ntinues to focus its product development on the NEV (New Energy Vehicle: BEV, PHEV, FCEV) market, targeting young people and technology-conscious users as its core customer base. At this year’s motor show, the brand showcased a product portfolio that caters to diverse scenarios, including sedans, SUVs, and outdoor mobility vehicles.   The launch of the L06 Max was announced at the show. In addition, a range-extender EV version of the "Nation...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/28

potential of the market slows, growth momentum is expected to slow in the medium term as well.   At Auto China 2026 (April 24 to May 3), 1,451 vehicles were on display, including 181 new models and 71 concept cars, and the number of visitors reached 1.28 million. BYD unveiled its new Ocean Series SUV, the "Sealion 08," and sedan, the "Seal 08"; Xiaomi Auto unveiled its concept car, the "Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo"; XPeng unveiled its SUV, the "...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

Auto China 2026: BYD From practical vehicles to supercars: next-generation intelligence and flash charging Summary BYD: Full-size large SUV Da Tang, crossover concept car Ocean-V Denza: The Denza Z Roadster supercar unveiled Fangchengbao: All-new sports car concept Formula X; sedan series Formula S Yangwang: Showcasing the U8L and U9 Xtreme Flash charging and autonomous driving: Second-generation Blade battery; parking scenario demonstration   T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/26

Aerodynamics, and Circular Lifecycle Concepts Summary Keynote: Lost in Transformation? Theses on the Future of the Automotive Industry in an Era of High Volatility (Center of Automotive Management) Form & Function: Light Integration into an Active Grille Shutter (Röchling) Active Aeroblades in an SUV: The Next Step in Active Aerodynamics (Porsche) Development of Post-Consumer Recyclates of Maritime Origin and Their Use in Visible Components in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

ectrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (January 2026)Changing subsidies, changing markets: A new phase of xEV demandhttps://www.marklines.com/en/report/statistics_evsales_202601 Chinese OEMs Dominate BEV Market in Thailand with Over 20% ShareRapid growth of NEVs, expanding product lineup from SUVs to pickup truckshttps://www.marklines.com/en/report/rep2968_202602 ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q4 2025)Improving thanks to EV poli...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/21

Auto China 2026: Leapmotor and XPeng Leapmotor showcases a diverse lineup; XPeng exhibits "Physical AI" Summary Leapmotor: Showcasing its flagship SUV, the D19 and the full product lineup XPeng: Full-size SUV GX exhibited; shift to "Physical AI"   The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) was held from April 24 to May 3, 2026, at the China International Exhibition and Convention Center and the Capital International E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/20

derness (ICE/HEV) at the end of 2026. List of Japanese OEM's main HEV models launched in the U.S. The table can be scrolled left and right OEM Model Segment HEVrelease date (U.S.) North American modelCountry of manufacture 2025 (U.S.) HEV sales volume HEV ratio by model Toyota Highlander SUV (Class D) Feb. 2020(current model) U.S. 25,000 44.0% Prius C Jan. 2023(current model) Japan 40,000 71.3% Camry D May 2024(current model) U.S. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/19

e, and is accelerating development speed by promoting the development of NEVs and ICE-powered vehicles in parallel.   At the show, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa took the stage and stated that China is one of Nissan's leading markets and an important source of global competitiveness. He unveiled two new SUV concept cars for the first time in the world.   The Urban SUV PHEV Concept is a model developed targeting young people in China, adopting advance...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Toyota: Multi-Pathway Strategy GlobalData 5-Year Forecast: Maintaining Annual Output at Around 10 Million Units Summary GlobalData Production Forecast: Toyota's light vehicle production to remain at around 10 million units until 2031 Global Sales: Promoting product- and regional-based management Lexus: SUVs for the U.S. market are the main focus Japan: HEV sales account for over 60%, recovery in demand progressing with electrification United Stat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/12

B2B market, such as ride-hailing services and promotes BYD's high-end strategy. The company also announced its 2nd generation Blade battery and "Flash Charging" technology. At room temperature, charging from a 10% to 70% State of Charge (SOC) can be completed in 5 minutes. The Song Ultra EV, a BEV SUV that was the first model to feature this technology, was released in March 2026. The company plans to build 20,000 Flash Charging stations by the ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

