IAA Mobility 2025: HMI in German and Chinese vehicles Pillar-to-pillar meter displays, AI avatar, touch panel-centric instrument panel design Summary HMI exhibit overview New generation HMI of German vehicles Pillar-to-pillar meter display AI avatar HMI in Chinese vehicles   The IAA Mobility Show (Munich Motor Show) is the successor to the Frankfurt International Motor Show and has been held since 2021. Approximately 750 companies from 37 countr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/24

ttom: High-performance ADB (image) Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Koito) As mentioned above, Koito is a pioneer of ADB systems in the Japanese market. In 2019, the company announced the development of BladeScan® ADB, which has been successfully applied. At the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, Koito announced the development of a high-definition ADB, and the company is proceeding with development with the aim of applying it within 2025...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20

Chery: Many Omoda and Jaecoo NEV models on display Changan: World premiere of the Avatr concept Vision Xpectra; Deepal brand on display Hongqi: EHS5 electric SUV unveiled Dongfeng Liuzhou: 3 EV models on display; accelerating globalization   The IAA Mobility 2025 mobility trade fair (International Motor Show Germany) attracted 750 exhibitors from 37 countries, 1/3 of which were Chinese brands, making it the country with the largest number of exh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20

Automotive World Autumn 2025: Chinese electric vehicles teardown exhibit BYD U8, Song Plus, Changan Avatr: traction motor, inverter, reduction gear and more Summary BYD Yangwang U8, BYD Song Plus DM-i teardown exhibit (MarkLines) Changan Avatr 12 teardown exhibit (Blue Sky Technology)   The Automotive World Autumn and Smart Energy Week Autumn exhibitions were held together at Makuhari Messe in Japan from September 17 to 19, 2025. Automotive Worl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/14

IAA Mobility 2025: Autonomous Innovation Level 4 Autonomous Driving Technologies and Urban Mobility Solutions Summary Auve Tech MiCa 2.0 HOLON urban MOIA ID.Buzz AD PIX BEASTIE, ROBO SHOP and ROBO BUS   From September 8 to 14, 2025, the IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich for the third time.   The trade show at the Messe München exhibition grounds was open to industry professionals from 9–12 September, with a dedicated Press Day on 8 September...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

. The first is the increased adoption of electric compressors. The compressor in ICE vehicles is powered by engine rotational power via belts and pulleys, while in BEVs and PHEVs the compressor is now powered by electricity. For HEVs, the engine is stopped when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor, so electricity is still required as a power source for the compressor. Currently, various suppliers are promoting the practical application of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

IAA Mobility 2025: EVs from Chinese OEMs BYD, Leapmotor, GAC, AITO Summary BYD: First station wagon unveiled; introducing ultra-fast charging stations Leapmotor: World premiere of all-new compact EV GAC: Aion V introduced to European market; accelerating its "European Market Plan” Seres / AITO: Unveiling three models for the Middle East; utilizing its UAE base   IAA Mobility 2025 was held in Munich from September 8 to 14, 2025 (including the o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/06

IAA Mobility 2025: Europe’s next-gen mobility VW, CUPRA, Opel, Renault: From concepts to urban icons Summary CUPRA: Tindaya Showcar Opel: Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo and Mokka GSE Renault: Clio E-Tech Full Hybrid Volkswagen: ID. CROSS Concept, ID. EVERY1, T-Roc   From September 8 to 14, 2025, the IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich for the third time.   The trade show at the Messe München exhibition grounds was open to industry professi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Pro battery to the European market CALB: 5C ultra-fast charging battery compatible with the new XPeng P7 Gotion High-tech: Gemstone all-solid-state batteries and smart mobile charging EVE Energy: Omnicell large cylindrical battery and Battery Passport   IAA Mobility 2025, the annual International Motor Show Germany, was held in Munich from September 8 to 14, 2025 (including the open space exhibition period). Many of China's top suppliers of dri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/29

ly owned subsidiary. In 2019, AKI USA Corporation (AKI USA), a U.S. joint venture between Delta Kogyo and Toyo Seats, and Toyota Boshoku established a new JV, Toyota Boshoku AKI USA, LLC, with plans underway to supply seats to Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc., a U.S. joint venture of Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation. In October 2021, the new JV began production of seat components for Toyota's Corolla Cross compact cros...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/27

by powertrain Passenger car sales trends in 12 major countries (including ICE and all other powertrains) About this report   Sales of electric vehicles in the 12 major countries and the 3 Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, and Finland (15 countries in total) totaled 1.519 million units in August, showing an 8.1% increase over the previous month (m/m), and a significant 19.4% increase compared to the same month last year (y/y). The market share ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

