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

CSH Chery X Chery E5   In addition, there was an exhibit of a frame called All Aluminum Body that achieves a 30% weight reduction, and an exhibit of the PHEV CSH powertrain, with a detailed display panel of the CSH technology. J6 E-Cube CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) All Aluminum Body iCAR   iCAR is a brand specializing in electric vehicles targeting young people and was exhibiting for the first time at this motor show. The only veh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

nd due to its many years of experience in F1 racing and its adoption in the McLaren P1 in 2013. Due to extensive bench testing such as dynamometer test evaluations and technical services, Akebono Brake brake calipers and pads are being applied in vehicles such as Porsche, Bentley Continental, Volvo Cars Polestar 1, Audi RS4, and SEAT of the VW Group. For rotors, Brembo has established Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes to market carbon ceramic disc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ation (Xiaomi) at its benchmark center established in 2024. The SU7 was launched in China in March 2024 and attracted significant attention after receiving more than 50,000 orders within 27 minutes of the start of reservations. In this study, a partial teardown of the interior instrument panel was carried out. The analysis focused on design-related aspects such as material quality expression, styling design, and component configuration. The veh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/18

ced Automotive Technologies Exhibition (sponsored by RX Japan Ltd.), held at the Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 to 23, 2026.   Now that Woven by Toyota has announced "Arene," this report describes how this development relates to mechanisms that improve customer and mobility experiences.   As the concept of SDV becomes a common understanding in the industry, existing OEMs are facing major challenges. We will present questions and solutions to u...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/13

AFEELA 1’s HMI From coverage of the CES 2026 exhibition Summary Display (front instrument panel, rear seats, Media bar) Yoke-type steering wheel switches (air conditioning, lighting, etc.), door opening/closing systems AFEELA 1 HMI concept (Personalization, AI communication, cloud integration, and more)   Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), the joint venture (JV) mobility tech company established by Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Electric Drive Efficiency – A Systematic Engineering Approach from Vehicle to Chip (Li Auto) Key Takeaways   The CTI Symposium is one of the leading international professional conferences in the European automotive industry, where technology strategies related to next-generation powertrains and carbon-free mobility are discussed. The symposium is held annually by CTI (Car Training Institute), a division of Euroforum Deutschland GmbH. In 2025,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

ope 2025 Summary AUMOVIO: Scalable Function Deployment for SDV Bosch: Enabling the Software-Defined Vehicle: Accelerating SDV integration with Continuous Integration and Testing (CI/CT) Porsche: Beyond the engine - Ensuring speed and quality in Porsche's software supply chain BMW: Agentic AI in the Car - From Orchestration to Agentic Personalization Panel: The Future of Autonomous Mobility - Challenges and Innovations in Software Development Key ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/18

xpression that does not feel out of place in terms of shape Whether every detail is well thought out and finished   based on the level of achievement to enable customers to perceive the attractiveness and completeness of the product when they purchase it.   "Perceived quality" is a higher-level concept than "basic quality (taken for granted)" such as assembly precision and tolerance level control. It is currently evaluated by the development ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

nische Zeitschrift: Automotive engineering magazine)". In addition to being published in German, the English edition has been available since 2001. The Production Cost Battle Electric mobility is leading to a re-invention of established production processes. This is also because no other vehicle concept makes it possible to implement the principles of the digital factory so advantageously. What is more, manufacturers who are not prepared to re...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/05

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

2025 China Automotive Software Conference: AI + Smart Cars From the presentations by Changan, CAIC, and Volcengine Summary Changan: Intelligence-driven strategy "Dubhe Plan” China Automotive Innovation Corporation (CAIC): Vehicle-road-cloud integration, software and hardware coordination Volcengine: AI-Defined Vehicle   The 2025 China Automotive Software Conference (CASC) was held in Shanghai Jiading on December 15-16, 2025. The conference, jo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

ft 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 VANTASTIC (commercial EVs, EV tractors, BEV pickups) Ford: Ranger, Everest (custom colors) Volvo: XC60 (PHEV), ES90 (BEV) Tesla...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (December 2025) Electric vehicle sales in December decrease 2.6% y/y to 1,768,000 units Share of electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) Electric vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) share and trends in each country Electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) sales trends of major manufacturers and sales composition by powertrain Passenger car sales trends in 12 major countries (including ICE and all other powertrains) About this...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/26

he “auxiliary power supply device” does not have a direct drive connection to the vehicle’s wheels. However, this term is also sometimes used to refer to serial-parallel architectures that may additionally have one or more gears for parallel hybrid operation at higher speeds. The VW ID. Era concept car has an electric range of 300 km, with an additional 700 km possible using the range extender   As yet, there are virtually no European R...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/19

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" Leapmotor: "Leapmotor C10 Limited Edition Kinetix" MAXUS: Electric Van Series "eD...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/16

n terms of shape Whether every design detail is well thought out and finished   These quality indicators are based on the level of achievement to enable customers to perceive the attractiveness and completeness of the product when they purchase it.   "Perceived quality" is a higher-level design concept than "basic quality (taken for granted)" such as assembly precision and tolerance level control. It is currently evaluated by the development ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Racing Compact, powerful, and allowing for fast refueling – in motor racing in particular, the hydrogen combustion engine offers advantages compared to an electric drive system. The organizers of major motor racing series are currently working on regulations for the use of hydrogen engines, while car manufacturers and suppliers are developing their technology. The first hydrogen-powered cars on the international motor racing scene will line up ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/07

t technology. This report introduces the major vehicle models exhibited by VW, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, and Nissan. The VW Group is rolling out PHEV and BEV models and has strengthened its lineup of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) by announcing the Passat ePro, Tayron L PHEV, and Audi's large BEV SUV concept car. Mercedes-Benz showcased the all-new electric CLA and several advanced concept models, as well as the 800V platform and MB.OS technology i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/05

Mini vehicles gaining attention in U.S. and Europe Japanese Kei cars and A-segment vehicle market trends in China and India Summary Global sales of minicars (A-segment) Minicar standards Japan China India   U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to produce and sell Japanese kei cars in the United States, and the EU is currently reviewing its small EV standards and protection of domestic production, using Japanese kei vehicles a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/26