ai full stack AI-based automated driving software   This control software does not require HD maps and is a technology that does not rely on vehicles or hardware, which is said to significantly shorten development times. Honda and VW have invested in Helm.ai, and the Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV, mass-production prototypes scheduled for SOP in 2026 that Honda announced at CES 2025, are equipped with a Level 3 system powered by Deep Teachin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

del of the i-mobility BEV Concept and introduced its lineup of products related to electrification and safety, comfort, and convenience.   The FR1 motor hybrid transmission is used in the Toyota Tundra, a full-size pickup truck released in North America in 2022, and the Toyota Sequoia, a full-size SUV released in 2024. This is a single-motor parallel hybrid system (FR) developed for vehicles that require towing power.   Since it is not a THS, i...

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

es (GAIKINDO), 2024 production declined by 14.3% year-over-year (y/y) to 1.197 million units and sales fell by 13.9% y/y to 866,000 units. GAIKINDO has set the 2025 sales target at 900,000 units, up 4% from the previous year.   GAC Aion’s Aion V(launched in November 2024, compact electric SUV) Indonesia's vehicle production, sales and exports(Source: Created by MarkLines based on GAIKINDO's data)   Related reports:ASEAN Vehicle Sale...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Road Plant, California: In 2020, Tesla built a "pilot plant" on Kato Road in Fremont, California for trial production of 4680 batteries. The target annual production capacity is 10GWh. In January 2022, Tesla announced that it had produced 1 million 4680 batteries and delivered the Model Y electric SUV with 4680 batteries in the first quarter of 2022. 2) Austin Plant, Texas: On April 7, 2022, an event called "Cyber Rodeo" was held to celebrate th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Auto Shanghai 2025: FAW, Dongfeng, BAIC FAW Bestune Yueyi 08, Dongfeng MHero M817, BAIC Arcfox models Summary FAW Group: Electric platform, Tiangong 06 midsize SUV, Bestune Yueyi series Dongfeng Motor: Showcasing the latest achievements in its intelligentization strategy and unveiling a new technology brand BAIC Group: Arcfox and Stelato with Huawei Technology, BJ series unveiled   Auto Shanghai 2025, officially known as the 21st Shanghai...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

VW showcased the latest achievements in the fields of electrification and intelligence, and presented their progress of technological development and local production models. VW exhibited brand three new ID. brand concept vehicles for the Chinese market: the ID. AURA (a sedan), ID. ERA (a full-size SUV with range extender), and ID. EVO (a smaller SUV). The Audi brand announced the “Q6L e-tron” family and the “A6L e-tron”, EV models based ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ded 1 million units for three consecutive years. At this year's show, SAIC Motor announced its overseas "Glocal 3.0" Strategy: Think Global, Act Local. Over the next three years, utilizing its accumulated electrification and connected technologies, SAIC will launch 17 new models overseas, including SUVs, sedans, MPVs, and pickup trucks. These models will be equipped with a new hybrid powertrain system and will target mainstream segments of the gl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

nked fourth and below that were introduced within the past two years are seeing increased sales. The top 10 best-selling BEV models (Q1 2025) and the quarterly sales trends for these models (Figure 3) are as follows: Rank Model name Brand Segment Sales volume (thousands units) 1 Model Y Tesla SUV (D segment) 204.8 2 Model 3 Tesla D 121.1 3 Wuling Hongguang MINI EV GM Group (Wuling) A 101.7 4 Seagull BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (BYD) A 98.5 5...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/02

Auto Shanghai 2025: Geely, Chery Geely unveils AI-equipped flagship MPV; Chery premieres new QQ and Tiggo 9L concepts Summary Geely: AI-equipped four-wheel drive "Galaxy Battleship"; battery business integration Chery: New QQ and Tiggo 9L concepts, luxury SUV Exeed brand “Sterra Tianji” Zeekr launch event   Auto Shanghai 2025, officially known as the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, was held at the Nationa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/30

billion was recorded. The delay in bringing the situation under control led to the application for ADR in 2019. From August 2017 to the beginning of spring 2018, Akebono Brake increased the production capacity of disc calipers and disc pads at its Glasgow Plant in the U.S. for application in large SUVs, the demand for which is increasing in the U.S. market. In January 2019, due to the slump in its North American business, the company applied to ...

