e appropriate drive technologies.”, he said.   This is part two of the event report, which covers an outline of the plenary closing session, in which top representatives from PHINIA, ZF and Volkswagen discussed sustainable mobility, alternative fuels, technological openness and the future of the European automotive industry.   Part one summarized the keynotes of the opening plenary session, in which board members from Bosch, HORSE Powertrain,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (June 2025) Summary Commentary The latest data on Western Europe’s PV market, that of June, showed that sales had fallen 6% YoY to 1.1 mn vehicles. The selling rate improved though, standing at 11.6 mn units/year, from the 10.9 mn units/year recorded the previous month. Overall, though, it has been a tough first half to 2025, with YTD sales down over 1%, on what is a weak base. Across the major f...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

td.  Japan Toyota bZ4x Denso Nissan Sakura None Highly Marelli A bird's-eye view of the above table suggests the following trends. These suppliers have traditionally received orders for engine cooling, air conditioning, and other cooling function parts. By region, in Europe, in addition to European Tier 1 suppliers such as Mahle and Valeo, the OEMs are placing orders with prominent Tier 1 suppliers. In North America, East Asian suppliers...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

olly owned subsidiary, the sale of Hug Engineering AG, and the impact of foreign exchange rates. ・Launched a five-year plan to strengthen the competitiveness and agility of the Group's operations in Europe. 9 9 Continental AG 26,654 28,664 ・Revenue decreased due to the impact of a decrease in European vehicle production. Sales of brake systems, airbag control devices, and display solutions decreased.・ The Automotive Division, which aims t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/02

European and American OEMs' Strategies and Their Progress in China BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and GM exhibits at the Auto Shanghai 2025 Summary BMW: Next-generation concept car, intelligent cockpit system for China Mercedes-Benz: Vision V concept car and all-new BEV CLA L GM: Cadillac Lyriq-V, Buick new super fusion architecture and NEV sub-brand Mercedes-Benz's Vision V luxury MPV concept car   Major European and American automakers are furth...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/30

s improved by adopting soldering instead of wire bonding for connection in the power module.   Dual inverterDual inverter display panel Valeo Group: Dual inverter   The dual inverter integrates two sets of inverters and was developed for two-motor hybrid systems. It has been adopted by a European manufacturer in their hybrid vehicles.   It is water-cooled, with a maximum output current of 200A to 500A, and supports motors with a maxim...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/26

ations on April 17, but the endpoint is still unclear. Inventories exported to the U.S. before the additional tariffs were applied are expected to be almost bottomed out by the end of June, but the final tariff rate is unclear, and finished car manufacturers are undecided about how to respond. Some European and U.S. manufacturers have already raised prices, but many Japanese OEMS are waiting to see how things develop.   Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

from Bosch, HORSE Powertrain, Mercedes-Benz and MAN discussed ways to achieve net zero emissions.   Part two will cover an outline of the plenary closing session with lectures held by PHINIA, ZF and Volkswagen on sustainable mobility, alternative fuels, technological openness and the future of the European automotive industry. Part three we will highlight a selection of the technical lectures. Opening plenary session (46th International V...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

1.57 mn units/year in May, from 1.61 mn units/year in April. The market is still healthy overall, despite economic concerns linked to tariffs. Europe The LV selling rate for Western Europe slipped back slightly to 12.6 mn units/year in May, though sales volume was up a modest 1% YoY. The Western European LV market has struggled to meet expectations, with it facing a drag from weak consumer confidence and broader economic uncertainty. In Easter...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Analysis Report: Exhaust System (Japanese, European and U.S. Markets) Tighter emission regulations and response List of Suppliers I. Introduction II. Outline of Various Exhaust System Components III. Trends in Exhaust Gas Regulations IV. Market Overview of Key Exhaust System Components Suppliers V. Trends of Major Suppliers of Exhaust System Components VI. Major Suppliers and Their OEM Customers (Japanese production vehicles) VII. Installation ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

