*: A function that allows for remote updates of a vehicle's software and firmware using over-the-air (OTA) communication while meeting security requirements. Codebeamer**: An application lifecycle management tool that centrally manages the development process from requirements definition to design, testing, and release. (Figure 2) CASE 1: Ever-Evolving Vehicle(Source: Materials provided by NTT DATA) (Figure 3) Ever-Evolving Vehicle-Relate...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

z C-Class and Alfa Romeo Giulia. Brembo is strong in calipers and the company’s products are used by many companies. On the other hand, Akebono Brake has become a premium brand due to its many years of experience in F1 racing and its adoption in the McLaren P1 in 2013. Due to extensive bench testing such as dynamometer test evaluations and technical services, Akebono Brake brake calipers and pads are being applied in vehicles such as Porsc...

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policy (L2/L3/L4/unmanned automated driving)   The "Automotive Industry Major Standards and Regulations Seminar (4th Session)," jointly hosted by CATARC Automotive Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) that conducts testing and verification in areas such as autonomous driving and connected cars, and the Shenzhen Federation of Automotive Industries, was held at CAT...

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n for functional requirements, followed by intra-ECU software design and inter-ECU communication, in that order. In the SDV development process, functional requirements are handled starting with software structural design, followed by ECU hardware design and evaluation, but software development and testing are carried out in an integrated development environment without waiting for the hardware prototype (actual product). In other words, the orde...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/13

tored, providing precise control, especially during the filling process. The following is an overview of the filling protocol (a series of control specifications that define the relationship between temperature, pressure, and filling speed (rate)), which Suzuki took the lead in establishing through testing and verification: Existing hydrogen stations are filled according to JPEC-S 0003 (2016) or SAE J2601 standards, but applying these standards ...

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arging system (300W) on an unmanned cart Wireless power supply and charging system display panel (1) Wireless power supply and charging system display panel (2) Anritsu Corporation (Anritsu): Power analyzer, regenerative hybrid power supply Anritsu is known for its high-frequency measuring and testing equipment such as spectrum analyzers, but in recent years it has been strengthening its power electronics and mobility-related business throug...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Motor Co., Ltd.） 3 in 1 e-PT Design （© CTI Symposium Germany 2025 organized by CTI - Car Training Institute - A division of Euroforum Deutschland GmbH; Slide: © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.） Efficiency Improvement: Gearbox To optimize lubrication, 3D CFD simulations and visualized physical testing were conducted. Gear Box Design (© CTI Symposium Germany 2025 organized by CTI - Car Training Institute - A division of Euroforum De...

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6, the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced that it will simplify the procedures for safety certification of U.S.-made passenger cars. The program will accept passenger cars manufactured in the U.S. and certified for safety in the U.S. without additional testing for Japanese domestic sales. This will facilitate efforts by Japanese automakers, such as Toyota, that are considering importing U.S.-produced...

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

ty Integrity Level (ASIL) and Functional Safety (FuSa), and a drive policy combining rule-based and AI-based models for behavior prediction and planning. The stack was developed with Qualcomm's data and simulation factory, which combines real-world data with synthetic data and simulations to create testing scenarios.  In October 2025, the BMW iX3 received approval under UN Regulation No. 171 for Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS), enabling...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

while many traditional manufacturers are choosing to partner with third-party autonomous driving system suppliers. Among third-party suppliers, Momenta and Huawei lead the pack, with both companies accounting for about 80% of the third-party supplier market.   Over the past two years, public road testing and demonstration operations of intelligent connected cars have been continuously promoted across China, and many manufacturers have obtained ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/19

SDV: Data-driven architectures, Shift Left, Agentic AI From the presentation coverage at the SDV Europe 2025 Summary AUMOVIO: Scalable Function Deployment for SDV Bosch: Enabling the Software-Defined Vehicle: Accelerating SDV integration with Continuous Integration and Testing (CI/CT) Porsche: Beyond the engine - Ensuring speed and quality in Porsche's software supply chain BMW: Agentic AI in the Car - From Orchestration to Agentic Personalizatio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/18

addition, according to multiple reports, on December 5, BYD introduced a "Zero Defects" improvement plan at its battery plants beginning in Q3 of 2025. The plan calls for achieving zero defects at each stage of the full life cycle of battery products.   In mid-December, the company began in-house testing of L3 autonomous driving in Shenzhen, and to date has completed over 150,000km of road testing of L3 autonomous driving. On December 18, BYD...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

i service. CES 2026: Key AV Companies The table can be scrolled left and right. CES Activities Useful Data(Directory, Presentation, Website) Comma • Booth. Aftermarket AV kit (L2++): Openilot • 300M VMT; 20K users; For 325+ models; 27 brands Hyundai • Motional booth; Las Vegas testing • Deploying in Las Vegas in 2026 Kodiak • Booth that showed robotruck • Limited support for attendees May Mobility • Hospitali...

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

. The focus was on key issues in the field of automotive software such as state-of-the-art technology, standards building, and the dual drive of software and data.   Embodied intelligence is currently the main trend in next-generation AI, and smart cars have become the ideal application medium and testing ground for embodied intelligence. The two humanoid robots exhibited at the entrance to the venue intuitively embodied the concept of embodied ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

nits of the all-new Mitsubishi XFORCE HEV have been sold. Featuring the “Xperience the Force” vision, it comes equipped with the New Generation Full Hybrid System, 7 Drive Modes, and Active Yaw Control (AYC). Its proven suspension delivers stability and comfort after 100,000 km of Thailand road testing.   Mitsubishi also displayed the new Mitsubishi Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV, both 7-seat family MPVs. For 2026 model year, under the sl...

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025 (Shanghai Motor Show) in April 2025 and scheduled for release in Q1 2026. On the same day, it was also reported that the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), a smart car alliance between BYD and Huawei, in cooperation with relevant departments in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, had begun testing L3 (conditional autonomous driving) vehicles for internal use. Geely   The best-selling model in December was the Xingyuan, with 38,000 units...

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

rs, drivers will remain indispensable for first- and last-mile operations, with autonomous driving positioned as a complementary technology focused on hub-to-hub transportation. Daimler Truck North America is delivering its new Fifth-Gen Freightliner Cascadia to Torc Robotics’ autonomous testing fleet. The autonomous-ready trucks include redundant braking and steering and are built for series production. Source © Daimler Truck AG ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/22

f hydrogen energy. By early October 2025, the national hydrogen energy and fuel cell vehicle demonstration and evaluation platform covers five metropolitan areas, 20,000 vehicles, and 200 hydrogen stations. Currently, more than 40 cities in China are already participating in the field demonstration testing.   Regarding Chinese domestic production in the industrial chain, there are already more than 300 major parts companies in China that are cap...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Hydrogen Gets Its Opportunity in Motor Racing Summary Introduction TOYOTA GAINING EXPERIENCE ON THE RACETRACK DEMONSTRATOR VEHICLE FROM BOSCH ENGINEERING AND LIGIER SUCCESSFUL TESTBED TESTING AT AVL ROLLING PROTOTYPE FROM ALPINE WITH FOUR AND SIX CYLINDERS   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magazine "ATZ" www.atz-magazine.com. and "MTZ" www.mtz-magazine.com. Springer is a German company affiliated wi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/07

e product entry of intelligent-connected cars equipped with L3 (conditional autonomous driving) functions, consisting of two electric vehicle (EV) sedan models. On December 16, it was reported that BYD and Huawei's smart car alliance, HIMA (Harmony lntelligent Mobility Alliance), had begun internal testing of the L3 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. BYD has already conducted more than 150,000km of L3 autonomous driving testing on real roads, with ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/26