pan in Mie, Aichi, and Tochigi prefectures, and five in India. The company produces interior plastic parts for four-wheel vehicles, such as glove boxes, meter hoods, door trims, and package trays, as well as exterior plastic parts such as grilles and bumpers. Among these products, the company has a track record of supplying glove boxes to Daihatsu. DaikyoNishikawa Corporation DaikyoNishikawa Corporation (DaikyoNishikawa) is a manufacturer of pl...

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

umption. FC module and hydrogen circulation pump/air compressor FC module (side view) FC module explanation panel Explanation panel for air compressor and hydrogen circulation pump   The industrial hydrogen engine (reference exhibit) was developed based on a gas engine that has a proven track record in forklifts and other applications, and the exhibit features modifications such as an aftermarket turbocharger, delivery pipe, ignition ...

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

compared to their CVT8, and also improved fuel efficiency by 8% by reviewing the lock-up structure of the torque converter. This CVT-X is used in the Nissan Qashqai. [Development related] ＜Development site outfitting＞ In April 2018, JATCO announced that it built a new quality check test track, its first test-driving facility in the Fuji area. This is the first test drive facility in the district, and the road surface in Fuji District ...

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

t to next-generation energy storage solutions. This includes lithium-metal, anode-free, and silicon-anode systems, each paired with different types of electrolytes such as sulfide, oxide, and polymer. To stay at the forefront of innovation, the company has established a global monitoring network to track emerging technologies and trends. Complementing this effort is an in-house solid-state battery laboratory in Stuttgart, dedicated exclusively to...

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

kets where circumstances permit. The company has already prepared a lineup of all-electric (BEV) models. Global BEV sales fell by 7.3% in 2024. The plan was subsequently changed to a 50% electrified vehicle share in the late 2020s, with 100% concurrent selling of ICE vehicles. The company is now on track to develop a new engine for ICE vehicles for compliance with Euro 7 regulations. In addition, following the U.S. government's decision to stop p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Assistant even further. This introduced Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent, built on Gemini via Vertex AI, enabling more personalized and conversational navigation experiences using real-time data from Google Maps. Driver monitoring & biometric sensors: safety meets comfort Cameras and sensors track eye movement, posture, and facial expressions to detect fatigue, distraction, or medical emergencies. Biometric systems monitor heart rate, brea...

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

e, and an AUTOSAR-compliant software platform and its associated tools as an SDV platform. PERSOL EXCEL HR Partners (exhibit) This is a general human resource services company, with major shareholders including Persol Tempstaff Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Holdings Corporation. Its staff explained its track record in areas such as control algorithm (including MBD*) development, and ECU software implementation. MBD*: Model Based Development Exec...

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phasizing mid- and high-frequencies. Mufflers from classic cars of the past Toyota 2000GT 2 tails High-end brakes (Akebono Brake Industry)   Akebono is a brake manufacturer established in 1936 in Chuo Ward, Tokyo. Akebono's high-end brakes have become a known brand in Europe due to its long track record of brake support for McLaren in F1 racing. It is often used in high-end sports cars such as those made by McLaren and Porsche.    Displ...

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

ection paint introduced by Okitsumo Incorporated is said to improve the detection distance and distance measurement accuracy of LiDAR, making it an eye-opening fundamental technology. COMPAL Infrared Camera Demo   Compal Electronics, Inc. (Compal) is a Taiwan-based company with a long track record in IVI-related communication elements. The company entered the infrared camera market in 2008, and established Compal USA, Inc. in Indian...

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

ny began planning, manufacturing, and selling recycled products such as bags made of airbag fabrics using remnants from seatbelts and fire hoses. The following two companies are foreign-capital-affiliated suppliers of airbag modules, but they are briefly introduced in this report because of their track record of delivering products in the Japanese market. Autoliv Inc. Click here for recent activities Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Autoli...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

or personal use or as part of a shared mobility service, helping reduce congestion and pollution in urban areas. The table can be scrolled left and right. PIX Beasty Specifications Dimensions Length (mm) 2,525 Width (mm) 1,480 Height mm) 1,626 Wheelbase (mm) 1,900 Front/Rear wheel track (mm) 1,295/1,295 Minimum ground clearance (mm) 175 Max. weight capacity (kg) 780 Power transmission Drivetrain RWD Motor Output powe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

ts. it is not just a showpiece—it also set 25 long-distance records during testing, proving it is built for real-world performance.   One of these test drives ended on August 25, 2025: the Concept AMG GT XX completed a distance of 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles) on the legendary high-speed test track in Nardò, southern Italy, in exactly 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes, and 7 seconds. Purist cockpit   The interior of the CONCEPT AMG GT XX combi...

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

D9   The total sales volume of BYD and Denza models during the GIIAS was 4,195 units, second only to Toyota among the exhibitors. Chery    According to GAIKINDO, Chery's January-June total sales have already surpassed Wuling at 9,812 units, and in the single month of June, it was on track to surpass BYD. People were gathering at the exhibition booth. Chery had 17 vehicles on display, the most of any Chinese company. Models on disp...

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

unit design/evaluation and system evaluation. In May 2020, to increase ECU development resources for automotive components in North America, Canadian JTEKT subsidiary Koyo Canada Inc. announced the acquisition of Halifax R&D, an ECU development facility owned by KSR International. Halifax R&D has a track record of developing H-EPS MCUs (Motor Control Units) for the U.S. and European markets, and is also developing ECUs for high voltage applicatio...

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

to 20% fewer components, 20% lower weight, and 6kg less CO2 emissions than conventional lamps. Newly developed products in recent years are as follows. BMW M4 with LaserWire rear lampsIn November 2023, BMW announced that its M4 is equipped with rear lamps with a design concept inspired by the race track. The rear lamps are designed with extremely thin lines, and red laser diodes are used for this purpose. This technology, which combines laser an...

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

tronic systems, clean mobility, and advanced manufacturing. TVS Motor Company   TVS Motor Company, India's leading two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, announced that it will set up a global capability center in Karnataka, expand its production and engineering capabilities in Mysuru, build a test track, and establish new company office infrastructure in the state. TVS signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Karnataka to inve...

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

l vehicle steering business unit in Japan. The company acquired the commercial vehicle power steering business (sales of approximately JPY 13 billion in 2018, approximately 350 employees) for JPY 22 billion. Acquired commercial rights to hydraulic power steering for commercial vehicles, which has a track record of sales for over 50 years in the market, for Japan's four heavy-duty truck manufacturers. Subsequently, in October 2023, Knorr-Bremse Co...

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

c control units) by European OEMs is expected to accelerate ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) deployment beyond Level 2+. Demonstration tests of Level 4 AD (Autonomous Driving) are currently underway 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 Pacifi...

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

n event, participants could attend 26 presentations, exchange opinions in interactive workshops and visit 27 booths in the exhibition area.   This short event report summarizes a selection of the conference presentations as shown in the table below. CONNECTED INTERACTION & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES TRACKThis track explores the future of in-vehicle interaction, focusing on seamless HMI integration, immersive entertainment, and innovative UX tools ...

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ommercial operation services since the beginning of this year. To support the development of autonomous vehicles, JARI is enhancing the capabilities of its Special Environment Proving Ground (see photo). On-road testing under hazardous weather conditions is possible within the 200-meter-long track, which is already being used by startups to test heavy-duty trucks. Many L4 test operations of trucks and buses have been attempted in various l...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16