, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Geringer, President of the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK), focused on the global energy policy challenge, intensified by geopolitical conflicts, stressing that secure and sufficient energy supply has become a critical issue alongside climate protection. He cautioned against relying on targets and deadlines alone, arguing that energy transformation requires long-term, implementable strategies rather than expec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/29

odels, while Hyundai Group’s HEV models, such as the Kia Sportage, continue to enjoy strong popularity.   While South Korea has historically had a large number of HEV sales, BEV sales also grew in 2025, and the upward trend in BEV sales is expected to accelerate further in 2026. In April, BEVs alone increased significantly by 148.7% y/y to 36,000 units, and xEVs as a whole increased by 40.9% to 80,000 units. Factors contributing to this increa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

um wheels, fuel-efficient tires Summary Heavy-duty trucks (Isuzu, Hino, Daimler Truck, Volvo Trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, UD Trucks) Light-duty trucks (Mitsubishi Fuso, Isuzu, Daimler Truck) Aluminum wheels for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (Howmet Systems Japan, Topy Industries, Nippon Steel) OEM components (Nippon Steel, Schaeffler Japan) Aftermarket parts (Nakano Spring, NHK Sales) Tires (Nihon Michelin Tire, Toyo Tire, Sumitomo Rubber Industries...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

ng and autonomous driving: Second-generation Blade battery; parking scenario demonstration   The BYD Group (BYD Co. Ltd.) used the entire E3 hall at The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) to showcase its entire brand line, from practical vehicles to luxury cars. As one of the most popular pavilions, BYD's exhibition booth was bustling with visitors every day. The company hosted numerous presentations, and attract...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/26

car sales, with risk in the coming months expected to be beaten by market-specific sentiment. South America Brazilian light vehicle sales reached 237k units in April, up 20.5% YoY, while the selling rate eased slightly to 2.95 mn units/year from 2.97 mn units/year in March, keeping the market on one of its strongest runs of the past decade amid lower interest rates, OEM discounting, and an influx of Chinese automakers whose models are now clim...

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

ry. In addition, the Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra BEV, which was released to market during the event, achieves 0-100km/h acceleration in under 6 seconds and is equipped with navigation and driving assistance features, which can be used in urban areas throughout China. D19, D99   The Leapmotor D19, positioned as a flagship SUV that embodies technology and luxury, was released on April 16. Prices start at CNY 219,800. The vehicle dimensions are: Overall...

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

pril 16, 2026. WCX 2026 featured hundreds of technical sessions, over 80 exhibitors, three keynote speakers, and two days of panel discussions. WCX sign in the Huntington Place convention center   The keynote and panel sessions at WCX 2026 showcased perspectives on a variety of topics. One keynote showed the results of a pilot program between Honda and DriveOhio to use sensor-equipped vehicles to support roadway maintenance and impro...

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

fiscal year 2030. Furthermore, Dongfeng Nissan's development team has expanded to a size of 4,000 people, and is accelerating development speed by promoting the development of NEVs and ICE-powered vehicles in parallel.   At the show, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa took the stage and stated that China is one of Nissan's leading markets and an important source of global competitiveness. He unveiled two new SUV concept cars for the first time in the worl...

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

Group Co., Ltd.) announced its Global Sodium-Ion Battery Strategy. The company unveiled the world's first mass-produced passenger car that uses sodium-ion batteries. It uses CATL's "Naxtra" battery. In the future, Changan’s Avatr, Deepal, Qiyuan, and other brands will be equipped with the system one after another. Changan deepened its partnership with CATL and signed the CATL/Changan Power Battery Phase 2 Project agreement. The total investmen...

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

iconductor supply chain issues Japanese suppliers’ trends in power semiconductors Gap in perception between the semiconductor industry and the automotive Industry   The semiconductor market is currently experiencing an extremely high growth rate. Furthermore, the semiconductor industry is positioned as a "key industry" in various countries and regions, and is becoming closely related to their respective policies.   The automotive industry is...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

duct Launch on April 22, prior to the Auto China 2026 Beijing motor show. In addition to the announcement of various HIMA models such as the AITO M6, the improved AITO M9 series, the Luxeed V9, and the SAIC/Shangjie Z7/Z7T, Huawei also officially released the new Chinese brand name for "Huawei DriveONE," "Huawei Zhiqing." At this motor show, all five of HIMA's "Jie" distinct partner brands, developed in collaboration with state-owned automakers, ...

