of the major suppliers and installation information. Additionally, in recent years, electric parking brakes (EPB) have rapidly spread to rear brakes, and the market share has changed significantly, so parking brakes have been added to this report. As for commercial vehicles, the explanation will be limited to the types of drum brakes and the vehicle models to which they apply.   In general, the braking force ratio in four-wheeled vehicles is dis...

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

global facilities Autoliv Joyson Safety Systems(formerly Key Safety Systems + Takata) ZF Friedrichshafen AG / ZF LIFETEC(formerly TRW Automotive)   The airbag was invented in 1963 by the Japanese Yasusaburo Kobori as a passenger protection device for aircraft. Later, in 1967, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using the airbag as a passenger protection device for automobiles. First adopted as an option by General Motors...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Corporation (Dongfeng), and Chang'an Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan), have introduced the DeepSeek large-scael model. Please refer to the report Changan Auto for key developments at Changan. BYD Electrification technology BYD announced the Super e-Platform on March 17, 2025. At the same time, the company also released a "Flash charging battery" (charge output 1MW), a 30,000 rpm motor (maximum output 580kW), and next-generation onboard SiC power...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Commercial Vehicle Level 4 Automated Driving - Current Status and Prospects Presentations from ReVision Commercial Vehicle & Logistics Summit 2025 Summary Contribution as a Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer to the Transformation of the Logistics Industry (Isuzu) Two advanced technologies in the commercial vehicle and logistics industries (Macnica) The Challenge of Maintaining and Securing Public Transportation in Future (Kawasaki City) Challenges T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/18

ing the nine-year period from 2022 to 2030 into three stages and gradually advancing electrification and the shift to BEVs (battery electric vehicles). The proportion of xEVs (electrified vehicles) in global sales is expected to be between 25% and 40% by 2030.   In the first phase (2022-2024), the company launched its large product line and at the same time introduced products that utilize its accumulated electrification technologies. In the sec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/01

supply brake pads to Hella.   Nisshinbo Holdings made TMD a subsidiary in 2011, and at one point held the top position in the global automotive friction materials market with a 15% share. After that, Nisshinbo Holdings aimed to create synergies as soon as possible, but in 2024 decided to sell the company because it believed that more time and structural reforms would be needed to improve TMD's profitability and strengthen its competitiveness. N...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

Light vehicle production in the US will be 10.8 million U.S. sales share of electric vehicles   U.S. auto sales in 2024 were up 2.1% year-over-year (y/y) to 16.46 million units, indicating a solid recovery in demand.   Looking at the performance by manufacturer group, General Motors and Toyota continued to hold the first and second place market shares (16.4% and 14.2%, respectively) from the previous year.   The growth of electric ve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: BEVs in India Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, and other OEMs focus on new technologies Summary Prime Minister Inaugurates Bharat Mobility Event: Highlights on India's Auto Sector Growth New Vehicle launches in Auto Expo Motor Show 2025 Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL): e VITARA, and electric ecosystem "e For Me" Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL): CRETA Electric, and last-mile mobility in partnership with TVS Tat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/13

Automotive World 2025: Electric Vehicles and Teardown Exhibits CJPT's small fuel cell truck, Tesla Cybertruck inverter, and more Summary Electric trucks (CJPT, ZO Motors) Small mobility (Vectrix Japan, ReUdo, Toyota Auto Body) BEV teardown exhibit (LTEC, SDI) CJPT's light-duty fuel cell truck   Automotive World 2025 (January 22 - 24, 2025) was held at the Tokyo Big Sight convention and exhibition center.   According to an announcement ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/07

al production value is expected to exceed CNY 200 billion. Components project Dongguan FinDreams Power Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of BYD, won the bid for an industrial site of about 432,000 square meters in Xiaguanzhen, Dongguan, Guangdong Province for about CNY 320 million on December 23, 2024. The company will build a research and development (R&D) and production facility for key components for NEVs, such as engines, electric drive systems, and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/28

