d and downward, and the seatback reclines, allowing the driver to sit in a relaxed position. Driving mode information, such as whether or not the vehicle is in an autonomous driving state, can be communicated to the driver through tactile (e.g., seatbelt vibration), visual (e.g., warning lights) or auditory (e.g., warning sounds) means. If the driver does not respond to the prompts, the vehicle’s system is programmed to pull the car over and st...

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

to integrate these platforms, highlighting the key achievements and the challenges which had to be overcome.   From MBB to ODP 1.0 - the groups largest online backends   The first backend system of the Volkswagen Group was an on-premise system, the so called MBB 1.5, which was introduced with the Audi A8 (D4) in 2011.   It allowed cars to connect and receive information such as weather and navigation.   Today, 30 million older vehicles still ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/20

center console just below the IVI display or in the floor console, are not shown in the drawings. The next section gives you an impression of modern intelligent cockpits as found in new models from major European OEMs that have recently been launched or will soon be launched on the European market. Audi A5/A5 Avant The new D-segment mid-size A5 hatchback coupe/wagon comes as a replacement for the current A4, which will fade out by the end of 2024...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/31

time when companies were seeking ways to survive, such as downsizing their businesses and forming joint ventures. This was also when it seemed that young people were turning away from cars and domestic car sales were declining. The COVID pandemic then made matters even worse.   3. Rise of display audio (2021~) The COVID pandemic suppressed economic activity, and the resulting worldwide shortage of semiconductors led to a sharp decline in the ma...

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

els to reduce the turning radius, improving maneuverability, comfort and safety in tight spaces, such as parking in crowded urban environments. Systems and software provided by Bosch have security features. In June 2021, participation in the 2021 season of the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) Audi, BMW, Mercedes AMG: Three race cars were equipped with Schaeffler’s steer-by-wire technology “Space Drive”. The maturity of the technology ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/19

as Adient, Lear, and Toyota Boshoku. Also, it has a 16% market share as the market leader in seat structure systems. As the company is based in France and was owned 39.34% by Peugeot S.A., Faurecia holds a strong market position with French and German OEMs such as PSA (Stellantis), Renault, and VW/Audi. However, in recent years, Faurecia has been putting increasing emphasis expanding its manufacturing and development presence in the Asian market...

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

d and downward, and the seatback reclines, allowing the driver to sit in a relaxed position. Driving mode information, such as whether or not the vehicle is in an autonomous driving state, can be communicated to the driver through tactile (e.g., seatbelt vibration), visual (e.g., warning lights) or auditory (e.g., warning sounds) means. If the driver does not respond to the prompts, the vehicle’s system is programmed to pull the car over and st...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/25

Stellantis - FCA Maserati Grecale (Italy) 2024 M182 Marelli (Automotive Lighting) Stellantis - FCA Maserati MC20 (Italy) 2022 Gen-1 Valeo Stellantis - FCA Maserati Quattroporte (Italy) 2022 M156 Marelli (Automotive Lighting) Stellantis - PSA Citroen C3 Aircross (Spain) 2023 A88 Valeo Stellantis - PSA Citroen C4 X (Spain) 2023 C41 Plastic Omnium Stellantis - PSA Citroen C5 Aircross (France) 2021 Gen-1 Hella (Fo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/28

0 0 0 Grand total 21,444,180 20,177,731 21,481,537 23,563,287 26,062,824 (Source: Created from MarkLines database)The following is the brand composition of each groupNote 1) BMW Group: BMW, Zinoro             Mercedes-Benz Group: Mercedes-Benz, Smart             VW Group: Audi, Skoda, VW             Renault and Nissan: Infiniti, Venucia, Nissan, Renault             Toyota Group: Toyota, Hino    ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/06

Germany Emden Plant 2020 LiB 12.7kWh VW Group VW Golf eHybrid / GTE PHEV Germany Wolfsburg Plant 2020 LG LiB 13kWh VW Group VW Tiguan eHybrid PHEV Germany Wolfsburg Plant 2021 LiB 12.1kWh VW Group VW Passat GTE PHEV Germany Wolfsburg Plant 2016 LG LiB 13kWh 352 VW Group Audi e-tron GT BEV Germany Bollinger Hofe Plant 2021 LG LiB 93.4kWh Pouch 396 cells 723 40.0 VW Group Audi Q4 e-tron BEV Germany Zwickau Plant 2021...

