duced four e:HEV models (HR-V, CR-V, Civic, and Accord) to the Indonesian market so far, and is now finally entering a period of expansion. A total of 13 vehicles in a wide variety of models were on display. Sales during GIIAS totaled 1,908 units, of which 941 were Brio, 412 were HR-V, and 101 were STEP WGN models.   The newly introduced model this time is the STEP WGN e:HEV. This model targets the 7-seat MPV segment for families, which is in hi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/19

ation support on ordinary roads. Auto-cruise on highways is not easy to use because it is deactivated when the driver applies the brakes, but steering and deceleration assistance on ordinary public roads is easy to use because steering and deceleration assistance are not deactivated when the driver steps on the brake. However, this steering and deceleration support function on ordinary roads provides early deceleration support but does not active...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

motores）   Catena-X is particularly focusing on promoting a standardization framework in the field of sustainability, with a strong emphasis on the implementation of the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) standard. The PCF standard includes a clear calculation rulebook and a newly introduced two-step verification model, aiming to improve the reliability and traceability of carbon data.   In addition, Catena-X supports digital product passport...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/04

t architecture (electrical and electronic configurations: sensors, actuators, ECUs, hardware, software, communications, wiring, etc.) is not optimized and wasteful when viewed across the entire vehicle. For this reason, automakers are planning to make design changes to ECUs and reduce wiring in two steps: toward a domain-based architecture by around 2025, and then toward a zone-based architecture after 2025. In addition, the technology trend goin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/21

d five years ago, when the research department started working on the concept and testing various materials.   Initially, it developed a cockpit concept with a flat, seamless fabric surface with hidden physical buttons that only appear when needed and can be felt without being seen.   In the next step, Bosch Engineering switched from fabrics to solid surfaces with a multiple button design. The adaptive buttons on the control panel only become a...

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

sion 5.8 cubic meter capacity. It features an advanced cockpit with 10 inch and 12 inch displays. Goelette E-Tech An electric cargo van. It supports custom conversions, can carry up to 1.4 tons, and is available in chassis cab, box body, and extended cab variants. Estafette E-Tech An electric step-in van with a height of 2.6 meters and cargo space of 9.2 cubic meters. It is optimized for urban logistics. (Source: Created based on Renault...

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

are made from processed recyclable Dow polyol (a polyurethane material), and the prototype Adient front seat cushion currently contains 20% recycled polyol recovered from end-of-life vehicle polyurethane. Adient will conduct research with Dow to further increase recycled polyol content as the next step. As for closed-loop seat foam, the company will conduct production-scale testing in cooperation with JLR beginning in early 2025. At IAA 2023, Ad...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

tonomous driver assistance system. XPeng aims to reach the initial stage of commercializing L3 autonomous driving in the second half of 2025, and to explore L4 in 2026. XPeng Global Base Model: Up to 35 times more parameters than mainstream VLA models (Source: XPeng) XPeng Global Base Model: Step-by-step achievements(Source: XPeng)   Global expansion   Under its "Overseas Expansion 2.0" strategy, XPeng is rapidly expanding into overse...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/14

volume in 2025 will be 3.57 million units which is significant decrease of -10.3% from the 2024 result.   The Trump administration’s Executive Order of 25% tariffs on Mexican exports to the US could have considerable impact on Mexico’s auto industry. Although the US government would ultimately step back from the tariffs, the forecast did consider the uncertainty risk of tariffs.   Among the automakers with presence in multiple countries in ...

