echnologies, but simply putting the technologies into practical use is not enough. For example, changing the way commercial vehicles are used (and reducing the number of people required), such as transportation methods that do not require transshipment, platooning, and automated delivery to the doorstep, will expand the possibilities for logistics.   These changes cannot be overcome through the efforts of manufacturers alone, and there is a desi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

) with Siemens to advance artificial intelligence that will indirectly benefit the automotive industry with enhanced production efficiency and innovation in the manufacturing process.   In October 2024, a merger of Schaeffler and Vitesco Technologies is expected to take place, taking a significant step toward creating a leading company in motion technology. When the integration is complete, the combined entity will generate around EUR 25 billion...

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

automatic transmissions (AT) and manual transmissions (MT), and automatic transmissions are further subdivided as follows.   This report details the sub-category of automatic transmissions, as shown in the above figure, known as continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Friction-type step-less transmissions using a belt or chain to transfer power (hereinafter referred to as mechanical CVT, including some step systems). Transmission...

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

venture capital”. After all, what is at stake is the competitive development of several, at least medium-sized production facilities where the best ideas can be tested. Sauer adds, with some selfcriticism, that “not all of them will succeed in becoming a giga factory”. But those who take this step will require public funding for several more years in the startup phase. Why this process needs staying power is demonstrated by Europe’s dream...

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

chnical aspects must be carefully addressed to ensure optimal performance. Both the cell and the integration process play equally important roles in delivering a reliable and efficient battery system.  Understanding cell technology and ensuring proper integration into the system are thus a crucial step toward a successful and competitive battery solution.  The speaker concluded by emphasizing that the goal is to offer a product that meets custo...

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

g the entire R&D, production, supply, marketing and service chain. Smart manufacturing is defined as a new type of vehicle manufacturing system that is based entirely on the Internet of Everything (IoE), is data-driven, has intelligence, and can ultimately be improved automatically based on data. A step-by-step system of smart manufacturing development levels for vehicles   Technology Roadmap 3.0 first proposes a step-by-step system of vehicle s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/27

s over 38,000 vehicle sales amid rising visitor interest; Transaction values decline (August 20, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/331337 VinFast becomes GAIKINDO member, adds 20 dealership partners in Indonesia (July 29, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/330252 GIIAS 2025: Honda launches STEP WGN e:HEV in Indonesia; Super EV Concept makes regional debut (July 25, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/330118 GIIAS 2025: Toyota debuts I...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/25

ductory campaign (limited to 100 units) at JMS utilizing subsidies for business users. It should be noted that the company had received orders for more than 100 units before the announcement. F11 VS commercial EV   Sharp Corporation (Sharp), which has the corporate slogan "Half a step ahead of people's wishes," unveiled its latest concept model of the "LDK+" EV, which embodies the value of a car half a step ahead of its time. O...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

ite beams, replacing magnesium with long glass fiber-reinforced plastic (ABS LGF). This material is nearly as strong as magnesium, requires less energy, is 30% lighter, and reduces 90% of CO2 emissions compared to magnesium pressure die-casting. Series production has started worldwide, and the next step is to apply the new method to the cockpit crossbeam. It is also developing polypropylene grades for use in automotive interiors, as the material ...

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

pes∶ Various types of passenger cars. Product development activities In March 2023, thanks to the efforts of Yubei’s Suzhou team, SBW (Steer-by-Wire) was successfully installed in a certain car brand and completed its first round of testing and acceptance inspection, marking an important step in the commercialization of smart steering and laying the foundation for its subsequent mass production. This SBW system uses a fully redundant a...

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

tion) The presenter explained the establishment of an internal OSS utilization organization called OSPO (Open Source Program Office) for using OSS, and supply chain management using SBOM (Software Bill of Materials). AUTOSAR (presentation) The presenter gave an overview of AUTOSAR, explaining the steps to benefit from the standardization advantages offered by AUTOSAR, and introduced recent activities such as OSS collaboration. eSOL (exhibit) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/13

es. Full-scale operations commenced in December 2024. The corporate divisions will be integrated with the technical divisions at each site. The company will also strengthen cooperation with the its "Prospective Creation Research Laboratory". The investment will be several JPY billions. As the first step toward integration, the Hachioji Business Center (Hachioji City, Tokyo) will be sold. All of Hachioji Business Center’s functions including tec...

