ssembly. In the development of sites in Europe and the U.S., many Japanese suppliers have formed joint ventures or alliances with major competitors such as Faurecia (FORVIA) of France, Tenneco of the U.S., and Eberspaecher of Germany. Since the late-1980s, suppliers have proactively increased their overseas footprint as they follow the localization efforts of their OEM customer base, which was led by localization in the U.S. From 2000 onwards, ea...

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

ader in this field. The company’s products have been adopted in more than 300 models of more than 30 automotive OEMs, mainly in the Chinese market. In 2024, the total shipment of chips has exceeded 6 million units. Calterah is currently a radar system supplier that is steadily preparing to expand overseas. Calterah radar system (Material provided by Calterah)   As for the product lineup, Calterah boasts the Alps-mini which handles sho...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

lso plans to open a sales and servicing network of 100 dealers in Indonesia within three years. Changan Automobile Reported on February 21, 2025, Changan Automobile has officially partnered with Indomobil Group through its subsidiary Mobitech Co., Ltd., which is engaged in international trade and overseas market operations. Indomobil Group will be responsible for the distribution and sales of Changan vehicles in Indonesia through its subsidiary...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

ection "4680 large cylindrical batteries" for details). 2) Blade batteries:   The flattened design reduces the number of parts used and improves heat dissipation performance and structural strength. BYD has introduced Blade batteries in all of its series and is accelerating external supply and the expansion of its production capacity. SVOLT Energy is accelerating the spread of short blade “Dagger” batteries. The penetration of lamination tec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

1.1 mm in thickness.   Expanded aluminum alloy pipe joint technology using rubber (Kobe Steel, Ltd.) Exhibit: Expanded pipe joint technology using rubber Bottom: Example of joining aluminum pipe and ring-shaped parts Material: Aluminum alloy (pipe material) Joining process: Partial pipe expansion using rubber Another exhibit is an example of joining aluminum pipes and ring components. This is an innovative method of joining ring-s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

ut into practical application. However, new production of EPB drum brakes has large tooling costs, and disc brakes, with their lower tooling costs, are more likely to adopt EPB.   This report provides an analysis of the Japanese market, but since the major suppliers are working to strengthen their overseas manufacturing footprint due to globalization, this analysis will also reference the subject from a global perspective as appropriate. Looking...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

he theme of "Together for a Smarter World," Changan presented the latest achievements of its smart digital technologies and three series models under its three brands. Ranging from new products to new technologies, the exhibits showcased the company's revitalization of technology, future prospects, expansion into the global market, and its efforts to become a world-class brand. Specifically, new models were unveiled: the Changan Nevo Q07, the Dee...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

ehicles that can use E20, a 20% ethanol gasoline blend, in some regions from February 2023. Compared to 2021, the number of CNG stations in India had more than doubled to over 7,000 locations as of December 2024. According to India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, plans call for an eventual expansion to 8,181 installations. As of March 2024, 14 of the 18 passenger car models sold by Maruti Suzuki in India are available in CNG (compressed...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/15

on, the smart sports version of the "Bao 5" and the drone-equipped version of the "Bao 8" demonstrated the company's technological capabilities in the electric off-road segment.   Related Reports:BYD's Super e-Platform Technology Launch (Apr. 2025)BYD: Sales Leader in Chinese Market, Accelerating Overseas Expansion (Feb. 2025)BYD: Intelligent Control Technology Platform "e3” (Oct. 2024)Chinese OEM Overseas Expansion Activities: BYD, Geely (Se...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/14

(May. 2025)Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (1) Chinese OEMs (Apr. 2025)ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q4 2024) (Feb. 2025)Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 (2) Japanese OEMs and Others (Jan. 2025)Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 (1) Chinese OEMs (Dec. 2024)Chinese OEM Overseas Expansion Activities: SAIC, Great Wall Motor (Dec. 2024)Chinese OEM Overseas Expansion Activities: Chery, Changan (Nov. 2024)ASEAN (2) Increa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/12

% of domestic sales in Mexico in 2024 U.S. OEMs: GM and Ford sales up, Stellantis sales down Japanese OEMs: Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, and Honda experience double-digit y/y growth Volkswagen Group (VW): Significant sales growth for the second consecutive year; Indian-made vehicles contributing to sales expansion Hyundai Group: Sales increase for four consecutive years; begins importing and selling Chinese-made vehicles President Sheinbaum intro...

