king it difficult to release the parking brake if the vehicle breaks down on the road. Repair costs are expensive. ◇Coordinated systems such as ADAS Adaptive cruise control with all-speed tracking function (all vehicle speed ACC) Advanced parking assist (APA) Autonomous driving (EPB-related recalls) In recent years, there have been many cases where a product is recalled shortly after its market launch. Previously, there were almost no rec...

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

n Technology's Equipment Industry Department held a meeting to promote the market entry of smart connected vehicle products and online software upgrade management operations. The conference stressed that automakers should deeply understand the requirements of the "Notice on the Management of Entry, Recall and Online Software Upgrades of Smart Connected Vehicle Products", thoroughly carry out verification of integrated driving assistance testing, ...

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

nt has been withdrawn for now.)   The top three suppliers of airbags in the global market used to be Autoliv of Sweden, Takata of Japan (now Joyson Safety Systems of the U.S.), and TRW Automotive of the U.S. (now ZF Friedrichshafen AG/ ZF LIFETEC). However, following the auto industry’s largest recall ever of Takata-made inflators (using ammonium as a gas generator) that started to explode, first in the U.S., the company filed for bankruptcy ...

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

the aftermarket, including vehicle customization, leasing, racing, and overnight stays in campers. Automobile-related consumption will be shifted from “purchase management" to "usage management”. Notice regarding further enhancement of entry into the intelligent connected car product market, recalls, and software online upgrade management The Notice was released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State Administr...

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

sing sensors and a cloud-based database to accurately estimate road conditions, it improves the performance of advanced safety systems such as Automatic Emergency Braking system (AEB), Adaptive Cruise Control (All-speed ACC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).  Recall: In December 2024, Stellantis announced that it is recalling just under 320,000 Ram pickups due to a defect in ZF brakes. The affected vehicle...

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

e have been improved. Delivery of the new model is scheduled to begin in March. At the same time, the start of production of the updated model at the Shanghai Gigafactory and Berlin Gigafactory has been reported, which is expected to have a positive impact on production and sales volume. However, a recall in China of some Chinese-made and imported vehicles announced on January 24, totaling 1.2 million vehicles, is a large-scale recall, and its im...

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

ercedes-Benz's Q3 EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) fell 48.0% to EUR 2.517 billion. The model mix worsened due to the fact that it was a time when models such as the G-Class were being changed over. BMW's operating income fell 61.0% y/y to EUR 1.696 billion. This was due to the impact of a recall caused by a defect in the integrated braking system and continued low consumer sentiment in China.   Research Department, MarkLines Informatio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/26

ved most of the DMS issues as an infrared camera is now included.   FSD has gone through many Beta versions as shown in the above table. FSD version 11 was important as is merged Autopilot code with the FSD code and was released in March 2023. FSD v11 also updated some issues identified in a NHTSA recall order.   Tesla has gone through four hardware generations with fifth generation announced. HW-3 received Tesla's designed self-driving AV chip...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/25

n was 8.4%. Revenues decreased due to delivery stop related to Integrated Brake System fault and weaker consumer sentiment in China. EBIT was impacted by increased capital and R&D expenditures.   In September 2024, the BMW Group adjusted the guidance for the 2024 financial year downward due to the recall and delivery stop linked to the defective Integrated Brake System supplied by Continental AG. This recall will impact over 1.5 million vehicles...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/18

and   III-1-5) LiB fire accidents and causes From 2013 to 2022, fire accidents continued in Tesla (Model S, Y, 3), Hyundai (Kona, Ionic 5), VW (ID.3), and other models. There are not only battery problems but also external factors, but the following are three recent cases where batteries were recalled due to battery problems. In October 2020, the Kona Electric was involved in 12 fire incidents in South Korea, leading to a total recall of ap...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

by gradually introducing new models based on the Ultium platform, which is designed specifically for xEVs (electrified vehicles), into high volume market segments such as mid-size SUVs and full-size trucks.   However, due in part to vehicle launch delays caused by battery supply shortages and some recalls, the expansion of EV production and sales has been slow, and the ratio of BEVs to total sales has reached a plateau.   From the second half o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/08

cushion base (fabric) is also discussed.   The top three suppliers of airbags in the global market used to be Autoliv of Sweden, the former Takata of Japan (now Joyson Safety Systems of the U.S.), and TRW Automotive of the U.S. (now ZF of Germany). However, following the auto industry’s largest recall ever of former Takata-made inflators (using phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant), the company filed for bankruptcy protection to restr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/12

g at the shareholders meeting, Musk said that the company will focus for the time being on stable mass production of the Cybertruck in the North American market and the resulting cost reductions, and that there are no plans to introduce the product to other markets, at least not within the year.   Recall of over 10,000 vehicles due to wiper motor defects, etc.   In June 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/19

).   Tesla   Sales of the Model Y, its best selling model, were down 16.5% y/y to 96,000 units, while sales of the Model 3 fell 10.6% to 48,000 units. Tesla's total sales volume in June was 152,000 units, down 13.1% compared to the same month last year.   The company continues to suffer from the recall of Cybertruck due to a defective wiper motor and problems related to air pollution, etc. at its Fremont Plant in California. On the other hand,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/26

n a state of flux.)   The top three suppliers of airbags in the global market were formerly Autoliv of Sweden, Takata of Japan (now Joyson Safety Systems of the U.S.), and TRW Automotive of the U.S. (currently ZF Active Safety And Electronics U.S.). However, following the auto industry’s largest recall ever of Takata-made inflators (using ammonium as a gas generator) that started to explode, first in the U.S., the company filed for bankruptcy ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/25

nd 13% decrease from the previous year's results of 258 units produced and 131 units shipped, respectively.   Regarding EVs, production of the Class 8 cab-over semi-truck "Tre" began at the end of 2021, and orders were received from and products shipped to multiple fleet companies, but a voluntary recall of the battery pack was announced in August 2023 and sales were halted. The EV truck is equipped with a 733kWh battery pack with a range of up ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/02

e CVT, in part because of its cooperative relationship with Toyota in India and other countries. Suzuki's first newly developed CVT has two discharge ports for optimal management of hydraulic pressure, reducing the workload of the oil pump and improving fuel economy. In July 2022, Suzuki reported a recall of 63,000 units of three models, limited to second-generation Hustler and other turbocharged models, for a defective CVT. The recall stated “...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/16

ns to expand supply with two joint venture plants with Ford, two of its own production plants in the U.S., and one plant in Hungary. However, Ford's joint venture partner in Turkey is now LG. In February 2023, Ford F-150 Lightning vehicles equipped with SK-made batteries caught fire, resulting in a recall of 18 vehicles. SK's in-house high-quality thin-film wet separators are marketed for their stability, heat resistance, and long life. The NMC c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/01

f airbag technology is rapidly expanding.   The top three suppliers of airbags in the global market used to be Autoliv of Sweden, the former Takata of Japan (now Joyson Safety Systems of the U.S.), and TRW Automotive of the U.S. (now ZF of Germany). However, following the auto industry’s largest recall ever of former Takata-made inflators (using phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant), the company filed for bankruptcy protection to restr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/21

accounting for 8.7% of the total in H1 of 2023. (Luxury brand Cadillac and EVs are counted as separate segments.)   EV sales accounted for 2.8% of total sales in H1 of 2023, a significant increase from the same period last year (EV ratio of 0.7%) when Bolt EV / EUV production was stagnant due to a recall.   GM has plans that all new products will be EVs by 2035. To make the huge investments required to expand the EV lineup and build a productio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/15