d.   Regarding IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act)'s reciprocal tariffs, which impose different rates on a country-by-country basis based on the amount of the U.S. trade deficit, products which are subject to the automobiles 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 accounti...

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

22.6 million investment to build a new plant in Southfield, Michigan, U.S. The new 180,000-square-foot plant will be operated by Autoliv's Michigan subsidiary, which currently operates four plants. Main customers:   In 2024, sales to the top six customer companies/groups (VW, Toyota, Stellantis, Honda, Hyundai, and Ford) accounted for 51% of total sales, and sales to the top 11 customers (GM, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Renault in addition...

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

s report provides an overview of the U.S. auto market for the full year 2024 and discusses topics that are considered important for the future outlook, with a focus on electrification trends. In addition, GlobalData's North American production forecast is also provided.  Related reports: CES 2025: Honda, BMW, Scout Motors concepts (Feb. 2025) U.S. Market: Transition towards the new Trump Administration (Dec. 2024) Trump Speech in Detroit (Oct. 2...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/21

wertrains such as 48V mild hybrid. In May 2024, Stellantis won full management control of the JV after a months-long battle with Punch Powertrain over control of Punch Powertrain PSA e-Transmissions. Punch Powertrain initially opposed Stellantis's hostile takeover bid, but eventually approved it in accordance with the court's ruling. EV e-Axle: for Marelli In May 2021, Marelli established a new company, Marelli Electric Powertrain Strasbourg (F...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/21

was sold to Taiwan-based AUO Corporation in April 2024. [Recent Activities] In February 2023, Dongfeng Mahle Thermal Systems Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Mahle), the company’s site in China, announced that it has received orders for air conditioning systems from GAC Honda for the all-new 2023 model year Accord. Production began in March 2023. The air conditioner adopts dual-circulation dampers which enable users to switch among several mix modes of ve...

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

eptember 2022November 2023 Prius January 2023 Alphard June 2023 Lexus LX January 2022 RX November 2022 RZ March 2023 LM December 2023 LBX December 2023 Nissan Ariya January 2022 X-Trail July 2022 Serena December 2022 Honda Stepwgn May 2022 ZR-V April 2023 WR-V March 2024 Accord March 2024 Suzuki Swift December 2023 Subaru Solterra May 2022 Crosstrek January 2023 Impreza April 2023 *Excludes sports cars, ultr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/25

ota Lexus TX450h HEV U.S. TMMI Princeton 2023 PEVE Ni-MH 288 5.0 Toyota Lexus UX300e BEV Japan Toyota Motor Kyushu, Miyata Plant 2024 PPES LiB 72.8kWh Prismatic 96 cells 355.2 205.0 Toyota Lexus UX300h HEV Japan Toyota Motor Kyushu, Miyata Plant 2024 PEVE Ni-MH 180 cells 216 6.5 Honda Accord e:HEV HEV China GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., Zengcheng Plant 2024 Blue Energy LiB 1.3kW Prismatic NMC 72 cells Honda Acura ZDX BEV Mexic...

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

ately from HVAC units, Mahle Japan continues to receive orders mainly for the N series. [Recent Activities] On February 19, 2023, Dongfeng Mahle Thermal Systems Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Mahle) announced that it received orders for air conditioning systems from GAC Honda for the all-new 2023 model year Accord. Production began in March 2023.   Sanden Corporation ▶Recent activities [Company and Business Overview] Originally, the automotive air co...

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

Show (IIMS), which was most recently held from February 15th to 25th, 2024 and led by the exhibition organizer, PT. Dyandra Promosindo.   Finished vehicle automakers (OEMs) and brands participating in the event were Audi, BAIC, BMW, BYD, Chery, Citroen, Daihatsu, GAC Aion, Great Wall Motors (GWM), Honda, Hyundai, Jaecoo (Chery), Jetour, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Mini, Mitsubishi Motors, Neta, Nissan, Porsche, Seres, Subaru, Suzuki, T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/30

concept is a vehicle interior space for urban shared mobility, envisioned for Level 4 autonomous driving. Space layout and interior items can be changed to meet various mobility needs and usage scenarios. It is also equipped with six advanced systems that can optimally control the cabin environment according to occupant conditions and other factors. The MaaS service space concept "MOOX" is a vehicle interior space concept designed for Level 5 aut...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/01

