g a clutch and an electric motor This report also excludes systems that adopt the above configuration for the sub-transmission (e.g., the Toyota THS II shown on the far right in Figure 1 below). Additional information: While this type is commonly found in hybrid vehicles (see Figure 1, far left), Mercedes-Benz has long used multi-plate clutches in its sports cars, and Mazda has been using them since 2022. Examples in passenger cars include the ...

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

les ranking   The PHEV market was once a "stable market" for German luxury brands, but the situation changed dramatically in 2025. The BYD Sealion 6 took the top spot with an overwhelming sales volume of 7,850 units, surpassing the combined sales of luxury PHEV models such as the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Chinese OEMs are rapidly penetrating the PHEV market with hybrid technology. In addition to BYD, GWM's Haval H6 and Changan's D...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

CES 2026: In-vehicle Entertainment Solutions BMW, Mercedes show infotainment functions; suppliers show display and sound systems Summary BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC and CLA highlight entertainment capabilities Afeela unveils new concept vehicle and outlines entertainment features Aumovio showcases display technologies, LG previews cockpit concepts QNX and Pioneer feature software-based sound demonstrations Amazon displays next-gen in-vehicle assistant ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/02

nd Supplier Valeo MAHLE Behr Hanon Systems Highly Marelli Modine Eberspaecher Webasto Denso / Toyota industrial Sanden BMW BMW / Mini HVAC 〇 〇 〇 Heaters / Interior condensers 〇 〇 〇 Condensers / Evaporators / Blower 〇 〇 〇 〇 Compressors 〇 〇 〇 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz HVAC 〇 〇 〇 Heaters / Interior condensers 〇 〇 〇 〇 Condensers / Evaporators / Blower 〇 〇 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/22

Japan Mobility Show 2025: AD/ADAS Related Technologies Camera and radar installations Summary Japanese passenger cars (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, Suzuki, Daihatsu) Japanese trucks (Fuso, Hino) Non-Japanese passenger cars (BMW, BYD, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz) Autonomous driving-related technologies (AGC, Mobileye)   At the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (organizer: Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), period: Wednesday, Octob...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/19

ration of the interphase insulating paper required for high-voltage insulation (1,100V products for railway applications are assembled by hand). Permanent magnet synchronous motors → induction motors: Induction motors have only been adopted in limited applications such as Tesla, Cadillac, and the Mercedes-Benz EQC, but their use may increase in the future due to their low cost. Magnetic materials: Neodymium used in Nd-Fe-B magnets is expensive ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

ration of the USA and Mangrove Lithium of Canada through BMW i Ventures to secure lithium materials.   In September 2024, 140,000 MINI BEV models were recalled globally (37 in Japan, manufactured in Germany) due to battery manufacturing defects. BMW iX3 Prototype (Photo:Copyright ©BMW) Mercedes-Benz   In July 2021, the company announced an updated strategic plan to achieve a 50% electrified vehicle (BEV + PHEV) share of new vehicle ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Car Symposium Bochum 2025: Challenge Leadership Presentations from Leapmotor, Polestar, Mercedes-Benz, and Opel Summary Leapmotor: Smart electric mobility - A leap forward Polestar: Wake up call from the future - Emphasis on pure electric vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz: Innovations & future technologies - technology demonstration programs centered on electrification Opel: Clean, safe, affordable and emotional - Opel is fast charging e-mobilit...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/28

f smart cockpit features like driver monitoring systems and adaptive interfaces, such as context-aware displays that shift focus depending on navigation, weather, or traffic. Europe can be seen as a key driver for the growth of the automotive cockpit module market as premium European OEMs like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are pushing high-end cockpit innovations, such as OLED displays, 3D interfaces, and AI-powered infotainment. Brand loyalty The...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

BMW iX3 on display at the BMW booth in front of the Bavarian State Opera P7 and humanoid robot on display at XPeng's booth in the exhibition hall   This report will explain the current trends in HMI as seen in the vehicles exhibited at the show, focusing on the new generation HMIs from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Germany's new generation HMI BMW's new generation HMI   Explanation of the ergonomic features of the all-new generation HMI, centered ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/24

icle sales by automaker (major OEMs, Tesla, and major Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers). Electric vehicle sales of major OEMs *By clicking the button below the graph, only the relevant data will be shown. BYD Geely Tesla GM Group VW Group Chery BMW Group Stellantis Hyundai-Kia Mercedes-Benz Group GAC Group Ford Toyota Group Renault Honda Nissan Copyright (C) MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Electric vehicle sale...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

