d.   Click here for Brake (U.S. and European Markets)   Brakes are a system that is linked to 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 does not especially address in detail brake control systems such as ABS and ESC, or accessories and auxiliary brakes su...

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

of integrated driving assistance testing, and clarify the functional boundaries and safety response measures of the system. It also stressed that exaggeration and false advertising are prohibited, disclosure obligations must be strictly implemented, and responsibility for production consistency and quality safety must be properly shouldered to truly improve the safety level of smart connected car products. In the midst of this trend toward strict...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/28

ports from the UK, equivalent to 66% of the value of those imports, over a 10-year period, and will include tariff reductions on auto parts, tools and machinery. These changes are expected to help British suppliers expand their operations in India and give Indian automakers access to low-cost, high-quality imports. British automakers will also benefit from a quota system that will reduce current tariffs of over 100% to 10%. Initially applied to i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

ng consumers with an extremely safe mobility experience. At the same time, GAC will actively partner with technology companies in the industry. Continuing to cooperate with Huawe, Tencent, iFLYTEK, Didi, CATL and others, GAC will build the GAC AI smart ecosystem "Golink" and provide users with high-quality products and experiences.   Aion: Joint development with automatic driving company DiDi for Level 4 advanced automated driving Level 4 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

The investments in India include JPY 550 billion to increase production capacity including building a new plant, JPY 400 billion for the preparation of the production of new models, JPY 100 billion for carbon neutrality and the realization of the Suzuki Smart Factory (SSF), and JPY 150 billion for quality and efficiency measures. The plan includes investments for R&D of JPY 2 trillion from FY2025 to FY2031. Of this amount, JPY 1.35 trillion wil...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/15

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: 2025/04/24

ddition, SAIC GM will launch eight new ICE models between 2025 and 2027, focusing on the mainstream and high-value-added segment markets. Stellantis New NEV brand On March 25, 2025, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA) announced the launch of its NEV brand, Hedmos. Focusing on quality and mobility experience, the company will enhance its smart cockpit and advanced intelligent driving functions, and roll out Level 3 autonomou...

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

posium 2025 organized by CAR – Center Automotive Research, Duisburg; Slide: © VAIVA) AI is already transforming product development through: Generative design for optimized vehicle components Digital twins for real-time simulation and testing Predictive analytics to foresee supply chain and quality issues AI-driven robotics that work seamlessly with humans Companies must invest in new skills and capabilities, including: AI-enabled desi...

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

ce shown in the figure on the right is a collaborative system in which autonomous vehicles adjust their speed based on infrastructure information (continuous communication of the speed and position of vehicles on the main line) as they merge, and the key point in the demonstration is to confirm the quality of communication (such as interruptions).   The predictive assistance system aims to compensate for the weaknesses in the dynamic characteris...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/18

e. The manufacturing process has been patented in Europe and the United States, and the complex interlocking and rivets make the structure resistant to lateral impacts. Exhibit: Supersprox hybrid sprocket Exhibit: Supersprox hybrid sprocket The color can be chosen, and it has a high design quality. Material: Teeth: Steel / carburized quenching Core: Aluminum alloy / color anodizing treatment Process: Rivet fastening   ---------------...

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

mid structure), with OEMs at the top and their roles segmented and defined, to a flexible ecosystem (flat structure) that transcends industry boundaries. Conventionally, roles were fixed according to the tier structure, so a virtuous cycle was at work due to hardware superiority secured by building quality based on the advanced and safety features of the product. Then, cost competitiveness was achieved by the increased volume of products through ...

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

ensures that it can continue to meet the evolving needs of users and support a growing number of connected devices.   Overall, China Mobile's people-vehicle-home-centralized operation platform represents a significant step towards creating a more connected and intelligent ecosystem, enhancing the quality of life for its users.   The company’s connected vehicle information service platform is part of their broader initiative to enhance the In...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

erest groups through cloud-based infrastructures [2].   Finally, the concept of healing architecture means that urban space is designed not only to be functional, but also to have a positive effect on people’s health. Green recreational areas and climate-friendly building methods ensure a better quality of life, while at the same time reducing heat and stress in the city. The revitalization and greening of existing buildings and areas and new ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Fremax Brakes   Click here for Brake (Japanese Market)   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: 2025/03/21

SDV market   The QNX OS has been the leading safety and mission-critical OS in the automotive market for over a decade. The company has strong relationships with its automotive counterparts and strong foundational products that have been used in the market for over 40 years.   In addition to the quality of its product offerings such as its OS, hypervisor, and middleware, QNX has the pedigree to be one of the most reliable foundational software...

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

lume in 2024 is increased 38.4% y/y to 2.6 million units, the second highest growth rate in the industry after BYD. Chery achieved the goal it set at the beginning of the year of "sales volume growth rate 10-20 points higher than the industry average." In 2025, the company aims to maintain its high-quality development within the industry, setting the same goals as the previous year. Group sales volume in January 2025 increased 10.3% y/y to 224,00...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/07

ipment for motors, inverters, and batteries, proposed a DC regenerative charge/discharge power supply as a power supply device to be used in battery charge/discharge testing. Test batteries are repeatedly charged and discharged in the charge/discharge and aging processes of battery development and quality control evaluation equipment, as well as in battery manufacturing. The charging power is supplied from an AC power source, and the power used ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/28

f India, iCAT is a premier testing, certification, and R&D service provider. iCAT is one of the authorized testing agencies under Rule 126 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) notified by MoRTH(Ministry of Road Transport & Highways), Govt. Of India.   iCAT has advanced facilities and offers high-quality services for both the automotive and non-automotive sectors. Its areas of expertise include powertrain, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH),...

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

technologies and user needs.   Efficient software development   Volvo's software development efficiency is built on a robust toolchain, consisting of the following three key tools: Garet: a code review tool that ensures all code changes are thoroughly reviewed and scrutinized to ensure high code quality and consistency across Volvo's extensive service ecosystem Zuul: An open-source continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) tool. It is...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/20

les volume (Jan-Dec 2024)Reference: MarkLines  Automotive Sales Dashboard   Qin L Song Pro Seagull Brand Region Details BYD China Dynasty series: BYD's flagship product line. The series mainly incorporates elements of traditional Chinese culture into its designs to guarantee quality and to achieve smart innovation. The model names are taken from successive Chinese dynasties, such as "Qin," "Han," "Tang," and "Song". The Qi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/18