ansion of its overseas manufacturing footprint to meet Honda's overseas production requirements. Products: The company's product development is focused on three areas: drivetrain, braking systems, and exhaust systems. Customers: About 50% of the company’s sales are focused on products supplied to Honda, the company's largest shareholder. The company also supplies exhaust system components to Suzuki. Development related: In Japan, R&D activiti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/30

passenger's airbags are also continuing to evolve in terms of function and performance, including specifications that support passenger protection in the event of an oblique frontal impact (to prevent injuries caused by the occupant's head rotating in high speed impacts).   In addition, mainly by Honda, and other companies, there are efforts to expand the market beyond cars, such as equipping motorcycles with airbags, selling “wearable airbag...

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

ith ATs account for about 15% of all vehicles sold, with CVTs, including HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicles), and Nissan and Honda HEVs, which do not have gear boxes, being the majority. Daihatsu changed from ATs in its mini commercial vehicles to CVTs then stopped selling light commercial vehicles, so Honda, Daihatsu, Isuzu, UD Trucks, and MFTBC (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation) currently do not have ATs in their vehicles sold in Japan. Hino...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/21

shed vehicle exports from the country increased by 11.7% y/y to 1,117,539 units, while domestic sales declined by 5.1% y/y to 841,448 units. Sales in Thailand were impacted by stringent requirements for auto loans, household debt, an economic slowdown, and a delay in the 2024 fiscal year budget.   According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)’s outlook for 2024, vehicle production is expected to increase by 3.2% y/y to 1.9 million units...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/05

Thailand International Motor Expo 2023 (2) Pickup trucks lineup and electrified vehicles from Japanese OEMs Summary NEX Point: MINE BEV Pickup truck Toyota: All-new Hilux Champ pickup Mitsubishi: All-new Triton pickup Isuzu: MU-X PPV and D-Max V-Cross pickup Ford: Ranger Raptor pickup Jeep and Maserati models Tata: Super Ace truck Lexus: RX 500h F SPORT Performance HEV Honda: Accord e:HEV and lineup of e:HEV models Nissan: Kicks e-POWER Suzuki: S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/27

both filter technology and air conditioning technology. [Recent Activities] In February 2023, Dongfeng Mahle Thermal Systems Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Mahle), the company’s site in China, announced that it has received orders for air conditioning systems from GAC Honda for the all-new 2023 model year Accord. Production began in March 2023. The air conditioner adopts dual-circulation dampers which enable users to switch among several mix modes of ve...

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

of the air conditioners supplied to Toyota, which is considered the “King of HVs,” its commercialization of electric compressors has progressed quickly, and the company now supplies air conditioning systems for HVs (hybrid vehicles) and EVs (electric vehicles) to OEMs such as Nissan and Honda. According to press materials, the high-efficiency eco-heat pump system developed by Denso has been adopted in the Toyota bZ4X and the Subaru Solterra....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/19

models. Disadvantages: Layout restrictions; water-proofing measures required.Tends to have higher load on rack and pinion section than rack-assist type. VGRS - Variable gear ratio steering:   Available on some sports models. Variable gear ratio steering changes the gear ratio of the steering according to the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the gear ratio is increased to achieve agile movement, and at high speeds, the gear ratio is lowered to...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/07

gies in China.   Sales of NEVs, (New Energy Vehicles: battery electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrids (PHV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV)) in H1 2023 were 3.747 million units, up 44.1% from the same period last year. EVs numbered 2.719 million units, PHVs 1.025 million units, and FCVs 2,000 units. According to statistics from China’s Ministry of Public Security, there were 16.2 million NEVs in the country at the end of June 2023.   By NEV man...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/08/21

on has been declining. Examples of vehicles equipped with different motor winding methods OEM Distributed winding Concentrated winding Inserter method SC winding (Flat wire wave wound) Toyota 3rd gen Prius, RX450h 4th and 5th gen Prius, Yaris (MG2) 4th and 5th gen Prius, Yaris (MG1) Honda Accord (i-MMD) Accord, Fit (e:HEV) Freed (i-DCD) Nissan Leaf, Note e-POWER Aura e-4WD rear, Sakura Skyline (FR-HEV) Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Outlander (...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/08/02