– A Human-Centered Perspective – CARIAD SE START-UP LOUNGE: This track explored how to shape the future of HMI with reliable, cost-effective, and contemporary products. Holographic Windshield Display tesa SE   This approximately 900-page report summarizes HMI trends in production vehicles based on surveys of around 100 models from Japan, Europe, the U.S., China, and Korea conducted at global motor shows and exhibitions by HMI...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/07/24

GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (June 2026) China down 22% in H1 2026, while India and South America post double-digit growth Summary Commentary In June, the global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate remained stagnant, month-on-month (MoM), at just under 90 mn units/year, still well below the market result last year. YTD sales stand at 42.7 mn units, down over 3.9% compared to the first six months of 2025. Global LV sales softened in J...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/07/22

BAIC's Smart Cockpit, FAW Hongqi's Luxury NEVs From the Auto China 2026 Summary BAIC: From product-centric to user-centric, showcasing of smart cockpit FAW Hongqi: Revamps NEV technology, showcases new lineup including Hongqi, Hongqi Tiangong, and Hongqi Golden Sunflower   At the 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026), the BAIC Group exhibited vehicles from its brands such as ARCFOX, BJ (Beijing Off-Road), BAIC, and S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/07/22

s a critical management issue that will determine their cost competitiveness and product appeal. This report, based on MarkLines' supply chain database, focuses on four models: bZ3X, bZ4X, N7, and e:N, and analyzes the differences in their supply chain and procurement strategies. China's New Energy Vehicle (NEV: BEV, PHEV, FCEV) market is expanding rapidly and now accounts for about 50% of total sales. Japanese OEMs have struggled in this market ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/07/21

024Fiscal year 1 1 Robert Bosch GmbH 63,102 60,389 Excluding the impact of exchange rate fluctuations, this represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year. The impact of increased automobile production in China and India. 2 2 Denso Corporation 49,055 46,136 Revenue increased due to increased vehicle sales in the Japanese, North American, European, and Asian markets. This was driven by increased sales of ADAS and electrification products. ...

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

VDI Autonomous Truck 2026: AD Technologies for Commercial Vehicles Driverless vehicles, real-world driving data, safety standards, and megawatt charging system Summary Real-World Driverless Truck Deployment: Lessons from Kodiak AI’s 24/7 Customer Operations (Kodiak AI) Real-World Data: The Critical Path to L4 Autonomous Trucks (Inceptio) Automated Underbody Megawatt Charging for Heavy-Duty Application (Fraunhofer IVI)  The 9th International VD...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/07/03

ship model, while for PHEVs, the Passat ePro and Tiguan L ePro will be the core models. In addition, the E7X from “AUDI,” a brand exclusive to China, made its world debut.   FAW-VW (FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.) is pursuing a strategy of "fully intelligent gasoline, electric, and hybrid vehicles." The biggest highlight was the world premiere of the BEV ID. AURA T6. FAW-Audi then unveiled the A6L e-tron, Q6L Sportback e-tron, as well a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/29

Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (May 2026) High fuel prices are driving steady growth in BEVs and HEVs Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   In May, electrified vehicle (xEV) sales ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/29

efforts to realize resource recycling, Honda (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.) introduced examples of using recycled and plant-derived materials in its BEV Super-ONE, which went on sale in Japan in May 2026, as well as chemical sorting technology that enables high-purity recovery of plastic from end-of-life vehicles, and aluminum wrought material recycling technology that uses aluminum scrap as raw material. Use of recycled and sustainable materials in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/24

GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (May 2026) Global LV sales dropped by 4%, 7.24 mn units and the selling rate stagnated at 89 mn units/year Summary Commentary In May, the global light vehicle (LV) selling rate stagnated, month-on-month (MoM), at 89 mn units/year, and remains well below the market result last year. YTD sales stand at 35 mn units, down over 4% compared to the first five months of 2025. Global LV sales remained subdued ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/23

Analysis Report: Brake (Japanese Market) AEBS / Compliance with enhanced regulations such as preventing pedal misapplication List of brake suppliers I. Introduction II. Major brake component suppliers, their OEM customers, and installation status in Japanese production models Ⅱ-(1) Disc brake parts Ⅱ-(2) Drum brake parts Ⅱ-(3) Drum brake parts for commercial vehicles III. Recent trends in brake technology Ⅲ-(1)Parking brake Ⅲ-(2)EPB-re...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/22