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

hydrogen price of 35 Yuan, which equals around 4.5 euros, is required. Some cities have introduced subsidy policies to encourage hydrogen adoption, ensuring prices stay at or below 25 Yuan per kilogram.   The Chinese government has already set up hydrogen corridors along highways, and now the next step follows: pilot projects in five key regions. These regions, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong and others, are being developed as central tes...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Yutaka Giken Freed Hybrid Freed+ Freed+ Hybrid Honda N-ONE JG3 / 4 2021 Yutaka Giken Honda N-VAN JJ1 / 2 2021 Yutaka Giken Yutaka Giken Honda N-WGN / N-WGN Custom JH3 / 4 2021 Yutaka Giken Yutaka Giken Honda Odyssey / Odyssey e:HEV RC1 / 2 / 4 2021 Yutaka Giken Honda Step WGN / Step WGN e:HEV 2025 Yutaka Giken Honda Vezel / Vezel e:HEV RV3 / 4 / 5 / 6 2022 Yutaka Giken Yutaka Giken Yutaka Giken Honda ZR-...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Vehicle prototyping has been completed as part of a NEDO project in FY2024.   In the future, the company is considering the use of a "wide-range drive system" for commercial vehicles that uses a torque converter in the drive train. Explanation panel for commercial series hybrid systems Two-step variable speed drive unit for 2-wheel BEVs on display   The "two-speed drive unit for two-wheeled BEVs" is a 3-in-1 system that combines a mo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

. Therefore, even in engine-powered cars, there are trends in technology such as the adoption of electric brake boosters that electrify the main brake to increase responsiveness and braking force. In addition, in recent years, there have been many accidents in which an elderly driver has mistakenly stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake, and this has become a social problem. If the number of such cases becomes more frequent, a judge may ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

hp and 315 Nm of torque, supported by a 1.77 kWh lithium-ion battery. Electricity is generated by a new HR14DDe 1.4-liter, 3-cylinder direct-injection engine that is compatible with E10 fuel. The Mirror Bore Coating technology reduces friction and vibration noise. The MPV also features the e-Pedal Step system, allowing for smooth acceleration and deceleration using just a single pedal. Nissan's press stage Nissan Serena e-POWER ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/08

h in population, the number of bus services has been declining since peaking in 2018, before the COVID-19 pandemic. The cause is a shortage of drivers, and considering future urban development, the feasibility of urban development will not be enhanced unless there is unmanned L4 autonomous driving. Step-by-step challenges have been planned and implemented toward that goal.   A demonstration using a small bus, conducted in January 2025, was carri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/18

dings, Inc. (Allison)   Transmissions are a core component of a vehicle and are manufactured in-house by OEMs or by a limited number of specialized manufacturers due to their large number of parts and complex assembly.   The ATs (automatic transmissions) presented in this report are basically stepped transmissions that combine a torque converter and a planetary gearbox, but also include the following configurations that do not have either o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

exible, it allows to adapt to new technologies and services as they emerge. This ensures that it can continue to meet the evolving needs of users and support a growing number of connected devices.   Overall, China Mobile's people-vehicle-home-centralized operation platform represents a significant step towards creating a more connected and intelligent ecosystem, enhancing the quality of life for its users.   The company’s connected vehicle in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

mobility could be made more sustainable by sharing vehicles. People can have flexible access to cars or other vehicles in order to travel to centralized mobility hubs. A further benefit: With car sharing, the number of parking spaces can be significantly reduced immediately.   Ridesharing goes one step further by organizing carpools that enable several people to share a vehicle for a particular route. For example, the BlaBlaCar platform helps wi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

to demand issues. Moreover, the Bank of Japan has begun raising interest rates, bucking the global trend of lowering interest rates, exacerbating consumer hardship.   Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced on March 11 that Makoto Uchida, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO, will step down and that Ivan Espinosa, Chief Planning Officer, will take over as his successor. A total of five directors will retire as of March 31. The a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/26

ty over possible tariffs, incentives remained unchanged in February at US$3,160. In Canada, sales totaled 115k units in February 2025, slowing by 4.9% YoY. The selling rate reached 1.91 mn units/year in February 2025, down from the 2.02 mn units/year recorded in January. Consumers could be taking a step back from the market due to the uncertainty regarding the impact of tariffs. Mexican LV sales reached 122k units in February, expanding by 7.1% Y...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/18