and automobile parts based on Section 232, are exempt.   According to MarkLines data, new car sales volume in the United States was approximately 16.49 million units (2024), with Japanese automakers accounting for 35.9% and American automakers 33.6%, with the top three groups being GM, Toyota, and Ford. Approximately 6.44 million vehicles (in 2024) were imported (excluding imports from Canada), with GM, Hyundai, and Toyota being the top three im...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02

in, developed with Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc., represents a 70-year old female, 161 cm tall, weighing 73 kg. Pedestrian protection airbags (2013): Autoliv was the first company to commercialize the pedestrian airbag, which was equipped on the Volvo V40/XC40. Later it was also selected by Ford and Renault for their European models. In recent years, the company has also continued joint research with Honda on pedestrian protection technol...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

57 21,381 8,251 Changan Oshan SUVs X5 97,645 73,427 70,396 Z6 54,362 121,637 43,715 X7 60,457 45,074 39,660 X70A 1,978 245 - CX70 5,056 - - COS 3,812 - - MPVs Cosmos 1,143 - - Oshan 5,447 149 - Suzuki Sedan/Hatchback Alivio 8,942 - - Total 1,709,092 1,921,260 2,019,918 Changan Ford Ford Sedan/Hatchback Mondeo 60,883 73,696 83,024 Taurus 2,984 -3 - Focus 16,625 1,198 - Escort 14,667 3 - SUVs Edge 20,934 28,114 29,270 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/12

European Market: Adjusting Electrification Plan Amid Slowing EV Sales Additional duties on imports of EVs from China; European OEMs to launch affordable EVs Summary EV sales in Europe slowing down; Automakers reducing workforce EU imposes additional duties on imports of Chinese EVs National governments implementing various EV incentives; OEMs launching affordable EVs Zero-emission vehicles (EV, FCV) launched/to be launched in Europe in 2024-2025...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/25

ergy Vehicle electronic systems. Visteon has numerous technical R&D centers and manufacturing facilities around the world, and has established its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Shanghai. The company has a wide range of customers, including well-known vehicle manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, and GM, and is driving the digital and intelligent transformation of the automotive industry through its innovative products.   Visteon's core ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/19

cialist thermal management supplier of air conditioning equipment and cooling systems, headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea. The company's main customers are Hyundai and Kia, but due to its relationship with the former Visteon, Hanon Systems is building a supply system for global customers such as Ford, Chrysler, VW, Mazda, and Suzuki. It has a history of being based on European and U.S. companies as follows. It was established in 1986 as a joi...

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

021, in the development of next-generation batteries, the company established a battery cell development center in Michigan and invested in the emerging companies SES AI Corporation (lithium metal battery) and Soelect Inc. (all-solid battery cathode material). ＊ III-1-6 Individual descriptions   Ford In the July 2022 announcement of its business strategy, Ford stated it would produce 2 million BEVs and invest USD 50 billion by 2026, converting...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

was established to develop and produce steering motors and supply them to the Korean market. The new plant in Incheon started production in the first half of 2013. In ful operations, the company aims for annual sales of EUR 150 million. In January 2019, Mando held a commemorative ceremony for the "Ford C519 Flawless Launching" at its steering business headquarters in Wonju, Gangwon-do. The company supplies steering gears and intermediate shafts ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/19

quisition price of approximately USD 360 million, including approximately USD 18 million in debt. The Futuris Group has 15 manufacturing sites in North America and Asia and manufactures seating systems, seat frames, headrests, armrests, seat bolsters and other products. Its customers include Tesla, Ford, GM, Geely, Chery, Brilliance and Tier-1 automotive seating suppliers. Manufacturing sites: In January 2024, multiple European media outlets ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/04

