installed.   The electric powertrain of the “Ariya” has a maximum output of 178kW and a maximum torque of 300Nm, and the motor type is an electrically-excited synchronous motor (EESM) instead of a interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM).   In addition, the cooling system has been changed to an internal oil cooling system, improving cooling performance. Panoramic view of the booth on the evolution of Nissan's ePTFirst-gen...

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

f drive batteries; and Chapters 3 through 5 provide a detailed description of the current status of major battery manufacturers.   Unless otherwise noted, all content in this report refers to the Chinese market. 1) The market for drive batteries continues to expand Unit Installed capacity (GWh) Change in installed capacity y/y (%) Installation status Current month Cumulative total Current month Cumulative total Dec. 2024 75 548 57% 42% ...

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

r from April 23 through May 2, 2025. FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Group, and BAIC Group brought together several of their own-brand models and innovative technologies to showcase the latest achievements of the Chinese auto industry in intelligence, electrification, and brand innovation.    FAW Group fully presented the latest results of its new energy strategy and announced a new product lineup consisting of the sub-brands Golden Sunflower, Tiango...

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

ements from the DANA weather event, and effective government incentives like the MOVES 2025 Plan. The French PV market appears to be in free fall as sales have fallen YoY in twelve out of the last thirteen months, with this month’s result down over 12% from May 2024. February's vehicle regulation changes are impacting sales, while trade conflicts and political instability are reducing consumer confidence and economic growth. In Italy, sales rem...

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

mechanism parts of drum brakes, as well as provide an analysis of the Japanese market situation based on a business overview of the major suppliers and installation information. Additionally, in recent years, electric parking brakes (EPB) have rapidly spread to rear brakes, and the market share has changed significantly, so parking brakes have been added to this report. As for commercial vehicles, the explanation will be limited to the types of d...

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

d of potential tariff-related price rises – was still present in April, but the paceof sales appeared to weaken later in the month. This could be a sign that the initial surge has ended,while average transaction prices are already rising, to US$46,054 in April, up by US$1,177 YoY, evenwithout the full impact of tariffs being in effect. In Canada, sales reached 179k units in April, growing by 7.8% YoY. However, the selling rate slowedto 1.78 mn ...

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

, and enhance freight speed. AI-driven vehicle operations help improve safety as well as optimize fuel consumption and thereby reduce emissions.   Continental has formed an exclusive partnership with Aurora to develop commercially scalable autonomous trucking systems. Their collaboration is a game-changer in the industry, combining Aurora's AI-driven autonomous technology with Continental's expertise in automotive hardware, system integration an...

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

gh sales in 2024; Expanding sales lineup focusing on SUVs Japanese market: Double-digit year-over-year growth in 2024, aiming for 80% HEVs and 20% BEVs by FY2030 Sales and production volume trends: Aiming for global sales of 4.2M in FY2030 Business Performance: record-high sales and profits for the full year of FY2024 GlobalData Sales Forecast: Suzuki to sell 3.18 million units in 2028 Suzuki's first mass-produced EV, the “e VITARA” (So...

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

faced more challenges in April. France’s sales dipped to 139k units, reflecting a decline of 5.6% YoY. The UK experienced a significant downturn of over 10% in April, attributed to selling day differences YoY due to the timing of Easter, as well as a pull-forward effect in March 2025 sales due to changes in car tax (VED). Meanwhile, Germany’s sales declined slightly by 0.2% YoY to 243k units as consumer confidence continues to wane amid ongoi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/09

is a proud product of local collaboration, co-developed by Thai engineers and manufactured at Mitsubishi's Laem Chabang plant.   Built under the “Silky and Solid” design concept, the Xforce HEV strikes a refined balance between elegance and rugged presence. It is powered by the new generation full hybrid system, delivering strong acceleration and impressive fuel economy, averaging 24.4 km per liter. At its core is a 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/08

