International VDI Congress for Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) 2026 Functional Design, Active Aerodynamics, and Circular Lifecycle Concepts Summary Keynote: Lost in Transformation? Theses on the Future of the Automotive Industry in an Era of High Volatility (Center of Automotive Management) Form & Function: Light Integration into an Active Grille Shutter (Röchling) Active Aeroblades in an SUV: The Next Step in Active Aerodynamics (Pors...

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

Auto China 2026: Leapmotor and XPeng Leapmotor showcases a diverse lineup; XPeng exhibits "Physical AI" Summary Leapmotor: Showcasing its flagship SUV, the D19 and the full product lineup XPeng: Full-size SUV GX exhibited; shift to "Physical AI"   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 E...

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

025, the sales volume exceeded 10 million units, making it the only major OEM to achieve this. In Japan and North America, Toyota is responding to the growing demand for HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles), while in China, Toyota is expanding its lineup of BEVs. bZ7 (BEV) (Auto China 2026) RAV4 Core (HEV) (Japan Mobility Show 2025)   Toyota Group’s production is projected to peak in 2025 before stabilizing at around 10 mn units over th...

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

units, remaining generally stable at around 250,000 units. Among non-Chinese manufacturers, Toyota, Tesla, and GM saw increases of approximately 10,000 to 40,000 units, while BMW, Nissan, and Honda all experienced decreases, although to varying degrees. Among emerging Chinese EV manufacturers, Leapmotor sold approximately 110,000 units in Q1, securing a place in the top 20 and becoming a leading force among the emerging players. Li Auto maintain...

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

380,000 square meters. According to the event organizer, 1,451 vehicles were on display at this year's event, of which 181 were making their world premiere and 71 were concept cars. More than 200 press conferences were held during the show.   On April 24, Xiaomi Auto held a press conference at the motor show, where CEO Jun LEI announced the latest developments at Xiaomi Auto. The Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo (VGT) was unveiled for the first time a...

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

  The airbag was invented in 1963 by the Japanese inventor Yasusaburo Kobori as a passenger protection device for aircraft. Later, in 1967, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using the airbag as a passenger protection device for automobiles. First adopted as an option by General Motors Corporation (GM) in the U.S. in 1973, the first application in Japan was in the driver's seat of the Honda Legend in 1985. The airbag was initi...

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

d principally underpins our 1.3 mn and 250k respective cut to the 2026 and 2027 Global LV Production forecast – compared with our prior Q4 2025 report. -Currently, the direction of the conflict remains uncertain with the gyration of policy aims and potential outcomes elevating forecast risks. Our core base forecast is underpinned by the ‘short-war’ assumption in the Middle East (ME). Economic and market-led disruption is thus, assumed to be...

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

Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 (1) Chinese OEMs NIO, XPeng, Changan, Chery, Geely, BYD, SAIC, GWM, GAC, and Dongfeng Summary NIO (Firefly) XPeng Changan Automobile Chery Group (Chery, Omoda & Jaecoo, Lepas) Geely (Zeekr, Riddara) BYD / Denza SAIC (MG, Maxus) GWM GAC Group Dongfeng Forthing   Thailand’s 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (47th BIMS / BIMS 2026) was held from March 25 to April 5, 2026, under the theme “The Iconic Syn...

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

, the local xEV market is expanding rapidly, and penetration rates are rising significantly. In Thailand in 2025, the sales of electrified vehicles reached approximately 140,000 units, showing a remarkable growth from 9,729 units in 2022. In particular, Chinese manufacturers such as BYD, Great Wall Motor, and Chery Automobile are leading the way, accounting for over 70% of the xEV market.   In addition, rising gasoline prices driven by the globa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

