The vehicle that was unveiled for the first time at this show was the Rocky e-smart Hybrid, with three units on display. Only 580 units were sold during the GIIAS. The breakdown is 147 Rocky e-smart Hybrid, 134 Gran Max, and 123 Sigra models. Rocky e-smart Hybrid e- Hijet Concept Gran Max City Pop Honda    At the product launch presentation, Honda declared that it has introduced four e:HEV models (HR-V, CR-V, Civic, and Accord) to...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/19

ent Mitsubishi Outlander (launched in October 2012), Delica 6375 June 4, 2013; August 8, 2013 9,443 Manufacturing Defective electronic parts on the ECU board, malfunction of the power supply voltage monitoring circuit.Products manufactured between December 2012 and February 2013 ECU replacement Honda Fit (launched September 2013) 3798 April 4, 2016 118,715 Development(Electronics) Improper ECU programming, low battery voltage causes power ste...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

D module individually controls 19,200 pixels. Based on the EVIYOS 2.0 light source from ams-OSRAM AG, this is Marelli's second generation high-resolution projection system, following the h-Digi launched in 2018. The product enables light distribution control suitable for various driving conditions (city streets, country roads, highways, and in bad weather) and light distribution can be controlled 10 times more accurately than conventional LED gla...

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

Honda's Electrification Strategy Restructuring of xEV production system and strengthening HEVs Summary 2025 Business Briefing: Realignment of Honda's electrification strategy EVs for the North American market: Cooperation with GM to launch the "Prologue" and "Acura ZDX" NEVs for the Chinese market: Joint development of advanced driver assistance technology with Momenta EVs for the Japanese market: Launch of two N-series light passenger EV models ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

are eligible for a 20% capex subsidy.   The government of Karnataka exempts from payment of taxes on all categories of electric vehicles both transport and non-transport vehicles including e-rickshaws and e-carts, except for motor cars, jeeps, omnibuses, and private service vehicles run on electricity having the cost of the vehicle which exceeds INR 2.5 million under Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act.   To support last-mile connectivity, e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/27

S. ZF is strengthening its steering business in India through a JV with the Rane Group.   In addition, although it is a Japanese company not covered in this report, a new company was born in January 2021 with the integration of Hitachi Automotive Systems, which produced power steering systems, and Honda-affiliated Showa Corporation (Honda affiliates Keihin Corporation and Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd. were also integrated): Astemo, Ltd. For details on ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/21

EV show. Subsidies for charging equipment   The state-owned electric power company PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) provides support, and customers only have to pay IDR 700,000 to 800,000 to PLN for home charging equipment. Like Japan, Indonesia has a late-night (off-peak hours) discount on electricity rates when electricity is cheaper from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.   The challenge for future expansion of the electric vehicle market is to improve the e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

or its Connection Systems business. Employees from the Seat Division have been transferred to other plants in Morocco, and the new Connection Systems business will create approximately 150 new jobs. In December 2022, Mexico-Now reported that Lear will expand its automotive seat cover production capacity at its Zacatecas Plant, creating 600 additional jobs. The plant expansion will involve an investment of USD 8.2 million. The Zacatecas Plant has ...

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

lutions. Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery) established the Chery Intelligentization Center. The GAC Group and JAC Group have each signed partnership agreements with Huawei to deepen their involvement in the intelligentization field.   Non-Chinese automakers are accelerating R&D and production capacity improvements in China. The FAW-VW Tianjin Branch will make technical improvements to its existing production lines to expand its lineup from five...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/01

exico Ford: Increases production for the fourth consecutive year, raising prices of Mexican-made models in the U.S. Nissan: Increased production for the second consecutive year, begins production of the first e-POWER vehicle in North America Toyota: Began production of the new Tacoma, including HEV Honda: Begins production of Acura ADX, maintains production in Mexico Mazda: Expanding production for the third consecutive year, considering sales to...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Carbon Neutrality Automakers' efforts to improve recycling and safety Summary Toyota: Circular economy initiatives Honda: Initiatives to achieve "carbon neutrality" and "zero traffic collision fatalities" Subaru: Safety Technologies of the New Forester Mazda: CX-80 PHEV advanced safety features Suzuki: Initiatives to develop BEV light trucks JSAE in Yokohama 2025 North Hall venue entrance   The Automotive Engineer...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

