, it is possible to "manage multiple units by one person, improving inspection efficiency and reducing costs." By procuring necessary parts ahead of schedule based on signs of failure, it is possible to "reduce lead time for replacement parts arrangements." By visualizing key inspection points with smart glasses (extended reality, XR), "efficiency of on-site work can be improved by linking with XR."   Generalizing the benefits (value) of digita...

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

nt: In November 2025, Valeo Group announced that its new compact 5-way refrigerant valve, designed for heat pump systems in next-generation electric vehicles, had been selected as a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree. Mass production is scheduled to begin in September 2026. Integrated into Valeo's smart heat pump module, this new valve replaces three solenoid valves and one check valve with a single compact unit that uses an innovative rotating ...

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

ICE-powered Raize GR Sports underwent a minor facelift, primarily through a change in the body kit. Additionally, an automatic transmission model of the GR Corolla was released. Vios HEV Yaris Cross HEV Innova Zenix HEV Daihatsu    The models on display at this Show were the Rocky e-smart Hybrid and the Rocky. The all-new Rocky e-smart Hybrid is produced in Indonesia in a CKD plant, and the price is IDR 299.95 million. Roc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

oor area of approximately 300,000 square meters. The new facility will take on the development and manufacturing of core technologies for autonomous driving, including electric drive products equipped with new-generation SiC power modules, integrated braking systems, decoupling braking systems, and smart drive solutions. In February 2022, Bosch India announced the opening of its R&D center in Hyderabad, India. The center is engaged in on-board el...

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

the Chinese market at the Auto Shanghai 2025. Huawei provides the DriveONE EV System installed on the bZ7, offering high power output and long range. Furthermore, it incorporates advanced technologies led by Chinese companies such as Momenta's ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) and Xiaomi's smart ecosystem integration that connects the vehicle with daily life. The base price is CNY 179,800.   Nissan plans to unveil and launch its next-ge...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Market Access Review Requirements for Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers" and "Market Access Review Requirements for Road Motor Vehicle Products" (2026.01) Call for comments Issuance Official implementation Document No. 45 "Notice on the Management of Entry, Recall and Online Software Upgrades of Smart Connected Vehicle Products” (2025.02) Company unannounced inspections Company self-assessment + expert review Annual inspections (conducted e...

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

r Geely; 28,304 units for Chery; 20,393 units for Tesla China; 14,138 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 9,769 units for Leapmotor; 9,568 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 8,888 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 6,031 units for Changan Auto; 4,918 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 3,978 units for smart; 3,648 units for XPeng; 3,544 units for Polestar; 1,742 units for Changan Mazda; 1,626 units for Great Wall Motor; 1,560 units for Dongfeng Hond...

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

drogen-blended... gas engine with dedicated EGR system Engine Performance Tokyo City University ーーー 25SETC-0176 Effect of hydrogen injection pressure on... performance and... blow-by... Development Methodology and Tools Tenneco ーーー 25SETC-0183 ...combustion analysis development with smart ignition coil diagnostic Engine Performance (dual fuel) Toyota Industries Corporation Osaka Gas 20259255 Experimental study on hydrogen-methan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

tomotive World and NEPCON Japan expos were held January 21 - 23, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight. According to an announcement by the organizer, RX Japan Ltd., the total number of visitors to Automotive World 2026 for the entire exhibition (3-day total), including NEPCON Japan, Factory Innovation Week, and Smart Logistics EXPO held at the same time, was 78,673, slightly down from 85,430 last year and in line with 77,744 visitors in 2024. Although the nu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/10

and NEPCON Japan expos were held at Tokyo Big Sight, from January 21 to 23, 2026.   According to an announcement by the organizer, RX Japan Ltd., the total number of visitors to Automotive World 2026 for the entire exhibition (3-day total), including "NEPCON Japan," "Factory Innovation Week," and "Smart Logistics EXPO" held concurrently, was 78,673, slightly down from 85,430 last year and in line with 77,744 visitors the year before last (2024)....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/26

d adjustment phase due to a number of factors, including an increase in the vehicle scrapping tax in Russia, adjustments to import tariffs, and a high-interest financial environment. As a trade transit hub in the Middle East region, the UAE has become an important growth market for China's high-end smart NEVs, thanks to its well-developed infrastructure and energy transition policies. Jan-Dec 2025 Export destinations The table can be scrolled ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/19

pe 2025, organized by we.CONECT Global Leaders GmbH/logo: Copyright © we.CONECT Global Leaders GmbH)  The Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) 2025 Conference, organized by the German event provider we.CONECT Global Leaders, took place in Berlin from November 30 to December 2, 2025. As part of the Smart Mobility event series, the conference was co-located with sec.SDV, a dedicated event focusing on cybersecurity for software-defined vehicles.  ...

