ation (Denso) Marelli Corporation (Marelli); Highly Marelli Japan Corporation (Highly Marelli)   This report describes the future trends and current status of thermal management for lithium-ion batteries in BEVs (battery electric vehicles). Countermeasures for heat are also provided for e-Axles (motors, inverters, and reduction gears) in HVs (hybrid vehicles), PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles), and BEVs, but these are excluded from the ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

(13.7% share), 612,000 units (7.2% share), and 785,000 units (9.2%share), respectively.   BEV and PHEV sales volumes have been greatly affected by the continued slump in new car sales in China since the beginning of the year. While sales in the Chinese market recovered in March, and xEV sales are showing a strong upward trend, this year's decline is larger than usual due to changes in New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales promotion policies and the Ch...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

IIMS Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 Chinese and Japanese OEMs, Indonesian companies, Vinfast and more Summary Chinese OEMs: Chery, SAIC, Changan, Geely, GAC, GWM, BAIC, DFSK, XPeng Indonesian ：OEM / PLN VinFast Hyundai / Kia Japanese OEMs: Toyota, Daihatsu, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Honda   The Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026 was held at JIEXPO in Kemayoran, Jakarta, from February 5 to 15, 2026.   It is one of Indonesia's tw...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

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

pace of product updates: Intelligent technology is evolving rapidly, and connected collaborative functions are being implemented in stages. Cross-industry convergence/accelerating innovation: Innovation that transcends the boundaries of manufacturing models will redefine industrial value.   These show that strengthening standardization is an important foundation for normalizing market order, guiding the application of innovations, and ensuring ...

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

steering wheel switches (air conditioning, lighting, etc.), door opening/closing systems AFEELA 1 HMI concept (Personalization, AI communication, cloud integration, and more)   Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), the joint venture (JV) mobility tech company established by Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in 2022, has been continuously exhibiting prototypes of its new AFEELA brand BEVs (battery electric vehicles) at past CES (Consumer El...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Hydrogen Engines for Motorcycles Suzuki and Kawasaki vehicles exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 Summary HySE (Hydrogen Small Mobility and Engine Technology Association) Suzuki's hydrogen engine Burgman Kawasaki hydrogen engine motorcycle (Reference) List of technical presentations on small hydrogen engines While social implementation of large (heavy-duty) hydrogen engines is progressing mainly in Europe, small engines are still in the pr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

s was 30.7%, down 8.2 points from 38.9% the previous month.   By powertrain, the sales volume of BEVs was 624,000 units (14.0% share), PHEVs 347,000 units (7.8% share), and HEVs 397,000 units (8.9% share). BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) in particular showed significant month-over-month (m/m) declines in both sales volume and market share. The large sales decline in China, a major market, had a sign...

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

omous and AI applications. BMW's iX3 featured Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride Pilot, enabling various assisted driving functions. Geely officially unveiled its G-ASD intelligent driving system, capable of supporting SAE Level 3 autonomous operations.  Tensor, a new entrant into the automotive industry, showcased a SAE Level 4 autonomous robotaxi for private ownership in the Tensor RoboCar after its initial announcement in August 2025. Waymo and Zoox ...

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

in this commentary are based on the official monthly announcements as released at the time and might be subject to future revisions by the respective sources) Thailand   The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported a strong year-end surge in Thailand’s automotive sector, with December sales showing particularly robust growth both MoM and YoY. Vehicle production increased 8.6% YoY in December, following gains of 14.2% in October and 11.1% ...

