y of their products during a short demonstration, but we can expect smooth communication that takes advantage of the good sound environment.   But, if AI is installed in a car, how is it presented to the user? This is one of the major topics of HMI these days. In many cases, such as with XPeng and BMW, the AI is represented in a robotic way, but in the case of AFEELA 1, the AI is somewhat understated, with a small black-and-white icon in the men...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

CES 2026: Progression of autonomous technologies and AI applications Exhibitors highlight new ADAS functions, robotaxis, robotic applications, and AI solutions Summary BMW iX3 driving assistance with Snapdragon Ride Pilot, Geely unveils G-ASD intelligent driving Tensor offers personal robotaxis; Waymo and Zoox expands public robotaxi deployment Hyundai looks to lead in AI robotics; Schaeffler and HL Group highlight robotic portfolio Sonatus demon...

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

CES 2026: In-vehicle Entertainment Solutions BMW, Mercedes show infotainment functions; suppliers show display and sound systems Summary BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC and CLA highlight entertainment capabilities Afeela unveils new concept vehicle and outlines entertainment features Aumovio showcases display technologies, LG previews cockpit concepts QNX and Pioneer feature software-based sound demonstrations Amazon displays next-gen in-vehicle assistant ...

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

mmary Mitsubishi：XFORCE HEV, Xpander HEV, Xpander Cross HEV Mazda: Mazda6e (mass-production BEV) Suzuki: Fronx, Swift Nissan: X-TRAIL e-POWER x e-4ORCE Toyota: Hilux Travo (pickup truck), Hilux Travo-e (BEV) Lexus: Lexus RZ, Lexus LX 500d Honda: CR-V e:HEV (HuNT Series) Isuzu: D-MAX X-SERIES BMW: iX xDrive45 M Sport (LCI), iX1 eDrive20L M Sport MINI: Cooper SE, Aceman SE Mercedes-Benz: CLA Hyundai: Santa Fe XRT Concept NEX Point: NEX VANTASTIC ...

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

seater SUV "TIGGO 8 CSH PHEV" Omoda & Jaecoo: Multi-purpose SUV "Jaecoo 6T EV," Humanoid Robot "Mornine" DFSK (Seres Group): Mid-size SUV "E5 Plus" GAC: Autonomous Flying Vehicle "Govy AirCab" Geely: Compact City EV "Geely EX2" RIDDARA: Electric Pickup "RIDDARA ECON" ZEEKR: Electric Minivan "ZEEKR Mix," Luxury MPV "ZEEKR 009 GRAND" Farizon: Electric MPV "Farizon SV," Electric Cargo Van "Farizon Electric" GWM: Luxury Plug-in Hybrid MPV "WEY G9" Le...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/16

Tesla and competing OEMs' BEV sales volume in China, and Tesla's BEV market share trends(Source: MarkLines China retail registrations by model)   By model, sales of the Model Y tripled between 2021 and 2024, reaching 484,000 units in 2024. In August 2025, Tesla launched the "Model Y L", a six-passenger, long-wheelbase version, and Tesla recorded sales of 14,892 units of this model in September and October. The Model 3 is selling at a lev...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/14

ided additional perspectives, allowing attendees to explore synergies across sectors.  Participants were also given the possibility to visit the booths of 68 national and international exhibitors on site.  Among the models on display in the exhibition area were the recently launched brand new BMW iX3 50 xDrive and the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ technology. Impression of demo vehicles exhibited at the event (ELIV 2025 org...

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

Japan Mobility Show 2025: Hydrogen, Batteries FCEVs, fuel cell systems, hydrogen engines, lithium-ion batteries Summary FCEVs of OEMs, technology exhibits, etc.: Honda, BMW, Hyundai, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hydrogen and FC related: Toyoda Gosei, Toyoda Jidosha, Toyota, NGK, Sumitomo Electric Industries Battery related: Toyota Battery, Toyota Industries, BYD, JTEKT, Mikuni, NHK Spring, TPR   The Japan Mobility Show 2025, organized by the Japan ...

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

pical in European production vehicles Variation of manufacturing process Rotor and Stator coreElectromagnetic steel sheets are laminated by calking, welding, or bonding. To prevent burrs or warping characteristics to stack up in one place when punching the steel sheets, blocks laminated with a fixed number of sheets are stacked while being further shifted in the direction of rotation. At this time, it is possible to provide a skew angle which...

