any is restructuring its production system in anticipation of expanding its commercial rights in Europe. (Details to follow.)   New alliances and business transfers have begun among Japanese suppliers as well. In 2017, Toyota Boshoku began an alliance with Tachi-S, which acquired all the shares of TF-Metal Co., Ltd., a new company formed by splitting off the seat components division of Fuji-Kiko Co., Ltd., making it a wholly owned subsidiary. In...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/01

ucturing its production system in anticipation of expanding its commercial rights in Europe (details will be provided later).   New alliances and business transfers have begun among Japanese suppliers as well. In 2017, Toyota Boshoku began an alliance with Tachi-S, which acquired all the shares of TF-Metal Co., Ltd., a new company formed by splitting off the seat components division of Fuji-Kiko Co., Ltd., making it a wholly owned subsidiary. In...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/07/13

ReVision Autonomous & ADAS Summit 2022 The forefront of autonomous driving and software-defined vehicles Summary Keynote Speech: Autonomous Driving and Safety (Kazuo Shimizu) Carmaker initiatives (Honda, Subaru, Mazda, SBD, Wipro) Software Defined Vehicle (Continental, Renesas Electronics) Use of driving-related information and AI (Nexar Japan, NIRA Dynamics, Dynamic Map Platform)   The ReVision Autonomous & ADAS Summit 2022 (October 13, 2022, v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/12/07

with ML Industries, Inc. as part of a review of its production system for seat covers for automobiles in the Americas region.   New alliances and business transfers have begun among Japanese suppliers as well. In 2017, Toyota Boshoku began an alliance with Tachi-S, which acquired all the shares of TF-Metal Co., Ltd., a new company formed by splitting off the seat components division of Fuji-Kiko Co., Ltd., making it a wholly owned subsidiary. In...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/09/22

rs in Europe and the U.S., such as Adient, Lear, and Faurecia, but in recent years Japanese seat suppliers are establishing independent overseas subsidiaries or expanding joint ventures with local suppliers.   In 2017, Toyota Boshoku began an alliance with Tachi-S, which acquired all the shares of TF-Metal, a new company formed by splitting off the seat components division of Fuji-Kiko, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. In 2019, AKI USA Corpo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/06/25

ishing independent overseas subsidiaries or expanding joint ventures with local suppliers. New partnerships and business transfers have begun among Japanese suppliers, and recently in 2017, Toyota Boshoku started an alliance with Tachi-S. Such actions as Tachi-S’s acquisition of all the shares of TF-Metal, a new company formed by splitting off the seat components division of Fuji-Kiko, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary, have begun. In China, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/09/10

ble fabrics that enhance the vehicle's experience and durability. -TeXstyle Enhance -Ansolé: Antifouling leather finishing technology. -Headrests - Mini-reclining and micro-adjusting tracks: Seat mechanisms that promotes flexibility of the internal packaging space with precise movement. - Fast SmartFold Technology: Fast folding adjustment mechanism provides superior convenience while maintaining safety and comfort. -Dynamic Environmental Comfort...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/09/09

third row seats, which was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2014 and adopted for the Renault Espace. Weight reduction: The company adopted a magnesium alloy composite metal material (about 25% lighter than steel) that was jointly developed with FAW Foundry in China. The company exhibited its SmartFit concept seating system that uses GPS to read the road and driving conditions, optimizing the adjustment position and comfort pressure settings of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/04/10

llion shares of TACHI-S stock, equivalent to 4.17% of Tachi's outstanding shares, for approximately JPY 3 billion. The objective of the alliance is to further strengthen the relationship of the two companies and optimize its effectiveness. In October 2017, TACHI-S acquired all outstanding shares of TF-METAL making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of TACHI-S following the May 2017 spin-off of TF-METAL, which was the seat division (recliner and seat ad...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/04/05

llion shares of TACHI-S stock, equivalent to 4.17% of Tachi's outstanding shares, for approximately JPY 3 billion. The objective of the alliance is to further strengthen the relationship of the two companies and optimize its effectiveness. In October 2017, TACHI-S acquired all outstanding shares of TF-METAL making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of TACHI-S following the May 2017 spin-off of TF-METAL, which was the seat division (recliner and seat ad...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/03/15