2 40 35 25 33 35 41 45 Hyundai-Kia 34 22 22 38 34 37 36 36 33 33 31 37 31 Mercedes-Benz Group 33 21 20 31 25 25 30 22 21 28 26 28 29 Ford Group 16 9 10 15 13 14 13 14 15 17 15 20 24 Renault・Nissan 22 16 15 22 15 16 20 16 13 19 18 21 22 Stellantis 41 33 38 48 35 37 36 27 24 33 27 24 21 Toyota Group 16 15 14 24 22 19 20 19 20 22 21 21 20 Honda 5 2 2 4 2 4 5 6 8 8 7 11 13 Source: MarkLines Data Center *GM includes the SAIC-GM-Wuli...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/24

h the rapid development of NEV technology and the convergence of AI and automobiles, automobiles are becoming even more intelligent, and the application of AI large-scale models to automobiles is progressing further than expected. For example, BYD has introduced the Xuanji AI large-scale model, and Toyota has chosen to partner with Tencenton large-scale models. Li Auto released the large-scale model Mind GPT, and VW launched an in-vehicle infotai...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/08

Japan Commercial Vehicles: Electrification and Business Alliances Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles of Isuzu, Hino, and Mitsubishi Fuso Summary Inter-company relations among medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle manufacturers Commercial vehicle OEM electrification plans Japan domestic market for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles Sales volume trends   Commercial vehicle manufacturers are scrambling to respond to environmental concerns...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/07

0 51 44 64 57 62 69 56 57 76 76 79 Chery 15 19 14 13 20 26 33 36 36 37 46 61 65 GAC Group 47 54 17 12 30 25 34 30 31 35 43 43 47 BMW Group 43 50 32 27 40 33 32 40 35 25 33 34 41 Hyundai-Kia 32 34 22 22 38 34 37 36 36 33 33 31 35 Mercedes-Benz Group 31 33 21 20 31 25 25 30 22 21 28 28 30 Toyota Group 16 16 17 16 27 24 21 24 22 22 25 25 25 Stellantis 31 41 33 38 48 35 37 36 27 24 33 27 24 Renault・Nissan 23 22 16 15 22 15 16 20 16 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/27

y, the largest market in Europe, both production and sales remained on the same level as the previous year. In France, while production leveled off, sales slightly fell, and in Italy, production decreased while sales stabilized. In the U.K., production fell but sales increased. Related reports: IAA Transportation 2024: Premiere of BEV Trucks (Dec. 2024)Paris Motor Show 2024: BEV HMIs (Dec. 2024)33rd Aachen Colloquium Sustainable Mobility (Dec. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/25

the six-airbag mandate have forced car makers to raise production costs. Inflation has also pushed up the price of raw materials, which manufacturers have passed on to consumers. Additionally, supply chain disruptions have caused delays and production challenges, further driving up prices. With the limited development of small cars and the rising prices of SUVs, more people are turning to the used car market as an affordable alternative. High tax...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/23

ting a panoramic entertainment system with smooth connections. Passengers can individually control entertainment content in the front and back seats, and can connect to Wi-Fi to stream media, watch high-definition video, use social networking sites and hold video conferences. These displays are not limited to entertainment, as rear passengers can also take part in navigation and control their in-car environment through independent screens.   Str...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/19

14 13 20 26 33 36 36 37 46 61 GAC Group 44 47 54 17 12 30 25 34 30 31 35 43 43 BMW Group 38 43 50 32 27 40 33 32 40 35 25 33 34 Hyundai-Kia 34 32 34 22 22 38 34 37 36 36 36 36 33 Mercedes-Benz Group 28 31 33 21 20 31 25 25 30 22 21 27 28 Stellantis 32 31 41 33 38 48 35 37 36 27 24 33 27 Toyota Group 15 16 16 17 16 27 24 21 24 22 22 25 25 Renault・Nissan 25 23 22 16 15 22 15 16 20 16 13 19 18 Ford Group 13 14 16 9 10 15 13 14 13 1...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/26

s 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). Transmissions for Toyota and other hybrid vehicles that perform stepless shifting by a built-in electric motor/generator via a power split mechanism (hereinafter referr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/21

rship agreement on intelligent driving. The two companies will conduct joint development of intelligent driving, focusing on the Bao 8 as the first step. The model will be equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS (Advanced Driving System) 3.0. Geely New vehicle launch plan Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely Automobile) announced on August 21, 2024 that it will launch several NEV models in the second half (H2) of 2024. These models include t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/05