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

aterials Korean suppliers (EcoFlex, LARGE)   Automotive World 2026 (Period: January 21-23, 2026, Venue: Tokyo Big Sight) was held under the auspices of RX Japan Co., Ltd. (RX Japan). The total number of visitors to the combined exhibitions including "NEPCON Japan," "Factory Innovation Week," and "SMART LOGISTICS Expo" (3-day total) was 78,673, which was below the previous year's figure of 85,430.   The "Sustainable Mobility Technology Expo" ex...

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

11,097 units), Dongfeng Motor Corporation (6,745 units), Great Wall Motor (6,102 units), Changan Auto (4,952 units), Spotlight Automotive (3,713 units), Changan Mazda (3,391 units), Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific (3,316 units), XPeng (3,204 units), Polestar (2,758 units), Seres Auto (Hubei) (2,108 units), smart (1,665 units), BAW (1,530 units), IM Motors (1,250 units), GAC Aion (1,220 units), JAC (833 units), Beijing Hyundai (550 units), and GAC Trumpch...

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

tomotive World 2026 was held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 through 23, 2026.   According to an announcement by the organizer, RX Japan Ltd., the total number of visitors to Automotive World 2026 for the entire exhibition (3-day total), including "NEPCON Japan," "Factory Innovation Week," and "Smart Logistics EXPO" held concurrently, was 78,673, slightly down from 85,430 last year and in line with 77,744 visitors the year before last (2024)....

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

. Anhui Shanyi Technology Co., Ltd. was established on December 31. Capitalized at CNY 50 million, the scope of business includes the development of AI application software.   On the commercial vehicle front, in mid-November, Chery Commercial Vehicle (Anhui) Co., Ltd. (Chery CV) and Beijing QCraft Smart Technology Co., Ltd. (QCraft), an autonomous driving technology company, formed a strategic alliance in the field of unmanned logistics to joint...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

usively on high-price premium electric vehicles appears to have failed. Instead, electric mobility should have been democratized, including a general restructuring of German production facilities to enable them to compete internationally, as Robert Wilschrey from Edag Production Solutions, Planning Smart Factory and Roberto Diesel, Vice President Energy Systems and Powertrain at Edag, explained us in an interview. Especially considering that “t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/05

ve, enabling video calls while the vehicle is stopped that seamlessly transition to an audio-only mode once the vehicle starts moving. The BMW iX3 also features in-car gaming through BMW's partnership with AirConsole. Using AirConsole, users can play games on the central display by connecting their smartphones to the iX3 to use as controllers. BMW iX3 Panoramic iDrive system central display showing app home screen Demonstration display ...

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

Number of Exhibitors Percent of Exhibitors 2026 2025 2024 2026 2025 2024 AI tech 1,460 1,368 960 36.6% 30.4% 22.3% IoT/Sensors 905 985 818 22.1% 21.9% 19.0% Startups 900 1,028 921 22.0% 22.8% 21.4% Vehicle & Mobility 710 924 718 17.3% 20.5% 16.7% Robotics 560 528 395 13.7% 11.7% 9.2% Smart cities 345 542 n/a 8.4% 12.0% - Video tech 320 336 291 7.8% 7.5% 6.8% AR-VR-XR 265 396 n/a 6.5% 8.8% - Cloud computing 200 220 286 4.9% 4....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

was cut to assist in inventory trimming, further bolstered by Ram launching the 1500 (DT) pickup at a secondary facility located in Mexico from April 2025. In Europe, the uptrend continued after Fiat, Citroën and Opel ramped up assembly of hybrids through brand-new SUV releases and renewals on the Smart Car multi-fuel platform, in addition to the new Fiat 500 MHEV that entered production in October 2025. This offset lower-than-expected BEV uptak...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30