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

. In early June, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and two other regulators summoned BYD and several other leading EV makers to Beijing, ordering them to exercise self-restraint. A package of rules followed: 1. OEMs must settle supplier invoices within 60 days; 2. MIIT will step up random inspections of high-profile or potentially flawed models, banning corner-cutting cost reductions; and 3. dealer rebate schemes—long c...

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

2022 Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. Denso Lexus LC 2022 Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. Denso Lexus LX 2022 Autoliv Autoliv Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The table can be scrolled left and right. Model name Model year Driverairbag Front passengerairbag Sideairbag Curtainairbag Kneeairbag ECU Step WGN/e:HEV 2025 ZF Civic / Civic e:HEV 2024 ZF N-Box / N-Box Custom 2024 Denso N-VAN 2024 Denso Civic Type R 2024 ...

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

y to face continued challenges in the near term.  Tariffs are likely to impact GM Korea (GMK) the most, as the automaker has been shipping nearly 85% of its Korean production to the US. Hyundai Group—comprising Hyundai, Kia, Genesis—should also prepare for short-term challenges as a necessary step toward rebalancing its global operations. Renault Korea, despite currently having no export exposure to the US, will also be adversely affected, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/23

Ichikoh Honda N-ONE JG3 / 4 2024 Stanley --- --- Ichikoh Honda N-VAN JJ1 / 2 2024 Koito --- --- Koito Imasen Koito (Leveling)Mitsubishi Electric Mobility (Head lamp ECU) Honda N-WGNN-WGN Custom JH3 / 4 2023 StanleyKoito --- --- Stanley Mitsubishi Electric Mobility (Head lamp ECU) Honda Step WGNStep WGN e:HEV RP6/7/8RP8 2024 Koito --- --- Stanley Honda Vezel (HR-V)Vezel (HR-V) e:HEV RV3/4RV5/6 2024 Stanley --- Koito Koito Stanley ...

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

o form an oil flow path, and have small holes that ensure oil flow in the back yoke section and also distribute oil to the coil end section. View of the motor-related components exhibit StatorOil path-forming resin rings   The rotor magnet arrangement is an 8-pole double V type, with 8-step skew to prevent noise and vibration. In the photo, each block of the rotor is magnetically attached after disassembly, but immediately after disa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/14

023 NA Mahle-Behr Japan (formerly Keihin) NA Highly Marelli - Honda N-WGN / N-WGN Custom JH3 / JH4 2023 NA Mahle-Behr Japan (formerly Keihin) NA Highly Marelli - Honda VezelVezel e:HEV RV3/ 4 / 5 / 6 2024 Denso Mahle-Behr Japan (formerly Keihin) Denso Toyota Industries Toyota Industries Honda Step WGNStep WGN e:HEV RP6 / 7/ 8RP8 2024 NA Denso NA Toyota Industries Toyota Industries 4) Mazda The table can be scrolled left and right. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

structure. Opel Mokka GSE   The new Mokka GSE celebrated its world debut at the show and was be launched on the market immediately afterwards.   The model is based on the CMP-Plattform (Common Modular Platform) and will be produce in the Stellantis Poissy plant in France   It marks a significant step forward in the brand’s electric performance lineup. It is the most powerful all-electric production car Opel has ever built, delivering 280 hor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/02

  In China, Japanese suppliers are focused not only on supplying complete seats to local automakers, but are also using China as a manufacturing base for trim covers and sewn products for export to Japan. Tachi-S is an example of one supplier who has taken the China manufacturing base concept one step further, attempting to create a global standard for structural seat frame parts for export to the entire Asia region including Japan.   Regardin...

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