g, eliminating unlicensed commercial vehicles, and strengthening operational management. Strengthening the foundations of operators will also help advance the introduction of electric vehicles, which have high initial costs.   On the other hand, improving labor problems and increasing the business value of the transportation business cannot be addressed by the efforts of commercial vehicle manufacturers alone. At the press briefing, the companie...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

systems, and the growing presence of in-vehicle digital assistants are shaping the future of cockpit and customer experience.  Organizational Transformation: Cultural and strategic shifts are essential for the automotive industry. Young professionals developing expertise in SDV architectures, toolchains, and AI methodologies today will find a rapidly growing market tomorrow, projected at 12–20%. In a cooperative ecosystem, Tier 1 suppliers ma...

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

Analysis Report: EV/HV Drive Motor (Chinese Market) Evolution of Core Technologies and Supply Chain Landscape Insights List of Suppliers Introduction - Overview of China's NEV drive motor industry I. Development and market status of NEV drive motors in China II. Main classifications of drive motors for NEVs in China III. Product structure of main NEV drive motor manufacturers in China and installation status by automaker IV. Supply relationships ...

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

.   Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) has been working on hydrogen technology development since 1998, and in 2013 achieved the world's first mass production of hydrogen-electric vehicles, and in 2018 launched the NEXO, with approximately 40,000 vehicles sold worldwide by 2024.   The "HTWO" hydrogen value chain business brand is promoting the use of hydrogen in the passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors with the "HTWO Grid," an end-to-end hy...

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

hardware to coordination of software and hardware, and (3) a shift from component innovation to systems innovation. BYD will stick to its full-stack independent research and development and achieve vertical integration and "closed-loop technology" through collaboration across the entire industrial chain, including motors, batteries, electrical controls, suspensions, on-board semiconductors, and operating systems, in order to shift innovation fro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

d itself the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and gave the industry a high degree of confidence with its “Umbrella Concept for Battery Research” [2]. The government’s objective at the time was “to enable the establishment of a sovereign, competitive, and sustainable battery value chain in Germany and Europe on the basis of research.” The 343 joint projects and 1,194 subprojects were funded by the BMBF between 2020 and 2...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

ategy, investments in Rivian (VW-branded large SUV planned for 2027) and XPeng (two midsize models planned for 2026) are in progress. Battery strategies are also diversifying, rather than relying solely on in-house production. Examples include a strategic partnership with CATL, including the supply chain, Porsche's investment in Germany's VARTA AG, and the Ionway Poland Sp. z o.o. (Ionway) cathode material joint venture with Umicore, which is sch...

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

astructure ・Smart chassis・E/E information architecture, information systems (software/digital data/cloud)・In-vehicle semiconductors・In-vehicle OS ・Digital intelligence research and development・Digital intelligence production・Digital intelligence equipment・Digital intelligence supply chain (software/hardware)・Digital intelligence marketing and services・Digital intelligence management・Low-carbon manufacturing (Source: Crea...

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

y screenIn-wheel motor (12-inch) display screen   When in-wheel motors are used in vehicles, direct drive reduces mechanical loss, improving energy efficiency, expands the cabin space, and independent torque control for each wheel suppresses pitch and roll, improving ride comfort. Added value to the vehicle display screen Energy efficiency improvement display screen Valeo Japan: 48V 15kW eMotor and Inverter, new 48V eAccess, 48V ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

are a few of the factors that boost the sales of passenger cars in India.    Vehicle sales recorded a year-on-year growth of 5% year over year, but slower than the growth seen in recent years. The high taxes on vehicles, elections, inflation, uneven monsoon, availability of vehicles due to supply chain issues, etc., the pent-up demand after Covid is also dwindling. In 2025, the Government is reviving the falling sales of vehicles with new initi...

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

of 13% to 18% on determined (incremental) sales of advanced automotive technology (AAT) vehicles, and an incentive of 7.2% to 13% on determined sales of AAT components (an additional 5% incentive is provided for AAT components of battery electric vehicles).  The scheme mandates a minimum Domestic Value Addition (DVA) of 50% for availing incentives under the scheme. As of December 2024, companies under the scheme have committed over INR 250 bill...

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

China differs slightly compared to brands in other countries. By 2020, some brands reached 100% EPS penetration, while local Chinese brands only reached 90.7%. This is due to a certain number of HPS and EHPS remaining due to low system prices. However, as the shift toward EPS with higher functional value advances, it may not be long before HPS and EHPS are eliminated. By 2026, the EPS penetration rate for local Chinese passenger car brands is exp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

ocal partners like XPeng and SAIC to develop China-specific models. These next-generation vehicles, scheduled for market launch from 2026 onward, represent a fundamental strategic shift from simply localizing global models to implementing "in China, for China" approaches that integrate local supply chains and customized designs, potentially creating renewed competitive pressure on domestic brands• International Expansion Challenges: While overs...

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

o direct delivery to the OEMs (OEM dealer options are available for Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Daihatsu, Suzuki, BMW/MINI, and Renault). Conversely, Alps Alpine has been winning business with automakers in the U.S., Europe, and China (including Western OEMs), where audio quality and performance are valued. Alps Alpine is localizing its development capabilities in China and North America to better satisfy local market requirements. In addition, on...

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

th mobility trends such as CASE, electrified vehicles, and autonomous driving…Rear seat occupant protection airbags, for example Strengthening production systems and quality control systems by mutual utilization of manufacturing sites of both companies and sharing of manufacturing know-how Supply chain optimization by building a collaborative system in fields such as purchasing Through this collaboration, the safety system business will grow ...

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

8. Short-, medium-, and long-range LiDAR is capable of measuring position and distance more accurately than image sensors, and as such, its necessity is growing in the direction of autonomous driving and automation. By adding the "light" of LiDAR sensors to its product lineup, Koito will create new value in the next-generation mobility society where ADAS and autonomous driving will become widespread. Company Profile Koito is a global supplier...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20

Supply chain in India - ACMA's 65th Annual Session Building a future-ready automotive supply chain in India despite geopolitical uncertainty Summary Inaugural session Panel discussion on resilient Automotive Supply Chain in India Union Minister's views on alternative fuels, scrapping policy, and road safety India-EU discussion on free trade agreement, focus on automotive sector Indian auto component industry Participation of Israeli companies Ap...

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

s plan, including the seat business In November 2023, the company released its mid-term management plan, which targets sales of JPY 2.2 trillion in FY2030, up 37.2% from FY22, and operating income of JPY 150 billion, up 3.2 times. The company's vision for its business portfolio is to "expand added value as an Interior Space Creator (ISC) through seats and interior/exterior design" and "invest in growth areas such as electrified products and deve...

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

is also becoming more difficult as Japanese automakers withdraw from the market and reduce their production capacity. Originally, the companies mainly supplied products to Japanese automakers, and sales expansion to Chinese automakers had not progressed. In addition, against the backdrop of supply chain disruptions during the 2020 COVID pandemic and the recent political unrest in China and Taiwan, Honda restructured its international parts suppl...

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

ing together more than 250 industry stakeholders from around the world.   The event began with keynote speeches in the plenary session, followed by two days of expert sessions covering a wide range of topics, including material regulations, technological challenges in recycling, responsible supply chain management, and the promotion of a circular economy. In the keynote address, CLEPA Secretary General Benjamin Krieger emphasized that “automot...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/04