s’ jackets, and frontal collision protection airbags attached to motorcycle frames. In July 2022, the company announced that it was jointly developing an airbag-equipped helmet for bicyclists with POC Sweden AB, a manufacturer of protective equipment such as helmets. In May 2022, Autoliv signed a partnership with MIROS (Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research), which is making advanced efforts in traffic safety in Malaysia, and conducted de...

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

next-generation super range extender technology. By 2025, all series models will be equipped with the AI 3.0 architecture to create a one-stop, end-to-end smart driving experience. The company also announced the development of a new intelligent cockpit and the introduction of the Apple ecosystem. Partnership in intelligence (Huawei) On February 21, 2025, the company signed a partnership agreement with Huawei. The partnership will include produc...

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

Gen AI (May. 2024)   Andreas Mink, Head of Product Engineering Propulsion Software & Energy Efficiency, Daimler Truck AG     Daimler Truck AG is leading a digital revolution in the commercial vehicle sector. Mr. Mink outlined how software-defined architectures, in-house innovation, and strategic partnerships are driving the company’s vision to tackle emissions, safety, and operational efficiency—redefining what trucks can do on the road. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/22

Huawei Smart Car Model Comparison and Sales Status Automotive sales up five-fold y/y; new model Aito M8 launching in collaboration with Seres Summary Smart Car Solutions Business Huawei HIMA smart car sales volume Huawei HIMA smart car Equipment Comparison Trends in partnerships between solutions and parts supply Aito M8 (new model developed by Huawei and Seres, launching in April 2025) (Source: Aito's official Weibo)  Huawei Technologi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/16

Casting Co., Ltd. Kabinburi District, Prachinburi Casings, valve bodies Thai Engineering Products Co., Ltd. Pathum Thani Casings Aisin Chemical (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Bankhai District, Rayong Friction materials (merged in April 2025) History In 1969, Aisin Warner Co., Ltd. was established in partnership with BorgWarner Inc. of the U.S.; the partnership was dissolved in 1988 and the company was renamed Aisin AW Co., Ltd. (Aisin AW). Aisin A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

oward this end, the company will strengthen its software development human resources by expanding the use of human resources in the IT field, such as project managers and architects (highly skilled human resources), strengthening its development capabilities on a global basis, and strengthening its partnerships with the IT industry. Additionally, to improve the efficiency of development, the company will work with automakers to carry out developm...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/09

cal procurement rates for battery packs for EVs, the company plans to build an electric arc furnace (EAF) steelworks in Louisiana to manufacture low-carbon steel plates. In the future technology and energy division, the company will strengthen its autonomous driving, robotics, and AI businesses. In partnership with Boston Dynamics and NVIDIA, the company aims to commercialize eVTOL (flying cars) by 2028. This investment is expected to create 14,0...

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

Mazda: BEV Transition to Progress in Stages Expanding the CX series of large models; developing NEVs with Changan Automobile Summary Announced Lean Asset Strategy Plans for the introduction of electrified vehicles Battery procurement: Partnership with Panasonic Energy Mid-Term Management Plan: Phased advancement of BEV conversion Production and sales in the U.S. Performance outlook for FY2024 (ending March 2025) GlobalData sales forecast: Mazda t...

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

VF 3 VF 5     Exhibition of charging facilities   At this year's IIMS, there was also an exhibit on charging networks, which are indispensable for the widespread use of EVs. PT. Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), a state-owned company covering all of Indonesia, has signed business partnership agreements with Japanese and Chinese manufacturers, and its charging facilities are compatible with the Japanese CHAdeMO standard.   Char...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/31

range of 189 km.       Olectra Greentech Limited, established in 2000, is a publicly listed company and a part of the MEIL Group (Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited). In 2015, the company introduced electric buses in India. Its production facilities are based in Hyderabad, Olectra has a partnership agreement with BYD Auto Industry Co Ltd for the assembly, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and aftersales service of electric buses in Ind...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/27

Limited (MECL), a public corporation under the Indian Ministry of Mines, announced on February 19 that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Catamarca Province, Argentina, to deepen cooperation in the exploration and resource development of critical minerals. The partnership is expected to accelerate lithium exploration projects. Argentina is an important partner for India in securing essential minerals for ele...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/26

inning is detected, thereby reducing the risk of accidents. Note: DSC, Dynamic Stability Control, is Mazda's name for ESC. In February 2024, the company announced it would collaborate with Microsoft Corporation to bring a new dimension of generative AI (artificial intelligence) to automobiles. The partnership is intended to further improve automated driving capabilities. It can be used to initiate appropriate driving maneuvers, such as applying ...

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

Changan Auto: Targeting Sales of 5 Million Units in 2030 Smart Strategy announced; deepening partnership with Huawei Summary Strategic plan: Sales target of 3 million units and exports of 1 million units in 2025 Electrification: Installation of solid-state batteries in 2030, deepening partnership with CATL Intelligent: Achieving L3 autonomous driving capability by 2026, deepening partnership with Huawei Changan Auto Group’s sales volume in Chi...

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

en its development life cycle and time to production. QNX Hypervisor facilitates cloud-based High-Performance Computing (HPC) simulation, offering virtualization capabilities that closely mimic real hardware experiences. (From a press release dated January 9, 2024)   Since the announcement of this partnership at CES 2024, interest in QNX's cloud solutions has increased significantly.   Microsoft Demonstration display of QNX OS 8.0 on Micr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/11

shed in Canada with LG Energy Solution Ltd. began battery production. In December of the same year, the company also reached an agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) to build a joint venture LFP battery plant in Spain. Plants in Germany and Italy, which were to be built in partnership with Automotive Cells Company (ACC), are being reconsidered due to the declining demand for EVs. In addition, the company established its ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/05

otors), the adoption of which is increasing. (Photos were only permitted for full views of the booth and display panels.) Odawara Engineering's exhibition booth Display panel of fully automated winding line for xEVs   Kuroda Precision: Motor core   Kuroda Precision Industries Ltd. has a partnership with Italy's Eurotranciatura and is engaged in core manufacturing (stamping) as well as motor core punching dies. In addition to the Nagan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/27

agreed to terminate the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation regarding the study of a three-company cooperative structure. The breakdown of the management integration talks has also drawn attention to Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn), which is seeking a partnership with Nissan and Renault.   Germany   New vehicle sales in January were 208,000 units, reflecting an decrease 2.8% y/y (down 7.6% m/m). ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/26

in key sectors including EV-related industries (October 24, 2024) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/316543 DTI joins Japan’s METI to enhance EV battery/charging systems development in Philippines (October 22, 2024) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/316394 Vietnam – Philippines expect to expand partnership to new areas; energy transition, EV ecosystems included (October 9, 2024) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/315774 Mitsubishi’s latest 7...

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

U.S. Market: New Vehicle Sales Recover, BEV Expansion Slows Review of electrification and investment plans, supply chain restructuring Summary U.S. sales up 2.1% y/y in 2024; pace of electric vehicle expansion slows GM maintains top position among OEM groups OEMs announce revisions to electrification and investment plans Actively exploring new partnership strategies EV supply chain is being built and restructured New Trump Administration signals ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Chinese Market 2024: Sales Volume 31.4M units, Chinese OEMs Share over 65% BYD leads the pack; Seres, in development partnership with Huawei, sees significant growth Summary 2024 vehicle sales in China up 4.5% y/y to 31.4M units Sales by group: BYD tops the list, Geely and Chery perform well Passenger car market: Chinese-OEMs share exceeds 65% Sales by vehicle type : SUVs account for 53.8% of the PV market; many BYD in the Top 10 sedans and hatch...

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