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

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

EB Base ­+ drive systems (e-Drive) (2019~), electric drive transmissions Audi, SEAT, VW Group Hungary Győr Plant Drive motors (2018~), electric gears and stators (2021~), drive motors for PPE (2021~) Mercedes-Benz Group, Mercedes-Benz England YASA Motors Ltd. Drive motors (axial gap motors) BMW, Rolls-Royce Germany Dingolfing Plant Drive motors, electric gears, drive systems (e-Drive) (2020~) BMW, MINI Germany Landshut Plant Drive motor...

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

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

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

Germany in 2024, and will begin at the Oxford Plant in the U.K. from 2026.   In the Chinese market, the competition in the smaller segment EVs is challenging, but not in the upper segment where BMW is active. In 2023, BMW sold over 100,000 EVs in the country. The BMW Group is manufacturing the BMW iX3 electric SUV and the MINI EV models at the Chinese plants and export them to various countries. The EU started imposing import tariffs on Chinese ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/18

future vehicle models.   BMW X3 The fourth generation premium D-segment crossover SUV is planned to enter the market by the end of 2024. It will be based on the same Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform (introduced with the 7-Series in 2015) as its predecessor. The model’s electric version, the iX3 will be based on the “Neue Klasse” platform with expected start of production at the end of 2025. BMW X3 (2024/End) Type 4-2 Figure ...

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

s would be imposed from July 2024, and this was officially decided in August. The tariff rate will be a maximum of 38.1% added to the existing flat rate of 10%, depending on the level of cooperation of each OEM. (Examples: BYD +17.4%, Geely +20.0%, SAIC +38.1%, Shanghai Tesla +21.0%, BMW Brilliance iX3 +21.0%, Dongfeng Dacia 21.0%)   U.S. In April 2024, the EPA released its final proposal for CO2 emission regulations for LDVs and LDTs for the pe...

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

EB Base ­+ drive systems (e-Drive) (2019~), electric drive transmissions Audi, SEAT, VW Group Hungary Győr Plant Drive motors (2018~), electric gears and stators (2021~), drive motors for PPE (2021~) Mercedes-Benz Group, Mercedes-Benz England YASA Motors Ltd. Drive motors (axial gap motors) BMW, Rolls-Royce Germany Dingolfing Plant Drive motors, electric gears, drive systems (e-Drive) (2020~) BMW, MINI Germany Landshut Plant Drive motor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/05

ain applications. Capital: CNY 3.59 billion Sales: CNY 21.347 billion, profit: CNY 2.608 billion (fiscal year ended December 2022) Number of employees: 14,478 (as of December 31, 2021) 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, Mahle, and Sanden.   3) Japanese companies Denso Corporation (Denso) ▶ Recent activities [Examples of...

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

ry Under consideration - Vehicle + battery plant, total investment USD 5 billion BMW Procurement Samsung Korea 2020 - U.S. production X3, X5 Procurement Samsung Gedo Plant(Hungary) 2022 - German production iX, i4, i3, i7; plant capacity 30GWh Procurement CATL China 2022 - China production i3, iX3, X1 Procurement Northvolt Skellefteå Plant(Sweden) 2024 - Plant 60GWh Procurement AESC Woodruff Plant(South Carolina, U.S.) 2026 - 4695 cylin...

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

tinental's braking systems, passive safety sensors, and integrated safety solutions, and the two companies will strengthen their partnership in the field of intelligent valet services. Honda concept car e:N SUV 序 (Xu) (Auto Shanghai 2023 motor show) In the second quarter of 2023, VW, BMW, GM, Honda, Nissan and others announced their strategic plans for the shift to electrification for the Chinese market. VW will invest about EUR 1 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/08/01

k, Mercedes-Benz Truck Germany Daimler Truck AG, Gaggenau Plant e-Axle components (2021-), electric drive components, assembly of hydrogen-based fuel cell drive components (planned) Daimler Truck, Mercedes-Benz Truck Germany Daimler Truck AG, Kassel Plant Electric drive systems: e-Axle (2021-); BMW, Rolls-Royce Germany BMW AG, Dingolfing Plant E-gear, traction motors, electric drives system (E-Drive) (2020-) BMW, MINI Germany BMW AG, Landsh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/15

igerant Chiller Control valve Radiators, condensers, etc. North America Ford F-150 Lightning 〇 Hanon N/A Hanon Tesla Model Y 〇 (U.S.): Modine (China): Shanghai Yinlun 8 way: Octovalve valve Hanon Europe Volkswagen ID.3 〇 Hanon N/A Valeo Audi Q4 e-tron 〇 Mahle N/A Mahle BMW iX3 〇 Mahle Rheinmetall AG Mahle Renault Zoe 〇 Mahle N/A Mahle Mercedes-Benz EQC 〇 Modine N/A Modine Stellantis Peugeot e208 〇 N...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/02

ng the three German automakers, posted a 7.0% y/y increase to 645,000 units with an increase in all vehicle types. VW Group sales increased 2.6% y/y to 3,122,000 units. Of these, the ID. series numbered about 150,000 units. BMW Group increased its sales by 3.2% y/y to 695,000 units. The X5 SUV, the iX3, the i3 sedan and 5 series contributed to the sales increase.   Among U.S.-based automakers, Tesla performed extremely well, increasing sales 46....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/02/14