te the entire autonomous driving stack for a vehicle. Helm.ai multi-sensor generative AI model WorldGen-1     Conventional autonomous driving system with additional V2V functionality (FEV.io) FEV.io Level 3+ automated driving system   FEV.io GmbH (FEV.io), a participant in the European autonomous driving project Hi-Drive, is developing a Level 3+ automated driving system with its own algorithms. The implementation example is...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: e-Axles, Motors, xEVs Subaru: Strong hybrid, Aisin: FR1 1-motor hybrid transmission, etc. Summary OEM electric powertrains and electrified vehicles (Nissan, Subaru, Yamaha, AIM) Japanese suppliers of ePT (Aisin, Jatco, Meidensha, IJTT, TOP) Electric PTs from US and European suppliers (Valeo, BorgWarner, Schaeffler, Bosch, AAM) Unique electric PT and teardown exhibits (Exedy, Astemo, MarkLines)   The Automotive Engineering ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

anies IV. Emerging NEV lithium-ion battery manufacturers V. Status of Non-Chinese lithium-ion battery companies in China CATL FinDreams (BYD) Gotion High-tech CALB EVE Energy SVOLT Energy Sunwoda LG Energy Solution Panasonic     Click here for Thermal Management System of BEV Batteries (European, American and Chinese Markets)   In 2024, the production and sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in the Chinese market increased year-over y...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (May 2025) Summary Commentary For May, Western Europe’s PV selling rate stood at 10.9 mn units/year, down from the 11.2 mn units/year observed for April. Sales volumes totalled just under 1 mn new vehicles, a 2% improvement YoY. YTD sales are now just under 5 mn units, broadly flat compared to the same period in 2024. Spain continues to shine as the standout performer, while the French market is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/09

stry Co., Ltd.(ADVICS Co., Ltd. affiliate) Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. / Nisshinbo Brake Inc. Astemo, Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. ) Resonac Corporation(formerly Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd.) Resonac Brake Corporation Continental Automotive Corporation (Japanese subsidiary) Brembo S.p.A. (European supplier) Bosch Corporation(Japanese subsidiary; system supplier)   Brake discs, brake drums (Casting products) Aisin Takaoka Co., L...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

trade agreement was concluded between the U.S. and the UK on May 8, under which it was agreed that a 10% tax rate would be applied to the first 100,000 vehicles imported from the UK to the United States per year, with a 25% tax rate applied to any imports exceeding this amount. On the same day, the European Commission proposed retaliatory measures worth up to EUR 95 billion (USD 108 billion) on U.S. imports if negotiations with the United States ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

ersion of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.  * Thailand's sales from January to March 2025 include an adjusted value of -10 units.   Related reports:Thailand: Tax Incentives for PHVs, HVs, and MHVs in addition to EVs (May. 2025)Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (2) Japanese & European OEMs (May. 2025)Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (1) Chinese OEMs (Apr. 2025)Indonesia International Motor Show 2025 (IIMS 2025) (Mar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

hentic off-road model for the ultimate off-road user: the Tank 300 Hook trail version. In addition, SOUO, Great Wall Motor's sixth brand of motorcycles, unveiled a limited edition model, the S2000 GL Tengyunruishi (S2000 GL Tengyunruishi), one of its kind in the world. Touring version of the European Grand Cat SOUO brand motorcycles   ------------------ KeywordsChina, motor show, GAC Group, Changan Automobile, Avatr, Great Wall Motor, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

nd Perspectives (Feb. 2024) 33rd Aachen Colloquium Sustainable Mobility (Dec. 2024) ReVision AD, ADAS & SDV Summit 2024 (Nov. 2024)     Panel Discussion: Building Consumer Trust in Autonomy - Overcoming Psychological and Practical Barriers Moderator:  Dr. Dimitrios Milakis, Senior Researcher, European Research Coordinator | Institute of Transport Research, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Panellists:  Shahar Bin-Nun, CEO, Tactile Mobility  L...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/16

production volume, the Swift recorded a record high of 140,000 units (+11.2% y/y), producing over 70% more than in 2021. Sales of the Swift are about 30,000 units per year in Japan, and some of the units produced at the Sagara Plant are exported, mainly to France, Italy, the UK, Germany, and other European destinations.   Japan (2024) Sales volume (passenger cars): 598,502 units (+14.8% y/y) Share by powertrain Share by segment Sour...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/15