at understated, with a small black-and-white icon in the menu bar that transforms when the AI is speaking. The table can be scrolled left and right. Example of dialogue with AI (with audio) Comparison of AI representations (left; AFEELA 1, top right; XPeng P7, bottom right BMW iX3) Video conferencing   There are six cameras in the cabin that can be used for Zoom meetings. “Driver's seat only”, “front passenger sea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

CES 2026: Progression of autonomous technologies and AI applications Exhibitors highlight new ADAS functions, robotaxis, robotic applications, and AI solutions Summary BMW iX3 driving assistance with Snapdragon Ride Pilot, Geely unveils G-ASD intelligent driving Tensor offers personal robotaxis; Waymo and Zoox expands public robotaxi deployment Hyundai looks to lead in AI robotics; Schaeffler and HL Group highlight robotic portfolio Sonatus demon...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

O’s projection of 850,000 vehicle sales and expectations of relatively solid economic growth. Philippines   According to joint data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), CAMPI-TMA member vehicle sales recorded mixed year-on-year results in Q4 2025: flat in October (+0.02%), down 8.7% in November, and up 2.0% in December.   For full-year 2025, CAMPI-TMA membe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

of 2025.   Chinese OEMs are successively promoting L3 autonomous driving (AD) tests and accelerating the deployment of Embodied Intelligence. BYD, GAC, XPeng, and Li Auto have all been conducting L3 road tests and verifications. Changan Automobile presented its humanoid robot strategy, while Phoenix, a subsidiary of Seres that develops AI, and Volcengine signed a cooperation agreement on Embodied Intelligence; and XPeng announced its own AI hum...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

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

mmary Mitsubishi：XFORCE HEV, Xpander HEV, Xpander Cross HEV Mazda: Mazda6e (mass-production BEV) Suzuki: Fronx, Swift Nissan: X-TRAIL e-POWER x e-4ORCE Toyota: Hilux Travo (pickup truck), Hilux Travo-e (BEV) Lexus: Lexus RZ, Lexus LX 500d Honda: CR-V e:HEV (HuNT Series) Isuzu: D-MAX X-SERIES BMW: iX xDrive45 M Sport (LCI), iX1 eDrive20L M Sport MINI: Cooper SE, Aceman SE Mercedes-Benz: CLA Hyundai: Santa Fe XRT Concept NEX Point: NEX VANTASTIC ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

seater SUV "TIGGO 8 CSH PHEV" Omoda & Jaecoo: Multi-purpose SUV "Jaecoo 6T EV," Humanoid Robot "Mornine" DFSK (Seres Group): Mid-size SUV "E5 Plus" GAC: Autonomous Flying Vehicle "Govy AirCab" Geely: Compact City EV "Geely EX2" RIDDARA: Electric Pickup "RIDDARA ECON" ZEEKR: Electric Minivan "ZEEKR Mix," Luxury MPV "ZEEKR 009 GRAND" Farizon: Electric MPV "Farizon SV," Electric Cargo Van "Farizon Electric" GWM: Luxury Plug-in Hybrid MPV "WEY G9" Le...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/16

Tesla and competing OEMs' BEV sales volume in China, and Tesla's BEV market share trends(Source: MarkLines China retail registrations by model)   By model, sales of the Model Y tripled between 2021 and 2024, reaching 484,000 units in 2024. In August 2025, Tesla launched the "Model Y L", a six-passenger, long-wheelbase version, and Tesla recorded sales of 14,892 units of this model in September and October. The Model 3 is selling at a lev...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/14

ockpit trends to date III. Trends in cockpits in Japanese passenger cars IV. Future HMI trends V. Vehicles for the Chinese Market VI. Trends in new HMI technologies VII. Overview of major cockpit component suppliers (Japanese alphabetical order) VIII. Cockpit component suppliers and their customers IX. Installation status of cockpit modules from major suppliers by model X. Summary Inoac Corporation Clarion Kojima Industries Sankei Sanko Gosei Sh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

ided additional perspectives, allowing attendees to explore synergies across sectors.  Participants were also given the possibility to visit the booths of 68 national and international exhibitors on site.  Among the models on display in the exhibition area were the recently launched brand new BMW iX3 50 xDrive and the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ technology. Impression of demo vehicles exhibited at the event (ELIV 2025 org...

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

tem Manufacturing, LLC (Michigan, USA), a joint venture (JV) between the two companies. CR-V e:FCEV and FC stack FC stack C system explanation screen (major components) FC system explanation screen (performance improvement) FC system explanation screen (humidity control) BMW: iX5 Hydrogen, FC stack   The BMW iX5 Hydrogen (reference exhibit) is a demonstration vehicle, but once it has completed its trial operation and is re...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

pical in European production vehicles Variation of manufacturing process Rotor and Stator coreElectromagnetic steel sheets are laminated by calking, welding, or bonding. To prevent burrs or warping characteristics to stack up in one place when punching the steel sheets, blocks laminated with a fixed number of sheets are stacked while being further shifted in the direction of rotation. At this time, it is possible to provide a skew angle which...

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

cturers are aware of these weaknesses and have made various improvements. To improve the "sluggish feeling" known as the "rubber band feel" where the engine speed increases first and the vehicle speed follows, a lock-up mechanism was added and the feeling was improved using control software, which fixes the reduction ratio during acceleration and matches the increase in engine speed with the acceleration G. Furthermore, in recent years, Toyota's ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/08

luding PHEVs, MHEVs, and FCVs, which will be developed in a comprehensive partnership with Toyota, are scheduled for release in 2028. The first model launched equipped with the next generation BEV Neue Klasse dedicated platform and a high-voltage 800V battery (6th generation, 4695 battery), was the iX3 launched in 2025, to be followed by six more models through 2027.   The company plans to outsource sixth-generation cells through long-term suppl...

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

ng information directly in the driver’s field of vision. BMW Panoramic Vision: active navigation (Photo: Copyright © BMW AG) BMW Panoramic Vision: automated driving impression (Photo: Copyright © BMW AG) The technology is said to be launched in the first Neue Klasse model, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive, which will make its debut at the 2025 IAA Mobility. Touch-sensitive & haptic feedback interfaces: intuitive control Technologies lik...

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

function and smartphone linkage (CarPlay, Android Auto) IV. Connected navigation systems and services will continue to be revived V. Linkage of navigation and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) functions VII. Activities of major suppliers VIII. Sales of major car navigation system suppliers IX. Product factory-installation status of major car navigation system suppliers X. Installation information by model Aisin Corporation Alps Alpine C...

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

Analysis Report: EV/HV Drive Motors (Japanese Market) Sourcing from outside suppliers; high-power motors List of Suppliers Introduction I. Overall trend of drive motors II. Drive motor technology trends III. Matrix of major motor suppliers and their OEM customers IV. Sales and strategies of major drive motor suppliers V. Drive motor suppliers by vehicle model Toyota in-house BluE Nexus Denso Aisin Honda in-house Astemo Nissan in-house JATCO Meid...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/04

nchen) as well as a free open space using the city center. Exhibition hall (Messe München) Open space venue   Most of the major German and Chinese brands were present, but other notable exhibits included Renault, Hyundai, and emerging EV manufacturers Lucid and Polestar. 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   T...

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

roduct exclusively for PHEVs. With a single product, CALB meets the requirements for all PHEV application areas. It is said to be the industry's first mass-produced 46-series lithium-iron cylindrical battery with the highest energy density.   UP High Energy Super eVTOL Battery uses a solid-liquid mixed electrolyte and reaches an energy density of 350Wh/kg. It supports various technology development and application paths for flying cars, such as ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/29

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