Shigeru Suiryo Plastics DaikyoNishikawa Denso Tokai Rika Toyoda Gosei Nippon Seiki JPTech Nihon Plast Panasonic Motherson Yachiyo Marelli Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Moriroku Yazaki Resonac Sekisui Techno See Analysis Report: Cockpit Module (European Market)  Automobile cockpits have undergone dramatic changes over the past five years, driven by advances in interface technologies such as displays and IT. The design of cockpits, centered on IV...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

n still function without such equipment. Recall of mechanical CVTs With conventional transmissions, there have been few recalls attributed to development issues, but with the advancement of electronic control, recalls attributed to the design of the electrical system, such as ECU and software program issues, are increasing, as shown in the table below. Although the number of recalls reported is smaller than for other electronic control systems,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/08

rts referred to electrified vehicles in general terms) HEV Hybrid electric vehicle ICE Internal combustion engine PHEV Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle PF Platform SDV Software defined vehicle ZEV Zero emission vehicle (Note that subject vehicles may differ in each country) gpm grams per mile mpg miles per gallon LDV (EPA definition) Light-Duty Vehicle LDT (EPA definition) Light-Duty Truck (GVWR 8,500lbs or less) M...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

tion presentation without clutter. Example: The MBUX Hyperscreen in the Mercedes-Benz EQS features a 56-inch curved glass surface under which two OLED and one 3D display seamlessly merge into one large screen that extends across the entire length of the instrument panel. The freestanding MMI panorama display in the new Audi A5 also features a curved design and OLED technology. It consists of the Audi virtual cockpit with a visible screen diago...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

on (Mitsubishi) announced that it would terminate its engine business with Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi Motors Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and dissolve its joint venture relationship. This results in Mitsubishi’s withdrawal from automobile production in China. Stellantis   In early July, GAC FCA, a joint venture between GAC Group and Stellantis N.V. (Stellantis), filed for bankruptcy. Hyundai   Beijing Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd., (Beijing Hy...

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

sign.   From the user's perspective, the main advances include improved system performance and the addition of a variety of information displays (including the ADAS-related functions described below), which means that the amount of information provided to the driver from the vehicle has increased dramatically. One of the elements for constructing such a system is the improvement of information processing speed.   In the Internet world, cloud-ba...

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

ized Nissan production increase. Chinese output rose by 1.4% YoY after the government intervened to end the price war, boosting demand for locally-produced Nissan models which offset lower exports of the Dacia Spring to the EU. In Europe, RNM’s assembly expanded by a solid 6.7% YoY, thanks to the ramping up of the new Renault 4, 5 and Dacia Bigster, though Dacia contracted in North Africa and South America. Overall, Nissan and Dacia’s product...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/29

te Turkey Manufacturing site Manufacturing site UK Manufacturing siteR&D facility Manufacturing site Manufacturing site Middle East/Africa Saudi Arabia Manufacturing site South Africa Manufacturing site Manufacturing site Morocco Manufacturing site 4) Diagrams of major alliances and joint ventures The table can be scrolled left and right. ◎: Main Supplier / ○: Current supplier / △: For...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

nstruction site, the lane in which the vehicle should travel can be projected onto the road surface. In 2023, the product was adopted as an option on the Porsche Cayenne. Marelli h-Digi® microLED   The LED module individually controls 19,200 pixels. Based on the EVIYOS 2.0 light source from ams-OSRAM AG, this is Marelli's second generation high-resolution projection system, following the h-Digi launched in 2018. The product enables light distri...

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

umber of vehicle recalls has been increasing year by year. In the past, there were almost no recalls due to development issues, but as described below, there have been an increasing number of recalls due to issues with the design of electrical systems, such as ECU electronic boards and software programs. In particular, software is a black box, so explanations of the causes are lacking. Explanationa are needed to reassure users. In November 2022, ...

