sized the growing importance of integrated material, process, and system expertise in automotive engineering.   This report summarizes selected presentations from the congress, with a particular focus on material innovation, sustainability, and functional integration, and does not aim to cover the full thematic scope of the event.  Prof. Dr. Stefan Bratzel, Director, Center of Automotive Management (CAM), Bergisch-Gladbach   Prof. Dr. Stefan ...

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

ast year’s, with a contraction of 23.2% to 5.44 mn units. This is the lowest sales for the opening four months of a calendar year since the COVID-19-impacted year of 2020. The weakness is being driven by relatively weaker policy support than previous years, with the trade-in subsidy slow to reach full regional implementation this year, with the risk involved in lottery-style invoices deterring some demand. On top of this, price normalization an...

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

% Sales volume trend of passenger cars and light-duty trucks in USA by Japanese OEM (left: All, right: HEV/MHEV)(Source: MarkLines U.S. Sales Volume by model)   Toyota introduced a hybrid model for the Grand Highlander launched in 2023 and the transition of the Camry—which underwent a full model change in June 2024—to a hybrid-only lineup. Even with the RAV4, which launched as a new model in December 2025, Toyota will not offer an...

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

n units/year (-9.0% MoM) and YTD volumes fell 1.6% to 540k. The market is being reshaped by the Malus Écologique and higher weight taxes, which are pushing entry-level buyers away from ICE vehicles. Although affordable EV launches (notably Renault) are lifting electric registrations, they have not fully offset collapsing petrol and diesel sales. Fiscal strain and political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 election are also weighing on consumer conf...

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

s, and all passenger cars produced from January 2022 onward will be required to be equipped with passenger-side airbags. A bill mandating the installation of a total of 6 airbags, including side airbags and curtain airbags, in passenger cars from October 2023 was submitted. However, due to a policy change to entrust it to “market mechanisms” described later, the mandatory requirement is currently being withdrawn.   In South America, countrie...

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

are more exposed to an energy shock, like Europe and Japan. As it stands, we forecast a 2026 result slightly above that of 2025, though the risks are clearly skewed to the downside.  ChinaDespite considerable weakness in China at the beginning of 2026, our PV forecast remains broadly unchanged, though we have revised down the LCV outlook due to a more uncertain international market environment. As the vehicle trade-in and scrappage s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

0% takes just around 15 minutes. The NEVO Q05 sprints from 0–100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, reaches a top speed of 160 km/h, and measures (LWH) 4,435x 1,855x 1,600 mm with a wheelbase of 2,735 mm.   Changan highlighted that it has invested over THB 10 billion in its Rayong plant, the company’s first fully integrated NEV production base outside China. The facility has already started producing the Deepal S05, with the NEVO Q05 set to follow, suppor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

March, to 168k units. The selling rate slowed to 1.86 mn units/year, from 1.99 mn units/year in February. The market faced similar dynamics as the US, with a high base effect providing a tough YoY comparison. In Mexico, sales increased by 5.7% YoY, to almost 141k units. The selling rate was little changed from February, at 1.71 mn units/year, as the record-setting pace that the market has seen in recent months continued. Europe In March, nearl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/21

ar, Leapmotor's main models were all well-received, boosting sales figures, ultimately surpassing Li Auto and becoming the leader among emerging manufacturers. XPeng and Xiaomi are also rapidly increasing sales with their main models in the high-volume zones, forming a second group.   The changes in the powertrain configurations of these five companies are closely linked to their monthly sales and product launch timings. As shown in the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/20

ic transmissions offered by each manufacturer by number of speeds and drive configuration. It is evident that all manufacturers have significantly streamlined their model lineups, resulting in a clear division between ATs for commercial vehicles and sports/luxury cars. However, some models remain unchanged, and it is expected that the Nissan 4-speed and 7-speed transmissions will eventually be phased out.   Although Mazda offers a wide range of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

erms of P/U sales volumes for 2025, the U.S. accounts for the vast majority of sales, followed by Brazil and Canada. Thailand has the highest proportion of P/U sales, but in recent years, P/U sales have been trending downwards.   Pickup trucks are characterized by regional variations in body size (full-size, mid-size, and small). In North America, U.S. full-size P/Us dominate sales, while in South America, small P/Us of European manufacturers ar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

arket has benefited from orders fueled by the MASE incentives from the end of 2025. Alternative drives saw a strong uptake as BEV sales were up 72.1%, while PHEV sales were up 100.7%. The table can be scrolled left and right. Sales (units) Selling rate (Units/year) Mar2026 Mar2025 Percentchange Year-to-date2026 Year-to-date2025 Percentchange Mar2026 Year-to-date2026 Year2025 Percentchange WESTERN EUROPE 1,420,457 1,290,880 10.0% 3,14...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/09

n remarkable growth in recent years. For example, vehicle sales in Argentina reached 552,000 units in 2025, up 46.7% year-over-year (y/y), while Colombia and Peru saw growth of 26.8% and 25.1%, respectively. (Units) The table can be scrolled left and right. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 y/y change Brazil 2,058,315 2,119,554 2,104,143 2,308,140 2,634,514 2,689,179 2.1% Argentina 337,857 370,782 397,002 404,881 376,629 552,353 46.7% C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/08

ectively.   BEV and PHEV sales volumes have been greatly affected by the continued slump in new car sales in China since the beginning of the year. While sales in the Chinese market recovered in March, and xEV sales are showing a strong upward trend, this year's decline is larger than usual due to changes in New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales promotion policies and the Chinese New Year holiday, so it is necessary to carefully monitor future trends. ...

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

e NEV tax discounting was reduced at the end of last year, and regionally varied lags in the updated trade-in subsidy scheme’s implementation leave consumers with little reason to rush to buy. We expect the implementation to be integrated into most provinces by the beginning of March. We remain unchanged on our LV topline this month as we see the full implementation of the updated trade-in subsidy (as of late February) sparking some momentum an...

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

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: 2026/03/24

sales in China for both companies with 82,000 and 48,000 units, respectively. Five of the top 10 Japanese BEV models were all-new models introduced in 2025. Sales volume of Japanese BEV models in 2025 The table can be scrolled left and right. Model name OEM 2025Sales volume(1,000 units) y/y change Release date bZ3X Toyota 82 - March 2025 Nissan N7 Nissan 48 - April 2025 bZ5 Toyota 17 - May 2025 bZ3 Toyota 16 -70.4% March 2023 Ve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Kawasaki hydrogen engine vehicle Suzuki's hydrogen engine Burgman HySE specializes in basic research on small hydrogen engines, and started its activities in May 2023 with the approval of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The member companies are categorized as: (1) Full Members (four domestic motorcycle manufacturers), (2) Special Members (Toyota Motor Corporation), (3) General Members (Kawasaki Heavy Industries ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

sales to 299k (+10.2% YoY). Momentum since November has been supported by BEV incentives, new Chinese models, and easing inflation, positioning the market for further growth in 2026. The table can be scrolled left and right. Sales (units) Selling rate (Units/year) Feb2026 Feb2025 Percentchange Year-to-date2026 Year-to-date2025 Percentchange Feb2026 Year-to-date2026 Year2025 Percentchange WESTERN EUROPE 865,161 853,478 1.4% 1,725,192...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/09

r (y/y) decline as well. HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles) sales also declined from the previous month, with their market share expanding both year-over-year and month-over-month, supported by strong sales growth in Japan and the UK.   In China, sales of electric vehicles plummeted in January due to changes in the sales promotion policies for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs: BEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs (fuel-cell electric vehicles)). Conversely, in Thailand, Chi...

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