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

O’s projection of 850,000 vehicle sales and expectations of relatively solid economic growth. Philippines   According to joint data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), CAMPI-TMA member vehicle sales recorded mixed year-on-year results in Q4 2025: flat in October (+0.02%), down 8.7% in November, and up 2.0% in December.   For full-year 2025, CAMPI-TMA membe...

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

of 2025.   Chinese OEMs are successively promoting L3 autonomous driving (AD) tests and accelerating the deployment of Embodied Intelligence. BYD, GAC, XPeng, and Li Auto have all been conducting L3 road tests and verifications. Changan Automobile presented its humanoid robot strategy, while Phoenix, a subsidiary of Seres that develops AI, and Volcengine signed a cooperation agreement on Embodied Intelligence; and XPeng announced its own AI hum...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

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

c. Summary 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 VANTA...

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

ockpit trends to date III. Trends in cockpits in Japanese passenger cars IV. Future HMI trends V. Vehicles for the Chinese Market VI. Trends in new HMI technologies VII. Overview of major cockpit component suppliers (Japanese alphabetical order) VIII. Cockpit component suppliers and their customers IX. Installation status of cockpit modules from major suppliers by model X. Summary Inoac Corporation Clarion Kojima Industries Sankei Sanko Gosei Sh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

ELIV 2025 - International Congress for Electronics in Vehicles Open source, AI, and chiplet - Technological trends supporting SDV Summary Panel Discussion: Accelerate Innovation Keynote Audi: Diverging International Market and Customer Requirements Keynote BMW: From Announcements to Delivery - The BMW NEUE KLASSE from the Perspective of the Electric/Electronics Architecture Microchip: Cost-Efficient and Optimized Hardware Architectures Enabling S...

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

les volume in 2024 was 51,579 units, a slight increase from the previous year. In July 2024, with investments by Volkswagen (initial investment USD 1 billion, additional investment USD 4 billion), Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC, was established as a joint development company for SDV platforms. BMW   To achieve a reduction in CO2 emissions of more than 50% compared to 2019 levels by 2030, the company will aim to sell a total of 2 million BEV...

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

function and smartphone linkage (CarPlay, Android Auto) IV. Connected navigation systems and services will continue to be revived V. Linkage of navigation and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) functions VII. Activities of major suppliers VIII. Sales of major car navigation system suppliers IX. Product factory-installation status of major car navigation system suppliers X. Installation information by model Aisin Corporation Alps Alpine C...

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

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

München) 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 ...

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

roduct exclusively for PHEVs. With a single product, CALB meets the requirements for all PHEV application areas. It is said to be the industry's first mass-produced 46-series lithium-iron cylindrical battery with the highest energy density.   UP High Energy Super eVTOL Battery uses a solid-liquid mixed electrolyte and reaches an energy density of 350Wh/kg. It supports various technology development and application paths for flying cars, such as ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/29

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