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

ivers need is changing, and the cockpit shape and arrangement of functions have changed as well. The current evolution of the cockpit can be broadly classified into the types shown in Figure 2. Type 1: In the conventional cockpit, the (analogue) meter section (A) is the core of the cockpit, and the audio system is installed in the center cluster (B) for ease of operation. C is the glove box. This type of cockpit has already almost completely disa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/14

n the 14th Five-Year Plan Period (2021-2025) and build NEV and core component bases. It will also deepen the intelligent connectivity of commercial vehicles.   As for FAW Group’s joint ventures with overseas-based automakers, FAW-VW has released NEV models such as the ID.4 CROZZ, ID.6 CROZZ, and Audi e-tron based on the MEB electric platform. The Tianjin and Foshan plants are currently being upgraded to produce NEV models and their successors....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/13

each country are having an impact. In addition, shortages in the supply of semiconductors have also affected the supply of automotive electronic components.   Shipment trends for car navigation systems in Japan show declines in 2020, 2021, and 2022.   Japanese market:   In 2019, Toyota's display audio systems began to be adopted as standard equipment in all models starting with the Corolla, and will rapidly expand to the Camry, C-HR, and Yaris...

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

st system products. The company manufactures everything from exhaust manifolds at the inlet of the exhaust system to the tailpipes at the outlet, for passenger cars as well as for commercial vehicles. Delivery status: The company's main customers are German automakers, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, MAN, MTU, AGCO Fendt, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce. Development related: Friedrich Boysen has two R&D centers in Germany (Nagold and Alte...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/05/18

is - PSA CitroenDS H, A, R H, (R) H (H) Peugeot H, R, E R H, R Opel H, A, (R), E R (R), E H Subaru Subaru H (H) Tata Jaguar (H), (R) H, R Land Rover R, E E H, R H, R H, R Tesla Tesla (H) H H, R, E Toyota ToyotaLexus H (H), R, (Hs) H, R H, R, E Volkswagen Audi H, A, R H, R, Hs, E H, R R R H R Bentley H Lamborghini H R H Porsche H, R H, Hs R H SEAT (H), R R H, R R R Skoda H H, A,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/05/11

ers, it also ensures more efficient, trouble-free production,” says Stefan Kasperowski, Plant Manager of the Landshut facility, commenting on the new processes. In BMW’s light metal foundry in Landshut (Germany), the smartphone is now the most important tool in maintenance DEEP LEARNING Audi uses AI and machine learning; at the Ingolstadt press shop, an AI algorithm helps detect cracks in components   BMW Group is certainly one of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/05/10

as Adient, Lear, and Toyota Boshoku. Also, it has a 16% market share as the market leader in seat structure systems. As the company is based in France and was owned 39.34% by Peugeot S.A., Faurecia holds a strong market position with French and German OEMs such as PSA (Stellantis), Renault, and VW/Audi. However, in recent years, Faurecia has been putting increasing emphasis expanding its manufacturing and development presence in the Asian market...

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

d and downward, and the seatback reclines, allowing the driver to sit in a relaxed position. Driving mode information, such as whether or not the vehicle is in an autonomous driving state, can be communicated to the driver through tactile (e.g., seatbelt vibration), visual (e.g., warning lights) or auditory (e.g., warning sounds) means. If the driver does not respond to the prompts, the vehicle’s system is programmed to pull the car over and st...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/20

wagen Group brand retains control of the content that goes into their cars and how it is presented. This means that the Group Application Store is not only region-specific, but also brand-specific.   The store will be part of the “One.Infotainment” system for the next generation of Porsche and Audi models. It will allow drivers to access to content not only provided by Volkswagen Group, but also by third parties in their car's infotainment s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/05

VW Group VW ID.Buzz BEV Germany Hannover Plant 2022 LG LiB 77kWh VW Group VW Passat GTE PHEV Germany Wolfsburg Plant 2022 LG LiB 13kWh VW Group VW Tiguan eHybrid PHEV Germany Wolfsburg Plant 2020 LiB 14.1kWh VW Group VW Touran eHybrid PHEV Germany Wolfsburg Plant 2022 LiB 10.4kWh VW Group Audi A1 e-tron BEV Belgium Brussels Plant 2018 LG LiB 86.5kWh VW Group Audi A3 Sportback 40TFSI e PHEV Germany Ingolstadt Plant 2021 LG LiB 13kWh ...

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