that have both a function as a safety component required by law to be installed in vehicles traveling on public roads and a decorative function that constitutes the exterior design that determines the popularity of a model.   This report deals with five categories of automobile lighting units: the headlights; AFS, ADB, and HBC (Adaptive Front-Lighting System, Adaptive Driving Beam, and High Beam Control, respectively); rear lamps and rear combin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/28

that have both a function as a safety component required by law to be installed in vehicles traveling on public roads and a decorative function that constitutes the exterior design that determines the popularity of a model.   This report deals with five categories of automobile lighting units: the headlights; AFS, ADB, and HBC (Adaptive Front-Lighting System, Adaptive Driving Beam, and High Beam Control, respectively); rear lamps and rear combin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/05/11

rge (HID) bulbs, and gas-discharge lamps. Most recently light emitting diode (LED) lamps are becoming the norm, as they are in households, due to their benefits in saving energy, lifespan, white light color, and rapid response.   The most representative lighting system in automobiles is surely the headlights, which serve to emit light so that the driver can see the road ahead, as well as to make other drivers and pedestrians aware of the presenc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/07/06

rge (HID) bulbs, and gas-discharge lamps. Most recently light emitting diode (LED) lamps are becoming the norm, as they are in households, due to their benefits in saving energy, lifespan, white light color, and rapid response.   The most representative lighting system in automobiles is surely the headlights, which serve to emit light so that the driver can see the road ahead, as well as to make other drivers and pedestrians aware of the presenc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/03/12

harge (HID) bulbs, and gas-discharge lamps. Most recently light emitting diode (LED) lamps are becoming the norm, as they are in households, due to their benefits in saving energy, lifespan, white light color, and rapid response.   The most recognizable lighting system in automobiles is surely the headlights, which serve the dual function of emitting light so that the driver can see the surroundings, and so that other drivers and pedestrians can...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/08/07

Japanese market new model features (2): Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mazda, SUBARU and Suzuki Increased use of single-lane driving assistance systems and digital rearview mirrors Summary Nissan installs single-lane driving assistance systems in Leaf and DAYZ/Mitsubishi eK wagon Mitsubishi adopts integrated vehicle dynamics control system in the new Eclipse Cross compact SUV Mazda adopts direct yaw moment control using the brakes for the CX-8 flagship SUV ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/06/07

ischarge (HID) bulbs, and gas-discharge lamps. Most recently light emitting diode (LED) lamps are becoming the norm, as they are in households, due to their benefits in saving energy, lifespan, white light color, and rapid response. The most recognizable lighting system in automobiles is surely the headlights, which serve the dual function of emitting light so that the driver can see the surroundings, and so that other drivers and pedestrians can...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/03/11

ontents of Mitsubishi Fuso and Isuzu exhibits.Tokyo Motor Show 2017: Commercial vehicle exhibits (Part 1) （Dec. 2017）   Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Related reports: Toyota unveils numerous concept vehicles （Nov. 2017） Exhibits from Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi （Dec. 2017） Mazda, Suzuki, Subaru, and Daihatsu's exhibitions （Dec. 2017） Exhibitions from Bosch, Denso, Aisin, and Mitsubishi Electric （Nov. 2017） EV systems and othe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/12/27

ce: Created from test evaluation criteria for both NCAP and IIHS   Related reports： Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi adopting ADAS and automated driving systems (August 2017) Features in new Japanese models (1): Toyota, Lexus and Nissan (March 2017) Features in new Japanese models (2): Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, and Daihatsu (March 2017) Features in new minicars: Expanding functions of collision mitigation brakes (April 2017) Analysis Report: A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/12/22

scharge (HID) bulbs, and gas-discharge lamps. Most recently light emitting diode (LED) lamps are becoming the norm, as they are in households, due to their benefits in saving energy, lifespan, white light colour, and rapid response. The most recognizable lighting system in automobiles is surely the headlights, which serve the dual function of emitting light so that the driver can see the surroundings, and so that other drivers and pedestrians can...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/10/23

siness structure(M&A, capital, technical collaborations, establishing locations, etc.) Increment P Map data of Japan and the ASEAN region (establishment of a strategic facility) Okaya & Co. Truck platooning solutions (investment in a U.S. development company) Koito Manufacturing Sensor-embedded headlights *(collaboration with a U.S. development company) Chuo Spring Precision springs, control cables (merger of two U.S. subsidiaries) Tsubak...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/10/05

