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

ment subsidies and price cuts by automakers, as well as the fact that electricity costs are lower than gasoline prices. Given the current situation in the Middle East, it is thought that there is a growing preference for BEVs, which offer lower maintenance costs compared to ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles. While the number of BEVs from local automakers Hyundai and Kia is also increasing, imported cars such as the Tesla Model Y and Model...

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

ding light-duty and heavy-duty trucks, as well as the truck components on display. 2026 Japan Truck Show entrance 2026 Japan Truck Show venue   The latest trends in Japan's trucking industry are as follows, and the sector is changing at a dizzying pace.   On April 1, 2026, Hino (Hino Motors, Ltd.) and MFTBC (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation) merged their businesses and established ARCHION (ARCHION Corporation). Both compan...

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

igent, fun-to-drive SUV with fast charging capabilities." The all-new model has been enlarged, with a length of 4,665 mm, a width of 1,895 mm, a height of 1,675 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,770 mm. It features second-generation Blade Batteries and flash charging technology. It is equipped with a single motor at the rear (maximum output of 200kW or 240kW). The driving range (CLTC mode) is offered in two options: 540km and 630km. Furthermore, it is equ...

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

International VDI Congress for Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) 2026 Functional Design, Active Aerodynamics, and Circular Lifecycle Concepts Summary Keynote: Lost in Transformation? Theses on the Future of the Automotive Industry in an Era of High Volatility (Center of Automotive Management) Form & Function: Light Integration into an Active Grille Shutter (Röchling) Active Aeroblades in an SUV: The Next Step in Active Aerodynamics (Pors...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

-term as policy support fades and growth fundamentals slow. In the longer term, increasing SAV forecasts are expected to eat into the LV demand with growth turning permanently negative by 2034. Other Asia In Japan, LV sales jumped 8.4% YoY to 369k units in April as the government discontinued the Motor Vehicle Tax. This unexpected increase led the selling rate 55% higher MoM to 5.9 mn units/year, the highest selling rate since January 2014. YTD...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q1 2026) Domestic demand fluctuations across ASEAN countries, growth in BEVs from Chinese automakers Summary Vehicle Sales Volume by Country Vehicle Production Volume by Country Commentary on Sales and Production Volume, January - March 2026 Thailand BEV sales by OEM ASEAN News Topics (Q1 2026)   * An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.  * Sales data for Thailand and M...

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

Auto China 2026: Leapmotor and XPeng Leapmotor showcases a diverse lineup; XPeng exhibits "Physical AI" Summary Leapmotor: Showcasing its flagship SUV, the D19 and the full product lineup XPeng: Full-size SUV GX exhibited; shift to "Physical AI"   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 E...

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

HEV Market Trend in the U.S. Japanese OEMs Hold 70% Share, Expanding Local Production of HEV Models Summary Sales Trends by Powertrain in the U.S.: HEV Ratio Increases Annually, While BEVs Struggle Sales Volume of Japanese OEMs in the U.S.: Increase in Sales, Focusing on HEVs HEV Sales Trends of Hyundai Kia HEV Sales Trends of Ford Group   It has been about a year since President Trump imposed higher tariffs on vehicles imported from Japan; how...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/19

ry of a financier as a new partner to provide additional investments will spur further growth. The table can be scrolled left and right. Honda and DriveOhio Pilot Project: Advancing Safety with Nation’s First Proactive Roadway Maintenance System Organization Speaker Title American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Sue Bai Chief Engineer of the Sustainability & Business Development Unit DriveOhio Nick Hegemier Managing Director of Infrastructure...

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

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - May 2026 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in April and outlook for May China passenger car production and sales volumes in April 2026 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for April 2026.   ...

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

Toyota: Multi-Pathway Strategy GlobalData 5-Year Forecast: Maintaining Annual Output at Around 10 Million Units Summary GlobalData Production Forecast: Toyota's light vehicle production to remain at around 10 million units until 2031 Global Sales: Promoting product- and regional-based management Lexus: SUVs for the U.S. market are the main focus Japan: HEV sales account for over 60%, recovery in demand progressing with electrification United Stat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/12

units, remaining generally stable at around 250,000 units. Among non-Chinese manufacturers, Toyota, Tesla, and GM saw increases of approximately 10,000 to 40,000 units, while BMW, Nissan, and Honda all experienced decreases, although to varying degrees. Among emerging Chinese EV manufacturers, Leapmotor sold approximately 110,000 units in Q1, securing a place in the top 20 and becoming a leading force among the emerging players. Li Auto maintain...

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

Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 (2) Japanese & European OEMs Toyota, Mazda, Isuzu, Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, and others Summary 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 E...

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

ts such as the proposed industry consolidation involving ROHM Co., Ltd., primarily from the perspective of the semiconductor industry.   In the power semiconductor industry, the rise of Chinese companies has been phenomenal, and with government subsidies as a tailwind, they are preparing for mass production in all product areas, including IGBTs, MOSFETs, and SiCs. These companies have already launched price reduction offensives that surpass tha...

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

  The airbag was invented in 1963 by the Japanese inventor Yasusaburo Kobori as a passenger protection device for aircraft. Later, in 1967, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using the airbag as a passenger protection device for automobiles. First adopted as an option by General Motors Corporation (GM) in the U.S. in 1973, the first application in Japan was in the driver's seat of the Honda Legend in 1985. The airbag was initi...

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

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

Taipei AMPA 2026: Foxconn’s EV Technology BEVs, batteries, information and communications technology, automotive semiconductors Summary BEVs Battery-related products (Battery cells, battery packs) High-Performance Computing Platform, TCU Automotive semiconductors   The comprehensive automobile, motorcycle, and car electronics expo “360° Mobility Mega Shows 2026”, organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) was held at ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

ubsidiary of TDK (TDK Corporation) in China, and Chinese company CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.), a major automotive battery manufacturer. It mainly produces various small to medium-sized lithium-ion batteries, and at this expo, Ampace exhibited a standard battery pack for electric motorcycles and an electric motorcycle equipped with that battery pack.   The standard battery packs displayed at the venue consisted of three types ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28