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

er the previous year to 34.40 million units. The rate of growth increased to 9.4% from 4.5% the previous year. Overall passenger car sales were up 9.2% to 30.103 million units, of which MPVs and minivans posted double-digit growth. Sales of commercial vehicles increased 10.9% y/y, with all segments showing positive growth. According to an announcement by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), sales in 2026 are expected to reach...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/19

tes BYD's technological capabilities. We will investigate (partially disassemble) the interior parts of the vehicle and takes a close look at the sensory expression and design ingenuity.   The Yangwang U8 was launched in the Chinese market in April 2023. It was also exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show that year. The four wheels are driven by four independent electric motors, giving the vehicle powerful off-road capabilities, such as the ability...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

BEV Sales Continue to Grow; Chinese OEMs Show Rapid Progress Electric vehicle sales up 18% in 2025, Chinese OEMs accelerating overseas expansion Summary Electrified vehicle market (12 major countries and 3 Nordic countries) Electric vehicle sales in major countries: Impact of incentives Electrified vehicle OEM rankings (2025 sales volumes) BEV sales trends of Chinese OEMs: Price competition and export expansion Breakthrough by Chinese OEMs: Accel...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

new phase of conditional, large-scale application. In addition, the "Intelligent Connected Car Network Technology Roadmap (2025-2030)," released in October clearly outlines the medium- to long-term technology roadmap for intelligent connected vehicles in the Chinese automotive industry. Leapmotor has set a sales target of 1 million units for 2026 (Source: Leapmotor)   The figure below shows vehicle sales volumes in China by OEM for t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Analysis of India’s Two-Wheeler Production and Manufacturing Capacity Trends among ICE Two-Wheeler Manufacturers including Hero, Honda, TVS, and Bajaj Summary Two-wheeler production/sales/export volume Production analysis by category Two-wheeler OEM production analysis Two-wheeler export analysis Hero MotoCorp Ltd. Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) TVS Motor Company (TVSM) Bajaj Auto Ltd. Royal Enfield Suzuki Motorcycle India ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Thailand International Motor Expo 2025 (2) Japanese OEMs and Others Mitsubishi, Mazda, Suzuki, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Hyundai, NEX Point, etc. Summary Mitsubishi：XFORCE HEV, Xpander HEV, Xpander Cross HEV Mazda: Mazda6e (mass-production BEV) Suzuki: Fronx, Swift Nissan: X-TRAIL e-POWER x e-4ORCE Toyota: Hilux Travo (pickup truck), Hilux Travo-e (BEV) Lexus: Lexus RZ, Lexus LX 500d Honda: CR-V e:HEV (HuNT Series) Isuzu: D-MAX X-SERIES BMW...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

ous year's growth rate (27.1% y/y).   The year 2025 saw a series of changes in the environment related to electric vehicles, beginning with the Trump tariffs, followed by export restrictions on semiconductors and rare earths, and a review of CO2 emission standards in the EU. Sales of EVs are still showing signs of increasing due to subsidies and other measures to promote their adoption. China drafted and issued the "Detailed Regulations for the ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/26

he entertainment field of IVI.   The “Infotainment” in IVI is a combination of the words "information" and "entertainment," and refers to digital services provided inside the car. This report examines 10 companies:  Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic), Denso Corporation (Denso), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric), Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (Alpine), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), Sony...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/20

Thailand International Motor Expo 2025 (1) Chinese Manufacturers Changan, BYD, Chery, DFSK, GAC, Geely, GWM, Leapmotor, SAIC, XPeng Summary Changan: Premium SUV "AVATR 07," "DEEPAL S05 Max Long Range" BYD: Off-road SUV "Denza B5," Urban SUV "BYD TI7" Chery: Electric SUV "Chery V23 Retrocube Edition," 7-seater SUV "TIGGO 8 CSH PHEV" Omoda & Jaecoo: Multi-purpose SUV "Jaecoo 6T EV," Humanoid Robot "Mornine" DFSK (Seres Group): Mid-size SUV "E5 Plus...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/16

ical capabilities. We will investigate (partially disassemble) the instrument panel and related interior parts of the vehicle and unravel the sensory expression and design ingenuity.   The Yangwang U8 was launched in the Chinese market in April 2023. The U8 was also exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show that year. The four wheels are driven by four independent electric motors, giving the vehicle powerful off-road capabilities, such as the ability...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/15