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

ar FORVIA Magna Seating Brose Click here for Analysis Report: Seat (Japanese Market)   Safety and comfort are required of seats, important automotive components which influence the interior design of vehicles. The construction of the seat can be divided into three major parts: the basic skeleton/frame, the cushioning material, and the seat trim cover. In addition, the frame consists of parts such as the seat back frame (back rest), seat cushion...

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

2.8% compared to the same period last year, and the trend to curb automobile production and exports from 2025 onward is becoming increasingly evident.   By manufacturer, many OEMs, including Mexico's top two automakers, GM and Nissan, expanded their production scale in 2024. All OEMs in Mexico are ramping up production, particularly in the SUV segment, to meet demand in the U.S., the most important export destination.   In response to the U.S. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

or automotive applications, usually the substrate is a dense honeycomb structure. Usually alumina is used as a substrate for catalysts because it inherently has a high melting point and is chemically stable with high thermal conductivity. However, metal substrates are becoming more common because ceramic substrates have the disadvantage of being weak with regards to impact resistance. Catalyst washcoat: The washcoat fixes the precious metals, whi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

cases where a product is recalled shortly after its market launch. Previously, there were almost no recalls due to development issues, but as shown in the table below, there have been an increasing number of recalls due to issues with the design of electrical systems, such as ECUs and software programs. Possible reasons include the development test codes used by the testing departments, which determine whether a product can be released to the ma...

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

S32K5 MCU Architecture   NXP Semiconductors has announced the new S32K5 microcontroller (MCU) family for automotive applications, designed to accelerate the transition to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and zonal architectures. Key Features of the S32K5: 16nm FinFET process and embedded MRAM (Magnetoresistive RAM)– Achieves over 15 times faster writing speeds compared to traditional flash memory, contributing to faster OTA (Over-The-...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/13

479.5 Japan 199.3 242.5 198.3 196.3 123.4 157.5 152.8 Mexico 373.2 325.5 257.0 259.1 164.9 254.1 326.7 UK 8.1 3.2 0.1 0.0 - - - Korea - 69.8 14.1 - - - - Other/unknown 194.5 - - - - - - Percentage of imported vehicles 51.9% 47.6% 52.2% 46.6% 39.5% 45.8% 51.9% StellantisAlfa RomeoDodgeRamFiatJeepMaseratiChrysler Total sales volume 2,262.5 2,228.3 1,841.6 1,810.0 1,574.0 1,555.8 1,325.6 Number of imported vehicles Total number 1,07...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02

gaining prominence Mexican domestic EV "Zacua" (Source: Zacua)   Prior to the inauguration of Claudia Scheinbaum as President in October 2024, Mexico announced a draft plan to lead a national project to develop the Olinia, a purely domestic EV, as part of its “Technology Development Program for Innovation”. The project aims to promote the growth of the automotive industry and the use of clean energy by providing affordable EVs for t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

d its development status of airbags that protect motorcycle riders. This includes airbag-equipped helmets jointly developed with Locatelli S.p.a., Italian manufacturer of Airoh brand helmets, airbags attached to the riders’ jackets, and frontal collision protection airbags attached to motorcycle frames. In July 2022, the company announced that it was jointly developing an airbag-equipped helmet for bicyclists with POC Sweden AB, a manufacturer ...

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

ared to FY2023. As for the progress of the mid- to long-term business strategy formulated in September 2023, there are still issues remaining regarding profitability in existing areas (AT, etc.), but development costs and capital investments are being steadily made in growth areas (e-Axle, battery framework, Gigacast). In addition, the company's priority activities for FY2024 include the commercialization of electrified and intelligent products a...

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

l direction, the behavior in all directions during operation can be optimally controlled. In Europe and the U.S., ABS and ESC are standard equipment. This report uses the term ESC to refer to electronic stability control, which is also referred to by other names, such as as electronic stability program (ESP) or vehicle stability control (VSC) by some German OEMs.   Next, this report also deals with the three components that make up the foundatio...

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