0.66 FR 3-speed Honda (In-house) HM3/4, HJ1/2 Japan Vamos Hobio E07Z 0.66 4WD 4-speed Honda (In-house) HM3/4, HJ1/2 N. America Accord J35Y 3.5 FF 6-speed Honda (In-house) CR1/2/3 N. America Accord Coupe J35Y 3.5 FF 6-speed Honda (In-house) CR1/2/3 N. America Crosstour 2.4 FF 5-speed TF1/2 N. America Crosstour J35A 3.5 FF 6-speed TF1/2 N. America Crosstour J35A 3.5 4WD 6-speed TF1/2 N. America CR-V K24A 2.4 FF 5-speed Hon...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/08/03

t Wall China M4 Autoliv - - - - Hyundai China Sonata Hyundai Mobis Hyundai Mobis Hyundai Mobis - - Hyundai Korea Avante - Hyundai Mobis - - - Kia Korea Morning Hyundai Mobis Hyundai Mobis Hyundai Mobis Hyundai Mobis Hyundai Mobis Landwind China CV7 Autoliv Autoliv - - - Nanjing Auto China TF Autoliv Autoliv - - - Nanjing Auto China ZT Autoliv Autoliv Autoliv - - SAIC China MG-6 - - TRW - - SAIC China Roewe 750 Autoliv Autoliv - - ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/12/12

7Z 0.7 FR 3-speed Honda (In-house) HM3/4, HJ1/2 Japan Vamos Hobio E07Z 0.7 4WD 4-speed Honda (In-house) HM3/4, HJ1/2 N. America Accord J35Y 3.5 FF 6-speed Honda (In-house) CR1/2/3 N. America Accord Coupe J35Y 3.5 FF 6-speed Honda (In-house) CR1/2/3 N. America Crosstour 2.4 FF 5-speed TF1/2 N. America Crosstour J35A 3.5 FF 6-speed TF1/2 N. America Crosstour J35A 3.5 4WD 6-speed TF1/2 N. America CR-V K24A 2.4 FF 5-speed Hon...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/06/20

ongfeng Motor, by the beginning of 2013) and six new gasoline-engine vehicles (including the Joyear SUV - Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor's first SUV model).  FAW displayed 18 models that include four new models under Hongqi (Red Flag) premium brand and three concept cars developed based on Toyota's NBC platform, which will be launched by 2014.  For the exhibition by Changan Automobile, BAIC Motor, GAC Group, and Fujian Motor, and the exhibition of new ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/06/21

38,095 Excelle GT - 43,321 96,741 Cadillac SLS 3,057 5,204 7,008 CTS, SRX 1 0 0 (adjusted value) - - 1 SAIC-GM-WulingAutomobileSpark 60,000 77,800 70,258 BaoJun - - 21,854 WulingMinivan 916,808 1,057,804 1,125,770 SAIC MotorPassengerVehicleMG 7 3,620 1,606 759 MG 3 11,248 6,574 22,129 MG TF 75 - - MG 6 - 19,652 25,129 MG 550 - 1,532 1,363 MG 750 - 9 140 MG 350 - - 2 Roewe 350 - 42,437 63,707 Roewe 750 10,619 6,770 4,574 Roewe 55...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/03/22

f the EU.   Figure 6. Timeline of work through 2016  Japanese auto industries, especially the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), are supporting the Japanese government's activities with a clear understanding that the IWVTA determines the future of vehicle approval systems. IWVTA-TF (Task Force) has been formed under the technical committee of the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA). JAMA chairs the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2011/05/20

218 1 LaCrosse 31,164 28 New LaCrosse 43,453 104,377 Excelle XT 0 38,366 Excelle GT 0 43,321 Cadillac SLS 3,057 5,204 CTS, SRX 1 0 SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Spark 60,000 77,800 Wuling minivan 916,808 1,057,804 SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle MG 7 3,620 1,606 MG 3 11,248 6,574 MG TF 75 0 MG 6 0 19,652 MG 550 0 1,532 MG 750 0 9 Roewe 350 0 42,437 Roewe 750 10,619 6,770 Roewe 550 64,569 81,820 FAW-VW Audi A6L 106,02...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2011/03/04

C Motor Corp. developed, led by SsangYong Motor. It is reported to compete with Audi A8/BMW 7/Benz S-Class.   SAIC Motor Corp.'s new Kyron (Xiangyu 2008): The SUV is reported to be a second SsangYong-brand vehicle that is manufactured in China. It is developed in Korea.   Nanjing MG Motor MG TF: It is based on the former MG Rover's sports car, TF. The company started to receive sales order in April 2008.   Nanjing MG Motor MG 3 SW: The ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2008/05/23