ogy Leadership Summit, and the thematic presentation sessions.   Horizon primarily described its views on the latest trends in the intelligent driving industry and its innovative research findings. Huawei mainly introduced the current state of intelligent driving development, trends, and its Level 3/Level 4 (L3/L4) commercialization plans. The company also reported that in September 2025 it plans to announce a commercial solution on expressways ...

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

(Q2 2025) Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q2 2025) SAIC Group and Huawei launch Shangjie brand(Source: HIMA)   The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced on July 10, 2025, that vehicle sales volumes in China rose 11.4% year-over-year (y/y) to 15.653 million units. Of this total, passenger car sales grew 13.0% y/y to 13.531 million units, while commercial vehicles increased 2.6% y/y to 2.122 mill...

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

Mitsubishi Motors: Strengthening HEVs in Thailand, Foxconn supplying BEVs Launching next-generation Nissan Leaf-based BEV produced in the U.S. Summary "Challenge 2025" - Mid-Term Business Plan: Shift from the aggressive launch of BEVs to the enhancement of HEVs and PHEVs Japan market: Double-digit year-over-year growth in 2024, aiming for 80% HEVs and 20% BEVs by FY2030 North American market: Collaboration with Nissan to launch next-generation Ni...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (June 2025) Electric vehicle sales in June increase 13.3% y/y to 1,483,000 units Share of electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) Electric vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) share and trends in each country Electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) sales trends of major manufacturers and sales composition by powertrain Passenger car sales trends in 12 major countries (including ICE and all other powertrains) About this report...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/28

ng assistance is based on the "World model", and the intelligent cockpit has been upgraded from a "trusted assistant" to a "caring management system". The digital chassis uses AI algorithms to detect, predict, and respond to road conditions. Excellent service The after-sales service system has a 93% dialogue accuracy rate and improves troubleshooting efficiency by integrating innovative solutions that support online searches of authoritative ac...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/22

ious locations. In particular, priority road testing of trucks has been conducted on the Shin-Tomei Expressway, while L4 commercial operation of buses has been conducted on Hitachi City's bus routes (photo).       The "Comprehensive Strategy for the Vision for a Digital Garden City Nation 2023 Revised Edition" approved by the Japanese Cabinet in December 2023 set the target of establishing about 50 unmanned autonomous driving services in J...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16

ahead of other emerging OEMs. Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. (Leapmotor) saw its sales grow 102.2% compared to the previous year, to 291,000 units, showing a marked increase in sales. On the other hand, the sales volume of Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. (XPeng) increased by 34.2% year-over-year (y/y) to 190,000 units, reflecting a relatively moderate growth.   This report introduces recent developments at China's emergin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/14

tariffs Hyundai/Kia Group: Production of SUVs for the U.S. market transferred to the U.S. plant Chinese manufacturers: Tension in U.S.-China relations creates headwinds for new entrants Tesla, BYD, and Hon Hai (Foxconn) GlobalData Production Forecast: Mexico light vehicle production expected to be 3.56 million units in 2028 Mexico light vehicle production and export volumes(Source: MarkLines, based on INEGI data)   Mexico's vehicle (li...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

car   Major European and American automakers are further deepening their local strategies in the Chinese market, accelerating the shift to intelligent and electrified vehicles, and showcasing their latest technologies and product lineups at the Auto Shanghai 2025.   The BMW Group launched its "360-degree full-chain AI strategy" in China in March 2025, promoting the full-scale use of AI at all stages, including research and development, produ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (May 2025) Electric vehicle sales in May increase 23.1% y/y to 1,431,000 units Share of electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) Electric vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) share and trends in each country Electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) sales trends of major manufacturers and sales composition by powertrain Passenger car sales trends in 12 major countries (including ICE and all other powertrains)   This report pres...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

