, the company showcased its lineup of four major vehicle series, A, B, C, and D, developed through their "full-stack in-house development" approach. From the flagship D-series, which targets the high-end market and features Leapmotor's latest technology, to the core C-series, which boasts "flagship quality" for young families, to the B-series, which is developed to global standards, and the A-series, which focuses on intelligent premium compacts,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/20

ns, medium and long distance transportation and cold chain logistics. The Notice encourages application to public buses, urban logistics, garbage trucks, and soil transport vehicles, as well as explores applications to passenger vehicles, such as official vehicles and vehicles booked online. High-Quality Development Implementation Plan for Energy-Saving Equipment (2026-2028) The Plan was issued by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Informat...

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

vers inhibiting side airbag deployment. In addition, as the number of vehicles equipped with airbags with a high vehicle age has increased in the market, articles on the service life and expiration date of airbags, or whether they need to be replaced, are becoming more and more common.   Regarding quality issues with inflators, which are a major component, following the recall of the former Takata’s inflators due to rupture (described below), ...

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

Exhibition of nonwoven sound-absorbing coversMaterials used in nonwoven sound-absorbing coversSample of nonwoven sound-absorbing cover for air compressor Bender: Insulation monitoring device   Bender (Bender GmbH & Co. KG) is a German company that handles insulation monitoring equipment, power quality monitoring equipment, etc., and its sole distributor in Japan, ProTrad Co., Ltd., was exhibiting at "SMART GRID EXPO 2026".   In electrified ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

alidate connectivity functions earlier in the development cycle, ideally before physical prototypes are available.   The core of Anritsu’s approach lies in capturing real-world driving data. The company conducts field tests to record authentic network conditions, including variations in coverage quality, service interruptions, latency, and handover behavior. These measurements are then converted into a virtualized network environment that accu...

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

y impaired, at low speeds, demonstrating the presence of safety issues. Subsequently, research on alarm sound design to improve detectability has progressed, systematically examining design elements such as frequency characteristics, volume, and speed synchronization. Furthermore, research on sound quality and psychoacoustics focusing on the trade-off between detectability and discomfort has progressed, recognizing the importance of indices such ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/16

automotive sector, this translates into new ways of exposing network capabilities directly to applications. Network as Code and Agentic AI in Automotive Applications   A key demonstration explained by Mr. Davies centered on Network as Code, Nokia’s approach to making network functions—such as quality of service and traffic prioritization—accessible via APIs. At MWC 2026, Nokia showed how this concept is enhanced through agentic AI, allowi...

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

Clutch for the NSR250R ・High-hardness design minimizes uneven wear, ensuring smooth clutch operation for the long term. ・Low-friction design provides a linear response even to the slightest lever movement. ・Designed to deliver both performance and aesthetic appeal while maintaining OEM quality. ・10% increase in clutch spring load compared to stock. ・Reduces slippage even at high torque levels, ensuring stable power delivery. ・R...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/09

t keywords regarding the technological content for SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles). Delivering value through software also requires addressing the growing burden of software development workloads, connecting the software on the vehicle side with that on the cloud side, and how to update it at high quality and high frequency - the "mechanisms (development environment)" and what additional value-added services are provided through SDV - "service c...

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

G Rassini, S.A.B. Fremax Brakes Brake Disc brake Drum brake   Brakes are a system that controls one of the basic functions of vehicles, which is that of "stopping". The characteristics of the system are such that it is considered a critical safety part, requiring the control of production and quality assurance. This report focuses primarily on the control systems of hydraulic brakes for automobiles while also providing supplementary informa...

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

Xiaomi SU7 Teardown Survey: Perceived Quality of the Instrument Panel In-depth analysis of material quality and interior design Summary What is Perceived Quality? Xiaomi SU7 interior component survey (Instrument panel) Structure of main components Material and Texture Points of interest from a perceived quality perspective   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) conducted a teardown survey of the BEV “Xiaomi SU7” developed by the smartphone manufa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/18

les, testing of autonomous driving products, and inspection and certification of automobile cybersecurity. Experts and business representatives from the automotive industry met together to discuss technology paths, policy directions, and implementation strategies to provide st support for the high-quality development of the industry.   This report introduces the content related to intelligent connectivity from the seminar program. The speakers,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

y after the expiration of the vehicle purchase tax exemption policies, there were obvious structural changes, namely, an increase in the market share of high-end NEVs and a decrease in that of entry-level vehicles. Such factors are conducive to promoting the industry’s transformation towards high-quality development. As time goes by, consumers will gradually be accustomed to normalized NEV purchase tax policies, and the NEV market is expected t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

tches in place at key points. Still, it is significant that a cockpit that breaks out of the shell of conventional Japanese cars has been introduced (it seemed that the proportion of Japanese visitors to the booth at the CES venue was high). Furthermore, AFEELA 1's main strength seems to lie in its quality as an entertainment space rather than in its novelty of design. This is an area that will change with software, and we look forward to seeing ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

es value to existing users by sequentially providing upgraded software with improved learning capabilities.   The exhibits include an IP69K camera and two ECUs, one of which can control up to four cameras with 4G communication capability, and the other of which can control up to eight cameras. The quality level of both products is said to be OEM-graded. The image sensor used in the camera is Sony Corporation's 2MPix, which places more emphasis o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

urrent development reality of the Chinese automotive industry, and aim to unify supervision rules, guide automotive manufacturers and sales companies to implement compliance management in accordance with laws and regulations, promoting the formation of market order through pricing commensurate with quality and healthy competition. USA Market share by powertrain type in the U.S.(January 2026) U.S. xEV market share trends USA Top 5 be...

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

a reach of 2.3 meters, and can lift objects weighing up to 50 kilograms. Atlas can be used for material handling or order fulfillment. Spot is a quadruped robot that can be equipped with payloads including cameras, acoustic imaging sensors, or robotic arms and is used primarily for inspections and quality control. Boston Dynamics Spot robot Boston Dynamics Atlas robot  Other robots shown include Stretch, a robot designed to load, ...

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

SDV: Data-driven architectures, Shift Left, Agentic AI From the presentation coverage at the SDV Europe 2025 Summary AUMOVIO: Scalable Function Deployment for SDV Bosch: Enabling the Software-Defined Vehicle: Accelerating SDV integration with Continuous Integration and Testing (CI/CT) Porsche: Beyond the engine - Ensuring speed and quality in Porsche's software supply chain BMW: Agentic AI in the Car - From Orchestration to Agentic Personalizatio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/18

BYD Yangwang U8 Teardown Survey: Perceived Quality of Door Trim Comprehensive analysis of interior design and texture expression Summary What is Perceived Quality? BYD U8 interior components survey (Door trim) Structure of main components Material and texture Points of interest from a perceived quality perspective   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) purchased a top-of-the-line BYD Yangwang U8 (base price approx. JPY 23 million), which is BYD Co. L...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

re at the retail end. Meanwhile, with the positive progress in EU-China and Canada-China EV tariff negotiations, NEV exports have extended from "simply selling vehicles" to "supply chain localization". Overall, future export growth is expected to shift from "quantity-driven" high-speed growth to a "quality-driven" leap. - Maker January 2026(1,000 units) y/y 1 Geely 210 -12.6% 2 FAW-VW 132 -3.5% 3 BYD 94 -53.0% 4 SAIC-VW 90 -9.3% 5 Ch...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13