’s more than 40-year history. The event confirmed its strong position as a leading international platform for plastics in automotive engineering, bringing together around 900 industry experts, 70 national and international exhibitors, and nearly 50 technical lectures, including 15 presentations by OEMs.   The congress highlighted key technological and strategic developments shaping the future of the automotive industry. Core themes included li...

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

o 504k units in April, for a selling rate of 6.18 mn units/year. This is the highest rate since the GST-reduction-boosted demand of October 2025, which makes April the second highest selling rate month on record in the market. The impressive result was driven by broad based positivity, with leading OEMs continuing to increase production investment and sales expectations for Financial Year 2027. Downside risks on the geopolitical and oil-price fro...

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

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q1 2026) Domestic demand fluctuations across ASEAN countries, growth in BEVs from Chinese automakers Summary Vehicle Sales Volume by Country Vehicle Production Volume by Country Commentary on Sales and Production Volume, January - March 2026 Thailand BEV sales by OEM ASEAN News Topics (Q1 2026)   * An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.  * Sales data for Thailand and M...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/21

HEV Market Trend in the U.S. Japanese OEMs Hold 70% Share, Expanding Local Production of HEV Models Summary Sales Trends by Powertrain in the U.S.: HEV Ratio Increases Annually, While BEVs Struggle Sales Volume of Japanese OEMs in the U.S.: Increase in Sales, Focusing on HEVs HEV Sales Trends of Hyundai Kia HEV Sales Trends of Ford Group   It has been about a year since President Trump imposed higher tariffs on vehicles imported from Japan; how...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/19

. In the product-centric model, the controlling company can clearly define the role and responsibilities of its partners to create a curated experience. The second model is an aggregator model, used by Uber, essentially where the partnerships are the product. Uber has made numerous investments with OEMs, software providers, fleet operators and other companies to deploy robotaxis. In the aggregator model, the controlling company faces a much large...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

to maintain a competitive edge across the forecast period.   Under Toyota's unique omni-directional "Multi-Pathway Strategy", the promotion of electrification and expansion of its model lineup have been accelerated, and in 2025, 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, Toyot...

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

Chinese Market Q1 2026 Full stack AI on board; all-solid-state/sodium-ion batteries; advanced AD trials; green regulations Summary OEMs Q1 2026 sales volumes (factory shipments) Trends of Chinese OEMs (Q1 2026) Trends of major non-Chinese manufacturers (Q1 2026) Q1 Trends: Autonomous driving and AI Major Chinese OEMs 2025 Financial Results and 2026 Sales Targets Policies related to China automotive industry (Q1 2026)   This report summarizes the...

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

Analysis Report: Airbag (European and Americas Markets) Applications of airbag system technology rapidly expanding List of suppliers Introduction I. Airbag market trends II. List of airbag suppliers by OEM customer (Vehicle produced in Europe and the U.S.) III. Airbag technology trends IV. Technology development and global business and facilities of major airbag suppliers (U.S./Europe) V. Sales revenue comparison for major airbag suppliers Detail...

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

ia region. Depending on sales performance, the company plans to launch the product in the Japanese market as well, in which case it will be sold under the Mitsubishi brand. In addition, Foxtron signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MMC (Mitsubishi Motors Corporation) in May 2025 regarding OEM supply. BRIA   The Model C made its North American debut at Taiwan Expo USA, held in Dallas, Texas, in August 2025. The vehicle on d...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (March 2026) HEVs remain strong amid high fuel prices; BEVs and PHEVs see growth driven by Chinese OEMs Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sales o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/27

both surpassing 400,000 units sold. Li Auto's sales fell to 406,000 units, while NIO's (Shanghai NIO Automobile Co., Ltd.) sales steadily increased to 326,000 units. The difference in sales volume is narrowing as competition intensifies.   Regarding markets outside China, while established Chinese OEMs continue to strengthen their overseas expansion, emerging Chinese EV manufacturers are also accelerating their pace of growth, but there are diff...

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

Analysis Report: Automatic Transmission (AT) (Japan, Europe, and Americas Markets) Product Consolidation and the Rollout of Hybrid Applications List of AT suppliers Introduction I. Major AT Manufacturers and OEM Supply Matrix II. Overall trends III. Activities of major AT manufacturers and in-house OEM manufacturing IV. List of AT manufacturing sites Aisin Corporation (Aisin) JATCO Ltd. (JATCO) ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) Allison Transmission Hol...

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

network communication can efficiently deliver V2X messages such as traffic signal information, emergency vehicle alerts, VRU warnings, and other safety-enhancing notifications.   A reference architecture created by 5GAA outlines the roles of service providers, infrastructure operators, and vehicle OEMs, and identifies the interfaces required for scalable, cross-jurisdictional information exchange. From Blueprint to Real-World Deployment   The s...

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

ta can be viewed from various perspectives.Search By Model/EV/etc.  Search by country, by maker/brand, or by model.  Also refine the search by segment, or by electric.  https://www.marklines.com/en/vehicle_sales/searchDashboard  Data can be visually analyzed from four different perspectives: by OEM, by powertrain, by model, and by country.  https://www.marklines.com/en/vehicle_sales/dashboardCustomized aggregation  Data can be aggregated by...

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

Dry Clutch for the NSR250R ・High-hardness design minimizes uneven wear, ensuring smooth clutch operation for the long term. ・Low-friction design provides a linear response even to the slightest lever movement. ・Designed to deliver both performance and aesthetic appeal while maintaining OEM quality. ・10% increase in clutch spring load compared to stock. ・Reduces slippage even at high torque levels, ensuring stable power delivery. ...

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

Chinese OEMs: Expanding in South America, Shifting to Local Production Market share in Brazil reaches approx. 9%; accelerating plant construction Summary South American market: Sales are 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 C...

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

Electric Two-wheelers in India: Sales Trends and Policy Market Maturity, Drivers of Adoption, Performance by OEM, and Import/Export Analysis Summary Classification of Electric Two-wheelers Current Status and Forecast of India’s Electric Two-wheeler Market Electric Two-wheeler Sales Performance (Q1-Q3, FY2025-26) Electric Two-wheeler Sales Performance (FY2024-25) Analysis of Electric Two-wheeler Registration Volume by State Trends in Electric Tw...

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

and use smart glasses (XR) to highlight key areas, thereby improving work efficiency. Other use cases include "improving inventory management and after-sales service efficiency for rental car companies" and "providing feedback to testing during new vehicle development" for automobile manufacturers (OEMs) by considering the stress placed on each component during simulations. (Figure 12)   To commercialize this system, the plan is to develop anoma...

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

In addition, the subject markets for this report are Europe, the United States and China, where BEV sales are growing, and Japan is included for reference only. The supplier information of key functional components (chillers, valves, radiators) was organized targeting volume models for each major OEM (automaker). The table can be scrolled left and right. Major functional parts Region OEM Model name Chiller Electric valve (V), Electric ...

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

a mix of recovery hopes and uncertainty Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sales of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in February in 12 major countries and three Nordic countries (15 countries in to...

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