D arrays, that can display patterns, colors and animations.  — Vehicle surfaces, such as doors and hood, being used as display panels.  — Nearfield ground projection systems, that can create virtual interfaces between vehicle and environment.   Ground projection is already frequently used by premium OEMs to display an illuminated brand emblem when the door is opened. Further possibilities include individual welcome messages when the vehicl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Johnson Controls. In September 2011, the company completed the acquisition of Recaro GmbH's passenger car high performance seating division and Keiper's commercial vehicle seating division and established the Recaro Automotive Seating division at the former Johnson Controls to manufacture and sell premium passenger and commercial vehicle seats under the Recaro brand. (In January 2020, the current Adient completed the sale of its Recaro-brand sea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

ility, introducing right-hand drive models for overseas markets such as the UK, and region-specific vehicles such as the SHARK Pickup for Brazil. Supportive government policies in both China and target export markets provided additional momentum, while strategic branding initiatives—including the Premium Denza line-up in Europe and high-profile endorsements like Brazil’s presidential fleet—enhanced its global reputation. With additional pro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/28

w model Volkswagen was able to overtake its competitors and to resolve the production inefficiencies of the 1990s. Success factors of the Volkswagen Golf IV: Innovative production: efficiency increase by lean manufacturing, teamwork, new logistics concepts Innovative design: precision and value at premium class level (blue meter cluster lighting) Innovative technology: start of platform strategy, advanced infotainment, efficient engines, introdu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

compact electric SUV, while Honda launched the e:N1 subcompact electric SUV. Among Chinese OEMs, GAC Aion, which has just entered the Indonesian market, introduced the Aion Y Plus electric SUV and the ES midsize EV sedan. BYD released the affordable M6 electric MPV and the D9 electric MPV under the premium brand DENZA.   BYD’s M6 (Electric MPV launched in July 2024) (Photo: BYD) Wuling’s Cloud EV (Electric MPV released in May 2024) ...

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

tion models. VW exhibited brand three new ID. brand concept vehicles for the Chinese market: the ID. AURA (a sedan), ID. ERA (a full-size SUV with range extender), and ID. EVO (a smaller SUV). The Audi brand announced the “Q6L e-tron” family and the “A6L e-tron”, EV models based on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) and powered by a CATL battery, as well as several new models. VW also announced the “E5 Sportback”, the first EV model ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ply angled windshield, a redesigned front end, side extenders and an optional digital mirror system that replaces traditional mirrors with camera pods. The Pioneer's aerodynamic improvements provide fuel efficiency gains between 3.7% and 7.2%. Driver comfort is also emphasized by the Pioneer with a premium seating system that has a wider, taller frame and expanded shoulder and headrest areas. A push-button start system, two inductive charging sta...

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

g via satellite, and two-way communication via satellite in remote areas. Galaxy Battleship prototype Shendun Golden Battery   Galaxy Xingyao 8   The Galaxy brand Xingyao 8 is positioned as a global model, a next-generation luxury full-size PHV sedan. The 60km EM-i Luxury and 130km EM-i Premium versions were exhibited at the show. Built on the GEA (Global intelligent new Energy Architecture) base, it is 5,018mm long, 1,918mm wide, 1,4...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/30

June 2022. Akebono Europe S.A.S. was dissolved at the end of June 2022 as scheduled. In July 2022, SEAT of Spain announced that its Cupra brand Formentor VZ5 compact SUV will be equipped with front 6-pot disc brake calipers. In European high-end cars, Akebono Brake, along with Brembo, has become a premium brand due to its many years of experience in F1 racing and its adoption in the McLaren P1 in 2013. Akebono Brake also has extensive vehicle te...

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

a, information based on natural language is produced within the vehicle, especially for the HMI. This helps create predictions and makes it possible to alert drivers ahead of time, increasing trust.     Cost-Effective Scalability: Strategies for Industry Growth - Seamless Solutions for Volume and Premium market   Bernd Hartmann, Head of Innovation Line Driverless, Continental Autonomous Mobility Germany GmbH   In his keynote speech, Mr. Hartm...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/16

024 event. Available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions, prices start at THB 1,099,000 (approximately JPY 4.6 million). BYD Sealion 07 Released in 2024. Is a mid-size electric SUV. The cruising range is 540km. Denza D9 Released in June 2024. Is a seven-seater electric MPV from the premium brand Denza. JuneYao Auto JY Air Announced in November 2024. Is a coupe-like sedan. Is available in two versions, Standard and Plus. Standar...

