〇 Disc brake pads Tenneco(former Federal-Mogul)(former Honeywell) 〇 △ Hella Pagid 〇 Resonac (former Showa Denko) 〇 ITT △   A recent technology trend is the switch-activated parking brake with the installation of an electric parking brake. The rear brake is usually a single foundation brake with two syste...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

AFEELA 1’s HMI From coverage of the CES 2026 exhibition Summary Display (front instrument panel, rear seats, Media bar) Yoke-type steering wheel switches (air conditioning, lighting, etc.), door opening/closing systems AFEELA 1 HMI concept (Personalization, AI communication, cloud integration, and more)   Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), the joint venture (JV) mobility tech company established by Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Thailand jumped to 51,000 units from 19,000 units the previous month, and the domestic market share expanded from 45.1% to 55.9%.   The main reasons for the decrease in the Chinese market are considered to be the significant impact of changes in New Energy Vehicle (NEV) support policy, such as the switch from full exemption of vehicle purchase taxes until the end of 2025 to half exemption in 2026, and the change from fixed amount subsidies for v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/03

or AVs• Includes AlphaSim for simulation • With chain-of-thought, reasoning-based VLA models• Physical AI Open Datasets: 1,700 hours of driving data Vera Rubin platform • 6 new superchips to build AI supercomputers• Rubin GPU: Built for next generation of AI• Spectrum-6 Ethernet switch: 102.4 Tb/s, CPO• NVLink 6 Switch: Single Hop 3,600 GB/s • Replaces Blackwell platform chips• Vera CPU: Built for data movement in age...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

of 2.7% y/y.   Since the end of the EV federal tax credit of up to USD 7,500 at the end of September 2025, demand for EVs in the U.S. market has dropped significantly, and overall new vehicle sales have been negative y/y for three consecutive months since October. While price increases due to the switch to products subject to tariffs and the effects of the semiconductor shortage caused by the Nexperia issue remain, headwinds such as the prefere...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/26

ceding vehicle that was previously displayed and the other vehicle that has moved out of the inter-vehicle zone are hidden. In this case, to prevent the driver from being surprised by the image suddenly disappearing or reappearing, animation effects such as fade-in and fade-out are used to smoothly switch the display. This makes it possible to intuitively and naturally provide only the information truly necessary for driving within a limited disp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/20

discussed these points with experts who are currently involved in the opportunities and technology in Europe.   Norbert Alt, COO at FEV Group, is a clear advocate of battery-powered electric vehicles in the long term. However, he does not believe that all drivers throughout Europe will be able to switch to a BEV by 2035, simply because the charging infrastructure will still be underdeveloped in some regions. At the same time, he also considers ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/19

Co 900, NIO ET9, BYD Han, BYD Tang (Automotive Interior Lighting Conference organized by Ultima Media Germany GmbH, photos: Copyright © NIO, © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)  Dimensional Tech: The Lynk & Co 900 exemplifies a modern aesthetic with dynamic ambient lighting, an iconic switch design, and home-cinema features, all infused with a Scandinavian flair.  Natural Integration: The NIO ET9 offers a smart, seamless cabin expe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

nclude air conditioning systems, compressors (including electric types), condensers, heater cores (including PTC types), blower fans, and chillers for electric vehicles. System configuration, principles and functions of air conditioners System conceptual diagram When the air conditioner switch is turned on, the compressor runs. The compressor compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas to convert it into a high-temper...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/22

xible thermal unit Flexible thermal unit display screen Mikuni: Thermal management modules, electric oil pumps, motors for small mobility vehicles   The thermal management module "MsMV" (Mikuni Smart Multi Valve) exhibited by Mikuni Corporation (Mikuni) has eight flow paths and can control the switching between five different coolant positions with a single valve. It is similar to the Octovalve that Tesla uses in its Model Y, but while the O...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Analysis Report: Cockpit Module (Japanese Market) Display transformation and switch function evolution List of Suppliers I. Introduction II. Japanese car cockpit trends to date III. Trends in cockpits in Japanese passenger cars IV. Future HMI trends V. Vehicles for the Chinese Market VI. Trends in new HMI technologies VII. Overview of major cockpit component suppliers (Japanese alphabetical order) VIII. Cockpit component suppliers and their custo...

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

    According to multiple reports dated November 14, Tesla has instructed its U.S. suppliers to avoid using Chinese-made parts in the production of vehicles for the U.S. market. The company and its suppliers have already substituted some components with those produced outside of China and plan to switch all remaining components to non-Chinese production over the next two years. For the past two years, Tesla has increased the percentage of parts...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/26

2025 IAA Mobility. Touch-sensitive & haptic feedback interfaces: intuitive control Technologies like piezo actuators and linear haptic motors deliver precise vibrations and customizable feedback patterns. Examles： The HVAC system in the Porsche Cayenne uses a combination of physical toggle switches and touch-sensitive buttons enhanced with passive haptic feedback. The touch-sensitive buttons, paired with passive haptic feedback, provide ...

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

nt of the CNG cylinder has been optimized to create more usable space in the boot. The CNG systems used in cars have also become much better and more efficient.  Most of the CNG cars come in a dual model, like gasoline and CNG. This eliminates the range anxiety from driving mind as they can easily switch to gasoline when the CNG supply is low. CNG vehicles have widespread adoption in fleet and cab companies. There is a good demand for factory-fi...

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

s systems are characterized by incorporating factory functions through connection to the vehicle's vehicle interface. For example, in the case of the Mitsubishi Motors Delica Mini exclusive navigation system, the system is compatible with the factory-installed "Multi-around view monitor" and can be switched on and off using the factory switch. (See the 2024 Analysis Report: Car Navigation System (Japan, U.S., and European Markets))   In addition...

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

reakdown), 2) a moving object enters the surrounding area, or 3) an obstacle to autonomous driving occurs (e.g., the vehicle's position cannot be determined using a camera, weather or lighting conditions are adversely affecting the vehicle, or communication problems), the vehicle will automatically switch from autonomous driving to remote-controlled manual driving mode. With remote-controlled manual driving, an operator can drive the vehicle by o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/31

thanks to government support measures that support car replacement purchases, and the strong performance is expected to continue through the end of the year. In the U.S., there was a rush to buy before the end of the federal tax credit for EVs at the end of September. In the U.K., the number plate switch led to an increase in overall new car sales, as in previous years in September.   In addition to developments in various countries regarding a...

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

e time at various exhibitions, and now a production version has appeared on the iX3. Its HMI, named BMW Panoramic iDrive, is a system centered on a pillar-to-pillar display that displays information under the windshield and an ergonomically designed touch panel. At the same time, the steering wheel switches and shifter have also been redesigned. In the exhibition hall, a huge mock-up was used to present its functionality. BMW iX3 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/24

ng fiscal incentives for domestic production. He asked the industry to invest more in R&D for auto electronics, ADAS, and new materials.  ACMA hosted a panel discussion on "Navigating Geopolitical Challenges – Creating a Resilient Automotive Supply Chain in India" with leaders from Sona Comstar, Switch Mobility, Ashok Leyland, VW Group India, Hero MotoCorp, Infineon Technologies, Brakes India, Bosch India, and ZF India. The session emphasized ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/09

the past year and analyzes the relationships between OEMs and air conditioner suppliers. The subject areas are HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) units and compressors. Conventional system configuration, principles and functions of air conditioners When the air conditioner switch is turned on, the compressor runs. The compressor compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas to convert it into a high-temper...

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