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

luding PHEVs, MHEVs, and FCVs, which will be developed in a comprehensive partnership with Toyota, are scheduled for release in 2028. The first model launched equipped with the next generation BEV Neue Klasse dedicated platform and a high-voltage 800V battery (6th generation, 4695 battery), was the iX3 launched in 2025, to be followed by six more models through 2027.   The company plans to outsource sixth-generation cells through long-term suppl...

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

ion of smart cockpit features like driver monitoring systems and adaptive interfaces, such as context-aware displays that shift focus depending on navigation, weather, or traffic. Europe can be seen as a key driver for the growth of the automotive cockpit module market as premium European OEMs like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are pushing high-end cockpit innovations, such as OLED displays, 3D interfaces, and AI-powered infotainment. Brand loyalt...

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

Analysis Report: EV/HV Drive Motors (Japanese Market) Sourcing from outside suppliers; high-power motors List of Suppliers Introduction I. Overall trend of drive motors II. Drive motor technology trends III. Matrix of major motor suppliers and their OEM customers IV. Sales and strategies of major drive motor suppliers V. Drive motor suppliers by vehicle model Toyota in-house BluE Nexus Denso Aisin Honda in-house Astemo Nissan in-house JATCO Meid...

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

nchen) as well as a free open space using the city center. Exhibition hall (Messe München) Open space venue   Most of the major German and Chinese brands were present, but other notable exhibits included Renault, Hyundai, and emerging EV manufacturers Lucid and Polestar. BMW iX3 on display at the BMW booth in front of the Bavarian State Opera P7 and humanoid robot on display at XPeng's booth in the exhibition hall   T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/24

IAA Mobility 2025: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz The role of design as electric vehicle differentiator Summary Audi: Concept C, Q3 e-Hybrid BMW: iX3 Mercedes-Benz: Electric GLC, CONCEPT AMG GT XX   From September 8 to 14, 2025, the IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich for the third time. The trade show at the Messe München exhibition grounds was open to industry professionals from 9–12 September, with a dedicated Press Day on 8 September. The city...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

Digi® microLED ○ ○ ZKW Group microZ-LED headlight ○ ○ OPmobility Digital rear system ○ Valeo Group All-in-one ○ ○ ○ Hella SSL / HD headlamps   Solid State Lighting / High Definition (SSL / HD) high-resolution headlamps have over 32,000 individually controllable pixels. Two LED chips generate more than 32,000 pixels, controlled by a single ECU. As a result, the space required for the LED unit has been reduced b...

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

nd of joint venture with Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. and acquisition of a subsidiary of the joint venture. Forvia SE joint venture with BYD expanded with the opening of its seventh plant and the construction of a seat assembly plant in Thailand. Magna: Acquisition of Chongqing Honglizhixin Technology Development Group Co., Ltd. Establishment of joint venture with Guangdong Huatie Tongda High-Speed Railway Equipment Corporation. In...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

ain applications. Capital: CNY 3.59 billion Sales: CNY 27.950 billion, profit: CNY 3.100 billion (fiscal year ended December 2024) Number of employees: 19,783 (as of December 31, 2024) Main manufacturing sites are in China, U.S., Mexico, Germany, Poland, and India. Main customers are BYD, VW, Audi, BMW, GM, Hyundai, SAIC, Denso, Valeo, Hanon, and Mahle.   3) Japanese companies Denso Corporation (Denso) ▶ Recent activities [Examples of orders ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

erview of Key Exhaust System Components Suppliers V. Trends of Major Suppliers of Exhaust System Components VI. Major Suppliers and Their OEM Customers (Japanese production vehicles) VII. Installation of Exhaust System Components by Model VIII. Sales Comparison of Major Exhaust System Manufacturers IX. Global Footprint of Key Suppliers (Detail) Exhaust system suppliers: Japanese market Sango Co., Ltd. (Sango) Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd. (Futa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

import volumes (as of April 2025))     New vehicle sales in the U.S. totaled approximately 16.49 million units (in 2024), with market shares of 35.9% for Japanese OEMs (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, etc.), 33.6% for American OEMs (GM, Ford, Tesla), 18.3% for European OEMs (Stellantis, VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, etc.), and 10.4 % for Korea's Hyundai/Kia.   Looking at the main models of each company, pickup trucks of U.S. brands and SUVs of...

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

e required to be equipped with passenger-side airbags. Other countries and regions around the world, including emerging countries, are pushing for the installation of such equipment. (In India, a bill had been submitted that would make it mandatory for passenger cars to be equipped with a total of six airbags, including side airbags and curtain airbags, from October 2023 onwards. However, the mandatory requirement has been withdrawn for now.)  ...

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