an-made vehicles contributing to sales expansion Hyundai Group: Sales increase for four consecutive years; begins importing and selling Chinese-made vehicles President Sheinbaum introducing the domestically produced EV "Olinia"(Source:Gobierno de México)   Vehicle sales in Mexico for the full year 2024 were approximately 1.5 million units, up 9.8% year-over-year (y/y), marking the fourth consecutive year of market expansion. However, M...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

ales in March increased month-over-month in all countries, especially in China, where sales rose 40.5% both year-over-year and month-over-month to 1.009 million units due to increased sales after the Chinese New Year. The UK recorded 109,000 units, up 44.4% y/y and 267.4% m/m. In the UK, the annual change in license plates occurs in March and September, which leads to a boom in new car sales. In the U.S., sales were up 19.3% y/y and 30.0% m/m (15...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/25

more than six years. With recent tax cuts on many vehicles and greater availability of imported models, the market has now recorded three straight months with selling rates over 500k units/year for the first time since Q4 2018.   Sales(units) Selling rate(Units/year) Mar2025 Mar2024 PercentChange Year to date2025 Year to date2024 PercentChange Mar2025 Year to date2025 Year2024 PercentChange WORLD 8,527,019 7,963,666 7.1% 21,913,858 20,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/18

and compares the HIMA series models affiliated with Huawei in 2024.      Related reports:Chery: Jump in NEV Sales; Promoting Intelligent Technology (Mar. 2025)2024 China Auto Software Conference: Neusoft, Huawei, Baidu, Alibaba (Jan. 2025)Auto China 2024: Xiaomi, Huawei (HIMA) (May 2024)Huawei: Full-stack Intelligent Electric Drive Solutions (Jan. 2024)2023 China Auto Software Conference: CATL and Huawei (Jan. 2024)   Huawei Technologies Co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/16

of ATs. The ratio of ATs to total sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles was 15% in 2023, but declined further to around 11% in 2024, mainly being replaced by CVTs.   Following Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.’s (Daihatsu) lead, Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and its OEM vehicles have changed their major 4AT models to CVTs, resulting in a significant drop in the proportion of 4-speed transmissions. Currently, 4AT is only available i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

’s total market, though the economic situation is currently very fluid, and an even weaker market result cannot be ruled out. The PV selling rate for Western Europe stood at 11 mn units/year, down from February 2025 and March 2024. Sales volumes were up 2% YoY; however, this improvement does not fully capture the complexities of the current market environment. The imposition of sweeping tariffs by US President Trump presents significant chal...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/08

nologies. In the second phase (2025-2027), Mazda will introduce a new hybrid system, as well as EV-only vehicles in China, where electrification is leading the market. The company will also begin introducing Mazda's global BEVs. In the third phase (2028-2030), the company will move forward with the full-scale introduction of BEV-only models and increase investment in battery production. Related Reports: Japanese OEM Electric Vehicle Launch Plans ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/01

l journals and books for engineers and social scientists, in addition to holding various technical events. About Automotive Technology Magazine ATZ   Motorwagen-Zeitschrift (Motored Vehicles Magazine) was founded in 1898 as an automotive technical magazine. From 1929, the name of the magazine was changed to "ATZ (=Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift: Automotive engineering magazine)". In addition to being published in German, the English edition ha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

l journals and books for engineers and social scientists, in addition to holding various technical events. About Automotive Technology Magazine ATZ   Motorwagen-Zeitschrift (Motored Vehicles Magazine) was founded in 1898 as an automotive technical magazine. From 1929, the name of the magazine was changed to "ATZ (=Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift: Automotive engineering magazine)". In addition to being published in German, the English edition ha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

rom this report. Moreover, although they are brake components, auxiliary equipment such as brake boosters, brake pedals, and auxiliary brakes are not dealt with unless specifically mentioned. In recent years, electric parking brakes (EPB) have rapidly spread to rear brakes, and the market share has changed significantly, so parking brakes have been added to this report.   For details on the major Japanese suppliers such as Akebono Brake Industry...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21