ny's growth trajectory is shifting from "deepening its presence in the Chinese market" to "providing services globally."   Changan Automobile unveiled its new "Vast Ocean Plan 2.0" at this year's motor show, further strengthening its global strategy from product exports and brand building to local partnerships. In addition, the company simultaneously announced the pricing of two models, the Avatr 06T and Deepal L06 Max, equipped with the Blue Co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/28

global strategic cooperation agreement with NVIDIA. The two companies will jointly develop physical AI covering three areas: driver assistance, cockpit AI, and robotics, enabling comprehensive deployment "from the cloud to the vehicle."   On May 15, Stellantis signed a new agreement to expand its partnership with Dongfeng Motor Corporation (Dongfeng Motor). In addition to the Chinese market, there are plans to jointly manufacture Stellantis veh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

hted the Takata airbag recalls and how they caused an increased level of scrutiny on the company and technology. Hugh Nguyen highlighted the importance of a gradual scaling approach for robotaxis to build public trust and further showcase their safety benefits.   Hugh Nguyen described two types of partnership models existing in the robotaxi ecosystem. One model is a product-centric model, used by Waymo, in which a company develops a product, and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

IC are accelerating their R&D and industrialization plans.   Non-Chinese OEMs continue to promote the localization of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and intelligentization. VW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, GM and others are accelerating the implementation of highly autonomous driving and AI cockpits through partnerships with tech companies such as Huawei, Momenta, and Baidu. Conversely, the announcement of the Skoda brand's withdrawal from the Chinese mar...

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

n collaboration with state-owned automakers, were on display, showcasing several new models covering a wide range of prices.   This report introduces the main new models of Xiaomi Auto and HIMA, which are developed by Huawei, that were exhibited at the Auto China 2026. Huawei is also deepening its partnerships with GAC , Dongfeng , and SGMW, and operates three brands with them: Aistaland, Yijing, and Huajing, respectively. Unlike the "5 Jie" ser...

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

s to ensure collision safety in a "relaxed posture," as is expected in autonomous and other vehicles. The company announced that it will begin production of its "Bag-on-bike (motorcycle body-mounted airbag)," which was first announced in 2023, starting in 2025. In June 2024, the company announced a partnership with China's Guangzhou Aridge Technology Co., Ltd. (former XPENG AEROHT) to begin joint development of a dedicated safety system for flyin...

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

, aiming for a ratio of one charging station for every 15 vehicles between 2025 and 2026. Local dealers such as the Arista Group also plan to participate in the construction of local public charging networks. (Reference Report) IIMS Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 (March 2026) Strengthening partnerships with Chinese automakers   The Arista Group covers the entire automotive supply chain, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, mot...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

margin of 21.3% and its first profitable quarter. This growth was driven by significant cost reductions through a platformized architecture and Pure Vision (cameras only), further reductions in non-technical costs through supply chain reforms, and high-margin technology licensing revenue based on a partnership agreement with Volkswagen. R&D expenditures for 2025 increased by 47.0% y/y to CNY 9.49 billion, of which CNY 4.5 billion was invested in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/20

ts) vTCU Virtual Telematics Control Unit NG eCall Next Generation Emergency Call OTA Over The Air LEO Low Earth Orbit (altitude between 160 and 2,000 km above the Earth’s surface) GEO Geostationary Earth Orbit (altitude of 35,786 km above the Earth’s equator) 3GPP Third Generation Partnership Project (international consortium that develops global mobile network standards to ensure interoperability and compatibility worldwide) ...

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

s, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), JPY 4.8961 trillion (FY2024) Of which, powertrain-related: JPY 2.6801 trillion (FY2024) Number of employees: Consolidated: 114,449 (FY2024); Aisin (non-consolidated): 34,384 (FY2024) 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: 2026/04/17

ts) vTCU Virtual Telematics Control Unit NG eCall Next Generation Emergency Call OTA Over The Air LEO Low Earth Orbit (altitude between 160 and 2,000 km above the Earth’s surface) GEO Geostationary Earth Orbit (altitude of 35,786 km above the Earth’s equator) 3GPP Third Generation Partnership Project (international consortium that develops global mobile network standards to ensure interoperability and compatibility worldwide) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

ined for Argentina and Mexico. Great Wall Motor has acquired a former Mercedes-Benz plant, started production there, and is pushing forward with the introduction of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and pickup trucks. Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery) maintains stable production capacity through its partnership with CAOA, an automotive company that operates a local partner operating multi-brand distribution networks for multiple brands. The compa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/08

he Brussels Motor Show. The 5 E-Tech is equipped with a high-voltage coolant heater, radiator, and electric oil pump for lubrication and cooling of the company's e-Axle. These parts are also produced in France and other countries in Europe. In October 2024, Valeo Group announced an expansion of its partnership with TotalEnergies SE at the Paris Motor Show 2024. The two companies have been working together on the joint development of immersion coo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

and motorcycles. Furthermore, the company will promote a multipathway strategy aiming for sustainable growth through the development of a circular economy including biogas projects, electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments, and recycling.   On March 20, Mahindra & Mahindra announced a partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited through its electric vehicle charging business, "Charge_iN". The company will expand its EV c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

rged to 0 V, still deliver high performance even at -25 °C, and could even become cheaper than Li-ion batteries, but the biggest advantage of Na-ion is its stability: “There is no thermal runaway with sodium-ion batteries.” Clarios intends to develop the Na-ion batteries as part of a strategic partnership with the Swedish company Altris and also manufacture them in Europe.   The topic of AI was truly omnipresent, and for just 475 US dollars...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/26

veIn 2017, Nexteer Automotive established CNXMotion, a JV with German brake system manufacturer Continental AG. Since August 2017, the company has collaborated with WABCO, a manufacturer of braking systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. thyssenKruppIn April 2024, thyssenKrupp AG entered into a partnership with Chinese brake component manufacturer BWI (Beijing Jingxi Heavy Industry Co., Ltd.) for electromechanical brake technology. Foundati...

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

sh Charging station-in-station, utilizing and upgrading existing public charging stations. By adding energy storage systems and Flash Charging facilities, the installation can be realized without allocating additional capacity to the power grid or new sites for charging, promoting construction in partnership with charging operators in various locations. According to BYD, the installation process for the Flash Charging equipment is relatively s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/19

r its initial announcement in August 2025. Waymo and Zoox displayed the robotaxis used in operations and showcased their pilot and deployment projects. Tensor Robocar  Another theme at CES 2026 was automotive diversification into robotics applications. Hyundai's exhibit focused on its partnership with Boston Dynamics to show current robotic applications. HL and Schaeffler highlighted their efforts in expanding their portfolio into r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

y 2026. Great Wall Motor launched a locally produced (CKD) model of the subcompact EV "ORA Good Cat" in Thailand in 2024. Production of the Poer Sahar HEV hybrid pickup truck also began. BYD will also begin local production of the mid-size SUV “Sealion 6 DM-i” in 2024. In 2025, Chery Automobile partnership with King Gen PCL announced to jointly develop a Thai-branded EV.   Japanese manufacturers are showing signs of business restructuring, i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/17

r expand existing plants. In the future, the surplus capacity of the Zhejiang Geely Automobile Co., Ltd. Wuhan Branch, where Lotus models are produced, may be used to produce new Galaxy brand models.   In early December, CaoCao Inc., the mobility platform under the Geely umbrella, formed strategic partnerships with Shenzhen Dobot Corp., Ltd. (Dobot) and Chongqing Qianli Zhijia Technology Co., Ltd. (Qianli Zhijia), an intelligent driving technolo...

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