ight © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved )  At the 2025 IAA Mobility Audi showcased its Concept C, which is the first manifestation of `The Radical Next´ design language. It embodies a pure, essential design with no superfluous lines or features and represents a commitment to geometric clarity and athletic minimalism in an all-electric sports car. Its vertical frame confidently revisits the iconic forms that defined Audi in the past...

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

It has a hydrogen range of approximately 621km on a single fill-up and an electric range of approximately 61km on a single charge.   By adopting a new cell unit structure and improving productivity, the cost of the FC stack has been reduced to one-third that of the conventional system used in the Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle. Also, the use of its durability has been doubled through the application of corrosion-resistant materials and controlled de...

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

on (Video: Copyright © Audi AG) The AI-supported, machine learning-based intelligent voice control system Audi Assistant has an integrated visual avatar that is displayed on the central MMI touch display, in the HUD, and in the Audi Virtual Cockpit, and shows the interpreted inputs for greater clarity. Citroen C5 Aircross The second generation of the C-segment crossover SUV Citroen C5 Aircross is based on the Stellantis STLA-Medium platform....

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

ent, including the air conditioning system. Similar collective valves have been proposed by various component suppliers. The table can be scrolled left and right. OEM Liquid-cooled Oil-cooled Coil-end drip Rotor oil channel Toyota 3rd gen Prius 4th, 5th gen Prius, Yaris (MG1) Honda FCX Clarity Fit Hybrid Accord Nissan Leaf, Note e-POWER Ariya Mitsubishi i- MiEV Outlander (previous) Outlander (new) VW, Audi e-Golf, ID.3, e-tron...

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

rganizes key visual elements along horizontal and vertical lines, with the illuminated Opel Blitz emblem at the center. This structure is visible in the front and rear of the car, creating a bold and cohesive look. Inside the cockpit, the Compass design continues with a clean layout that emphasizes clarity and focus. Overall, the Compass design gives the car a unified and futuristic appearance. Exterior design   The muscular and powerful appeara...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/02

22 Gentherm Inc. (formerly Amerigon Inc.) Temperature-controlled seat system Honda VezelVezel e:HEV RV3 / RV4RV5 / RV6 2022 Tachi-S Seats Honda Vezel e:HEV RV5 / RV6 2022 Gentherm Inc. (formerly Amerigon Inc.) Temperature-controlled seat system Honda Civic FL1 2021 TS Tech Front seats Honda Clarity Fuel Cell ZC4 2021 Tachi-S Front seats Honda Clarity PHEV ZC5 2021 Tachi-S Front seats Honda CR-VCR-V e:HEV RW1 / RW2RT5 / RT6 2021 TS Tec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/27

ly framed kidney grille, flush surfaces, and distinctive LED lighting, embodying BMW's Neue Klasse design language with aerodynamic precision and modern minimalism. BMW's design language for the all-new iX3 marks the beginning of its Neue Klasse era—a bold shift toward minimalism, clarity, and emotional precision (IAA MOBILITY 2025 organized by Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., Photos: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All ri...

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

and trade negotiations. A 15% tariff will be applied to most exports to the United States in most sectors, including automobiles.   The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) said on August 8 that the agreement reached between the EU and the United States does not currently bring any clarity or improvements to the German automotive industry. The 27.5% tariffs on cars and auto parts have been in effect since April and May, respectiv...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/26

xico due to rising geopolitical tensions, particularly related to Donald Trump's return to the U.S. President and the increasing tension against Chinese EVs. Although BYD had shortlisted some states vying for the facility, the company has decided to delay any investment decision until there is more clarity on U.S. trade policy. While Mexico remains a potential site, no formal investment proposal has been submitted, and the project is currently on...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

as increased costs compared to ICE options. Sree Palle mentioned additional regional headwinds facing EV adoption in the U.S. including the lack of general multi-modal transportation exacerbating range anxiety, the comparative lack of development of a regional supply chain, and the lack of consumer clarity on EV benefits. Hyundai IONIQ 5 with NACS adapter charging at a Tesla charging stationSource: Hyundai   The panel discussed factors ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