” theme, which highlights the brand's focus on ownership confidence across products, services, and its wider ecosystem.   The all-new Land Cruiser FJ is a key highlight, making its Thai debut on March 21 under the “Bold & Unbound” concept. Built on the IMV ladder-frame platform, this off-road SUV features a four-wheel-drive system with rear differential lock, a 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift, double wishbone front sus...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

nz, BMW, and other companies. At the show, CEO Jun LEI said that the YU7 GT is the first model in which the European R&D team has been deeply involved in the development, and that the YU7 GT is scheduled to be officially unveiled at the end of May.   The YU7 GT is positioned as a "sports car-class SUV suitable for long drives." Its exterior evokes the image of a "warhorse," with its iconic long nose and wide body design reminiscent of a sports c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

beginning to decline.Japanese OEMs initially planned to produce their BEVs in Japan and transfer the know-how to their overseas production sites. However, given weak BEV sales in Japan, they now plan to import BEVs from overseas plants. For example, Honda Group plans to launch the O Alfa, a new BEV SUV, from its plant in India in 2027. Meanwhile, Nissan also intends to increase its BEV export volumes globally from China. Although the model names ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

bined with output recovering in Brazil and Korea after a low Q1 2025 – caused at the time by unfavorable exchange rates in the first country and plant upgrades aimed at future electrification in the latter. Meanwhile, Alpine build rose by 58% YoY in Europe thanks to the launch of the all-new A390 SUV. Looking ahead, we project that global RNM assembly will break out of its recent downtrend with 5.8% growth in Q2, propelled by Renault’s contin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

IRON (Humanoid Robot)   Changan Automobile showcased its NEV lineup at the show, featuring models from its three core brands: (i) AVATR, (ii) Changan Deepal, and the newer brand (iii) Changan NEVO.   The star of the showcase was the local debut of the Changan NEVO Q05, an intelligent electric SUV designed to impress, with official pricing expected to be revealed soon. This 5-seat, front-wheel-drive SUV is powered by a permanent magnet synch...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

p), which had the largest booth at this trade show. Entrance Foxconn Group's booth   Electric vehicles manufactured by Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd. (Foxtron), a subsidiary of Foxconn that develops and manufactures electric vehicles, were on display.   The BRIA, a B/C-segment SUV based on the Model B platform, was on display. Vehicle dimensions are overall length 4,315mm × overall width 1,885mm × overall height 1,535mm; w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

ctrified vehicles by model, the Tesla Model Y (BEV) was in first place, followed by the Toyota RAV4 (HEV/PHEV) in second place.   Tesla Model Y sales have been particularly strong in Europe, increasing by 5.0% y/y. It has been reported that Tesla is reconsidering the introduction of a new electric SUV with a price lower than the Model 3.   Buoyed by strong sales of its hybrid vehicles, Toyota saw an 11.5% y/y increase. In Japan and the United S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/27

t a sales target of 1 million units for 2026. Going forward, by sequentially introducing the "A Series" in the CNY 100,000 class and the "D Series" in the CNY 250,000 to 300,000 class, the company will complete its four-product lineup (A, B, C, and D), covering many market segments such as sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, and expanding its price range to CNY 60,000 to 300,000. Due to the expansion of the product matrix and economies of scale, it is expec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/20

time while driving. The stall ratio (input-output torque ratio when the output shaft is fixed) is approximately 1.7 to 2.1:1, and the speed is automatically continuously variable within that range depending on the load, but a larger stall ratio results in a larger moment of inertia. For heavy-duty SUV applications, a ratio of 2.4:1 is also used.  There are also configurations that eliminate the torque converter and use a multi-plate clutch to d...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

omized sales data - Pickup truck) (Note: Data on the Chinese pickup truck market will be provided separately.) Pickup truck sales decline in Thailand   A breakdown of sales in the Thailand's market by segment shows that sales of pickup trucks (P/U) have declined significantly since 2022, while SUV sales have been on the rise. Thailand sales volume trends by segment (2021–2025) (Source: MarkLines - Vehicle sales volume by segment in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13