ies such as displays and IT. The design of cockpits, centered on IVI displays and meters, is also changing significantly in the Japanese market, and last year's Cockpit Report (Japanese Market) summarized the cockpit features of Japanese cars in the most recent three years (2022 to the first half (H1) of 2024). However, compared to changes in cars overseas, especially in China and Europe, the speed of change in the Japanese market has been somewh...

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

V, organized by the VDI Wissensforum GmbH, is the world's largest congress for automotive electronics, software, and applications.  Under the theme “Accelerate Innovation.”, ELIV 2025 brought together the global automotive electronics community at the World Conference Center in Bonn on October 15–16. ELIV 2025 at the World Conference Center in Bonn (ELIV 2025 organized by VDI Wissensforum GmbH/photo: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Lt...

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

s to show strong growth, and the NEV (New Energy Vehicle: BEV, PHEV, FCEV) market is at an important turning point from rapid expansion to quality development.   Market size and penetration rates are expanding and increasing significantly. The number of NEVs sold in China in 2024 was approximately 12.88 million units, with a market penetration rate of approximately 40.9%. In 2025, NEV sales are expected to surpass 14.9 million units, with penetr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

ncepts firsthand during the popular driving event in front of the Eurogress. A range of current production and concept vehicles were available for test drives, including: BEE – BEV Goes eHighway: large-scale production BEV truck with a pantograph system BMW 740d with Level 3 autonomous driving eD1 FEV Xpeng G9 Lotus Emeya R NIO EL8 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Renault 5 Suzuki Swift Hydrogen DI Tesla Model 3 equipped with Tula Dynamic Motor Drive t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

ctober 22, 2025, the China Society of Automotive Engineers (China-SAE) released the “Technology Roadmap 3.0 for Energy Saving and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)” (Roadmap), which was prepared on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The technology roadmap describes "1+5+26" as the framework for the study: one industry matrix, five technology items, and 26 specialized fields. Based on the transformation of green lo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (October 2025) Electric vehicle sales in October increase 10.5% y/y to 1,783,000 units Share of electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) Electric vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) share and trends in each country Electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) sales trends of major manufacturers and sales composition by powertrain Passenger car sales trends in 12 major countries (including ICE and all other powertrains) About this ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/26

od, totaling 6.8 mn units by 2032. However, we anticipate that there will be upward revisions in our next report to reflect the anticipated sales boost from the GST rate cut and improved economic growth.   LV sales from January to September 2025 remained flat at 3.7 mn units, comprising 3.18 mn PVs and 520k LCVs. The selling rate for Q2 was lower than that of Q1, as difficulties with consumer financing and a broader weak consumer sentim...

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

and require advanced human-machine interfaces to enable safe and distraction-free operation. The evolution of the cockpit layout can be broadly classified into the types shown in the following table: Cockpit layout evolution (Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved) Types 1 and 2 have almost completely disappeared from the European market. Navigation systems have been replaced by infotainment systems (IVI), and digital ...

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

he development of the automobile industry. PM E-DRIVE Scheme has been allocated INR 40 billion for the fiscal year, aiming to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and drive innovation in the sector. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components has received INR 28.19 billion.   The Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SMEC) was granted INR 120 million. The government also exempte...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Chinese market : Chinese OEMs take 70% share as foreign OEMs struggle GlobalData Production Forecast: Evolution of Chinese Market, Shift to Sustainable Growth Summary GlobalData Production Forecast: China's light vehicle production will remain at 31 million units in 2028 First-half 2025 sales volume up by 11.4% to 15.65 million units; targeting 32.3 million units for the full year Passenger car market: Chinese OEMs have nearly 70% share, Japanese...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/14

Chinese Market Q3 2025 Chinese OEMs accelerating use of AI, partnering with foreign OEMs and Chinese tech companies Summary OEMs Q3 2025 sales volumes (factory shipments) Trends of Chinese OEMs (Q3 2025) Trends of major non-Chinese manufacturers (Q3 2025) Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q3 2025)   The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced on October 14, 2025, that vehicle sales volumes in China showed a ...

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

orporated: Functional low reflective paint TELUS Corporation: AI-powered annotation Persol Cross Technology Co., Ltd.: Vehicle performance verification service KDDI Corporation: High-precision positioning service   Automotive World Autumn 2025 was organized by RX Japan Co., Ltd. and held September 17-19, 2025, at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall near Tokyo, Japan. This report introduces new products, component technologies, and t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/28

the seat trim cover. In addition, these parts consists of parts such as the seat back frame (back rest), seat cushion frame, headrest, recliner, adjuster, and seat slide rails. The assembled product is referred to as the seat assembly (Assy) or complete seat. In the Japanese market, there are about 15 companies that manufacture and deliver seat assemblies, and there are many other suppliers of parts such as seat frames, cushioning materials, and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/27

et, focusing on models, excluding commercial vehicles, produced in Japan by the eight Japanese automakers. For more information on ZF Friedrichshafen and Robert Bosch Automotive Steering, whose products are used in some Japanese cars, see Analysis Report: Power Steering (U.S. and European Markets). 1. History Keywords: Mini-cars, HV/EV compatible, support for CO2 emissions reduction   In the past, mini-cars and compacts in the Japanese market ha...

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

, but now it supports all kinds of in-vehicle software, including instrument panels, head-up displays (HUD), telematics, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving (AD). In addition, the AGL platform is accessible to all, and anyone can participate in its development. (Figure 1) 1. What is AGL? (Source: AGL presentation materials)   The AGL Advisory Board 2025 currently includes the Japanese OEMs Toyota Motor Co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/10

ings on road surfaces. For example, on a highway or a narrow construction 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, followin...

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

electric mobility industries. The Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030 aims to make it Asia's top destination for clean mobility.   To attract investment and industrial growth of the state, the state government organized the Invest Karnataka 2025 – Global Investors Meet. It secured over INR 10.27 trillion in investment commitments, with a strong focus on manufacturing, automotive, EV, aerospace, and advanced technology sectors. The event ...

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

ysis Report: Power Steering (Japanese Market). There are also signs of electrification being applied to power steering systems of heavy-duty commercial vehicles. This report will include industry trends such as coordinated control with braking, formation driving (platooning) and autonomous driving. 1. History   Before 1970, power steering was a luxury feature that was only available on some luxury cars. From the mid-1970s, as front-wheel drive v...

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

rway for commercial vehicles, but the challenge is to accumulate mileage to achieve a successful track record.   At the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 sponsored by the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (JSAE), held at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center on May 21-23, 2025, there were many exhibits related to ADAS domain ECUs with an eye toward L2+ and efforts to streamline the development of autonomous drivin...

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

eatbelt as an HMI (Autoliv) Improving the Sustainability of LED Backlights with Air-Based Light-Guides (FORVIA) Touched by Touching Tangibles - Adaptive Haptic Controls (Bosch)   The annual Car.HMI Europe conference, organized by the German event provider we.CONECT Global Leaders, was held for the 14th time in Berlin from June 15th to 17th 2025. Like last year, it was co-located with the InCabin Sensing conference again. The Car.HMI event alone ...

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