also stated that "models like the Spark, which we sold in the past, might be produced in Mexico as well.” From 2023 onwards, production of the Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Cadillac Optiq started at the Ramos Arizpe plant, with the aim of strengthening BEV production in Mexico. Major product-related news Cadillac starts production of new electric SUV GM has begun production of the new Cadillac Optiq mid-size electric SUV at its Ramos Arizpe pla...

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

p trucks. By eliminating the resonance device, it is lightweight and compact, making it suitable for pickup trucks and light-duty commercial vehicles. The product will be manufactured in Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. and Silao, Mexico. In addition, RFP was selected as a finalist for the 2019 Automotive News PACE Awards, sponsored by Automotive News, a U.S. automotive newspaper. The RFP has micro-perforated patches along the exhaust pipe to reduce res...

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

ne: https://www.ads-tec-energy.com/fileadmin/Docs/product_ data/ADS_TEC_Energy_Charging_Broschuere_DE.pdf, access: October 31, 2024[2] ADS-Tec Energy (Ed.): ADS-TEC Energy demonstriert ultraschnelles Laden ohne Kompromisse auf dem EV Charging Summit & Expo. Online: https://www.ads-tec-energy.com/de/news#/pressreleases/ads-tec-energy-demonstriert-ultraschnelles- laden-ohne-kompromisse-auf-dem-ev-charging-summit-undexpo-3312535, access: October 31,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/05

, BYD Japan announced that it will launch its first PHV in the Japanese market by the end of 2025. It is also reported that the company plans to introduce a BEV that meets Japan's mini-vehicle standards in 2026, which is seen as part of a move to develop small BEVs in the global market. (Reference News) BYD to enter Japan’s micro vehicle market (April 23, 2025) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/325270   In the Japanese market, hybrid vehicle...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/02

-house developed AI toolchain, a collection of software tools and platforms that support the entire AI development lifecycle, enabling it to quickly respond to complex problems and solve long-tail issues. A³ Cockpit-Driving-Parking Platform NAGIC Smart cockpit software platform Reference news: China's Neusoft unveils cockpit solution at Automotive World (January 28, 2025)    Neusoft NeuMind Empowerment Agent is an open smart platform...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/28

try to address these complex requirements, and at the same time reduce vehicle complexity, contribute to shortening time to market, and promote innovation to realize SDVs. RISC-V is the key to achieving Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) (Source: Infineon presentation materials) (Reference News) Infineon to introduce new automotive microcontroller family based on RISC-V (March 6, 2025)     RISC-V is the key to SDV realization, and thro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/22

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q1 2025) ASEAN Countries Automotive News Top Rank Topics Summary Vehicle Sales Volume by Country Vehicle Production Volume by Country Commentary on Sales and Production Volume, January - March 2025 Thailand BEV sales by OEM ASEAN News Topics (Q1 2025)   * An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.  * Thailand's sales from January to March 2025 include an adjusted value of -...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

h U.S. new car sales and import data, and examines their impact on the automobile industry, focusing on the North American supply chain, including Mexico and Canada. Related Reports: U.S. Market: Transition towards the new Trump Administration (Dec. 2024) Trump Speech in Detroit (Oct. 2024) Related News: Trump speaks in Michigan after signing executive order on auto tariffs (May 1, 2025) Breakdown of recent U.S. tariff announcements (Apr. 9, 2025...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02

lobal Propulsion Systems Toyota Motor Corp. Jordan Choby Group Vice President, Powertrain Engineering Ford Motor Co. Charles Poon Global Director of Electrified Propulsion Engineering Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Christopher Reed Regional Senior Vice President, Research and Development Automotive News Moderator: Hannah Lutz Deputy Editor for Technology and Innovation Team   Leadership Summit session “OEM Insight on Future Propulsion...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

to apply the tariff to only non-US content. Tariffs in excess of 100% on Chinese BEVs were imposed under the Biden administration and are still in effect, a policy that appears to be having its intended effect of making it virtually prohibitive to import LVs from China to the US. The latest tariff news came after our Q1 sales and production forecasts were finalized. Therefore, the data contained in this release should largely be considered a pre...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

