New Trends in Smart Cockpits in China From presentations by Xiaomi, Changan Technology/Tinnove, and ZEISS Microoptics Summary Smart cockpit development trends Xiaomi: HyperVision technical features and considerations Changan Technology/Tinnove: Key parameters and engineering implementation of immersive displays ZEISS Microoptics: Technical principles and the progress of mass production of holographic windshield displays This report is a compilat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/31

s in the lineups and incorporating EREV systems in existing models. BEV sales saw a slight increase in sales of 0.8% y/y (611,000 units). HEVs are performing well, with an increase of 16.3% y/y (78,000 units). In addition to the Toyota RAV4, HEV models of Chinese OEMs, such as the Geely Monjaro and Changan CS75 Plus are also increasing.   As the domestic market matures, China's New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) play a strong role in expanding exports a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/28

154 private motorcycles and 2 public motorcycles.   Chinese automakers continued to dominate Thailand’s BEV market in H1 2026, led by BYD Auto with 22,210 registered units, followed by Chery Automobile with 19,435 units. SAIC Motor recorded 15,601 units, while GAC Group, Geely Holding Group, and Changan Automobile posted 11,812, 11,287, and 9,631 units, respectively. XPeng recorded 3,147 units, followed by Great Wall Motor with 1,940 units and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/24

rging. In 2024, CATL introduced the "Shenxing PLUS," which provides a driving range of over 1,000km and can provide 600km of driving on a 10-minute charge, further improving performance. In 2025, the company announced the world's first mass-produced automotive sodium battery, "Naxtra," and in 2026, Changan Automobile plans to launch production vehicles equipped with this battery. CATL is leading the practical application of next-generation techno...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/14

July, up 1 y/y and accounting for 93.6% (93.5% last month and 91.7% for the same period last year) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (410,612 units), Geely (156,568 units), Chery (122,097 units), Leapmotor (101,267 units), Tesla China (93,579 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (61,526 units), Changan Auto (57,092 units), SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (56,063 units), XPeng (38,027 units), NIO (35,934 units), Great Wall Motor (34,645 units), X...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/13

whole are under competitive pressure. VW suffered the biggest downfall among the top groups, with sales plummeting from 630,000 units in the same period last year to 362,000 units, reflecting a drop of more than 40% y/y. Volkswagen fell from fourth to sixth place, having been overtaken by Chery and Changan. Although Changan’s sales decreased compared to the same period last year (from 485,000 units to 397,000 units), its ranking rose to 5th pla...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/08/12

tures that Chinese users value. 6) Wuhu Bethel Electronic Control System Co., Ltd. ＜ABS ⇒ N7＞ This is a Chinese-owned supplier specializing in electronic brake control systems such as ABS and ESC, with a proven track record of supplying a wide range of Chinese OEMs, including Dongfeng, Geely, Changan, Chery, Li Auto, and GAC Aion. Its strengths lie in its cost competitiveness and ability to adapt to local markets through mass-production sup...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/07/21

volume exceeding 10,000 units in June, up 2 y/y and accounting for 93.6% (93.4% last month and 91.3% for the same period last year) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (397,292 units), Geely (158,849 units), Chery (106,922 units), Leapmotor (93,376 units), Tesla China (89,091 units), Changan Auto (72,194 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (69,088 units), , SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (65,162 units), NIO (40,597 units), XPeng (40,126 units), D...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/07/10

gs to meet local procurement and manufacturing requirements. In May, MG's S5 and BYD's flagship models ATTO 3 and Dolphin all sold between 1,000 and 2,000 units, with Chinese brands dominating the top-selling BEV models. The development of local sales channels may have helped drive sales growth.   Changan Automobile announced on June 10 that its Rayong Plant had celebrated its first anniversary of operations and reached a cumulative production v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/29

ty Truck, Sinotruk Group Air conditioner parts, engine cooling system China Chengdu MAHLE Automotive Thermal Systems Co., Ltd. Chengdu 100(100) Shanghai MAHLE Thermal Systems Co., Ltd. Volvo, FAW-VW, FAW-VW Chengdu, Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen, Chongqing Lingyao Automobile, Changan Ford (Changan Ford) Air conditioners, condensers, evaporators, heater cores, air conditioner parts, radiators, intercoolers Korea Mahle Behr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/12

in May, up 2 y/y and accounting for 93.4% (92.9% last month and 91.3% for the same period last year) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (376,990 units), Geely (131,037 units), Chery (94,806 units), Tesla China (85,982 units), Leapmotor (81,569 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (64,748 units), Changan Auto (63,263 units), SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (46,643 units), NIO (37,705 units), Dongfeng Motor Corporation (36,877 units), Li Auto (33,3...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/10

ndard HMI, it is likely that more and more overseas automakers will choose this method going forward. Nissan NX8: Jointly developed with Dongfeng Motor Toyota bZ3X: Jointly developed with GAC Mazda EZ-6 (Photo shows the Thai-spec 6e, taken at the Bangkok Motor Show): Jointly developed with Changan Automobile   This approach is also becoming more common among German cars such as VW and Audi. Audi, in particular, is committed to thoro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/09

