eventually reaching a maximum of USD 150. The bill also includes a provision to impose a USD 35 registration fee on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), with a cap of USD 50. This development is being discussed in parallel with the "BUILD America 250 Act," a bill aimed at securing funding for investments in transportation infrastructure such as highways, bridges, and railway lines. According to the Zero Emission Transportation Association (...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

roduct deployment. In the product-centric model, the controlling company can clearly define the role and responsibilities of its partners to create a curated experience. The second model is an aggregator model, used by Uber, essentially where the partnerships are the product. Uber has made numerous investments with OEMs, software providers, fleet operators and other companies to deploy robotaxis. In the aggregator model, the controlling company f...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

n 2028, while a further 15 models will be refreshed and redesigned over the same time frame. South America (Brazil)   Toyota Group’s production runs well above the industry average utilization rate and is expected to remain that way throughout the forecast period. Although the automaker has made investments in the region, more will be required to maintain healthy production volumes. In 2024, its facilities reached an 82% utilization rate, near...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/12

t learning model (base model for L4 autonomous driving). SAIC established the SAIC Chassis Innovation Center. The center will focus on the research and development of chassis-by-wire and intelligent chassis. An SAIC Group subsidiary plans to establish an investment fund. The fund will be focused on investments in the areas of domestic production of all solid-state batteries, full stack E/E architecture, digital chassis, and automotive semiconduct...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

sion of a general electronics manufacturer. However, the latter type of company seems to be on the decline. The semiconductor business has always required significant investment in both development and manufacturing. Unless the scale of the business is expanded, it becomes difficult to recoup these investments, and as a result, survival becomes difficult. Therefore, companies are increasingly separating themselves from integrated electronics comp...

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

materials such as nylon yarn for the base fabrics of airbag cushions.   The control units (ECUs) for airbags use chips from several generations ago, using "mature process (legacy node)" chips rather than the latest AI-oriented chips. However, because semiconductor manufacturers are focusing their investments on cutting-edge chips for AI and data centers, production capacity for older types of chips used in automobiles tends to be relatively ins...

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

n average through 2033, including a 2% increase for PVs and a 5% increase for CVs.We remain cautiously optimistic about India’s medium- to long-term LV sales outlook, supported by strengthening structural fundamentals and a more competitive product environment. Major OEMs are planning significant investments and expanding model pipelines, while intensifying competition and more affordable offerings should support steady market expansion.JapanOu...

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

s to rise.   In terms of production, industry forecasts predict that Xiaomi's annual production capacity will exceed 1 million units in 2026, as the Beijing Phase 2 and 3 Plants and the Wuhan No. 1 Plant are completed and put into operation sequentially. Furthermore, the company has made proactive investments in the field of humanoid robots, and in March 2026, it began testing the use of humanoid robots at its own auto plant. In the future, it i...

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

0h. The Lexus LC500 and LS500 are being offered in Japan and the United States with the world’s first 10-speed stepped automatic transmission (AWR10L65) for rear-wheel-drive passenger vehicles. The AT business is considered an 'existing business area' and serves as a stable revenue source to fund investments in growth areas. No announcements have been made about future new products or development targets. Aisin views the shift back from EVs to ...

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

a product in 2024, the same TCU hardware has been continuously enhanced through software updates—first adding eSOS capability, and now satellite voice calling, without changes to mechanical design or PCB layout. This “feature-on-demand” approach enables OEMs to future-proof their connectivity investments while controlling cost, development effort, and time to market.   Mr. Toshiyuki Nakanishi, Director and Product Manager for Connectivity ...

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

on European technologies and products. For automobiles, it mandates the immediate application of a 70% local parts requirement for vehicle assembly and production within the EU, and a 50% standard for critical components within three years of its announcement. Furthermore, restrictions on corporate investments would also be imposed on batteries, solar power generation, EVs, and important raw materials. In response, the European Association of Aut...

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

n brake systems and electric motor control for EVs. Manufacturing related: The company has production facilities in Germany, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, and other countries in Europe, and in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, and other countries in the Americas. Recent production investments in brake related products are as follows. In May 2021, Bosch reportedly invested USD 90-100 million to expand 12 production lines at th...

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

le of a new car. Profitability along the value chain still seems to be so lucrative that some car manufacturers continue to invest huge sums of money in the further development of internal combustion engines.   According to the latest annual reports from carmakers, for example Mercedes-Benz, these investments are justified by factors such as “the adaptation of vehicle projects with internal combustion engines, investment in hybrids and eFuels,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/05

as difficulty in raising funds and going public. Downstream: The market size has not expanded sufficiently, and order needs are dispersed, making it difficult to absorb production capacity. Furthermore, measures to prevent low-level duplicate construction risks are also necessary for diversified investments in different markets. Recommendations for response: Promote scaled development of the industry through three major symbolic projects D...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/21

ybrid vehicles (HVs) and mild hybrid vehicles (MHVs), and also indicated that additional measures such as a car replacement support system are being considered. Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Nissan all welcomed the clarification of the HV/MHV policy, which is expected to result in new investments totaling THB 50 billion (approximately JPY 240 billion). Each OEM also proposed additional measures to stimulate domestic demand in Thaila...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/26

vehicles. Conversely, the company has also commercialized roof-top air conditioners, taking advantage of the fact that it is a strong supplier of roof systems. Compared to Eberspaecher, a competing supplier of heaters, the company's customers tend to be mainly European OEMs. In recent years, plant investments have focused on battery systems and charging systems to accommodate the increase in BEVs and PHEVs. (2) Manufacturing sites and R&D faci...

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

strong engineering expertise, the challenge lies in the speed of implementation.  Ms. Matthes (Ampere) drew parallels with the disruption of the telecommunications industry in the early 2000s and pointed out that traditional OEMs must adapt in order to avoid becoming obsolete. Renault's strategic investments in software and partnerships signal its commitment to change. Rethinking Business Models  Dr. Laurent-Winter (BMW) highlighted the growin...

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

All-new Model Y (Photo:Copyright ©Tesla) Rivian   In 2009, Rivian (Rivian Automotive, Inc.) was founded and it is headquartered in Irvine, California. In 2018, the company announced its first two mass-produced models: the R1T pickup truck and the R1S SUV. In 2019, the company received investments from Amazon and other companies, received orders for commercial EDV vans as delivery vehicles, began production in 2021, and in February 2...

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

industrie e. V., Photo: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)   When Ms. Keim asked how Stellantis avoids brand overlap or “cannibalization” within its multi-brand portfolio, CEO Huettl explained that Stellantis leverages the advantage of having many brands by sharing major investments and core technologies—such as batteries—across the group, while preserving the individuality of each brand By standardizing core techn...

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

ncil (AAPC) said the USMCA will help maintain competitiveness through regional integration and save tens of billions of dollars annually. Uncertainty surrounding the USMCA is delaying companies' investment decisions. The Hyundai Motor Group claims that an early extension will immediately enable new investments of more than USD 20 billion in the United States. Tesla proposed standardizing EV charging standards in North America, while Stellantis ca...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/26