et" to "providing services globally."   Changan Automobile unveiled its new "Vast Ocean Plan 2.0" at this year's motor show, further strengthening its global strategy from product exports and brand building to local partnerships. In addition, the company simultaneously announced the pricing of two models, the Avatr 06T and Deepal L06 Max, equipped with the Blue Core Super Engine, and showcased technological achievements such as the Kaicene unman...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/28

s of electrified vehicles (xEVs) continue to rise across Europe. In March, the UK saw a seasonal increase, resulting in a 59.3% decrease compared to the previous month, but a significant increase of 44.5% compared to the same month last year. In particular, Chery saw growth in both its BEV and PHEV models, while Hyundai Group’s HEV models, such as the Kia Sportage, continue to enjoy strong popularity.   While South Korea has historically had a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

re) Giga G Cargo 8x4 Standard equipped with Wheel Detachment Warning System Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino City, Tokyo) Profia Dump Truck 6x4 Newly equipped with AMT (Proshift12) Heavy-duty truck (GVW 25t) Exhibited vehicle: Giga G Cargo 8x4 (Isuzu) Exhibited vehicle: Profia Dump Truck 6x4 2025 model (Hino) Equipped with Wheel Detachment Warning System as standardLane Keep Assist (LKA)Side Collision Mitigation FunctionSide View Camera...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

ractical vehicles to luxury cars. As one of the most popular pavilions, BYD's exhibition booth was bustling with visitors every day. The company hosted numerous presentations, and attracted significant attention from media outlets from both inside and outside China.   BYD prominently showcased key models from the Dynasty and Ocean series, including its flagship SUV, the DaTang , as well as the third-generation Yuan PLUS, Seal 08, and Sealion 08....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/26

sforum GmbH/slide: Copyright © Center of Automotive Management)   He explained that the industry is shifting from decades of relative stability toward a new normal characterized by permanent volatility. Prof. Bratzel stressed that technological disruption, political intervention, new business models, changing competitive dynamics, and geopolitical shocks are further intensifying this development. Companies, he argued, must accept volatility...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

aker overall performance partly to seasonal factors, including leaner supply after strong year-end demand in December 2025, as well as external headwinds such as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and elevated fuel prices. The association noted rising demand for fuel-efficient and electrified models.   Toyota Motor Philippines accounted for the largest market share at approximately 49% share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors, Suzuki, Nissan, ...

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

putational capability enables not only smooth multi-screen interaction but also parallel processing of driving assistance algorithms, achieving the integration of “Cockpit / Autonomous Driving / Driving Control”. Equipped with driver assistance features based on the VLA (Vision-Language-Action) model, it enables features such as memory parking, recommendation of nearby parking spaces, and reverse driving assistance (reverse assist). The cockp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/20

HEV Market Trend in the U.S. Japanese OEMs Hold 70% Share, Expanding Local Production of HEV Models Summary Sales Trends by Powertrain in the U.S.: HEV Ratio Increases Annually, While BEVs Struggle Sales Volume of Japanese OEMs in the U.S.: Increase in Sales, Focusing on HEVs HEV Sales Trends of Hyundai Kia HEV Sales Trends of Ford Group   It has been about a year since President Trump imposed higher tariffs on vehicles imported from Japan; how...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/19

ata airbag recalls and how they caused an increased level of scrutiny on the company and technology. Hugh Nguyen highlighted the importance of a gradual scaling approach for robotaxis to build public trust and further showcase their safety benefits.   Hugh Nguyen described two types of partnership models existing in the robotaxi ecosystem. One model is a product-centric model, used by Waymo, in which a company develops a product, and then works ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

