26 to support long-distance EV travel (March 18, 2026)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/341855 VinFast revives U.S. plans for North Carolina production, now in 2028 (March 18, 2026)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/341816 VinFast formalizes 3-brand structure, introduces Lac Hong 800S and 900S ultra-luxury models (March 4, 2026)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/341149 VinFast targets 300,000 global EV deliveries in 2026; Q4 and full-year 2025 resu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/21

atures Leapmotor's latest technology, to the core C-series, which boasts "flagship quality" for young families, to the B-series, which is developed to global standards, and the A-series, which focuses on intelligent premium compacts, the lineup covers everything from city commuting to technological luxury. In addition, the Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra BEV, which was released to market during the event, achieves 0-100km/h acceleration in under 6 seconds...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/20

le volumes of new energy passenger cars totaled 1.225 million units, up 7.5% y/y. Retail April retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.384 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 21.5%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 5.604 million units, down 18.5% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 140,000 units, down 16% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 970,000 units, down 16% y/y. Dome...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/13

of understanding with CATL in February. The two companies plan to jointly decarbonize the supply chain for drive batteries. Mercedes-Benz The Mercedes-Benz all-new BEV MPV "VLE" was unveiled in March. This model will be manufactured in China. In the future, the company plans to introduce another luxury MPV, the "VLS." By 2026, nine new models will be equipped with navigation and driving assistance systems developed in partnership with Momenta ...

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

POWER Honda e:N2 Suzuki e VITARA BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport MINI John Cooper Works Electric 1965 Victory Edition Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ Ford Ranger Super Duty Tesla Model Y L Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid HTRAC AWD Kia Carnival HEV, EV5 Volvo ES90, XC90 Audi Q3 Sportback, Q3 Jeep Gladiator Monster Edition Luxury brands: Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Maserati   Thailand's 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (47th BIMS / BIMS 2026) was held from March 25 ...

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

istance has exceeded 10 billion km. (Reference Report) Huawei: Full-stack Intelligent Electric Drive Solutions AITO M6 -Collaborating with SERES   The AITO brand, which is built through deep collaboration between Huawei and the SERES Group, exhibited its latest "Magic Cube" technology platform and luxury SUV lineup. The new mid-to-large size SUV AITO M6 was officially launched on April 22, and the number of confirmed orders exceeded 10,000 units...

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

pension. Two new exterior colors, Lambent Cyan and Polar Violet, are also introduced.   The X9 is now offered in two front-wheel-drive variants and one all-wheel-drive variant. The Premium FWD features a 94.8 kWh LFP battery with a claimed range of 620 km, while the Executive FWD and range-topping Luxury AWD are equipped with a 110 kWh NMC battery, delivering up to 715 km and 670 km respectively. The front-wheel-drive models produce 346 PS and 4...

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

h) Table 1 below summarizes the automatic transmissions offered by each manufacturer by number of speeds and drive configuration. It is evident that all manufacturers have significantly streamlined their model lineups, resulting in a clear division between ATs for commercial vehicles and sports/luxury cars. However, some models remain unchanged, and it is expected that the Nissan 4-speed and 7-speed transmissions will eventually be phased out...

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

new energy passenger cars totaled 1.144 million units, up 1.1% y/y.  Retail March retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.648 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 15.0%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 4.226 million units, down 17.4% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 210,000 units, down 15% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 1.02 million units, down 16...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/10

lier of high-performance disc brake calipers and rotors based in Coventry, West Midlands, England. In 2000, it became a subsidiary of Brembo. Regarding OEM supply, this report confirmed that AP Racing’s products are installed in all Lotus models, but the company’s products are also installed on luxury sports cars of OEMs such as Aston Martin, Bacs, Bugatti, Caterham, Ferrari, Ford, HSV, Koenigsegg, McLaren, Morgan, SEAT, and TVR, in addition ...