IAA Mobility 2025: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz The role of design as electric vehicle differentiator Summary Audi: Concept C, Q3 e-Hybrid BMW: iX3 Mercedes-Benz: Electric GLC, CONCEPT AMG GT XX   From September 8 to 14, 2025, the IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich for the third time. The trade show at the Messe München exhibition grounds was open to industry professionals from 9–12 September, with a dedicated Press Day on 8 September. The city...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2025 Chinese and Indonesian manufacturers, VinFast and more Summary Chinese automakers Indonesian manufacturers VinFast Hyundai Japanese automakers   The 32nd GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) was held at ICE BSD in Tangerang, near Jakarta, from July 24 to August 3, 2025. The event is organized annually by the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (GAIKINDO), and other events inclu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/19

024. Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. (Chery), which came in second place, also saw a 12.2% y/y decrease in sales volume. Although sales volume declined, the company is actively promoting the construction of manufacturing sites as well as research and development centers in Spain and Türkiye.   SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC) and BYD Auto Co. Ltd. (BYD), which have not made full-scale entries into the Russian market, were less affected by ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/16

nger car wholesale volume exceeding 10,000 units in August, up 2 y/y and accounting for 93.5% (92.1% last month) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (371,501 units), Geely (147,347 units), Tesla China (83,192 units), Changan Auto (78,953 units), Chery (58,233 units), Leapmotor (57,066 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (56,213 units), Seres Auto (41,029 units), XPeng (37,709 units), Great Wall Motor (37,457 units), Xiao...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/10

ologies to lead the world with cutting-edge performance beyond the practical range.   In Europe, the use of hydrogen in practical applications is being expanded to foster infrastructure development. The Gross Combined Weight (GCW) 40t commercial vehicle presented at the IAA (International Mobility Show Germany, in German known as the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung) show at the end of 2024 is scheduled to start mass production by KEYOU GmbH...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/01

its, down 4.8% compared to the same period in 2024.   The FTI also highlighted a key milestone in Q2 2025: Thailand began producing electric pickup trucks in April, with the first batch exported overseas in May.   Domestic vehicle sales in H1 2025 totaled 302,694 units, down 1.7% YoY. However, Q2 showed positive momentum, with April sales up 1.0% YoY, May rising 4.7%, and June rising 5.1% YoY, partly due to a low base in 2024. This three-month ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/28

systems involves many risks for automakers, but few benefits for drivers, and automakers are cautious about adopting them for mass production.   In the power steering business, the following technology trends are underway. Electromechanical integrationElectric power steering requires an electric motor and control equipment (ECU and motor driver) as well as a steering gearbox for the moving parts. These system components have been developed as ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Electrification in Indonesia From the Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show Summary From an interview with Periklindo (the Indonesian Electric Vehicle Industry Association) Electric vehicles Electrified motorcycles Electrified tricycles   There is currently no significant movement in Indonesia to switch from BEVs (battery electric vehicles) to HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles). BEV prices are approaching those of ICE (internal combustion engine) powere...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

nce metal-based component technology (Chuo Spring, Fine Sinter, Ito Kinzoku Kogyo) Thermal management technology (Taiho Kogyo, Sekisui Polymatech) Technologies supporting electrification (Hitachi High-Tech, Hirose Electric, Daido Metal Industry) Safety and security technology using mobility (Toyota Motor Corporation) The 2025 Nagoya Automotive Engineering Exposition (JSAE 2025 in Nagoya) was held at the Aichi International Exhibition Center (Aic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/14