ffect of making it virtually prohibitive to import LVs from China to the US. The latest tariff news came after our Q1 sales and production forecasts were finalized. Therefore, the data contained in this release should largely be considered a pre-tariff view, although some uncertainty from a lack of clarity over trade policy was factored into the outlook. While our Q1 forecast saw US sales reaching 16.1 mn units in 2025, the outlook likely would h...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

n countries would be temporary.   On the positive side, large investments in AI and ML for autonomous systems in the U.S. would be beneficial for QNX, as its products and software are tailor-made for these systems.   Furthermore, the recent announcement about the declaration of conformity ensures clarity on the origin of the software. This is advantageous for QNX because its source code and solutions are produced in Canada, making it easier to ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/11

  The two companies focused on reducing development and production costs by leveraging economies of scale, improving cell design, common sourcing, and reducing the use of precious metals, and through these collaborations, the new fuel cell system is two-thirds the cost of the 2019 model year Honda Clarity Fuel Cell.   In June 2024, Honda announced plans to launch a new fuel cell vehicle, the CR-V e:FCEV, equipped with a system manufactured at F...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/08

es, helps find roads that are easy to travel on. At times, there are many areas where specially designed features fall short, such as difficult roads and detours. Route guidance The directions are designed specifically for in-vehicle use, providing easy-to-understand directions to the driver. The clarity of the guidance is comparable to that of in-vehicle navigation systems. Map freshness As the years go by, the on-board data becomes outdated...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/03

heat in thermal management, including the air conditioning system, and similar valve assemblies have been proposed by various component suppliers. OEM Liquid-cooled Oil-cooled Coil-end drip Rotor oil channel Toyota 3rd-generation Prius 4th- and 5th-generation Prius, Yaris (MG1) Honda FCX Clarity Fit Hybrid Accord Nissan Leaf, Note e-POWER Ariya Mitsubishi i‐MiEV Outlander (previous) Outlander (new) VW, Audi e-Golf, ID.3, e-tro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/22

ch Front, 2nd-row, and 3rd-row seats Honda Vezel RV3 / RV4 2022 Gentherm Inc. (formerly Amerigon Inc.) Temperature-controlled seat system Honda Vezel e:HEV RV5 / RV6 2022 Gentherm Inc. (formerly Amerigon Inc.) Temperature-controlled seat system Honda Civic FL1 2021 TS Tech Front seats Honda Clarity Fuel Cell ZC4 2021 Tachi-S Front seats Honda Clarity PHEV ZC5 2021 Tachi-S Front seats Honda CR-VCR-V e:HEV RW1 / RW2RT5 / RT6 2021 TS Tec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/01

jointly developed by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and General Motors Company (GM), and has twice the durability through the use of highly corrosion-resistant materials, as well as significantly improved low-temperature resistance. The system is one-third the cost of the FC system installed in the Clarity Fuel Cell (2019 model), and production of the system has been underway since January 2024.   The new FC system will be installed in the CR-V ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/11

hard OPINION “It is very good that the issue of particle emissions from brakes and tires is on the agenda in the EU, as these are now the main source of particulate matter in road traffic. And it also affects electric vehicles. However, what is counterproductive is that there is still a lack of clarity as to which key points will be included in the Euro 7 standard when it is introduced and which limit values are to apply and when. Obviously, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/15

is manufactured at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, the joint venture located in Michigan, USA. The company claims that the power unit has been integrated into a compact and lightweight unit that can be installed in the CR-V, and that noise and vibration have been reduced compared to the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell model. FC stack system under the hood of the CR-V Main components explanation screenPower unit integration explanation screen...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/01

treatment technology on the color properties. “New Decoration Panel” effects on color properties (Automotive Interiors Expo 2023 Europe, organized by © 2023 UKi Media & Events, a division of UKIP Media & Events Ltd, Slides: Copyright © Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.)   Image clarity comparison on different surface roughness levels (Automotive Interiors Expo 2023 Europe, organized by © 2023 UKi Media & Events, a division o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/01/17