Ford: HVs for all models by 2030, postponing some EV launch plans Scaling back CATL and SK On JV battery plants; Lithium supply contracts with 4 companies Summary Expanding HV offerings, postponing the launch of some EVs Electric vehicle sales (U.S. in 2023): 73,000 EVs, 134,000 HVs Construction of battery plants with SK On and CATL; signed lithium supply contracts with four companies Ford Pro commercial vehicle business: Producing commercial van...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/29

in, developed with Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc., represents a 70-year old female, 161 cm tall, weighing 73 kg. Pedestrian protection airbags (2013): Autoliv was the first company to commercialize the pedestrian airbag, which was equipped on the Volvo V40/XC40. Later it was also selected by Ford and Renault for their European models. In recent years, the company has also continued joint research with Honda on pedestrian protection technol...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/25

ther) and light distribution can be controlled 10 times more accurately than conventional LED glare-free high beam systems. Additionally, from a safety perspective, road warnings and driving support images can be projected directly into the driver's field of vision. The product is also sold at an affordable price that can be used in a wide range of cars. In 2023, it was installed in the trinocular headlights of the VW Touareg.   ZKW Group microZ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/28

cialist thermal management supplier of air conditioning equipment and cooling systems, headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea. The company's main customers are Hyundai and Kia, but due to its relationship with the former Visteon, Hanon Systems is building a supply system for global customers such as Ford, Chrysler, VW, Mazda, and Suzuki. It has a history of being based on European and U.S. companies as follows. It was established in 1986 as a joi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/22

in the development of next-generation batteries, the company established a battery cell development center in Michigan and is investing in the emerging companies SES AI Corporation (lithium metal battery) and Soelect Inc. (all-solid battery cathode material). ＊ III-1-6 Individual descriptions   Ford In July 2022, the company announced the latest version of its business strategy, "Ford+," which calls for production of 2 million BEVs and invest...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/01

IAA Mobility 2023: European OEMs (2) VW, Audi, Cupra, Lucid, Ford Summary VW: New models from ID. family, ID. GTI Concept and ID.7 Audi: Premiere of the Q6 e-tron Cupra: Tavascan, Raval and DarkRebel concept, high-performance with full-electric sustainability Lucid: Unveiling the exclusive Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition Ford: German premiere of the Mustang Mach-E Rally, newly unveiled electrified models for the European market IAA Mobil...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/18

IAA Mobility 2023: HMI in European and Chinese Cars Displays, steering wheel switches, shifters, and monitoring systems Summary Concept car HMI (BMW, Mercedes-Benz) HMI of European and U.S. automakers (VW, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Renault, Ford, Opel) HMI from emerging EV automakers (Smart, Polestar, Avatr, Leapmotor) HMI for major Chinese OEM brand vehicles HMI technology topics (pillar-to-pillar display, mirror-integrated driver monitoring technolo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/06

Production related 6 production sites. (Korea 2, China 2, Americas 1, Europe 1) South Korea 2 (Wonju Plant, Mando-Brose Corporation (steering motor plant)) China 2 (Suzhou, Ningbo) Americas 1 (Alabama, U.S.) Europe 1 (Poland) Korea In January 2019, Mando held a commemorative ceremony for the "Ford C519 Flawless Launching" at its steering business headquarters in Wonju, Gangwon-do. The company supplies steering gears and intermediate shafts ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/07/06

company Navdy, Inc. Conversely, the company is proceeding on the development of full windshield head-up displays as an OEM system in collaboration with WayRay Company, based in Switzerland. In March 2021, it acquired Savari, Inc., a North American startup company. Savari was founded in 2011 in Stamford, Connecticut as a company that develops sensor technology and multi-access edge computing systems for automotive applications. In February 2022, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/08

on)Announced in March 2022 Fuel economy(miles/gallon) ― ― ― 49.2 53.2 59.4 Current SAFE Regulations (Trump Administration)Announced in March 2020 Fuel economy(miles/gallon) 39.9 40.6 41.1 44.3 48.1 53.5 Fuel economy (1 mile/gallon)＝1.6km/3.79L＝0.422km/LAutomobile rules: SAFE: Safer Affordable Fuel-EfficientCAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Economy   China:   From July 1, 2020, the China-6 exhaust gas regulations are currently in effec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/05/18

Ford (Part 2): Launching Ranger and F-Series Super Duty pickups in US in 2023 Introduction of two electric CVs in EU, SUVs designed for consumers in China Summary USA: Sales of pickup trucks, SUVs and commercial vans expanding Activities to increase production in North America Europe: Strengthening commercial vehicle business China: Sales volume falls due to COVID-related restrictions South America: Focusing on production of Ranger and Transit an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/05/15