its annually by 2029. The continuation of these issues are expected to cause further declines of 3.8% in Q1 2025, despite support from expanding model ranges at Audi and Cupra. The delay of stringent EU CO2 emission standards by one year to 2026 (provided it is made up for by 2028), will be welcome news to the Group as it struggles to grow BEV demand. Even so, global output is slated to contract in Q2 2025 (-5.8% YoY) before rebounding in Q3 (+4....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

to language that does not presume these things, and other changes have been implemented in safety standards and regulations that affect airbag specifications and performance.   Safety, sustainability, and CSR   The sheer number of airbag-equipped vehicles on the market has increased the number of news articles about recalls and other defects, complaints of false deployment, and concerns about the improper use of seat covers inhibiting side airb...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

gment SUVs. In terms of sales, the company announced that it will launch five new models (two BEVs, one PHEV, and two HEVs) between 2025 and 2027. The one BEV model to be launched is the Mazda 6e produced by Changan Mazda, which is scheduled to be unveiled in 2025. Source: Created from Mazda's news release (February 14, 2025)     Mazda is moving forward with the introduction of a variety of electric vehicles. The company has announced the ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/01

S opened its doors that NXP is acquiring the Austrian TTTech company, NXP can now also offer the required middleware in the form of TTTech’s Motionwise product, while the company also acquired a large number of system, software, and safety specialists in its expanded development area.   The good news here is that TTTech’s solution is open and is not fixed on a particular processor supplier nor on an OEM, and the intention is to stay that way...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q4 2024) ASEAN Countries Automotive News Top Rank Topics Summary Vehicle Sales Volume by Country Vehicle Production Volume by Country Commentary on Sales and Production Volume, January - December 2024 Thailand BEV sales by OEM ASEAN News Topics (Q4 2024)   * An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.   Related reports:Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 (2) Japanese OEM...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/25

ia DMV Disengagement Report 2023: Nine Years of Trend Data (Apr. 2024) CES 2024: Emphasis of ADAS, SDV, Mobility, Sensing & Processing (Feb. 2024)   CES has been the largest tradeshow in the U.S. for over a decade The next table shows CES statistics and links to the exhibitor directory website and news releases by CES exhibitors. The news releases go back to 2015 if anyone needs historical information. The website has over 600 press releases for...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/19

er gallium nitride will be able to make full use of its potential in this respect.” Richard Backhausis Correspondent ATZ | MTZ | ATZelectronics. REFERENCES [1] Hyundai (Ed.): Hyundai Motor Group Shows Newly Developed Automatic Charging Robot for Electric Vehicles. Online: https://www.hyundai.news/uk/articles/press-releases/newly-developed-automatic-charging-robot-for-electric-vehicles.html, access: August 22, 2024[2] Demuth, S. et al.: Aut...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/31

h, Germany, and Chairman of the Program Committee at ELIV.   In his speech, Dr. Zöller introduced some topics that were going to be highlighted in ELIV 2024’s edition, focusing on the growing interest of the automotive industry in Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Zöller also brought up some recent news articles that summarized the challenges and advancements encountered by players in the automotive sector in 2024, such as “Auto sector burned b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/30

aping Europe’s digital future – AI Act. Online:https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/de/policies/regulatory-framework-ai, access:September 5, 2024[8] VDI: KI-Gesetz der EU: Ingenieure und Ingenieurinnen tragen Mitverantwortung bei Entscheidungen von KI-Systemen. Online: https://idw-online.de/de/news833924, access: September 5, 2024   ------------------ KeywordsSpringer, ATZ, Generative AI, AI, Software, Connected ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/22

erado 1500 produced by GM at its Silao Plant in Mexico(Source: Chevrolet)   Reactions from each country/industry   Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter in response to incoming Trump's comments that he would impose a 25% tariff on Mexican goods. Multiple media outlets reported the news on November 26th. In the letter, she said that immigration and drug consumption in the U.S. cannot be solved by threats and tariffs, and warned t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/26