: World premiere of two new PHEV concept cars Toyota: Leveraging technologies from Huawei, Momenta, and others to accelerate localization at China speed Honda: Promoting the Honda brand across a wide range of products, including motorcycles Mazda: Unveils Year of the Horse Edition of its second NEV model, the EZ-60 Hyundai: IONIQ V unveiled for the first time; launching 20 models in 5 years  The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

long term. With a broad, multi-powertrain portfolio and a strong reputation for reliability, Toyota is well positioned to maintain a competitive edge across the forecast period.   Under Toyota's unique omni-directional "Multi-Pathway Strategy", the promotion of electrification and expansion of its model lineup have been accelerated, and in 2025, the sales volume exceeded 10 million units, making it the only major OEM to achieve this. In Japan an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/12

de-hailing services and promotes BYD's high-end strategy. The company also announced its 2nd generation Blade battery and "Flash Charging" technology. At room temperature, charging from a 10% to 70% State of Charge (SOC) can be completed in 5 minutes. The Song Ultra EV, a BEV SUV that was the first model to feature this technology, was released in March 2026. The company plans to build 20,000 Flash Charging stations by the end of 2026, with 4,990...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 (2) Japanese & European OEMs Toyota, Mazda, Isuzu, Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, and others Summary Toyota Land Cruiser FJ / Lexus IS300h Mazda Mazda6e Isuzu D-MAX EV Nissan Kicks e-POWER Honda e:N2 Suzuki e VITARA BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport MINI John Cooper Works Electric 1965 Victory Edition Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ Ford Ranger Super Duty Tesla Model Y L Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid HTRAC AWD Kia Carnival HEV, EV5 Volvo E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Auto China 2026: Xiaomi Auto and HIMA by Huawei Xiaomi VGT Concept Car debuts in China; HIMA unveils its "Jie" models Summary Xiaomi Auto: Supercar concept debuts in China; YU7 GT to be announced at the end of May HIMA: 5 models gathered   The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026 ) was held from April 24 to May 3, 2026, at the China International Exhibition and Convention Center and the Capital International Exhibiti...

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

dopted as a device to protect the driver not a wearing seatbelt, and its installation later expanded from not only the driver’s seat, but to the passenger seat as well.   Airbags, when used in conjunction with seatbelts, provide greater occupant protection, and are now standard equipment on most models in the major industrialized countries of Japan, the U.S., and Europe.   Airbag installation rates are steadily increasing in emerging markets,...

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

see more consumers coming back to dealerships as their leases expire, presenting an opportunity for further sales. The counterpoint to this, however, is that more consumers are finding that they have negative equity on their current vehicles, making it difficult to roll over into another comparable model.The war in the Middle East is not currently expected to exert a large effect on US LV sales, just as it is not expected to significantly impact ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

The favorable BEV sales seen in 2025 are unlikely to continue, and volumes will keep declining in the medium term. In Japan, since production returned to normal in 2025, similarly high growth is not expected in 2026. In addition, to ease trade tensions, the group has started importing some US-made models into Japan, which will reduce demand for domestically produced versions. In April 2026, Toyota launched the Highlander and Tundra in Japan, imp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

oup, Changan Automobile (including NEVO, Deepal and Avatr), Geely, Chery (Omoda & Jaecoo and Lepas), Dongfeng Motor (Forthing), Maxus, and Geely Riddara.   The NIO Firefly EV, Geely Starray EM-i, NEVO Q05 EV, Deepal S03, Maxus 9, GWM ORA 5, BYD Atto 1, BYD Atto 2, and BYD Seal 6 were among the key models on display.   The event concluded with strong results, recording 132,951 vehicle bookings and 2,056 motorcycle bookings, alongside 1,798,312 t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

largest booth at this trade show. Entrance Foxconn Group's booth   Electric vehicles manufactured by Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd. (Foxtron), a subsidiary of Foxconn that develops and manufactures electric vehicles, were on display.   The BRIA, a B/C-segment SUV based on the Model B platform, was on display. Vehicle dimensions are overall length 4,315mm × overall width 1,885mm × overall height 1,535mm; wheelbase: 2,800mm...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

84 JN (CHAdeMO + NACS specifications) supports two charging standards, allowing for charging of one vehicle at a maximum of 150 kW equivalent with CHAdeMO and a maximum of 180 kW with NACS, and simultaneous charging of two vehicles at a maximum of 90 kW. Furthermore, the existing CHAdeMO-compatible model, Terra 184 JJ, can be retrofitted to NACS compatibility.   The A400 fast charger is ABB's latest model, capable of charging a single NACS-equip...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28