within the EU. Furthermore, the full-scale implementation of the emissions trading scheme (ETS2), which covers road traffic and buildings, has been postponed by one year and will now be introduced in 2028. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) stated on March 5 that the current pace of electrification will not keep pace with the interim targets, and therefore recommended the need for more flexible measures and support. India ...

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

e explained the importance of a standards system that promotes innovation in norms and quality improvement in upgrades from the following three dimensions. Phased upgrade of the automotive industry: Accelerated industry scale expansion and sustained growth of the market ecosystem. Accelerating the pace of product updates: Intelligent technology is evolving rapidly, and connected collaborative functions are being implemented in stages. Cross-indu...

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

1.53 mn units, but that is still a dismal result for a key European market. In the first two months of 2026, YTD sales currently stand at 228k units, down 11% from the same period in 2025. Low consumer confidence remains a key factor even though French households have seen recent wage increases outpace inflation; however, any recovery in consumption is expected to be modest in the face of the current political instability the country is facing. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/09

ssociated reporting obligations. Administrator Zeldin stated, “No longer will automakers be pressured to shift their fleets towards electric vehicles.”   On the other hand, according to a U.S. industry report released on January 28, the U.S. public DC fast charging network expanded at a record pace in 2025 with a 30% increase over the previous year, adding over 18,000 new charging ports and exceeding over 13,200 fast charging stations. Most ...

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

one party. The driver can make minor maneuvering inputs, adjusting the Motorway and City Assistant system to their preference. For example, if the driver feels that the assistance system is following too closely to the vehicle in front, they can lightly depress the brake pedal to create additional space. The system will recall this interaction and adjust to the new distance while in use. In addition, despite driver input, the assistance system wi...

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

rall downturn resulted from a combination of factors, including earlier production cuts to reduce inventory, soft market demand, intensifying competition, and strategic adjustments. The cuts implemented from June were arguably the most direct driver, which saw the group’s production and expansion pace in China slow significantly as night shifts were eliminated, reducing build volumes by at least one-third at some facilities. These measures were...

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

ollercoaster pattern. Sales were especially pulled forward to March and April, as consumers rushed to make purchases ahead of expected price increases due to tariffs. In the end, price increases were modest and gradual, but the pull-ahead still resulted in a payback effect in May and June, when the pace of sales declined. In Q3, we saw another pull-forward effect, this time specifically around EVs, as federal tax credits ended on September 30. Pr...

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

e company announced that its global production and delivery volumes for Q4 down 5.5% y/y to 434,000 units and 15.6% y/y to 418,000 units, respectively. The Q4 financial results are scheduled to be announced on January 28th.   Also on January 20, Tesla CEO Musk indicated that the initial production pace of the new Cybercab, a new compact hatchback BEV self-driving cab scheduled to go into production by the end of 2026, will be very slow and then ...

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

ing are required to achieve the 2030 target。 Approximately 50,000 large-vehicle public charging points (of which 35,000 are MCS-compliant) Hydrogen stations with a capacity of 6 tonnes per day (approximately 700 locations) A minimum of 400,000 zero-emission vehicles The gap between the current pace of infrastructure development and requirements is substantial. ZEV Market Development（NextTruck 2025 organized by IPM AG, Slide Copyri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/22

tment—rising from project leader to lighting expert—and five years as Volvo Cars Sweden's technical leader for exterior lighting, Mr. Matha opened his presentation by revisiting a milestone achievement: his pioneering work in 2010, when the first RGB LED system was integrated into the Renault Espace. This development marked a turning point for automotive interior lighting, transforming it from a low-cost feature into a sophisticated, high-val...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

innovative system replaces traditional loudspeakers by transforming interior surfaces—such as the instrument panel, A-pillars, and roof panels—into sound sources using compact actuators. The result is a speakerless, immersive audio experience that significantly reduces weight and installation space.  In a Volkswagen ID.4 participants could experience how the advanced AI-based system Perciv AI can enhance perception and validation in autonom...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/12

e core with a coil winding machine. Because a complex shaped core gives rise to portions which are difficult to wind, such cores are often divided into pieces. Conversely, there is a structure in which a series of windings are made by inserting a large number of rectangular cross-section (improved space efficiency by winding with no gaps), short hairpin-shaped coil wires into the stator, welding the protruding sides in pairs then covering; such c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

C Stellantis Citroen e-Berlingo Van / e-Berlingo BEV Spain Vigo Plant 2021 LiB 50kWh NMC 102S2P 400 Stellantis Citroen e-C3 BEV Slovakia Trnava 2023 SVOLT LiB 44kwh LFP 400 Stellantis Citroen e-C4 BEV Spain Villaverde 2023 LiB 50kWh NMC 108S2P 400 Stellantis Citroen e-Jampy / e-SpaceTourer BEV France Hordain Plant 2021 LiB 50 / 75kWh Prismatic NMC 108S2P/108S3P 394.0 Stellantis Citroen e-Jumper BEV Italy Atessa Plant 2024 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

sentation outlining the company’s innovation strategy and direction for next-generation technology development. At the beginning, CEO Ola Källenius delivered a video message emphasizing the importance of leadership amid rapid change in the automotive industry. He noted that with the accelerating pace of technological innovation, the diversification of customer expectations, and the uncertainties of the global environment, the entire industry i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/28

reserved. China   New vehicle sales in October were 2.392 million units, reflecting an increase of 4.4% y/y (up 3.8% m/m).   According to an analysis by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the Chinese automobile market in October saw automakers maintain a relatively fast pace of production and supply, due to the expectation that last-minute demand will increase towards the end of the year, as the policy of fully exempt...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/26

ia introduced a new GST structure, effective September 2025. This has contributed to increased sales of sub-4-meter segment compact cars. As for India, a large and relatively young population offers a positive factor for the sales outlook, but the widening income disparity raises concerns over the pace of middle-class expansion. The economy’s structural problems, particularly the fragile financial sector, pose a threat to India’s automotive ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

ior design of a car evokes “love at first sight,” the cockpit determines the driver's experience. If the experience is good, the buyer remains loyal to the brand. With technologically advanced interiors, intuitive interfaces, and customizable designs, the cockpit is no longer just a functional space. It defines the driver's daily interaction with the vehicle, making it an important key differentiator in the digital age. In this context, funct...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

imple redundant design is the reason for the increasing use of brushless motors. (3) Electric rear-wheel steering   European companies such as ZF, Bosch, and Schaeffler are developing wide-angle electric rear-wheel steering systems that not only make steering easier on narrow roads and in parking spaces, but also aim to stabilize the cabin and improve comfort. These companies have announced systems that ultimately take into account autonomous dr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

ions in the U.S. and their expansion to applications outside of the automotive industry. The Battery Show North America 2025 Archives of Exhibits Analysis report: Lithium-ion battery Magna OPTiForm battery enclosure   Magna showcased its OPTiForm battery enclosure, which was a 2025 Automotive News Pace Pilot award finalist. OPTiForm is a single-piece battery enclosure made from steel using a unique deep-draw stamping process. This process create...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/07

Malibu (E2SC) weighed heavily on the group’s performance in the region, while volumes in Brazil slumped by 17.5% YoY (-28k units) mainly due to weakness in Chevrolet Onix (JBJ/SC1) output prior to its refresh. We project that the automaker’s global production will continue to slow at a greater pace through the remainder of 2025, ultimately declining by 3.2% YoY (-144k units) by the end of the year, as the lack of Malibu manufacturing, plus t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/29