Auto China 2026: SAIC, DFG, GAC SAIC unveils AI-native concept; Dongfeng, GAC exhibit branded vehicles in collaboration with Huawei Summary SAIC: Intelligent electrification of its own brands, AI-native vehicles DFG: Aiming for 5 million units in global sales by 2030, launching the first model under its new Epicland brand GAC Group: Huawei collaborative brand Aistaland; Expanding global strategy and commercial vehicle business   The 19th Beijing...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/19

JSAE 2026 in Yokohama: Plastics Technology EV components, sustainable materials, European composites, paintless materials Summary EV components: Rubber products (Fukoku, Fujikura Composites, Keeper) EV components: Thermosetting resin e-Axle, battery module, and more (Sumitomo Bakelite) Environment-friendly materials (NOK, Mitsubishi Chemical, BASF Japan, Sekisui Chemical, Takagi Seiko) Lightweighting: European-made composite material (Sanwa Tradi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/18

Analysis Report: Air Conditioning System (American and European Markets) From "comfort equipment" to "core system that determines driving range" List of Suppliers Introduction Configuration, principles and functions of air conditioners I. Major air conditioner suppliers and their OEM customers (European and American production vehicles) Ⅰ-(1) Vehicles produced in Europe Ⅰ-(2) Vehicles produced in North America II. Overview of air conditioner ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/12

brand collaboration" and "in-house development of full-stack technology." In terms of brand strategy, the company unveiled three major brands: “NIO” flagship luxury brand for premium buyers, the “ONVO” brand for the family mass-market, and the “firefly” brand for high-end, compact urban vehicles, demonstrating a multifaceted approach to the smart EV market.   This report will introduce the exhibits of Li Auto and NIO at the Auto Chin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/09

Auto China 2026: Latest HMI Technology Xiaomi, NIO, AION, AVATR, Zeekr, Nissan, Toyota, Audi, BMW Summary The evolution of the HMI in Chinese cars HMIs of vehicles from European and Japanese OEMs for the Chinese market External HMI of autonomous vehicles   The Auto China 2026 motor show, under the theme "Future of Intelligence," was held in Beijing from April 26 to May 3, 2026. With 1,451 vehicles on display, including 181 making their world deb...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/09

Analysis Report: Air Conditioning System (Japanese Market) Supply chain changes due to electrification of air conditioning systems List of Suppliers Introduction I. Major air conditioner suppliers and their OEM customers (Japanese production vehicles) Ⅰ-(1).Order status by OEM Ⅰ-(2).Order status by supplier Ⅱ.Technology trends(1) System configuration, principles and functions of ICE-powered vehicle air conditioners Ⅱ.Technology trends(2) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/09

JSAE 2026 in Yokohama: Metal Processing Technologies Gigacasting, high-tensile steel frames, high space factor copper wire, high-precision machining Summary Lightweighting using aluminum, including gigacasting (Ryobi, Proterial) Door frames, etc.: Hot stamping integrated molding (Gestamp Autotech Japan, G-TEKT, Unipres, Topre) Door ring: Cold forming of high-tensile steel (JFE Steel, Kobe Steel) Pipe processing: High-tensile steel frame (Sango, F...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/08

Mexico: Exports to the U.S. Decline, Electrified Vehicles Grow GlobalData Sales Forecast: Chinese Automakers Gain Share, Trade Policy Remains Concern Summary Exports: Shipments to the U.S. slow amid tariff impacts Production: Plant restructuring advances amid changes in U.S. exports Domestic Sales: Growth slows while demand for affordable vehicles increases Electrified vehicle sales continue to grow, driven by HEVs GlobalData Sales Forecast: Mexi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/05

Sustainable Interior – 3D Printing, Recycling, and Vegan Materials Summary Introduction RECYCLED PLASTICS FLEXIBLE USE OF 3D PRINTING COMPOSITES FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS AND RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS MONOMATERIALS FOR IMPROVED RECYCLABILITY SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED LEATHER AND BIO- BASED SYNTHETIC LEATHER SYNTHETIC SILK FROM MICROORGANISMS HIGH REQUIREMENTS FOR USE   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magaz...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/05