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

ith 25,000 units. Overall BYD sales were up 15.1% y/y to 323,000 units.   BYD unveiled five models of its Ocean Series at the Auto Shanghai 2025 motor show. Including the world premiere of the Ocean-S concept car, five models were unveiled: the EV and DM-i (PHV) versions of the Sealion 06 mid-size SUV, and the EV and DM-i Touring versions of the Seal 06 mid-size sedan. In addition, a sports car concept model, the "Z", from the Denza brand was un...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

hes in Indonesia, limited to 300 units (February 19, 2025) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/322202 Indonesian govt. continues EV push; Considers PT Pindad’s tactical car as national EV (February 7, 2025) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/321603 Geely holds brand launch event in Indonesia; EX5 e-SUV’s local production to start in Q2/2025 (January 23, 2025) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/320839 BYD’s Indonesia plant in West Java to compl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

under all scenarios and operating conditions. It is equipped with Orca, a full-stack, self-developed, self-controlled high-performance computing platform developed by Didi Autonomous Driving, with a GPU processing capacity of over 2,000 TOPS and a 48-core CPU.   Trumpchi: Debut of the flagship SUV Xiangwang S9   GAC Trumpchi unveiled the Xiangwang S9, a smart electric model of the Xiangwang 9 Series and the new Trumpchi flagship SUV, which ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

hicles Summary New mid-term management plan, "By Your Side", for FY2025-2030 Major trends toward the introduction of electric and CNG vehicles Technology trends: Strengthening CNG business with a focus on carbon neutrality Indian market: Record high sales in 2024; Expanding sales lineup focusing on SUVs Japanese market: Double-digit year-over-year growth in 2024, aiming for 80% HEVs and 20% BEVs by FY2030 Sales and production volume trends: Aimin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Auto Shanghai 2025: BYD BYD brand unveils six models and Denza brand premieres sports car concept Summary BYD: "Dynasty-D" full-size concept car, Ocean series premieres five models Denza: World premiere of the "Z" sports car concept Yangwang: Exhibiting its full lineup; world premiere of the U8L full-size SUV Fangchengbao: 583 Family models shown together for the first time BYD's booth   Auto Shanghai 2025, officially known as the 21st ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/14

EV plants in Thailand Thai production in 2025 is expected to increase 2% year-over-year to 1.5 million units (FTI forecast) Thailand's domestic market: 1-ton pickup truck sales down 38% GlobalData Production Forecast: Thai production expected to be 1.82 million units in 2028 BYD’s mid-size SUV, Sealion 6 DM-i (Unveiled at the Bangkok International Motor Show in March 2025) The Thai government has set a policy of making electric vehic...

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

e held during the press days on April 23 and 24.   This report mainly introduces the New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) exhibited by China's emerging EV manufacturers: Leapmotor , NIO, Li Auto, and XPeng  Leapmotor held the world premiere of the all-new "B01" electric sedan and the "B10" compact electric SUV, the first vehicle to feature LEAP 3.5 technology architecture. The entire NIO ET9 series of models was exhibited, as well as the models of NIO’...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/09

nal Motor Show 2024 (2) Japanese OEMs (Apr. 2024) Bangkok International Motor Show 2024 (1) Chinese OEMs (Apr. 2024)     Mitsubishi Motors made the first-ever official public appearance of the all-new Xforce HEV at the event, following its global debut in Thailand on March 20. This hybrid compact SUV is a proud product of local collaboration, co-developed by Thai engineers and manufactured at Mitsubishi's Laem Chabang plant.   Built under the ...

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

second model in its Ye series of EVs for the Chinese market, the GAC Honda GT, and Dongfeng Honda GT. Nissan premiered its first PHEV pickup truck and announced that it will invest approximately JPY 200 billion in the Chinese market. Mazda unveiled the EZ-60, an all-new mid-size crossover electric SUV, its second NEV, scheduled for release in 2025. Related reports:Alliances of Major OEMs in the Chinese Market (Apr. 2025)Mazda: BEV Transition to...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/07

et domestic demand in Mexico with vehicles imported cars from China, South America, India, and other countries, and imports account for 66% of total sales. In particular, Chinese-made cars continue to increase, exceeding 30% of imported cars and 20% of total sales in 2024.   By segment, demand for SUVs and pickup trucks is gradually expanding, and companies are continuing to strengthen their offerings to meet this demand.   In terms of market s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30