d the Nissan Fairlady Z launched in 1989. However, because the design consisted of small switches lined up in a small area, they were often difficult to use, and have become almost unheard of since the turn of the century. Figure 8-2: Examples of cluster switches (Left: Isuzu Piazza, Right: Lexus Sports Concept)(Photo by MarkLines, Left: @ Toyota Automobile Museum, Right: @ 2025JMS) The Isuzu Piazza was one of the first production veh...

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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 Adopted as standard in mini-vehicles CVT with JATCO auxiliary transmission 2018 Toyota Lexus UX 2L engine World's first direct shift CVT (with starting gear) 2019 Daihatsu Tanto Adopted as standard in mini-vehicles, up to 1.5L World's ...

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interim CEO. Renault Trafic (scheduled for release in 2026, co-developed with Flexis) (Photo:Copyright ©Renault) Toyota   At the "New Organization Policy Briefing" in April 2023, Toyota announced three key pillars: 1) BEV sales of 1.5 million units in 2026, 3.5 million in 2030; 2) all Lexus vehicles to be BEVs by 2035; and 3) EV-related investment of JPY 5 trillion by 2030. Following the slump in BEV demand in 2024, the company revi...

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d system is decreasing, and its adoption has been declining. Examples of vehicles equipped with different motor winding methods The table can be scrolled left and right. OEM Distributed winding Concentrated winding Inserter method SC winding (Flat wire wave wound) Toyota 3rd gen Prius, RX450h 4th and 5th gen Prius, Yaris (MG2) 4th and 5th gen Prius, Yaris generator (MG1) Honda Previous Accord (i-MMD) Accord, Fit (e:HEV) Previous Fr...

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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...

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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: 2025/09/27

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 ...

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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...

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anufactured from plastic bottles collected in-house   Automotive soundproofing products made from used clothes recycled materials   Toyota collects 15,000 tons, or about 2% of the used clothing collected annually, and reuses it as soundproofing products such as dash and floor silencers for the Lexus RX, utilizing about 5kg of used clothing per vehicle. This initiative has reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 47% for dash silencers and 63% ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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

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