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

Xpander Cross HEV PLAY-the latest additions to the Xpander series. These exclusive models feature factory-installed black-themed styling kits, giving them a bold and distinctive new look. Designed to deliver an exceptional driving experience under Mitsubishi's e:MOTION, these models combine sporty premium aesthetics with a spacious, flexible cabin. They also offer versatile seat-folding configurations and customizable interior space. Mit...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/08

ational Center for Exhibition and Convention in Shanghai, China (April 23-May 2). Under the theme of "Embracing Innovation, Empowering the Future," approximately 1,000 companies from China and abroad were invited to participate. Exhibited new models include the Z sports car concept model from BYD's premium brand Denza; the Xingyao 8 EM-P mid- to large-sized sedan plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV) from Geely's New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand Galaxy; the...

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

Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (1) Chinese OEMs BYD, Geely, Chery, Changan, MG, GAC, and others Summary BYD: Shark 6 DMO PHEV pickup truck, Denza D9 flagship electric MPV Geely: Star Wish compact EV, Zeekr SUV and MPV, RIDDARA electric pickup truck Chery: Market entry of Chery brand, Omoda & Jaecoo model lineup Changan: Deepal S05 BEV and REEV variants MG (SAIC): New S5 EV and IM6 premium intelligent e-SUV GAC: Aion UT EV and M8 PHEV GWM: ...

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

the vehicle’s functions. (CAR IT Symposium 2025 organized by CAR – Center Automotive Research, Duisburg; Slide: © Qualcomm Technologies Inc.)   Qualcomm Technologies’ flexible and scalable hardware and software architecture enables OEMs to scale AI capabilities from entry-level models to premium autonomous vehicles. A consistent software base allows developers to build once and deploy across multiple hardware generations.   Intelligen...

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

n at BYD booth Sealion 7   At the GIIAS in August 2024, the focus was on the M6, but this time only two units of the M6 were exhibited, one white and one black. Other models displayed include the Dolphin, ATTO 3, and Seal. M6 Dolphin ATTO 3 Seal Denza   Two models of BYD's premium brand Denza, the D9 and Z9 GT, were exhibited in a booth separate from BYD. The D9 is a model that was just released in Indonesia in January, ...

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

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: Commercial Vehicles Transitioning towards intelligent and eco-friendly electric mobilities Summary Tata Motors: Green mobility solutions Ashok Leyland: SAATHI light commercial vehicle, GARUD premium bus SWITCH Mobility: Electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV): Volvo and Eicher lineups SML Isuzu Limited: Hiroi.ev electric bus JBM Electric Vehicles: Galaxy electric luxury coach Montr...

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

ond place was the Panda mini with 13,000 units, and in third place was the Galaxy Starship 7 with 10,000 units. Geely overall electric vehicle sales were up 134.2% y/y to 114,000 units.   On March 5, Geely announced that its subsidiary Volvo Cars had unveiled a new EV sedan, the ES90, and that its premium EV brand, Zeekr, had released images of its 007 GT shooting brake model and announced that it would launch it in mid-April. In addition, Lynk ...

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

ering costs, and simplifying maintenance. There are two types of brake structures: floating and opposed, but more than 90% are floating. However, some suppliers, such as Brembo, only manufacture opposed disc brakes for high performance and differentiation. Brembo's opposed disc brakes have become a premium brand due to their performance in F1 racing and are installed in high-performance vehicles around the world.   As will be described below, al...

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

ers, Eblu Feo DX and Eblu Feo Z. The company plans to launch these new electric two-wheelers in 2025. It also launched its new electric three-wheeler, Eblu Rozee ECO. Godawari also launched the EbluCare app, designed to enhance the EV user experience for its customers.   Eblu Feo DX   Feo DX is a premium electric scooter, equipped with a 5 kW peak power motor offering a maximum torque of 140 Nm. The vehicle features a 4.2 kWh battery offering a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/13