China’s Emerging EV Automakers: Leapmotor, XPeng, Xiaomi, Li Auto, NIO Growth analysis and outlook for 2026 Summary Overview of the five companies: From Li Auto's dominance to fierce competition Leapmotor: Promoting a diverse product lineup to reach its sales target of 1 million units XPeng: Strengthening "Physical AI" and local production Xiaomi: Increasing investment in AI and autonomous driving Li Auto: Accelerating AI upgrades and expanding...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/20

nd in-house OEM manufacturing IV. List of AT manufacturing sites Aisin Corporation (Aisin) JATCO Ltd. (JATCO) ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (Allison) 2022 Analysis Report  2023 Analysis Report  2024 Analysis Report  2025 Analysis Report    Transmissions are a core component of a vehicle and are manufactured in-house by OEMs or by a limited number of specialized manufacturers due to their large number of par...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

d discuss developments in mobile communications, digital technologies, and industry-related policies.   MWC26 marked the launch of the GSMA’s “IQ Era,” highlighting the growing role of intelligent connectivity in technology and business transformation.   The program was organized around six core themes: Intelligent Infrastructure, ConnectAI, AI for Enterprise, AI Nexus, Tech4All, and Game Changers. New feature areas included New Frontiers...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2026: Electrified Motorcycles and Parts Electrified motorcycles/scooters, clutches, brakes, dashcams, tires, etc. Summary Electrified two-wheelers (Honda, Kawasaki, BMW, Yadea) Motorcycle parts (F.C.C., Proto, Vesrah, Yamashiro, Mitsuba Sankowa) Tires (Bridgestone, Sumitomo Rubber)   The 53rd Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2026 (Dates: Friday, March 27th to Sunday, March 29th, 2026; Venue: Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center) was orga...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/09

recovering and Chinese OEMs are experiencing rapid growth. Brazil: NEVs drive market share expansion from 1% to 9% Accelerating Localization: BYD, GWM, Chery, and Changan   The South American market has been steadily recovering from 2020 to 2025 following the COVID-19 pandemic. Brazil remains the core market, while sales by Chinese automakers (OEMs) are growing rapidly. In addition, while some countries are transitioning from the expansion phas...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/08

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Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

al innovation in the industry in a safe and controllable manner, according to the CASRI. The table can be scrolled left and right. Characteristics of technological development Challenges facing technological development Standardization needs (1) Independent breakthroughs in basic and common core technologies High-performance automotive semiconductors and underlying software still have weaknesses. Accelerate the establishment of standards ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

5 Summary Hybrid Futures – A Key Path to Net Zero (Horse Powertrain / Renault, Geely) Development of EV Powertrain and Battery for the Third Generation LEAF (Nissan) Lightweight Twin Electric Drive Unit Platform with Torque Vectoring (InfiMotion / Geely) Electric Drive Efficiency – A Systematic Engineering Approach from Vehicle to Chip (Li Auto) Key Takeaways   The CTI Symposium is one of the leading international professional conferences in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

BYD Yangwang U8 Teardown Survey: e-Axle Drive Motor Components Materials and machining processes of components seen in 3D scan data and Bill of Materials (BOM) Summary e-Axle overview Motor features Bill of Materials (BOM) specifications of materials, processes, etc.   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) purchased a Yangwang U8, the top-of-the-line model in BYD's luxury brand Yangwang, and conducted a vehicle teardown survey at the MarkLines Benchm...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/04

ull-scale product lineup Switching from exporting Chinese-made models to local production Chinese suppliers: Building an industrial cluster centered on electric powertrain components   The Thai automotive market is experiencing a generational shift in powertrains, with sales of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles falling by almost half in 2025 compared to 2020. Chinese automakers (OEMs) have seen their market share grow rapidly from 3.2%...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

eveloped with Qualcomm's data and simulation factory, which combines real-world data with synthetic data and simulations to create testing scenarios.  In October 2025, the BMW iX3 received approval under UN Regulation No. 171 for Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS), enabling the launch of the Motorway Assistant driver assistance system across various countries. Through Snapdragon Ride Pilot, Motorway Assistant is capable of up to SAE Level ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20