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

on April 23. The company launched a series of new models in late March: the all-new Denza flagship SUV N9 on March 21, the all-new mid-size EV sedan Qin L EV on March 23, the Sealion 05 EV on March 25, and the first flagship sedan from Yangwang, the U7, on March 28.   The company is also expanding overseas, and announced at the end of March that it had opened a new dealership in Rio de Janeiro, bringing the total number of dealers in Brazil to 1...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/25

pped with sensors in the airbag itself. For non-automotive applications, pedestrian protection airbags for automated delivery robots, seatbelts with airbags for small aircraft, and airbags to be equipped on drones have also been developed.   Relation to autonomous driving   With the evolution and expansion of preventive safety technology and the increase in self-driving cars in the future, so-called "collision-free cars" are predicted to become...

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

vice, and other areas to develop a new NEV smart car model. Battery swap partnership (CATL) On January 10, 2025, the company announced that it would enhance its strategic partnership with CATL. SAIC will deepen the alliance in areas such as technology co-creation, vehicle and battery aftermarket, overseas business expansion, and vehicle-electricity separation. China FAW Group Micro commercial vehicle project On March 20, 2025, the FAW Gro...

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

rview of the technologies, including the Super e-Platform, 30,000 rpm production motors, new generation automotive silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, the Flash Charging Battery, and the megawatt-class flash charging system. Related reports:BYD: Sales Leader in Chinese Market, Accelerating Overseas Expansion (Feb. 2025)BYD: Intelligent Control Technology Platform "e3” (Oct. 2024)Chinese OEM Overseas Expansion Activities: BYD, Geely (Se...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/23

rting CKD units from the Kia India Private Limited, Anantapur Plant in June 2020.   Announcement of Plan to Invest USD 21 Billion in the U.S. On March 24, 2025, Hyundai Motor Group announced plans to invest USD 21 billion in the United States between 2025 and 2028 (USD 9 billion for production expansion, USD 6 billion for parts, logistics, and steel, and USD 6 billion for future technology and energy). In the automotive division, Hyundai pl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/07

emission development of rotary engines. The number of engine units is expected to be reduced to less than half of that of current engines, and the control software to two-thirds. On the other hand, production of the inline 4-cylinder diesel engine is planned to be discontinued. Strengthening overseas plants While China will continue to promote the development, production, and export of new energy vehicles, Thailand has stated that it will ...

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

x. 0.15 G).   Electric parking brake (EPB)   In recent years, deregulation has led to the rapid spread of EPBs. By adopting EPBs, convenience is increased, such as a switch for the parking brake, increased interior space, and an automatic parking ON/OFF function. In addition, in terms of function expansion of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in adaptive cruise control (ACC) with all speed tracking function and automatic parking, braki...

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

4,000 units, while light commercial vehicles reached 343,000 units.   Changan has set a sales volume target of 3 million units in 2025. Of this total, 1 million will be own-brand NEVs and 1 million exports. The goal is to reach 5 million units by 2030. This will include 3.5 million NEV units, with overseas share at 30%.   Changan is focusing on the battery field. The company launched its Golden Shield battery brand in 2023. By 2030, the company...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Chery: Jump in NEV Sales; Promoting Intelligent Technology 2nd place in passenger car sales; top in exports for 22 consecutive years Summary Revenues and sales: Revenues exceed CNY 480 billion, jumping to second in passenger car sales in China Core Technology: Shift from electrification to intelligent vehicles; accelerating AI Overseas Trends: No. 1 in passenger car exports for 22 consecutive years, building a plant in Spain Chery Group's sales v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/07