design the optimum catalyst effect and back pressure (exhaust side pressure) for each engine. The exhaust pipes and tubes including the muffler and silencer, the shell shape of the catalytic converter, the pipe length, branching shape, inner wall condition of the exhaust manifold, and the heat capacity of the exhaust path are also important design items to be tuned in the restricted layout under the vehicle floor.   In addition, stricter regula...

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

icle to drive autonomously in places it has never been before.   Currently, shuttle buses are in operation in Israel, North America, Germany, and Tokyo. Its major strengths are its low cost due to the fact that it does not require HD maps, and its hardware-independent versatility. Due to its simplicity and versatility, the company prides itself on representing best practices in autonomous driving. Imagry example of on-board camera placeme...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

f Nissan's ePTFirst-generation Leaf ePTSecond-generation Leaf ePTAria electric PT Panel explaining the evolution of EVs   Panel explaining the evolution of e-POWER Gen 1 e-POWER Gen 2 e-POWER   e-POWER is a series hybrid system in which the engine drives a generator to generate electricity, which is then used to drive the motor. On display at the venue was the complete electric powertrain, including the engine, generator, drive moto...

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

cturing facilities in Indonesia, (ii) Companies that have invested in ICE car manufacturing facilities in Indonesia and will switch production to EVs, either in part or in whole, and/or (iii) Companies that have invested in EV manufacturing facilities in Indonesia by increasing production plans/capacity. Luxury goods sales taxfor HVs On December 16, 2024, the Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announced that the government...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

T Energy Sunwoda LG Energy Solution Panasonic     Click here for Thermal Management System of BEV Batteries (European, American and Chinese Markets)   In 2024, the production and sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in the Chinese market increased year-over year (y/y), and the production capacity of drive batteries also expanded. Unlike previous years, the supply of batteries far exceeded device demand, sending lithium carbonate prices to ...

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

reased, and driving stability and quietness are improved. The problem is that repairs in the event of an accident are difficult and expensive, but the goal is to solve this problem by creating cars that do not collide.   Exhibitor profile Company Exhibit Material Process Ryobi, Limited(Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture) Rear underframe Aluminum alloy Gigacast 6,500 tons Battery case Aluminum alloy Die casting 2,500 ~ 3,500 tons Kobe Ste...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

s. All Mazda models, with the exception of the Mazda 2, are equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.   On the other hand, Daihatsu and Suzuki, whose main production models are mini-vehicles and small cars in the B segment and below, have many models with drum brakes.   In between are Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi. Many of Mitsubishi's mini-cars and small commercial vehicles for the Japanese domestic market are equipped with drum brakes. Fo...

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

than 100g/km 13% 14% 15% CO2 emissions: over 200g/km 34% 36% 38% HV (Note 1) CO2 emissions: less than 100g/km 6% CO2 emissions: 100 to 120g/km 9% MHV (Note 2) CO2 emissions: less than 100g/km 10% CO2 emissions: 100 to 120g/km 12% PHV (Note 3) EV mode range of 80km or more, fuel tank capacity of 45L or less 5% EV mode range less than 80km, fuel tank capacity over 45L 10% Equipped with an engine with a displacement of over 3,000cc 3...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/12

Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (2) Japanese & European OEMs Mitsubishi, Mazda, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, Isuzu, and others Summary Mitsubishi: Xforce HEV Mazda: Iconic SP compact electric sports car Honda: e:N1 and City Hatchback DRIVAL Nissan: Serena e-POWER Suzuki: Swift and Carry Isuzu: Dragon Max pickup truck Toyota: Hilux Champ, Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV Ford: Everest Sport Special Edition Hyundai: N Line Series Volvo: XC90 PHEV and EX90 BEV ...

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