it has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the U.S. tariff increase against China.     Imported vehicle sales volume in the U.S. totaled 6,437,000 units (in 2024). In descending order by OEM, GM imported 1,176,000 units, Hyundai/Kia 1,140,000 units, Toyota 783,000, VW 522,000, and Nissan 480,000.   Brands where imported vehicles account for more than half of their U.S. sales volume include Mazda (79%), VW (78.7%...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Mexico (1) Sales grow fourth consecutive year in 2024, but growth slows Over 60% of vehicles imported from China, Brazil, India, etc. Summary 2024 sales performance: Sales growth slows to 9.8% y/y, with 66% of sales being imported vehicles Import performance in 2024: Chinese-made vehicles reach 30% of total imports Sales volume by segment: Shift from subcompact to slightly higher-end models; BEV/PHEV share at 1.5%. Trends in electric vehicle sale...

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

es-Benz Group AG (Mercedes-Benz) provided the basic design for this 9-speed AT, which is used in North American SUVs and pickup trucks. 2023 2024 Figure 2: Distribution of AT steps (Japan) Source: MarkLines research   The situation in the U.S.: In 2024, General Motors Company (GM), the VW Group, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), Tesla, Geely (Volvo), and others launched new BEV models, and their share of the market is increasing, but th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

related BEV : Battery Electric Vehicle (vehicles clearly confirmed to be battery-powered EVs) EV : Electric Vehicle (vehicles that could not be identified as BEVs because some reports indicated as electric vehicle in general) HEV : Hybrid Electric Vehicle ICE : Internal Combustion Engine PHEV : Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle PF : Platform ZEV : Zero Emission Vehicle (Note that subject vehicles may differ in each country) gpm : g...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

the automatic transmission business and the car navigation business. The car navigation business specializes in factory-installed navigation systems. Aisin commands the major share of Toyota OE factory-installed navigation systems, and besides Toyota and Subaru, also delivers navigation systems to VW group brands such as VW, Audi, and Porsche. In the Japanese domestic market, Aisin is in competition with Faurecia Clarion Electronics (Clarion) fo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/03

o are Japanese. Looking at seat assemblies for vehicles produced in Europe and the U.S., the three major European and U.S. suppliers (Lear, Adient, and Faurecia), which are common to the European and U.S. markets, are the main suppliers, while Japanese and Korean OEMs and some European OEMs such as VW are supplied by their affiliated or closely related seat suppliers. This report mainly focuses on the three major Western companies (Lear, Adient, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/04

exican authorities to build factory in Mexico, but concerns remain over delays in start of operations Renault-Nissan Group: Production up 58%, supported by increased sales in the U.S.; domestic (Mexico) sales also strong GM: Starts production of EVs; imports from China soar to 65% of domestic sales VW: Production volume increased for the third consecutive year, preparing for EV production Stellantis: Begins production of a large van in Mexico, it...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/14

for exhaust system components (1 in Japan and 1 in the U.S.) Japan 1 (Koda Town, Aichi Prefecture) U.S. 1 (Bloomingdale, Illinois) Futaba recognizes that measures will be required to handle global trends such as increasingly stringent emissions regulations, and an increase in the number of HVs, PHVs, and EVs. By focusing on value-added improvements in its exhaust system development activities, Futaba is aiming to realize the development of ex...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/30

This report describes the current status and future trends of each company's countermeasures for thermal management of lithium-ion batteries in BEVs (battery electric vehicles). Countermeasures for heat are also provided for e-Axles (motors, inverters, and reduction gears) in HVs (hybrid vehicles), PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles), and BEVs, but these are excluded from the scope of this report. In addition, the subject markets for this re...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/16

