' market shares shrink VinFast's growth continues, boosted by economic growth and EV policy shifts   VinFast Auto Ltd. (VinFast) is rapidly expanding its sales in the Vietnamese market, leveraging its low-cost EV (electric vehicle) strategy and extensive product lineup. The flagship VF 3 and VF 5 models are in the same price range as ICE Internal Combustion Engine powered) vehicles, attracting first-time car buyers and those switching from ICE ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/09/08

functional, and they have become important components that support the CASE technology (Connected, Autonomous, Sharing, and Electrification) era. This report introduces the trends of the major power steering system suppliers Bosch, Nexteer, thyssenkrupp, and ZF, focusing on passenger car production models in Europe and the Americas. For Japanese suppliers such as JTEKT Corporation, NSK Ltd., and Astemo, Ltd., please refer to Analysis Report: Powe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/09/08

voltage ripple, and electromagnetic compatibility become more pronounced. High-voltage and low-voltage electrical performance testing, high-voltage ripple testing, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing. Platform-based development It is necessary to complete verification for multiple vehicle models and multiple power output levels in a short period of time. An evaluation matrix is built to improve the reusability of test cases across diffe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/09/03

Structure of main components Material and texture Points of interest from a perceived quality perspective  BYD Japan has set "the popularization of e-mobility" as its goal in the Japanese market and is implementing a strategy that seamlessly covers the entire spectrum, from entry-level to flagship models.  Introduced in April 2025 as its fourth model in Japan, the "Sealion 7" brings together cutting-edge technologies (e-Platform 3.0, an improve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/09/01

ographic Windshield Display), dual-eyebox solutions, and the mass production organization of a four-company supply chain. Intelligent driving trends Xiaomi's HyperVision This approximately 900-page report summarizes HMI trends in production vehicles based on surveys of around 100 models from Japan, Europe, the U.S., China, and Korea conducted at global motor shows and exhibitions by HMIpro Inc.. Mr. Gang GUO, a professor at th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/31

China's BEV exports expanding; NEVs gaining prominence in Europe and Thailand Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (July 2026) Electrified vehicle (xEVs) proportion 40%, HEVs up 19%, BEVs gain 10% BYD gains momentum with new models as Toyota pushes multi-pathway strategy China's NEV exports grow; signs of an increase in BEVs in Japan China: xEVs account for 75% of sales; domestic demand sluggish; exports exceed 1 million units for two c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/28

echnical Commission (IEC). Venue for the briefing session on new mandatory national standards for electric vehicles Implementation timing of new China National Standards (GB)   GB 38031-2025 and GB 18384-2025 were released in December 2025, and came into effect on July 1, 2026. Vehicle models subject to new type approval must comply with the requirements of the new national standards. Vehicles that have already obtained type approval...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/25

es. Although economic conditions, including inflationary pressures and currency depreciation, as well as the impact of public holidays, varied by country, the growing adoption of electrified vehicles, such as electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HVs), is driving market growth. Affordable EV models from Chinese automakers have been launched one after another, particularly in Thailand and Indonesia, bringing changes to the traditionally Jap...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/24

8.4 mn units, up 4.9% versus the first seven months of 2025. Once again, the LV market has performed well in the face of a weak economic backdrop as NEV uptake drives sales in the face of fuel price uncertainty. Demand was further supported by improving affordability and a wider range of lower-cost models, particularly Chinese imports, alongside government incentives and tax benefits. Eastern European LV sales slipped 3.3% YoY to under 400k units...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/21

Through the new MAHLE Mobile Repair Service, the company has developed a mobile workshop concept that enables maintenance and repair work to be carried out directly at customer locations such as fleet depots, parking areas, or logistics facilities. The goal is to help workshops develop new business models while reducing vehicle downtime. MAHLE's new Mobile Repair Service on display at the Media Tech Day, showcasing a mobile workshop conce...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/14

