, etc., and its group handles most of the company's plastic parts, especially instrument panels, which it supplies for all Mazda models. Outside Japan, the company has plants in the U.S., China, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mexico to supply localized products to Mazda and other OEMs. In response to CO2 regulations and safety improvements, as well as for the development of next-generation vehicles such as for autonomous driving and ride sharing, the c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

 Audi is facing diverging international market and customer requirements, which has led to a major shift in the Company's infotainment and interior interaction design strategy. Instead of using one unified global infotainment platform, Audi now adapts to different regions because of varying legal regulations, distinct consumer technology ecosystems, and unique customer journeys.  Mr. Sarmah explained that future customers expect cars to provid...

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

tegy to enhance the advantages of local production. The company will also continue to streamline its production processes and adjust production capacity and night shift allocation at its Shanghai plant to address declining sales and reduce unsold inventory. Due to issues with autonomous driving and regulations, Tesla had planned to release its FSD (Supervised) system in China in early 2025, but the relevant department was affected by delays in po...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

Nissan Applied to 12V alternator / starter products; inexpensive. Extremely limited EV driving is possible (24) Used in Mazda 2L M-hybrid and SKYACTIV-X Compensates for low engine efficiency at low speeds, but does not allow EV driving. 48 Highest voltage outside the scope of electrical safety regulations. 10 kW output possible. Low cost. Relatively safe. Usually as MHEV (mild hybrid EV), but there are also examples of EVs (nanoFlowcell) 1...

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

ard, the company will actively participate in the requests for quotation conducted by Stellantis and work toward the prompt supply of related products. [CVT overview and products] May 2019: Geely Automobile's Vision SUV, Emgrand GS, and Emgrand GL, and Chery's Arrizo GX, which are all China-6 regulations compatible models equipped with Zhejiang Wanliyang's proprietary new-generation intelligent transmission CVT25, formally entered mass prod...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/08

technological maturity, and unplanned expansion of production capacity and business scope has led to a waste of resources. Furthermore, the market environment is becoming more severe due to inadequate oversight, homogeneous competition, and the negative impact of unsound capital. 6. Standards and regulations are not keeping up with technology developments and industry requirements There is an urgent need to establish product evaluation, appro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

igning effective regulation, economic sustainability, and technological innovation.  He proposed the following four key strategic actions: Reducing uncertaintyVDI’s life cycle assessment study shows that true green mobility requires green electricity and sustainably produced batteries. Emission regulations should support a wide range of technologies, including hybrids and synthetic fuels. Affordable mobilityVDI proposes a new vehicle category...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

, U.S. Department of Transportation CARB California Air Resources Board USGS U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior USTR United States Trade Representative Other ACC II Advanced Clean Cars II (CARB enacted, introduced in 11 states, approved for exemption from EPA federal regulations) CAFE Corporate Average Fuel Economy (established by EPA) CBG Compressed bio gas CFP Carbon footprint of product CNG Compresse...

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

ny, this investment demonstrates a strong commitment to its German operations. grEEn-campus (Source: ©Opel)   When asked by Ms. Keim to share his “three wishes for the automotive industry,” CEO Huettl offered the following:   First, he called for a realistic reassessment of CO₂ regulations, noting that current targets are increasingly misaligned with actual market demand.  Second, he argued that excessive mandatory safety an...

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

he decline in car financing interest rates made vehicle loans more affordable, and more buyers were able to afford larger and higher-end models. Sales of mini and compact cars have continued to decline due to consumer shift toward larger vehicles and rising costs due to stricter emission and safety regulations. The government of India took cognizance of it and in the year 2025, proposed relaxation of these norms and Taxes. High GST and cess rates...

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

the driver, optimizing visibility and ergonomic accessibility. The display is complemented by a sleek button bar featuring stylish glassy toggles, vanish when the integrated autonomous driving mode is activated. The integration of these physical controls is compliant with the 2026 Euro NCAP testing regulations and qualifies the concept for a 5-star safety rating. In addition, the Sunrise cockpit incorporates innovative, eco-friendly materials, su...

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

in demand for passenger cars, promotion of electric mobility, introduction of new technologies, and attracting new investment in this segment. The Government is also working towards the revival of the mini and small car segment, which is evident from recent GST tax reduction and relaxation in CAFÉ regulations.   Electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to accelerate but need to gain further traction to gain market share over internal combustion eng...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Huawei to develop intelligent driving and smart cockpit systems.   In the "Work Plan for Stabilizing Growth in the Automotive Industry (2025-2026)", the Chinese government set an automobile sales target of approximately 32.3 million units and 15.5 million units for NEVs in 2025. At the same time, regulations and support are being strengthened in areas such as intelligent connected technology, high-power charging facilities, and automobile expor...

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

ice menu.   Modern automotive ECUs are designed to set functions based on country and vehicle type, so by enabling disabled functions, it is possible to activate functions that are not originally set and make them operational. However, caution is required as some functions may violate the laws and regulations of the country.   Coding requires a dedicated OBD cable (access to CAN I/F) and dedicated software. (3) Adding a dedicated ECU to an OEM ...

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

cturing industry. The proportion of Chinese brand vehicles among electric vehicle (EV) exports reached 59.5%, a significant increase from the same period last year.   On October 9, China's Ministry of Commerce announced new export restrictions on rare earths and related technologies. Under the new regulations, foreign companies will need special permits to export products from China that contain even trace amounts of Chinese rare earths. In addi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

egun to be installed. Subaru vehicles are equipped with pedestrian protection airbags that not only to respond to pedestrians but also to cyclists.   In Japan, side impact protection airbags are increasingly being adopted even in mini-vehicles due to stricter safety standards. In addition to legal regulations, the expansion countries adopting the NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) pole side-impact requirements, tighter test conditions including v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

ina, application of animation lamps is proceeding with the installation in XPeng Motor's P7, but as of January 2024, they have not been applied in the Japanese market due to regulatory issues. Various companies are developing the technology with the aim of vehicle applications after 2025, after the regulations are revised. Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Koito)   At the Japan Mobility Show in October 2023, Koito announced animation lamps and road...

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

solutions. The company plans to introduce a scalable advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and autonomous driving solution (ranging from L2 driver assistance to L3/L4 autonomous driving) in stages. The emphasis is on redundant safety structures to ensure that the technical systems comply with EU regulations. At the same time, the company plans to further expand its product lineup by launching intelligent cockpit solutions, multimodal interacti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Based on Tesla's current permit, the company has the ability to have a safety driver on board its Level 2 FSD vehicles and remotely take over control if necessary. While this is for safety purposes , remotely operated emergency operations raise regulatory questions because they may violate existing regulations. Existing regulations typically require critical interventions to be performed by an on-board driver who is immediately available.   Auth...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/01

) Ltd. for the local production of seats and seat-related parts for the development of the Yaris in response to Pakistan's policy to increase the ratio of domestically produced parts in vehicle production. In May 2020, the European Commission (EC) announced that it had approved, under the EU Merger Regulations, the acquisition of joint control of TB Kawashima Automotive Textile India (Pvt.) Ltd. (TBK-India) by the AUNDE Group of Germany and Toyot...

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