Group will aggressively develop core technologies such as solid-state batteries, fuel cells, third-generation semiconductors, and high-performance electric drive systems. In addition, semi-solid-state batteries will be mass-produced and installed in vehicles in 2024. The foreign joint ventures SAIC VW and SAIC GM will focus on partnerships and strengthening R&D for the Chinese market and accelerate the shift to electrification.   With regard to ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/25

elated BEV : Battery Electric Vehicle (vehicles clearly confirmed to be battery-powered EVs) EV : Electric Vehicle (vehicles that could not be identified as BEVs because some reports indicated as electric vehicles in general) HEV : Hybrid Electric Vehicle ICE : Internal Combustion Engine PHEV : Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle PF : Platform ZEV : Zero Emission Vehicle (Note that subject vehicles may differ in each country) gpm : g...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/01

IAA Mobility 2023: European OEMs (2) VW, Audi, Cupra, Lucid, Ford Summary VW: New models from ID. family, ID. GTI Concept and ID.7 Audi: Premiere of the Q6 e-tron Cupra: Tavascan, Raval and DarkRebel concept, high-performance with full-electric sustainability Lucid: Unveiling the exclusive Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition Ford: German premiere of the Mustang Mach-E Rally, newly unveiled electrified models for the European market IAA Mobil...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/18

the automatic transmission business and the car navigation business. The car navigation business specializes in factory-installed navigation systems. Aisin commands the major share of Toyota OE factory-installed navigation systems, and besides Toyota and Subaru, also delivers navigation systems to VW group brands such as VW, Audi, and Porsche. In the Japanese domestic market, Aisin is in competition with Faurecia Clarion Electronics (Clarion) fo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/08

o are Japanese. Looking at seat assemblies for vehicles produced in Europe and the U.S., the three major European and U.S. suppliers (Lear, Adient, and Faurecia), which are common to the European and U.S. markets, are the main suppliers, while Japanese and Korean OEMs and some European OEMs such as VW are supplied by their affiliated or closely related seat suppliers. This report mainly focuses on the three major Western companies (Lear, Adient, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/27

oportion of NEV sales to 40% by 2025 Internationalization: China's top exporter of finished vehicles, further expanding overseas with BEV global models Own-brands: More than half of sales, focusing on battery replacement and hydrogen energy, deepening NEV efforts Foreign equity joint ventures: SAIC VW to promote expansion of NEV production; SAIC GM to accelerate transition to electric vehicles Business overview: NEV sales volume is rapidly increa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/01/17

elated BEV : Battery Electric Vehicle (vehicles clearly confirmed to be battery-powered EVs) EV : Electric Vehicle (vehicles that could not be identified as BEVs because some reports indicated as electric vehicles in general) HEV : Hybrid Electric Vehicle ICE : Internal Combustion Engine PHEV : Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle PF : Platform ZEV : Zero Emission Vehicle (Note that subject vehicles may differ in each country) gpm : g...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/11/11

VW Group (Part 2): Solid Performance Despite Sales Volume Decline Launching ICE models including pickup truck developed with Ford and China-only SUV Summary New model launch plan: VW brand releases Amarok pickup truck and China-only SUV Tavendor Deliveries for the period Jan.-Sep. 2022 decline by 12.9% y/y to 6.06 million units Regional activities: Russia-Ukraine conflict affects Europe, China’s management structure renewed, EVs launched in U.S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/11/10

: the automatic transmission business and the car navigation business. The car navigation business specializes in factory-installed navigation systems. Aisin commands the major share of Toyota OE factory-installed navigation systems, and besides Toyta and Subaru, also delivers navigation systems to VW group brands such as VW, Audi, and Porsche. In the Japan domestic market, Aisin is in competition with Faurecia Clarion Electronics (Clarion) for t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/08/10

t of exhaust systems remains a pressing issue.   However, in the long term, increasingly stringent global emissions regulations have prompted automakers and suppliers to hasten their efforts to develop eco-friendly vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Suppliers are also seeking opportunities to diversify into body parts, chassis parts and electrification...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/07/21

o are Japanese. Looking at seat assemblies for vehicles produced in Europe and the U.S., the three major European and U.S. suppliers (Lear, Adient, and Faurecia), which are common to the European and U.S. markets, are the main suppliers, while Japanese and Korean OEMs and some European OEMs such as VW are supplied by their affiliated or closely related seat suppliers. This report mainly focuses on the three major Western companies (Lear, Adient, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/06/30