1.5% 2.6% 2.6% 13 BAIC 3.0% 2.5% 1.3% 1.0% 2.3% 3.9% 14 GAC Aion 0.5% 0.8% 1.5% 2.4% 2.3% 2.1% 15 FAW-VW 8.1% 5.6% 2.2% 1.8% 2.2% 1.1% 16 Dongfeng 2.9% 4.0% 4.1% 3.0% 2.1% 3.1% 17 Leapmotor - - - - - 2.6% "-" indicates that the item was not included in the survey. For specific vehicle models, please refer to Parts Supply Information - Search (Model / Supplier / Component category). CATL supplies batteries to almost all major passen...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/14

. Another sign of market readiness is the availability of optical automotive components, such as transceivers and connectors. Is optical communication a supplement or a replacement to electrical connections? KOPACZ _ Optical networks are a good choice for the backbone. However, retrofitting older models or completely replacing all electrical connections is unlikely. The true potential for deployment lies in the backbone and in high-resolution A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/13

pproach, which could have contributed to the decline in car sales in April and May. Since subsidies are granted in proportion to the vehicle price and have an upper limit, the support effect is relatively greater for higher-priced NEVs and mid-to-high-end vehicles. On the other hand, low-priced car models have a relatively limited market benefit due to the low value of the replacement subsidies.   From a market structure perspective, the combina...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/12

nits, up 5.8% YoY. The Western European PV market continued to outperform despite broader economic weakness and headwinds from the Middle East conflict. Electrification remained the primary growth driver, led by France. Demand was supported by improving affordability and a wider range of lower-cost models, particularly Chinese imports, alongside government incentives and tax benefits. As such, GlobalData has upgraded its 2026 Western European PV ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/10

collaboration with Arene, enable high-speed and precise voice control, as well as the integration of navigation and temperature control UI (user interface). Toyota RAV4 This approximately 900-page report summarizes HMI trends in production vehicles based on surveys of around 100 models from Japan, Europe, the U.S., China, and Korea conducted at global motor shows and exhibitions by HMIpro Inc..   One of the quality indicators...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/10

d up to Gen4.   Although induction motors are less efficient than embedded magnet synchronous motors, the use of amorphous material for the core reduces iron loss by 80%, and the maximum rotational speed is increased to 32,000rpm, resulting in a size reduction with a size half that of conventional models.   The thickness of the amorphous materials is 0.025mm, so conventional stamping processes cannot be used. Therefore, Nidec is also developing...

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

m brands such as Zeekr, Lynk&Co, and Lotus.   In terms of quietness, the NVH performance of the electric drive unit is improved through technologies such as electromagnetic harmonic optimization, micro-geometry modification of gears, modal analysis of the housing, and analysis using large-scale AI models, thereby reducing high-frequency noise and enhancing the quietness of the vehicle.   In terms of power response, coordinated software and hard...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/03

n in late February 2026.The long-term outlook for Japanese LV sales remains largely unchanged. Due to demographic factors, including a rapidly aging population, volumes are set to continue declining. We assume that 2026 marked a recent peak, and that volumes will start to drop in 2027. Although BEV models are being rolled out in the country, the current market environment suggests that BEV share in Japan is unlikely to increase and may remain at ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/07/31

2% YoY in Q3, despite the introduction of the Volkswagen Tayron to Mexico at the end of Q1 2025. VW Group’s largest market of Europe should also fall by 4.7% and 6.4% YoY in Q2 and Q3 2026, respectively, due to a slowdown in sales at home and abroad, especially for EVs, with the runout of several models further limiting volumes. That said, the Group’s global output should grow by 2.7% YoY in Q4 2026, with the renewal of the Volkswagen Atlas r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/07/31

2026) GM   GlobalData expects GM’s market share to slip by 0.2 pp YoY in 2026 overall to 17.2%, but that should still be enough to remain comfortably ahead of all competitors. While it is too early in the year to read too much into these results, it will still be interesting to monitor models such as the Buick Envision throughout the year, as the model alone lost 0.3 pp in share in January-February.   The Envision is imported from C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/07/31