IAA Mobility 2025: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz The role of design as electric vehicle differentiator Summary Audi: Concept C, Q3 e-Hybrid BMW: iX3 Mercedes-Benz: Electric GLC, CONCEPT AMG GT XX   From September 8 to 14, 2025, the IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich for the third time. The trade show at the Messe München exhibition grounds was open to industry professionals from 9–12 September, with a dedicated Press Day on 8 September. The city...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

e of entertainment content based on OTT communication via the Internet (e.g. Netflix) Production Related In December 2023, the company announced an investment of EUR 1 million to expand its production facility in Silao, Mexico. The Silao plant delivers lighting systems to BMW, Ford/Lincoln, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan/Infiniti, VW, and Volvo in the United States and Mexico, and had just over 2,100 employees as of December 2024. The plan is to e...

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

ls such as leather and fabrics, structural and mechanical components such as frames and mechanisms, seat accessories such as headrests, temperature comfort systems such as seat temperature controls, and vibration and massage mechanism parts. Major customers of its Seating division include GM, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and VW, giving it a strong market position with both U.S. and German automakers. In July 2024, the company acquired WIP Ind...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

ends include the adoption of catalytic converters for the 2019 Lexus UX for Toyota by Aisin Takaoka, whose main business is casting. Hirotec, Mazda's main supplier of exhaust systems, is also expanding its sales channels for exhaust components to Daihatsu in Japan and to Nissan, GM, Stellantis-FCA, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW outside Japan. Exhaust system components suppliers: 1) Japanese market Sango Business overview: A Toyota group supplier, San...

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

olio: Disc caliper, Disc pad, Drum brake, Shoes and Linings Installation status: Most domestically produced vehicles by Japanese automakers, including commercial vehicles. The company is also an OEM supplier to major European and American manufacturers such as GM, Ford, and Chrysler in the U.S. and Mercedes-Benz in Europe, as well as high-end sports car manufacturers such as McLaren and Porsche. Business revitalization As will be discussed late...

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

53 53 107.1% BMW Group 32 30 38 35 25 33 35 41 45 31 31 45 35 8.7% Stellantis 35 37 36 27 24 33 27 24 21 24 27 41 35 1.3% Hyundai-Kia 34 37 36 36 33 33 31 37 31 23 28 42 35 4.3% GAC Group 25 34 30 31 35 43 43 47 74 9 16 26 26 4.4% Toyota Group 22 19 20 19 20 22 21 21 20 15 15 27 24 8.8% Mercedes-Benz Group 26 27 29 22 21 28 26 28 29 23 22 29 24 -8.8% Ford Group 13 14 13 14 15 17 15 20 24 12 14 24 15 12.6% Renault 6 7 10 5 3 7 8 12...

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

t volumes (as of April 2025))     New vehicle sales in the U.S. totaled approximately 16.49 million units (in 2024), with market shares of 35.9% for Japanese OEMs (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, etc.), 33.6% for American OEMs (GM, Ford, Tesla), 18.3% for European OEMs (Stellantis, VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, etc.), and 10.4 % for Korea's Hyundai/Kia.   Looking at the main models of each company, pickup trucks of U.S. brands and SUVs of fore...

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

shion airbags for front passenger seat occupant protection, and pop-up hood systems and pedestrian protection airbags for pedestrian and bicyclist protection. In addition, frontal impact airbags for the rear seats have begun to be installed (the world's first installation was in the 2021 model year Mercedes-Benz S-Class front seat backs). Also, in emerging countries, an increasing number of vehicles are equipped with side airbags and curtain airb...

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

radar. In braking system solutions, Bosch exhibited the Integrated Power Brake (IPB), the 2nd generation electric brake booster (iBooster2) and ESP, as well as automated valet parking (AVP). In December 2022, commercial use of the Automated Valet Parking System (AVP) jointly developed by Bosch and Mercedes-Benz began in Germany. In the same month, the product was demonstrated for the first time in Japan. Using EQS and EQE models, sensors such as...

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