nects automotive industry professionals through expert publications, studies, and international workshops focused on lighting, interior, and sensing technologies.  With 18 years of expertise in Renault France's lighting department—rising from project leader to lighting expert—and five years as Volvo Cars Sweden's technical leader for exterior lighting, Mr. Matha opened his presentation by revisiting a milestone achievement: his pioneering wo...

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

ed as car coolers in the U.S. market since the 1960s, and their popularity began to expand in the 1980s. On the other hand, in the European market, with the exception of some areas, the relatively low temperatures and low humidity meant that air conditioners were slow to take hold, except in luxury cars. However, in the 2000s, global warming became an issue in Europe, and air conditioners began to become more widely used, and are now an essential...

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

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - December 2025 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in November and outlook for December China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

r and stator windings.   Working Voltage   The working voltages are generally formed into groups as shown in the table below: Voltage, V Characteristics of voltage values and examples of equipped vehicles Advantages (12) There are examples of micro and mild HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) minicars by Suzuki and Nissan Applied to 12V alternator / starter products; inexpensive. Extremely limited EV driving is possible (24) Used in Mazda 2L ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

f this type. Companies that have the production of high-voltage batteries under control in terms of quality and cost optimization will have nothing to fear with regard to electric mobility – pictured here is the production of Gen6 high-voltage batteries at BMW Another interesting point is that Volvo is also using the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform developed by Zeekr Technology Europe for its battery-electric EM90 passenge...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

ith Level 3 autonomous driving eD1 FEV Xpeng G9 Lotus Emeya R NIO EL8 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Renault 5 Suzuki Swift Hydrogen DI Tesla Model 3 equipped with Tula Dynamic Motor Drive technology to improve eDrive efficiency by pulsing torque near peak efficiency leading to reduced energy consumption. Volvo XC60 equipped with dual tank setup (HVO and Diesel). The fuel supply to the engine was changed during the demo drive and detected by the DENSO F...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Automotive Engineers, Inc. (USA) NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation CARB California Air Resources Board USGS U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior USTR United States Trade Representative Other ACC II Advanced Clean Cars II (CARB enacted, introduced in 11 states, approved for exemption from EPA federal regulations) CAFE Corporate Average Fuel Economy (establish...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

toward trade frictions.   Lohscheller CEO also emphasized that “a car is one of the most special purchases in a person’s life — something people want to experience and compare in person.” Reflecting this belief, Polestar is strengthening its physical customer touchpoints by partnering with Volvo to share a service network of 1,400 locations. Showrooms now feature dedicated Polestar display areas, enhancing real-world engagement. Polestar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/28

Indian market 5-year forecast: New car sales to exceed 6 mn units in 2030 Passenger car market analysis: segment structure, sales volume by OEM Summary GlobalData Sales Forecast: India’s light vehicle sales to exceed 6 million units in 2030 2025 and medium-term trends in the passenger car market Reduction in GST for the automotive sector Passenger cars segment performance in 2024 Passenger car market segment structure OEM analysis of passenger ...

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

splay types described above, head-up displays (HUDs) are becoming increasingly popular. They are mainly used to display driving-related information such as speed, traffic signs, navigation instructions and information provided by advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Mainstream and low segment cars are still mainly equipped with combiner-type HUDs, whereas higher segment and premium cars come with higher quality windshield-type HUDs. First v...

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

-26 End-of-life Vehicle (ELV) / Vehicle Scrappage Policy Proposal of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE 3) standards Electric vehicle sales in India Increasing adaptability of CNG vehicles in India   In recent years, the Indian Government has worked towards an increase in demand for passenger cars, promotion of electric mobility, introduction of new technologies, and attracting new investment in this segment. The Government is also working ...

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

l Office, around 760 million t of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) were emitted in the EU in 2022 from the combustion fuel for road transportation. Of this, 39 % was emitted by commercial vehicles, specifically 27 % by heavy-duty trucks and buses and 12 % by light-duty trucks [1]. As is the case with passenger cars, the electrification of powertrains in the commercial vehicle sector is one way – alongside other alternatives such as hydrogen engines or fuel...

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

of development, automotive power steering systems now fall into four categories: HPS, EHPS, EPS, and SBW. HPS (mechanical hydraulic power steering) and EHPS (electro-hydraulic power steering) are widely applied in commercial vehicles, while EPS (electric power steering) is widely used in passenger cars. On the other hand, SBW (steer-by-wire) is adopted only in a few cases at present.   From the perspective of the passenger car steering system m...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

ormance, especially in PVs, stems from its competitive EV products and strategic penetration into emerging markets. The country’s well-established supply chain provides a substantial advantage in terms of cost and efficiency, facilitating steady production to meet domestic and global demand. Mini Cars/Sub-Compact/Compact Car segments   The price competition that started in 2023 worsened the situation. As OEMs offered more discounts, the price ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/14

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - November 2025 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in October and outlook for November China passenger car production and sales volumes in October 2025 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for O...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/12

: Created by MarkLines   In Japan, the national consumption tax hike introduced in April 2014 was a major turning point. Due to a drop in sales volume following the rush to buy before the tax increase, the number of units sold has fallen significantly since 2014, with mini-vehicles and compact cars being particularly affected. In addition, with the raising of the mini-vehicle tax from JPY 7,200 to JPY 10,800 per year in April 2015, sales of ...

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

at develop and produce motors for electrified vehicles in-house. In addition to Tesla, which manufactures all of its motors in-house, Renault, BMW, VW, GM, etc. are promoting external procurement while maintaining systems within their own companies and affiliates.   In addition, OEMs such as Ford, Volvo, and Fiat are believed to basically procure motors for electrified vehicles from suppliers.   As for adoption of products by Japanese suppliers...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/04

th in Q2, supported by cost-effective NEVs like the Xingyuan, while LYNK & CO also saw an 18.0% YoY increase, likely due to its established brand positioning and a product portfolio that continues to attract a stable customer base. In contrast, the Zeekr brand experienced a 21.3% YoY decline, while Volvo faced a challenging Q2 with a 27.7% YoY decrease in production, as it may be facing pressure from both domestic competitors and other global bra...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/29

star 5, on September 8. Lynk&Co also launched the 10 EM-P, a mid- to large-sized PHV coupe, on the 8th. Geely Galaxy launched the PHV flagship SUV, the M9, on the 19th and the Xingyao 6 PHV mid-size sedan on the 26th. Geely continues to introduce all-new models to the market, with the launch of the Volvo mid-size PHV SUV XC70 on the 26th and the Zeekr full-size PHV SUV 9X on the 29th.   On September 5, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. anno...

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

oped in recent years. In the past, halogen and HID (High Intensity Discharge) were the main light sources for lamps, but now LEDs, which have a long life and low power consumption, have become the mainstream light source. The installation of ADB systems is being expanded to higher grades of popular cars, not only luxury cars. Based on these advances, each company is proceeding with the development of the lighting of the future. This section will ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20