hort lifecycles, while Europe views them as long-term assets. Sustainability will be a key issues. How do you see Japanese OEMs?  Opinions varied: ZKW described them as “traditional,” while FORVIA HELLA acknowledged exceptions, noting that show cars are impressive.  DVN observed that Japanese brands are becoming more open-minded, learning from China, innovating in design, and reacting quickly. Future outlook  Audi sees digitalization and s...

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

ibition (SAECCE 2025) was held in Chongqing from October 21 to 24, 2025. In addition to the opening ceremony and plenary session, five main forums and 100 thematic conferences and technical seminars were held. There was also a technology exhibition at the same time, with more than 200 companies and brands exhibiting. The exhibition covered approximately 25,000 square meters and was attended by over 10,000 representatives from more than 30 countri...

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

efficiency of over 60%. Rock Solid Body 2.0 Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis i Kunpeng Sky Optimus engine Kunpeng Sky Optimus range extender Seats   GAC unveiled a number of models equipped with the latest smart technologies and mobility solutions from its affiliated brands. The Hyptec brand presented the flagship sedan Hyptec A800, which was developed in collaboration with Huawei, and Aion exhibited models such as...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

nt driving systems and AI becoming the key drivers of the industry. With the help of AI, companies have reduced development cycles and cost validation times by approximately 20%.   Price competition and export expansion are working hand in hand, with price competition intensifying within China and brands winning over customers through price reductions, expanded vehicle lineups and financial plans. At the same time, exports of Chinese NEVs contin...

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

00 square meters with 1,085 vehicles on display. Of these, 629 were New Energy Vehicles (NEVs: BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs), accounting for approximately 58% of the total. This report presents notable models from Geely, BYD, XPeng, and Leapmotor.   Geely showcased its lineup of multiple brands including Geely, Zeekr, and Lynk&Co. Among them was the world premiere of the Range Extender EV Galaxy V900, the first flagship MPV in the Geel...

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

ail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 8.1%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 21.483 million units, up 6.1% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 240,000 units, down 7% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 1.49 million units, down 4% y/y. Domestic brands had a market share of 67% of the total, up 3 percentage points y/y. Retail sales volum...

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

ge status: Used by more than 20 vehicle manufacturers including Hyundai/Kia for Korean-made vehicles, as well as companies in China including Chang'an, Haima, and Chery. [Manufacturing related] In May 2020, cumulative CVT production reached 3 million units. Installed in 100 models of 36 vehicle brands in the 30 years since the start of production in 1991. In July 2024, the company won a contract with a major Chinese OEM for a VT3 continuously...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/08

ibition (SAECCE 2025) was held in Chongqing from October 21 to 24, 2025. In addition to the opening ceremony and plenary session, five main forums and 100 thematic conferences and technical seminars were held. There was also a technology exhibition at the same time, with more than 200 companies and brands exhibiting. The exhibition covered an area of approximately 25,000 square meters and was visited by over 10,000 representatives from more than ...

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

2 512 76,819 (Source: Prepared by MarkLines based on presentation content) Asia Japan   According to IEA data, Japan had 340,000 BEVs and 280,000 PHEVs at the end of 2024. New vehicle sales of BEVs in 2024 were estimated to account for approximately 3.5% of the total market. The main Japanese brands are Nissan, Toyota, Honda, and there were some non-Japanese brands (Tesla, BMW, etc.). According to some research institutes, by 2030, the comb...

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

1.33 million HEVs by 2028 and 2 million EVs by 2030, expanding its EV lineup to 21 models, while focusing on the development of HEVs and range-extender vehicles in response to the declining demand for EVs. The North American Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (in Georgia, producing for the three brands Hyundai, KIA, and Genesis) began mass production in April 2025. The plant will also produce HEVs, although it was originally intended to produc...

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

anufacturers, with momentum continuing to build. The brand now operates around 700 locations across Europe, including 120 in Germany alone. In August 2025, it registered 800 vehicles in the German market, capturing roughly 2% of the total EV market and achieving the top sales position among Chinese brands in the country. Leapmotor: A Fast-growing company（CAR Symposium Bochum 2025 organized by CAR - Center Automotive Research, Duisburg...

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

ding in innovation, the Roadmap will create a data-driven, collaborative, efficient, safe, low-carbon, and sustainable modern automotive industry cluster, promoting economic growth, intelligentization, and environmental conservation. By significantly increasing the global competitiveness of Chinese brands, and deeply integrating key component manufacturers and global industrial systems, China will become the world's top-tier automotive powerhouse...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/27

electric mobility (including two-wheelers) reached 11,906 units in September 2025, up 80.2% YoY. In the first nine months of 2025, cumulative electric mobility registrations totaled 104,571 units, representing a 38.5% YoY increase.   The graph above highlights Thailand’s top 10 best-selling BEV brands for the January–September 2025 period. BYD Auto retained its market-leading position with 29,648 units registered, followed by SAIC with 12,8...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/25

nd processes, Antolin creates fully integrated smart cockpits, incorporating dynamic and functional lighting, new HMI features and decorative surfaces. In Europe, the pre-development of various products that will ensure future projects has been initiated, and relevant orders have been obtained from brands such as INEOS and BMW. In addition, the successful development of the current mass-produced products has enabled the company to consolidate its...

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

dually gain momentum due to the large power consumption of HPS and EHPS, as well as the difficulty of complying with environmental requirements related to hydraulic system waste oil disposal and maintenance.   The penetration rate of EPS by passenger car brand in China differs slightly compared to brands in other countries. By 2020, some brands reached 100% EPS penetration, while local Chinese brands only reached 90.7%. This is due to a certain ...

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

he 31 to 32 million-unit level through 2028. BYD (BYD Auto Co. Ltd.), the top-selling OEM, is expected to reach over 5 million units from 2026. After BYD, Chinese manufacturers such as Geely (Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.) and Chery (Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.) are also developing multiple brands and are expected to see steady growth in Chinese domestic production and exports.   The Chinese automotive industry is transforming from being...

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

lumes of passenger cars totaled 2.242 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 0.8%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 19.250 million units, up 7.9% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 190,000 units, down 10% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 1.55 million units, up 4% y/y. Domestic brands had a market share of 68.7% of the total, up 3 percentage points y/y. Retail sales...

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

op two sales positions in this quarter, continuing from the previous year. In particular, Geely’s sales volume increased by 252,000 units compared with the same period last year. Chery overtook Volkswagen to move up to third place, while SAIC and BAIC overtook Tesla in the top ten. Among emerging brands, Leapmotor saw a significant increase compared to the same period last year, replacing Li Auto as the top emerging OEM this quarter. XPeng and ...

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

ercial (other than factory-installed) market have not changed significantly from the previous year, with larger screens, high-resolution displays, information provision via communications (connected), and smartphone connectivity becoming mainstream. Some car navigation manufacturers that have audio brands are also moving in the same direction as last year, selling navigation + high-quality audio by incorporating sub-branded audio brands. Although...

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

his growth was largely driven by robust domestic demand in China, where its output rose by 37.9% YoY. In China, a key contributor was the successful launch of NEV models, particularly the Galaxy series, which saw its sales surge by 174.5% YoY to 116k units. Performances across Geely Group’s other brands in China were varied; the Geely brand maintained strong momentum with a 51.3% YoY growth in Q2, supported by cost-effective NEVs like the Xingy...

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