he New Forester Mazda: CX-80 PHEV advanced safety features Suzuki: Initiatives to develop BEV light trucks JSAE in Yokohama 2025 North Hall venue entrance   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held at Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center from May 21 (Wed.) to May 23 (Fri.), 2025. According to an announcement by the organizer, the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE), a record number of 617 exhibitors ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

rt Cockpit, HMI Technology (May 2025) Huawei Smart Car Model Comparison and Sales Status (Apr. 2025)2024 China Auto Software Conference: Neusoft, Huawei, Baidu, Alibaba (Jan. 2025)Auto China 2024: Xiaomi, Huawei (HIMA) (May 2024)Huawei: Full-stack Intelligent Electric Drive Solutions (Jan. 2024)2023 China Auto Software Conference: CATL and Huawei (Jan. 2024)   WEWA Architecture Huawei ADS booth  The Huawei ADS 4 uses the WEWA technolo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

in passenger cars, and are becoming more common in the U.S. and Japanese markets. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF): In addition to reducing NOx, the reduction of particulate matter (PM) has become an important issue in emissions regulations. Many vehicle models are equipped with DPFs to remove PM. *3-way catalyst: A catalyst is a substance that does not itself change in a chemical reaction but changes the reaction rate. Palladium-based, palladium...

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

AIM) Japanese suppliers of ePT (Aisin, Jatco, Meidensha, IJTT, TOP) Electric PTs from US and European suppliers (Valeo, BorgWarner, Schaeffler, Bosch, AAM) Unique electric PT and teardown exhibits (Exedy, Astemo, MarkLines)   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held from May 21 to May 23, at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center.   This year, the number of exhibitors increased from last year's 590 companies (1,378 b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Indonesia: BYD, GAC Aion and VinFast set up EV plants Government provides tax incentives for EVs and HVs, EV battery production grows Summary Electrification policy: In 2025, value added tax, import duties, and luxury goods sales tax reduction for EVs; luxury goods sales tax reduction for HVs Electrified vehicle sales in Indonesia: 2024 BEV sales increase 2.5 times to 43,000 units VinFast, BYD and GAC Aion to build EV plants Increasing production...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

ther, reflecting the advances made in drive battery technology over the past year.   Chapter 1 of this report provides an overview of the Chinese market and part of the global market for new energy drive batteries; Chapter 2 summarizes the technological development of drive batteries; and Chapters 3 through 5 provide a detailed description of the current status of major battery manufacturers.   Unless otherwise noted, all content in this report...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

ling a new technology brand BAIC Group: Arcfox and Stelato with Huawei Technology, BJ series unveiled   Auto Shanghai 2025, officially known as the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry 2025 Exhibition, was held at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center from April 23 through May 2, 2025. FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Group, and BAIC Group brought together several of their own-brand models and innovative technologies ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

awei technology and China-exclusive electric models, covering a wide range of powertrains FAW-Audi / FAW-VW: Announces CMP's first EV concept car, the ID.AURA VW (Anhui): Developing locally produced connected cars Porsche: World premiere of the “911 Spirit 70” and China premiere of the “911 GT3” Exclusive logo for the new AUDI brand   With its vision of becoming a global automotive technology pioneer by 2035, the VW Group contin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Auto Shanghai 2025: SAIC Pearl concept car, Cyber X, G50 Hybrid, AI cockpit concept, and more Summary Announcement of overseas strategy "Glocal 3.0" to launch 17 new models overseas in 3 years Roewe: "Pearl" concept car and Roewe D6 MG: Cyber X world premiere, 2026 Cyberster Maxus: G50 hybrid version IM: Exhibiting the L6, digital chassis-by-wire technology and AI cockpit concept Baojun: A flagship sedan for families equipped with intelligent tec...

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

ion Chery: New QQ and Tiggo 9L concepts, luxury SUV Exeed brand “Sterra Tianji” Zeekr launch event   Auto Shanghai 2025, officially known as the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from April 23 through May 2, 2025. The total exhibition space exceeded 360,000 square meters, and nearly 1,000 companies from 26 countries and regions exhibited. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/30