ribution center was opened in the Netherlands on September 12, during the IAA Mobility show. With this facility, GAC establishes a service network covering the European market. Aion UT Hyptec HL GAC E9 Electric technology display GAC GS7 PHEV   AITO, a premium electric vehicle brand jointly established by the SERES Group (Seres) and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei), presented three models for t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/06

e sporty, driver-focused, and tech-savvy. It features Alcantara™ GSE sports seats with integrated headrests and heating function for comfort and support during dynamic driving. The interior of the Opel Mokka GSE combines sporty Alcantara™ seats, dual 10.25-inch digital displays, and premium materials to create a high-tech, performance-oriented cabin with a refined, driver-focused atmosphere (IAA MOBILITY 2025 organized by Verband ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/02

plants, starting with the Acura RSX, which will start production/sales in December 2025. Three additional models will be added in 2026 – based on the 0-series Saloon and SUV for Honda and the Afeela Vision S 01.   Contributing to the slowdown is lower projected output of the new Acura ZDX (S233) Premium Midsize SUV and the Honda Prologue (R233) Midsize SUV, as demand for BEVs continues to weaken. The Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX both qualify f...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

g Mahindra, Tata, JSW MG Motor, a joint venture between SAIC Motor and India's JSW Group, Toyota's Indian subsidiary Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), Hyundai Motor India, Kia Motors India, and Nissan Motor India, have announced significant price cuts for their passenger and commercial vehicle lineups. Premium brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz are also offering significant price reductions on various models.   On August 26, the U.S. Department of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

and industrial innovation.   IAA MOBILITY 2025 hosted around 750 exhibitors from 37 countries and attracted again over 500,000 visitors. The number of Summit visitors increased by 13 percent compared to two years ago.   This report highlights the latest innovations presented by the three biggest premium European OEMs at this year's event.   The IAA is evolving into a showcase for design innovation, driven by the rapid shift toward electric ve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

unveiled the Aion UT, which is CKD-assembled in Indonesia. Japanese automakers are not as active as they once were, and Korea's Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is being heavily affected by the onslaught of Chinese automakers.    The three brands exhibiting for the first time were XPeng, Lepas, a premium brand under Chery, and Maxus (SAIC Maxus Automotive Co., Ltd.) of the SAIC Group. Neta, whose headquarters is undergoing a restructuring, and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/19

IE5 ultra-high efficiency motors was set up as an exhibit specially planned by the organizers themselves.   In Japan, the Top Runner System regulated the efficiency class (IE code) of three-phase induction motors (general-purpose motors) used in testing equipment and production facilities to IE3 (premium efficiency) or higher in 2015, but there are currently no regulations for the highest grade IE5 (ultra-premium efficiency motors).   Companie...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Nissan JTEKT is the mainstream supplier for Nissan vehicles cars produced in the Americas, but NSK is also used. Brazilian-produced vehicles also use thyssenkrupp products. Stellantis - FCA ZF and Nexteer products are supplied for European-produced vehicles, mainly the former Fiat vehicles; premium brands such as Maserati use Bosch hydraulic systems. In 2021, the Jeep Compass PHEV and the high-end Alfa Romeo SUV Tonale PHEV adopted China ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/21

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