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

sales are also being considered.   New market entrants include Austria-based iSi Automotive GmbH, established in 1995, and Korea-based SNT Motiv Co., Ltd., originally a defense equipment manufacturer, both of which mainly supply products to the Volkswagen Group. In recent years, Chinese safety component manufacturers such as Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. (Yanfeng) and Jinzhou Jinheng Automotive Safety System Co., Ltd. (Jinheng Automo...

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

necessitates compliance not only in vehicle design and development, but also in operational aspects such as cloud operation, OTA updates, data management, and wireless device certification. Automotive manufacturers and suppliers are therefore working to comply with the regulations of the aforementioned countries.   This report analyzes the legal and regulatory activities for countries that have recently begun to follow these trends, rather than...

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

2.9% rise in full-year 2026 production to around 6.36 mn units.StellantisStellantis output rose by 0.7% YoY globally in Q1 2026, supported by strong growth in North America (+5.6%) and Africa (+46%). Jeep was buoyed by strong SUV sales in the US, particularly for the Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer, with the latter having received a facelift in late 2025. Dodge also increased output of its Durango SUV, while Ram scaled up its popular 1500 D...

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

6.1 mn units. Though YoY comparisons will still be difficult in March, we could start to see more customers benefiting from tax refunds, which could encourage new vehicle purchases. While this has not yet had a significant impact on sales, those set to gain the most from the tax code changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are those who are likely to have more complicated tax affairs; therefore, they may not yet have received their refund. As t...

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ster processing, and comes equipped with premium features such as Nappa leather seats, a 27-speaker XOPERA sound system, W-HUD, and intelligent air suspension. Two new exterior colors, Lambent Cyan and Polar Violet, are also introduced.   The X9 is now offered in two front-wheel-drive variants and one all-wheel-drive variant. The Premium FWD features a 94.8 kWh LFP battery with a claimed range of 620 km, while the Executive FWD and range-topping...

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

organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) was held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from April 14th to 17th, 2026. The event consisted of three exhibitions, including the Taipei AMPA 2026 (Taipei International Automobile & Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show), which is one of Taiwan's largest automobile and motorcycle trade shows.   The theme of this year's expo was "Empower Every Move," and it attracted visitors fr...

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

n China for use in electric motorcycles. Exhibit of battery packs for electric mobility Battery packSpecifications of battery pack (5130)Specifications of battery pack (7428) Panatronic Japan: Batteries for specialty vehicles   While Panatronic Japan (Panatronic Japan Inc.) handles components such as converters, inverters, and batteries for electric vehicles, this time their exhibit focused specifically on automotive batteries from B...

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

Mobile World Congress 2026 (3) Evolution of Connected and Autonomous Mobility Exhibition coverage: Xiaomi, Yokowo, Aptiv, KDDI, and more Introduction Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and Vision Gran Turismo Yokowo / Yonezawa Bussan Flexible mmWave Connectivity Aptiv / Wind River / Horizon Network V2X Sensor Sharing for Cooperative ADAS and Autonomous Driving KDDI Connected Mobility SoundHound Voice Commerce Agent Key Takeaways   The GSMA Mobile World Congress B...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/23

Smart Energy Week 2026: FCVs, Fuel Cell Units, Hydrogen-related Products Honda's Gen3 fuel cell modules, Hyundai's automatic hydrogen refueling robot Summary FCVs and FC systems of OEMs (Toyota, Honda) Compact fuel cell mobility (Aisan Industry, Toyota Boshoku, Gita, KITZ) Components and parts for FC (JTEKT, Siltrax, NOK, Kawasaki Heavy Industries) Hydrogen-related equipment (Tatsuno, Suzuki Shokan, IJTT, Sunny Limited)   Smart Energy Week (Marc...

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