% 6 -6.1% Mercedes-Benz 14 -7.3% 13 -10.3% 11 -17.4% 4 -28.3% SUBARU 4 77.2% 3 -17.0% 4 33.6% 1 20.6% Others 3 19.8% 4 31.2% 4 3.4% 2 19.8% (Source: MarkLines Mexico sales volume)(Note 1: Total Chinese OEMs comprise the following 10 groups: Geely Holding Group (Geely), SAIC Motor (SAIC), Changan Automobile (Changan), BAIC Group (BAIC), Chery Automobile (Chery), Great Wall Motor (Great Wall), Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), Sere...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/05

Auto China 2026: Changan Automobile Intelligent transformation and globalization of Avatr, Deepal, Qiyuan, Changan, and Kaicene brands Summary Vast Ocean Plan 2.0: Aiming for sales of 1.5 million units outside China by 2030 Avatr: Concept car unveiled in Asia for the first time, 06T debutes at motor show Deepal: L06 Max BEV and Range Extender EV Qiyuan: Launching the all-new Q05 Laser Intelligent Edition Changan: The 4th generation Eado and CS75 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/28

da & Jaecoo (Thailand), Chery Automobile's Thai subsidiary, is preparing to begin deliveries of the Thai-made "Jaecoo 5 EV MAX" in May 2026. The model will be assembled at the Rayong Plant to meet demand throughout Thailand, with a target of delivering a total of 6,000 units by June 2026. Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Automobile) has also invested over THB 10 billion (approximately JPY 50 billion) in its Rayong Plant in eastern ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

nwhile, electric motorcycles accounted for 5,636 units.   Chinese automakers continued to hold a dominant position in Thailand’s BEV market in Q1 2026, led by BYD Auto with 13,222 registered units, followed by Chery Automobile at 12,603 units. SAIC Motor recorded 8,179 units, while GAC Group and Changan Automobile posted 6,887 and 4,532 units, respectively. Geely Holding Group registered 4,113 units, ahead of Great Wall Motor with 1,939 units,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/21

S7, which were launched in the first quarter of 2025, were sluggish, at approximately 200 and 900 units respectively. BEV S7, a D-segment SUV The exhibition features a model of the Honda Jet, as well as F1 and MotoGP racing vehicles. Civic - China 20th Anniversary Edition   Changan Mazda (Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd.) announced the launch of a mid-size electric SUV, the EZ-60, Year of the Horse Edition. Mazda (Mazda...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

e volume exceeding 10,000 units in April, up 3 y/y and accounting for 93% (91.9% last month and 90.9% for the same period last year) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (314,100 units), Geely (135,591 units), Chery (93,043 units), Tesla China (79,478 units), Leapmotor (71,387 units), Changan Auto (46,758 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (43,990 units), SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (43,139 units), GAC Aion (38,034 units), Xiaomi Auto (36,702 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/13

-stack AI + advanced autonomous driving". SAIC, Geely, and Chery have successively announced upgrade strategies related to AI, promoting integration in areas such as cockpits, autonomous driving, and chassis. BAIC's ARCFOX has started a large-scale demonstration test of L3 compliant vehicles, while Changan has obtained a test license for its L4 Robotaxi. Regarding solid-state and sodium-ion batteries, automakers such as BYD, Chery, Changan, and B...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 (1) Chinese OEMs NIO, XPeng, Changan, Chery, Geely, BYD, SAIC, GWM, GAC, and Dongfeng Summary NIO (Firefly) XPeng Changan Automobile Chery Group (Chery, Omoda & Jaecoo, Lepas) Geely (Zeekr, Riddara) BYD / Denza SAIC (MG, Maxus) GWM GAC Group Dongfeng Forthing   Thailand’s 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (47th BIMS / BIMS 2026) was held from March 25 to April 5, 2026, under the theme “The Iconic Syn...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30