ented by NTT DATA, Inc. (NTT DATA) and Fuji Soft Incorporated (Fuji Soft) related to SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles) at the Automotive World 2026 (Spring): Advanced Automotive Technologies Exhibition (sponsored by RX Japan Ltd.), held at the Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 to 23, 2026. SDV-related technology trends   Companies continue to explore the "mechanisms" and "service content" to continuously deliver value to customers, which are import...

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view and trends of major component suppliers IV. Installation status major functional parts by model Valeo S.A. (Valeo) Mahle Behr GmbH & Co. KG (Mahle Behr) Hanon Systems (Hanon) Modine Manufacturing Company (Modine) TI Automotive Limited (TI Automotive, formerly TI Fluid Systems Plc. ) FinDreams Technology Co., Ltd. (FinDreams) Ningbo Tuopu Group Co., Ltd. (Ningbo Tuopu) Xiezhong International Thermal Management System (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (Xie...

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totaled 504,000 units.   According to an analysis by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) holiday in the latter half of February was longer than usual, and the number of working days in February was low at 16 days. As a result, companies' production and sales activities were affected to some extent, and the market as a whole was sluggish. Looking at the industry trends for January and F...

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

, the author did not hear of any plans to pass on the reduction in preferential tax treatment to product prices. Chery Automobile   Chery, which has been leading the way in EV sales in 2025 alongside BYD, is currently one of the most dynamic OEMs. Currently, the company does not have its own local production facilities and outsources production to PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM). Chery's strategy seems to be clear, taking a strategy of brand div...

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0 as a subsidiary of Springer Nature Company, Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH is one of the world's leading scientific and technical publishers. It mainly publishes technical journals and books for engineers and social scientists, in addition to holding various technical events. About Automotive Technology Magazine ATZ   Motorwagen-Zeitschrift (Motored Vehicles Magazine) was founded in 1898 as an automotive technical magazine. From 1929, the ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/26

into actionable steps that can be implemented on the ground.  For inquiries, please contact: support@k-esg.jp   Under the EU Battery Regulation, manufacturers must primarily fulfill four disclosure requirements.   Firstly, there is the disclosure of information regarding product performance and technology, such as durability, rated capacity, and hazardous substance content.   Secondly, there is the disclosure of CFP (Carbon Footprint of Prod...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Analysis Report: Brake (U.S. and European Markets) Integrated control of advanced braking systems and power steering List of brake suppliers I. Introduction II. Major brake component suppliers and their OEM customers III. Recent trends in brake technology IV. Overview of major brake component suppliers V. Sales comparison of major brake component suppliers VI. Europe and Americas footprint of major suppliers (Detail) Brake systems and foundation...

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

Major Standards and Regulations Seminar for China’s Automotive Industry From presentations on Intelligent Connected Car standardization and key technology policies Summary Standard system for intelligent connected cars New implementation phase of intelligent connected vehicle technology policy (L2/L3/L4/unmanned automated driving)   The "Automotive Industry Major Standards and Regulations Seminar (4th Session)," jointly hosted by CATARC Autom...

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ices, and even more indirectly to cloud services and society. We consider it very important how we meet the expectations of our customers, as we believe that good mobility experience is equal to trust.   Here are five software challenges facing traditional OEMs, including Toyota: Traditional mass production works well with proven, predictable "modular" processes. The automotive business model is "mature" and has been optimized for many years. O...

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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...

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Map-related Technologies and Services Supporting Autonomous Driving From Automotive World 2026 exhibition coverage Summary Map data and vehicle positioning technology (Zenrin, Zenrin DataCom, KDDI) Control development technology (Hitachi Solutions, Infosys) Autonomous driving support (MAP IV/Okaya & Co., Fuji Soft) Self-driving taxi business (newmo) AD/ADAS components (Vispect, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Cornes Technologies)   Automotive Wor...

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Toward Net-Zero Powertrain: From Technology Competition to Collaboration From the presentation coverage at the CTI Symposium Germany 2025 Summary Hybrid Futures – A Key Path to Net Zero (Horse Powertrain / Renault, Geely) Development of EV Powertrain and Battery for the Third Generation LEAF (Nissan) Lightweight Twin Electric Drive Unit Platform with Torque Vectoring (InfiMotion / Geely) Electric Drive Efficiency – A Systematic Engineering Ap...

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hicles are typically weak in January, and the severe cold weather conditions that hit across a wide area of the U.S. in the second half of the month further depressed sales.   On February 18, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that it would abolish regulations that had promoted automakers' EV production by exaggerating energy savings. The plan is to exclude the coefficient (fuel content) used to convert electricity into gasoline when calcul...

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

Automotive World 2026: Inverters, Power Electronics BorgWarner Gen4 inverters, Fuji Electric power modules, and more Summary Inverters, converters (BorgWarner, Leadrive Technology, ITRI, Ministry of the Environment) Power modules (Fuji Electric, Infineon, Oita Device Technology) Power electronics (NHK Spring, Murata Manufacturing, Micron Electric)   The Automotive World and NEPCON Japan expos were held at Tokyo Big Sight, from January 21 to 23, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/26

hicle sales grow 5.2 times in 5 years Analysis of sales volume by OEM: Chinese OEMs enter Top 5, Japanese OEM volume shrinks NEV Ranking: Chinese OEMs lead the way in BEVs and PHEVs Product trends: From compact EVs to a full-scale product lineup Switching from exporting Chinese-made models to local production Chinese suppliers: Building an industrial cluster centered on electric powertrain components   The Thai automotive market is experiencing ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Drive and Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride Pilot Geely announces G-ASD next-generation assisted driving system  At CES 2026, Geely officially unveiled its G-ASD next-generation intelligent driving system capable of SAE Level 2 through Level 4 autonomous operations. Developed by Lifan subsidiary Afari Technology, G-ASD is currently deployed in several Lynk & Co. and Zeekr models. G-ASD features several versions with varying hardware. It is supported...

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

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q4 2025) Improving thanks to EV policy support and strong year-end demand, with Chinese OEMs on the rise Summary Vehicle Sales Volume by Country Vehicle Production Volume by Country Commentary on Sales and Production Volume, January - December 2025 Thailand BEV sales by OEM ASEAN News Topics (Q4 2025)   * An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.  * Sales data for Thailan...

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

nergy Automobile (Hozon Auto), filed for bankruptcy and is currently undergoing bankruptcy reorganization. Meanwhile, according to some reports, WM Motor, which filed for bankruptcy reorganization in 2023, will be taken over by Shenzhen Xiangfei Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. and is scheduled to resume production between 2025 and 2026.   German OEMs posted a 7.7% y/y decline to 3.703 million units, with all three major groups posting negati...

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

e entering the ecosystem, further intensifying competition. According to the speaker, these shifts have intensified in recent years and require every industry player—especially Tier-1 suppliers—to redefine their role.  These dynamics, he stressed, reinforce why AUMOVIO is deeply engaged in SDV technology: SDVs fundamentally shift how value is created and who controls the software layers. Value Creation: Benefits for Consumers and OEMs  The ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/18

rise, partly due to sales promotion measures. Looking at the BOI-approved projects in 2025, in addition to traditional automotive parts, the projects include battery components, charging infrastructure, and other EV-related content.   This report examines the current status of automobile sales and production in Thailand, focusing mainly on BOI-approved auto parts manufacturers. Electrified vehicle (xEV) sales in Thailand ＊BEV/HEV sale...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/17