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

le volumes of new energy passenger cars totaled 723,000 units, down 13.1% y/y. Retail February retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.034 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 25.4%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 2.578 million units, down 18.9% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 130,000 units, down 12% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 630,000 units, down 30% y/y. Dome...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

BYD Yangwang U8 Teardown Survey: e-Axle Drive Motor Components Materials and machining processes of components seen in 3D scan data and Bill of Materials (BOM) Summary e-Axle overview Motor features Bill of Materials (BOM) specifications of materials, processes, etc.   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) purchased a Yangwang U8, the top-of-the-line model in BYD's luxury brand Yangwang, and conducted a vehicle teardown survey at the MarkLines Benchm...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/04

ch is compatible with 400V power systems, and is intended for small BEVs with outputs of 50kW to 100kW.   The M1206 SiC power module has a withstand voltage of 1200V for 800V power supply systems and a rated current of 400A. It is intended for 330 kW output C, D, and E segment vehicles, as well as luxury vehicles. Exhibit of power modules for BEVsAutomotive IGBT power module M682Automotive SiC power module M1206 Infineon Technologies ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/26

bile Jaecoo 5 - - - - - 5,626 7 Changan Deepal S07 - - - - 4,874 4,537 8 GAC Aion Aion V - - - - - 4,089 9 GAC Aion Aion UT - - - - - 3,730 10 Tesla Model Y - - 232 5,881 881 3,460 (Source: MarkLines database) PHEV sales ranking   The PHEV market was once a "stable market" for German luxury brands, but the situation changed dramatically in 2025. The BYD Sealion 6 took the top spot with an overwhelming sales volume of 7,850 units, s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

port will help you understand the specific characteristics of Perceived quality and further strengthen product competitiveness by explaining examples of interior and exterior parts related to appearance and looks, further clarifying the existence of Perceived quality.   The interior of the ultra-luxury off-road PHEV SUV U8 from BYD's luxury sub-brand Yangwang was targeted for study. The Yangwang U8 uses the e4 platform, in which all four wheel...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

1.544 million units, reflecting a y/y decrease of 13.9%. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In January, wholesale volumes of new energy passenger cars totaled 864,000 units, down 3.3% y/y. Retail January retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.544 million units, reflecting a y/y decrease of 13.9%. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 180,000 units, down 15% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 890,000 units, down 18% y/y. Dome...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

dges or burrs, they can be a cost-effective and reliable method. Resin insulated statorDisplay panel for resin insulated stator   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) displayed vehicle teardown components of the BYD Yangwang U8.   The BYD Yangwang U8 is an amphibious off-road SUV from BYD's luxury brand Yangwang. The electric powertrain does not use in-wheel motors, but a motor, inverter, and reduction gear for each of the four wheels, an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

ce in the area of commercial vehicle electrification on October 14. On October 27, multiple reports stated that Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd.'s intelligent body manufacturing upgrade project will soon be operational. Once operational, the plant will be able to ship more than 260,000 sets of luxury finished vehicles per year. On November 10, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) officially released a new sub-brand of Dongfeng light-duty veh...

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

at CES 2026 as production intended robotaxi・AV technology by Nuro; Deployment by Uber・AV testing and validation started in December 2025・Uber deployment in San Francisco Bay area in late 2026・Uber global deployment plans: 20,000 robotaxis over 6 years Lucid Robotaxi Overview・6-passenger luxury BEV: Range 400+ miles; 120 KWh battery・Uber-designed robotaxi in-cabin rider experience interface・Low-profile purpose-built roof halo: AV s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

presents its showcase under the theme “Crafted for Every Journey,” highlighting a refined lineup that spans multiple powertrains and lifestyles. Headlining the booth is the new all-electric Lexus RZ, the brand’s latest electric crossover, alongside the all-new Lexus LX 500d, a flagship ultra-luxury SUV. A broad selection of Lexus models is also on display, underscoring the brand’s ability to cater to diverse customer needs.   The Lexus ...

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