lmost half of the presentations were delivered by OEMs, marking the highest level of manufacturer participation to date.   The lectures addressed key aspects of powertrain and vehicle technology, including hybrid, battery-electric and electrified drivetrains, advanced and hydrogen-based combustion concepts, alternative and renewable fuels, energy storage and charging systems, regulatory frameworks, and software-defined vehicle architectures.   ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/29

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

Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (April 2026) BEV Sales Decelerate, HEVs Perform Well; Automakers Revise Electrification Strategies by Region Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sa...

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

ion). Both companies have become subsidiaries of ARCHION.   On May 13, 2026, Isuzu (Isuzu Motors Limited) announced that it would absorb and merge with its wholly owned subsidiary, UD Trucks (UD Trucks Corporation), during fiscal year 2027. Against the background of environmental changes such as decarbonization and the advancement of logistics, as well as intensifying competition following the launch of ARCHION, Isuzu will integrate its manageme...

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

Auto China 2026: BYD From practical vehicles to supercars: next-generation intelligence and flash charging Summary BYD: Full-size large SUV Da Tang, crossover concept car Ocean-V Denza: The Denza Z Roadster supercar unveiled Fangchengbao: All-new sports car concept Formula X; sedan series Formula S Yangwang: Showcasing the U8L and U9 Xtreme Flash charging and autonomous driving: Second-generation Blade battery; parking scenario demonstration   T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/26

automobile automakers/OEMs, parts suppliers, and technology companies exhibited at this motor show, the venue covering a total area of 380,000 square meters. According to the organizers, the total number of vehicles on display was 1,451, of which 181 were being shown for the first time and 71 were concept cars.   Leapmotor exhibited its entire lineup. The flagship SUV D19, which debuted in April 2026, integrates cockpit, autonomous driving, and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/20

consider in forming partnerships. Robotaxis require parking infrastructure, charging infrastructure, algorithm and data source partners, and vehicle maintenance and servicing. Hugh Nguyen noted the potential of unexpected partnerships, highlighting the example of Waymo’s partnership with Avis, a car rental company, to support the deployment of the robotaxi service in Dallas. As Waymo’s fleet operations partner in Dallas, Avis provides servic...

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

Auto China 2026: Japanese and Korean OEMs Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Hyundai electrified vehicles Summary Nissan: World premiere of two new PHEV concept cars Toyota: Leveraging technologies from Huawei, Momenta, and others to accelerate localization at China speed Honda: Promoting the Honda brand across a wide range of products, including motorcycles Mazda: Unveils Year of the Horse Edition of its second NEV model, the EZ-60 Hyundai: IONIQ...

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

recycling". China is promoting the testing and evaluation of Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) and public road demonstrations, strengthening the opening up of public transportation data and mechanisms for transferring automotive data from China to other countries. It is also accelerating the decarbonization and resource recycling of the automotive industry chain through policies such as new regulations for drive battery recycling and the con...

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

mmary Toyota Land Cruiser FJ / Lexus IS300h Mazda Mazda6e Isuzu D-MAX EV Nissan Kicks e-POWER Honda e:N2 Suzuki e VITARA BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport MINI John Cooper Works Electric 1965 Victory Edition Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ Ford Ranger Super Duty Tesla Model Y L Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid HTRAC AWD Kia Carnival HEV, EV5 Volvo ES90, XC90 Audi Q3 Sportback, Q3 Jeep Gladiator Monster Edition Luxury brands: Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Maserati   Thailand...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Auto China 2026: Xiaomi Auto and HIMA by Huawei Xiaomi VGT Concept Car debuts in China; HIMA unveils its "Jie" models Summary Xiaomi Auto: Supercar concept debuts in China; YU7 GT to be announced at the end of May HIMA: 5 models gathered   The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026 ) was held from April 24 to May 3, 2026, at the China International Exhibition and Convention Center and the Capital International Exhibiti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

rates are steadily increasing in emerging markets, and many predict that the global airbag market will continue to expand. In terms of market size, many forecasts predict an average annual growth rate of around 7% over the next 10 years The trend toward mandatory airbags   In India, all passenger cars produced from July 2019 onward will be required to be equipped with driver-side airbags, and all passenger cars produced from January 2022 onward...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Xiaomi is preparing the SU7 platform for full EU type approval, with a market introduction targeted for 2027. Sporty exterior design of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra (GSMA MWC™ Barcelona, organized by © GSM Association; Photos: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)   The car adopts a powerful, elegant exterior design, featuring carbon fiber rear-view mirrors and dedicated liveries to present a strong sporty sense. It i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/23

ernment. Crown FCEV H2 Taxi Display panel for FC Taxi   Toyota exhibited three third-generation FC systems announced in February 2025, as well as a FC system for BMW.   The lineup consists of three types: 300 kW for large commercial vehicles (trucks, buses, etc.), 110 kW for passenger cars, and 150 kW for general-purpose vehicles. 3rd generation FC system (300kW)3rd generation FC system (300kW) oblique view 3rd generation F...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

" and local production Xiaomi: Increasing investment in AI and autonomous driving Li Auto: Accelerating AI upgrades and expanding globally amidst pressure of declining sales NIO: Accelerating semiconductors for intelligent driving and establishment of overseas sales network   According to the new car sales data (factory shipments) of MarkLines, the sales volume of five emerging Chinese manufacturers (Leapmotor, XPeng, Xiaomi, NIO, and Li Auto) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/20

ems that adopt the above configuration for the sub-transmission (e.g., the Toyota THS II shown on the far right in Figure 1 below). Additional information: While this type is commonly found in hybrid vehicles (see Figure 1, far left), Mercedes-Benz has long used multi-plate clutches in its sports cars, and Mazda has been using them since 2022. Examples in passenger cars include the Toyota i-FORCE MAX, which utilizes the torque amplification cha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

ring sound quality and psychoacoustics Around 2020 to the present Integrated research including cognition, social acceptance, and environmental adaptation (Source: Created by Sound One from various sources)   As the research area expanded, AVAS moved beyond simply extending the conventional concept of "in-car sound" to form a new design domain: "intentional sound radiation to the outside of the vehicle." As a result, the role of automobil...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/16

m above the Earth’s surface) GEO Geostationary Earth Orbit (altitude of 35,786 km above the Earth’s equator) 3GPP Third Generation Partnership Project (international consortium that develops global mobile network standards to ensure interoperability and compatibility worldwide) 5CA Five-Carrier Aggregation (a 5G feature that combines five frequency carriers to enable ultra-high data rates and flexible traffic separation) Presenta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

nce exhibit Electric motorcycles and electric scooters (Honda Motorcycle Japan)   Honda's exhibit vehicle was the WN7 electric motorcycle. As the company’s first electric motorcycle in Europe, it was exhibited at “EICMA 2024 (Milan Motor Show)” and is already on sale.   The overarching concept of WN7 is: "Become the wind, listen to the sounds of nature, and feel the earth." When riding through the city, you can hear people talking or...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/09

on" that is closely linked with people's lives and social infrastructure, creating unprecedented levels of security and convenience. Based on its long-standing reputation for reliable IT services and advanced digital technologies, the Group aims to present a world of "future mobility" where people, cars, and cities are seamlessly connected, from three perspectives: "CASE 1: Ever-Evolving Vehicle," "CASE 2: Safe and Secure Automotive Society," and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30