Wrong-way warning O O 〈Other ADAS systems〉 Dynamic Safety S O O O Night Vision with pedestrian recognition O O O Park assist O O O O O Remote control parking O O Surround-view O O O O Remote 3D view O BMW Laserlights O Adaptive LED headlights O O O High-beam assistant S O O O O Source: BMW on-line catalogs (U.K.) as of late July 2017(Note) BMW added a number of new driver...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/08/17

ort/convenience Lane change winker(with one-touch winker function) Suzuki Wagon R, Daihatsu Tanto/Move Canbus/Cast Sport Head-up display Suzuki Wagon R Related reports: Features in new Japanese models (1): Toyota, Lexus and Nissan (Mar. 2017) Features in new Japanese models (2): Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, and Daihatsu (Mar. 2017) Equipment on new European models: PSA, Renault, FCA, GM, Ford and Volvo (Nov. 2016) U.S. OEMs expanding use o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/04/03

Features in new Japanese models (2): Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, and Daihatsu Availability of front pedestrian braking grows; emerging use of pedestrian protection airbag Summary Honda installs Honda SENSING in Accord, Clarity, and Freed Mazda adopts G-Vectoring Control in CX-5 SUV Subaru Impreza Sport/G4 and Levorg STI Sport feature EyeSight (ver.3) as standard equipment Suzuki adopts automatic braking for pedestrians in Swift, Ignis, and Soli...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/03/27

Ms during the period August 2015 to February 2017. The first two reports will feature 21 new and fully redesigned models and one face-lifted model. The vehicles that will be profiled are as follows: five from the Suzuki brand; four from Honda; three each from Toyota and Lexus; two each from Nissan, Subaru and Daihatsu; and one from Mazda (rebadged cars are excluded).   Among features for improving driving performance, there has been increasing a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/03/24

s(Source: BMW press release) Numerous driving assist systems available onnew Audi A4 (Source: Audi press release)  Related reports: Toyota: Introduction of active safety packages on all cars in three years (Feb. 2015) Nissan and Honda expand and improve active safety systems (Mar. 2015) Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki and Daihatsu adopt updated active safety systems (Apr. 2015)  Daimler offers the Driving Assistance Package comprising a set of active...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/10/19

he ones held in Detroit, Geneva and Beijing/Shanghai.  Japanese OEMs which exhibited vehicles at the Auto Show were Toyota Motor Corporation (including the Lexus brand); Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (including the Infiniti brand); Honda Motor Co., Ltd.; Mazda Motor Corporation; Suzuki Motor Corporation; Fuji Heavy Industries, the automaker of Subaru automobiles; and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Among South Korean OEMs, Hyundai Kia Automotive Group e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/10/09

e C in Corolla Axio World-first Torque Vectoring Differential on Lexus RC F RWD Honda Sensing new safety system available on Legend, Jade, and StepWGN Nissan Fuga to feature 360-degree Driving Support System Mazda i-Activsense advanced safety technologies on all three new models EyeSight (ver.3) on Subaru Legacy B4 and WRX S4; Suzuki's All Grip Toyota Corolla Axio, the first model to feature Toyota Safety Sense C (Source: Toyota's press rele...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/07/22

Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki and Daihatsu adopt updated active safety systems Mazda introduces Adaptive LED Headlight and Driver Attention Monitoring Summary Mazda: i-Activsense safety technologies based on four sensors Subaru: Pre-Collision Steering Assist function adopted in EyeSight ver. 3 Suzuki: Radar Brake Support available on commercial mini vehicles Daihatsu: Smart Assist available on four mini vehicles with throttle management function Four...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/04/14

New Japanese models feature increased use of active safety systems Adoption of backup collision intervention and automatic braking systems expands Summary Toyota: active safety features on Harrier and Crown Majesta Honda: advanced driving assistance features on Vezel Nissan: advanced driving stability and active safety features on Skyline and X-Trail Mazda/Fuji Heavy Industries: active safety systems on Axela and Levorg Mitsubishi/Suzuki/Daihatsu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/07/08