX Japan Ltd., the organizer of the event, the total number of visitors for the entire exhibition, including NEPCON, Green Factory Expo, Smart Logisti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/07

ing the areas to be illuminated only where these vehicles are and illuminating other areas with high beams. Development has been progressing with the purpose of ensuring safety by automatically controlling light distribution when driving at night. After Koito’s ADB headlamps were installed on the Lexus LS in 2012, other companies have been working to put them into specific applications.   Currently, improvements in performance are mainly being...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/02/29