e indicating that it also knows as the Leapmotor Lafa 5). The vehicle measures 4,430 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, 1,520 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,735 mm. The model features frameless doors and is equipped with sporty 19-inch aluminum wheels. B05 (Lafa 5)   The B10, a C-segment SUV launched in the Chinese market in April 2025, was released in the European market. The vehicle measures 4,515 mm in length, 1,885 mm in wi...

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

electric concept car was designed for both real-world and digital driving, as it will be available in “Gran Turismo 7” for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 this autumn. The concept car does not only give a preview of upcoming GSE models, but it also reaffirms Opel’s commitment to the small car segment.   The Opel Compass design plays a central role in shaping the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo. It organizes key visual elements along horizont...

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

e Asia-Pacific region throughout this decade. However, the production share of pure ICE vehicles is projected to decrease from 74% in 2024 to 41% by 2032.   Honda’s light vehicle sales in India is expected to increase from 69k units in 2024 to 122k units by 2030. The introduction of new B- and C-segment SUVs is expected to contribute over 50k units, alongside further expansion of the well-performing Elevate B-segment SUV. U.S.   Honda set US ...

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

Hongguang MINIEV in fifth with sales of 31,000 units.   The Geely Xingyuan has maintained second place for the third consecutive month, beating out its small BEV-model competitors the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV (5th place) and the BYD Seagull (11th place). While the two competing models are in the A segment, this is a B segment model, which is a size larger, and is seen as having advantages in terms of price, equipment, and range.   The follo...

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

his design leap signals a daring transformation, especially from BMW, Mercedes and Audi. The design of their cars proves that electric vehicles can be ambitious, luxurious and highly individual, leaving their previous utilitarian image behind.   Among the standout premieres were the all-electric D-segment SUVs from BMW and Mercedes-Benz — the iX3 and the electric GLC — both of which celebrated their global debut.   These two models mark a s...

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

easing in the price war will be avoided. Other Asia The Korea LV market declined by 2.6% YoY in August, bringing sales to 122k for the month. Despite this drop on a raw data basis, the selling rate remains in line with the YTD average. YTD the market has expanded 3% YoY, though the struggling LCV segment has pared back PV strength. On the basis of a weak 2024, we expect this year to return to positive growth, but the market rebound is not as st...

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

es, are accelerating local production. BYD   The most active booth was BYD's, where visitors of all ages gathered around almost every vehicle, symbolizing BYD's current momentum. There were 15 vehicles on display covering seven models: ATTO 1, ATTO 3, M6, Dolphin, Sealion 7, Seal, and U9.   The A-segment compact EV ATTO 1 is a low-priced model priced at IDR 195 million (approximately JPY 1.9 million), equipped with a 30.08kWh battery, with a ra...

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

ystem redundancy (to ensure fail-safe operation) and are becoming one of the critical functional components in the CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric) era.   Initially power steering was offered as a high-end optional equipment feature available only on some models in the luxury car segment. But power steering now comes equipped on most vehicles as standard equipment to avoid those issues with heavy handling that are common in veh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Ltd.) saw significant sales growth and attracted attention as emerging EV brands.   In the most recent period, from the second half of 2024 to July 2025, the sales situation for the two brands other than XPeng, Li Auto and NIO, has been difficult.   NIO has been increasing sales of its flagship D-segment SUV models, the ES6 and ES8, but sales have been sluggish due to competition from major brands in the segment's products and markets. The comp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/17

as an optionIn July 2022, Opel announced that all versions of its Grandland compact SUV will be equipped with a full LED lighting system. Adaptive pixel lights called "IntelliLux LED" will also be offered as an option. IntelliLux LEDs are equipped with various adaptive lighting features, including segmented anti-glare high beams. There are 16 LED segments that cut off the lights in the corresponding areas for oncoming and preceding vehicles, dep...

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

atteries will be provided by Ultium Cells LLC, a JV between General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution. Prologue (left) and Acura ZDX (right) supplied from GM's plant on an OEM basis (Source: Honda) List of EV models sold in the U.S. The table can be scrolled left and right. Model Segment Battery capacity(kWh) Cruising range(mile) Motor Sales volume (units) Release date Max output(hp) Peak torque(lb-ft) 2024 Jan.-Jun. 2025 P...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

llow rectangular materials   CHK Spring Industry Co., Ltd. (CHK Spring Industry), which exhibited jointly with the Oita Electromagnetic Research Society (Oita Industrial Research Institute), displayed a "motor coil made of hollow rectangular wire material," which is a hollowed-out rectangular wire segment for SC winding type motors often used in electric vehicle motors, and which can be cooled.   Although the hollow material is weak in strength...

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

ndicating a continuing market shift. Electrified vehicle sales for H1 reached 13,490 units, comprising 10,891 HEVs, 2,439 BEVs, and 160 PHEVs.   Toyota retained its position as the market leader, followed by Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ford, and Suzuki.   Despite ongoing difficulties in the passenger car segment, CAMPI remains optimistic about the industry’s outlook, highlighting the resilience of commercial vehicles and stressing the importance of c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/28

r manufacturing plant in Narsapura near the city of Bangalore. It is now setting up a dedicated electric vehicle facility, “Factory E,” at this site. The factory will focus exclusively on electric two-wheelers. HMSI already launched the ‘ACTIVA e:' and ‘QC1' scooters in the electric vehicle segment. These electric two-wheelers are produced in the Narsapura plant.   Auto component suppliers signed MoUs and announced investment commitment...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/27

0 patent applications, multiple patent awards and software products such as brake-to-steer, Nexteer and Continental will continue to leverage the innovations generated from the joint venture as well as explore future project-based collaboration opportunities. Expanding EPS output for B- through D-segment EVs In August 2021, the company announced that it has expanded the output of its pinion type electric power steering (EPS) system to meet the...

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

onference, commercial vehicle sales in 2024 were approximately 220,000 units, and the share of electric vehicles in the commercial vehicle market was only 0.1%. Of these, 67% are light-duty commercial vehicles suitable for electrification, and the company said it will launch products targeting this segment.   As for electric commercial vehicles, Mitsubishi Motors has been producing the Minicab EV, developed based on the Minicab MiEV, as the L100...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

YD, where they instructed manufacturers not to offer unreasonable discounts. The EV market is the main battleground in the price war, as domestic and international demand for affordable electric driving has been rising. Other Asia In Japan, LV sales fell 3.6% YoY on a raw sales basis, with the CV segment contracting 8.1%. This is somewhat expected in seasonal terms however, as indicated by the selling rate posting a 1.7% MoM increase for LVs, r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

ve units, and parts, including the reduction gear and inverter, are shared.   The components of the motor for the rear unit (the rotor is for the rear IPMSM) were displayed at the venue. Stator   The stator has a 54-slot distributed winding core with 10 conductors in each slot, and SC (segment coil) winding using rectangular wires. Each segment is connected by TIG welding and connected to the terminals by busbars in three parallel co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/19

loping a battery system suitable for cold climates. The company is developing a high-temperature cooling solution for the high-temperature environment of the Middle East, reducing battery degradation by 18%. Within the next three years, the company will launch 17 new overseas models, covering major segments in the global market with models equipped with new hybrid systems. SAIC also aims to apply solid-state batteries and other technologies. Orga...

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

ility brand Mobilize: Launching V2G project with charging system development firm Renault brand international game plan 2027: Launching eight new models outside Europe Renault Group’s business results: Operating profit rising to a record high in 2024 Renault 4 E-Tech Electric – all-new B-segment electric SUV (Source: Renault Group)   The Renault S.A. (Renault Group) aims to be a next-generation automotive company focused on five bu...

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