Toyota China Strategy and Progress Integration of locally-led product development with intelligent technology Summary Research and development by Toyota China Four major local development policies GAC Toyota's vehicle development technology path and current approach to AI-equipped products Partnerships with Huawei, Momenta, and Xiaomi bZ7  Toyota China (Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.) is accelerating its localization and inte...

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

Vienna Motor Symposium 2025 (3) Reaching zero carbon mobility emission DeepDrive dual-rotor electric drive, IAV scalable powertrain platform concept Summary Presentations covered in this report Highly Efficient Dual-Rotor Electric Drives: Setting New Standards in Performance and Cost Efficiency BEV to REEV: A Scalable Powertrain Platform Concept Official event logo (46th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Societ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/17

China’s Emerging EV Automakers: Leapmotor, Li Auto, XPeng Leapmotor’s partnership with FAW, Li Auto’s first BEV, XPeng-developed in-vehicle semiconductors Summary Sales volume by model - January to May 2025 Leapmotor: Developing its architecture in-house, expanding international markets with Stellantis Li Auto: First BEV model equipped with the VLA(Vision-Language-Action model) autonomous driving architecture XPeng: Developing E/E architect...

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

ition to the carbon separator for the GX CONCEPT, an ultra-compact separator for drones was also on display at the expo.  The company is also developing production technology to speed up the molding time of resin composite materials.   Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.: High pressure hydrogen tank   Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is working to make hydrogen available as a safe energy source for use in a variety of everyday life situations. Toyoda Gose...

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

Vienna Motor Symposium 2025 (2) Reaching zero carbon mobility emission Closing plenary session: PHINIA, ZF and VW presentations Summary Sustainable Future Fuels – PHINIA’s Strategy to Support Automotive Decarbonization (PHINIA Inc.) Innovation as the Engine of Transformation: Shaping an Emission-Free Future (ZF Group) Volkswagen in Transition – from “Käfer” to SDV (Volkswagen AG) Official logo (46th International Vienna Motor Sy...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

technology developments globally, and provides services such as consulting for research planning, applying for patents in foreign languages, and technical translation.   In recent years, the use of generative AI has been increasing in the automotive industry, and at this year's Auto Shanghai 2025 motor show, several companies presented products that use generative AI in cars. This report will show the trends in technology classifications and de...

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

s world premiere, as well as the Vision Neue Klasse X for the first time in China, showcasing its intelligent features and product lineup.   Now in its 20th year since starting production and research and development in China, Mercedes-Benz continues to expand its investments there. At this year's motor show, the company held the world premiere of the luxury MPV concept car Vision V, based on the VAN.EA EV (electric vehicle) platform, and unveil...

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

hama convention and exhibition center. According to an announcement by the organizer, the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSAE), the event included 617 companies with 1,470 booths, and attracted 79,808 visitors, an increase of 3,836 visitors from last year.   This report focuses on core electrification-related technologies such as storage batteries, battery packs and modules, battery life extension and safety, and charging system...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/27

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Inverters, Thermal Management Power electronics, e-Axle components, Bearing Summary Inverters, electric components (Denso, BorgWarner, Valeo, Schaeffler, TE, ASTI) Thermal management components (Aisin, Mahle, Schaeffler) Power electronics components (Toshiba Group, Denso, BorgWarner, Schaeffler, Asahi Kasei) e-Axle and motor parts (TDK, MinebeaMitsumi, Sumitomo Electric Industries, TRIS, SWCC) Bearings, electrolytic corrosi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/26

organizer, the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE), a record number of 617 exhibitors and 79,808 registered visitors attended the three-day event. The exhibition was held in two halls, the Exhibition Hall and the North Hall, with automakers exhibiting mainly in the North Hall.   Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) were prominent in exhibiting their efforts related to c...

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

urrounding Toyota City, Japan, producing superior technologies and products, as well as retailers, service providers, public institutions, and support organizations. This year marked the 15th time the event has been held, and it was a huge success, with 143 exhibitors. This report will cover Toyota Motor Corporation's special exhibit and the technologies exhibited by parts suppliers. Sky Hall Toyota, venue of the Toyota Business Fair Openi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/24

the accident rate by 30%. Overall view of Huawei ADS 4 WEWA Architecture   Digital chassis engine - Huawei XMC (XMotion Control)  Huawei's first digital chassis engine has established a central control architecture that centrally integrates and can control the major systems of the body, motor, suspension, steering, and brakes. Based on this, the system introduces a vehicle-road condition prediction network, enabling it to accurately o...

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

boots, and engine pulleys. In addition to five production sites in Japan, the company has production facilities in eight countries outside Japan and can also handle local procurement for Tier 1 and other companies.   The company exhibited its “battery holding sheet” which was adopted by Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) for its first BEV, the bZ4X. The sheets are placed between each battery cell and have the function of fixing the cells and ...

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

NGK Insulators, Ltd.) Corning Incorporated (Corning) Nippon Steel Chemical & Material Co., Ltd. (NSCM) Catalyst washcoat suppliers: Cataler Corporation (Cataler) Tokyo Roki Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Roki) BASF SE (BASF) N.E. Chemcat Corporation (N.E. Chemcat) Johnson Matthey Plc (Johnson Matthey) Umicore N.V. (Umicore) Umicore Shokubai Japan Co., Ltd. (Umicore Shokubai) Emitec Technologies GmbH (formerly Vitesco Technologies Emitec GmbH) The ne...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: e-Axles, Motors, xEVs Subaru: Strong hybrid, Aisin: FR1 1-motor hybrid transmission, etc. Summary OEM electric powertrains and electrified vehicles (Nissan, Subaru, Yamaha, 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 ...

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

Auto Shanghai 2025: FAW, Dongfeng, BAIC FAW Bestune Yueyi 08, Dongfeng MHero M817, BAIC Arcfox models Summary FAW Group: Electric platform, Tiangong 06 midsize SUV, Bestune Yueyi series Dongfeng Motor: Showcasing the latest achievements in its intelligentization strategy and unveiling a new technology brand BAIC Group: Arcfox and Stelato with Huawei Technology, BJ series unveiled   Auto Shanghai 2025, officially known as the 21st Shanghai...

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

ced by 40%. The company plans to release approximately 40 models by 2027, of which more than 20 will be NEVs. In addition, the company will launch approximately 30 EVs in China by 2030, and will offer electrified vehicles across all its brands.     Against this backdrop, at the Auto Shanghai 2025 motor show VW showcased the latest achievements in the fields of electrification and intelligence, and presented their progress of technological devel...

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

mobile Industry Exhibition, was held at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center 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. A total of 1.01 million people visited the motor show, including 63,000 from outside China. According to the organizers, during the press days on April 23 and 24, more than 100 new models were ...

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

bile 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. A total of 1.01 million people visited the motor show, including 63,000 from outside China. According to the organizers, during the press days on April 23 and 24, more than 100 new models were ...

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

in adaptive cruise control with all speed tracking function (all vehicle speed ACC) and automatic parking, braking involves a certain amount of stop-and-go braking for a certain period of time. At this time, there is a concern that ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and ESC (Electronic Stability Control) motors will burn when braking by operating the ABS and ESC, so EPB becomes an indispensable device. Initially, the system used an electric motor to wi...

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