el in November was the Qin PLUS with 43,000 units sold. Second place goes to the Sealion 06 with 35,000 units sold, and in third place is the Haibao / Seal 06 at 29,000 units. BYD’s overall sales were down 23.1% y/y to 374,000 units.   On November 24, BYD announced that it had signed a strategic partnership agreement with Midea Group Co., Ltd., a major Chinese home appliance manufacturer, in Shenzhen. The two companies will focus on collaborat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/26

toward delivering to all models and platforms.   International companies are focusing on the standardization of lower-level hardware, open software platforms, and the deep deployment of cross-model integration capabilities. They continue to expand architecture, reliable middleware, and third-party partnerships to build solutions by horizontally integrating cockpit and autonomous driving systems. Through partnerships with global automakers and te...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/24

nd there is a desire to create new value in the transportation business through collaboration with a variety of partners, including startups and academia. Isuzu / UD Trucks joint press briefing. The podium was eye-catching, with both presidents moving around on equal footing, symbolizing the partnership between the two companies. Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino)   Hino's strengths are its manufacturing integrity, which it has acquired by over...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

% 5 UAES 6% - Others 50% The sales of drive motors manufactured by the NEV manufacturer groups FinDreams (BYD subsidiary), Tesla, and XPT (NIO Inc. subsidiary) mainly correspond to their own vehicle sales, while the remaining drive motor component manufacturers all have long-term strategic partnerships with major Chinese domestic automakers (the specific supply chains showing the supply relationships between major Chinese drive motor sup...

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ery range of 150 km. In October 2019, the company announced a global collaboration agreement with U.S. supplier Dana Incorporated to accelerate the industrialization of 48V vehicles and introduce end-to-end 48V hybrid and electric vehicle systems to the market.   In 2021, the company initiated new partnership and collaboration agreements, including one with Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM). Valeo's 48V electric powertrain system was intended for use i...

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

, and rollover trials, meeting international standards such as IEC, ISO, UL, SAE, and AIS. AI-supported, innovative vehicle structures  FEV has recently entered into a strategic collaboration with Nature Architects, a Japanese technology company specializing in AI-supported structural design. This partnership enables the development of functionally and weight-optimized components for automotive applications, addressing requirements such as defor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

plant and the Blazer EV (including the Honda Prologue) at the Mexican plant. Pickup production will be reduced at the Canadian and Mexican plants with production being transferred to the United States. As for battery plants, the Lansing, Michigan plant was sold to LG, with whom General Motors has a partnership, and the St. Joseph, Missouri plant, with which GM has a partnership with Samsung, has postponed its operation from 2026 to 2027. Until no...

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

nter Automotive Research, Duisburg) Tianshu Xin, CEO, Leapmotor International / Stellantis China CEO Leapmotor International — A New EV Model through China–Europe Collaboration   Chinese EV startup Leapmotor is rapidly strengthening its presence in the European market through a strategic partnership with Stellantis. At the Car Symposium, Mr. Xin, CEO of Leapmotor International and CEO of Stellantis China, outlined the companies’ coll...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/28

f JAECOO J8 ARDIS and J8 SHS ARDIS PHEV in Indonesia (July 23, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/329970 Mitsubishi Motors premieres all-new Destinator 3-row midsize SUV in Indonesia (July 17, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/329708 Philippines Volkswagen to exit Philippine market as ACEI partnership ends (September 22, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/333112 Philippines DOE introduces new guidelines for standardized xEV classific...

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it rolled out a new general knowledge feature powered by ChatGPT via Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Bing search. This upgrade allowed the assistant to handle natural, context-aware conversations and answer a wide range of general questions. In January 2025, Mercedes-Benz expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance the MBUX Virtual Assistant even further. This introduced Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent, built on Gemin...

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

et is expected to expand in India in the coming years due to the entry of new OEMs like Tesla and Vinfast, and new model launches by existing OEMs. Almost all the major OEMs have announced investment plans for electric vehicles in India, along with investment in associated technology and investment/partnership for charging infrastructure.   The sales of electric cars are increasing at a faster rate than the overall passenger car industry. Here i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19

t Wall's "Smart Chassis by Wire" and Tesla's multi-purpose carrier were each planned to be equipped with SBW. In the same year, SAIC-VW, SAIC-GM, and IM Motors each jointly developed SBW with Bosch HUAYU Steering Systems, respectively, and Chery Automobile has also expressed its intention to form a partnership. Since 2023, Hongqi brand and NIO each plan to equip their vehicles with SBW. The standardization group formed by CAERI (China Automotive ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

n and maintenance facilities. Among the emerging companies, XPeng and Li Auto have strengthened their AI research and development, and Xiaomi has open-sourced a large-scale model of speech recognition it developed in-house.   Major foreign OEMs are actively promoting localization and strengthening partnerships with Chinese technology companies. Volkswagen and XPeng are expanding their partnership in E/E architecture. A joint venture battery manu...

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

addition to these, there are many other AI startup companies that aim to achieve autonomous driving. Beijing Momenta Technology Co., Ltd. (Momenta) Wayve Technologies Ltd. (Wayve) Helm.ai Inc. (Helm AI) Momenta   Momenta was founded in China in 2016. The company has already announced technology partnerships with a number of OEMs, including GAC Toyota, Dongfeng Nissan, SAIC-VW, and SAIC-GM, which have begun developing automated driving systems...

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

Nissan pursues profit recovery with Re:Nissan plan GlobalData Production Forecast: Strengthening SUV in North America, Introducing BEV "N7" in China Summary GlobalData Production Forecast: Nissan’s production will remain above 3 million units through 2028 "Re:Nissan" management restructuring plan Complementary partnerships U.S.: Imports account for 40%, with increasing supply from Mexico and Japan Japan : HEVs account for around 80%, BEVs less...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

ched the all-new mid- to large-size off-road PHV SUV Tai 7. Next, on the 12th, Yangwang brand launched the full-size PHV SUV U8L. Outside China, the company released the PHV mid-size sedan Seal 6 DM-i Super Hybrid in Europe on September 2.   On September 2, BYD announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with the Shenzhen Port Group. Both parties will deepen their cooperation in various aspects of automobile export operations, inc...

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iance are to “maximize synergies in development, design, sales, procurement, and manufacturing by leveraging each other's business assets and know-how,'' and to “become a system supplier capable of proposing and providing total safety system products”. The specific items for strengthening the partnership are as follows: Integrated development and sales expansion through mutually complementary technology and know-how for airbags and seatbel...

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market to further expand sales. New Scenic launched in Korea (Source: Renault) In June 2025, KG Mobility (formerly Ssangyong Motor) announced that as part of its mid- to long-term strategy, it would launch seven new models, mainly SUVs, by 2030. In 2024, the company signed a strategic partnership and platform licensing agreement with Chery Automobile, and is now fully stepping up cooperation in the development of mid- to full-sized ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/23

ighting system business and joint development of next-generation lighting control systems. Joint development will be conducted related to production development of DPM (Direct Projection Module), MEC's proprietary optical technology, for automotive applications. One of the results of this business partnership is the development of a headlamp system linked to a driver monitoring system (DMS). This will be discussed later in the Development Trends...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20

o highlighted.  There are several factors which can accelerate the industry. It includes rising domestic demand, growing export potential, and opportunities in both conventional ICE parts and emerging EV and connected mobility solutions. The government policies also boost the industry performance. Partnerships with global players, particularly the EU, are expected to drive innovation, technology transfer, and market access.  The report discusse...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/09