tion of the LADA Vesta compact sedan and the all-new Xray sport utility vehicle (SUV) at a plant of ASIA AUTO in Oskesmen, Kazakhstan. The plant is currently producing six other models including the Granta compact sedan. By production launch of additional models, the company intends to boost market penetration of the Lada models. Avtovaz and Yandex LLC announced on March 15 that they have concluded a Memorandum of Intent and will jointly develop ...

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6), it anticipates the growth in export volumes to be around 7% - 8%, supported by robust demand for its products in the emerging markets. With the expansion of the Pune plant, it will reach 1.1 million units of production capacity. Last year, exports made up 21% of its sales. By 2030, the export penetration can go up and maybe reach 30%. It is also studying the India-UK trade agreement and looking at new opportunities, especially with the EVs ...

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s globally and increase the ratio of overseas shipments from the current 40% to 60%. However, competitors are also focusing on sports models. Amid the intensifying competitive environment, the key will be not only enhancing driving performance but also strengthening brand power and achieving deeper penetration into each country’s market. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 17, 2025)...

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e, with a front-mounted motor having a maximum output of 120kW and a maximum torque of 250Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 50km/h takes about 3 seconds, and the maximum speed is 160km/h. All-new MG4 EV   The mass-produced semi-solid-state batteries have passed six safety tests: a steel rod penetration test, an in-plane compression test, a high salt corrosion liquid test, an extreme cold freezing test, a bottom ball impact test, and a hig...

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year. By exploring the new market, the company aims to raise the sales percentage of batteries for Japan-made vehicles of its all battery business to 85 percent, up 10 percentage points from the current level. Although the company has a significant presence in the imported car battery business, its penetration into vehicles made in Japan is still low given the current market size. Bosch is now poised to boost sales of the high value-added product...

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n lines. On January 24, Kia Motor revealed a sneak-peek of its upcoming concept compact SUV from its stable. The concept will be globally unveiled at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo 2020 and is the third offering of Kia for India. On January 14, Kia informed that it intends to accelerate India market penetration. It will continue its growth trajectory by adding new RV models following last year’s successful inauguration of the Kia Motors India pl...

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Motor (Japanese Market) EV/HV Drive Motor (European Market)   In 2025, China's automotive drive motor industry continues 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 m...

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y (capacity of 8.3kWh/18.3kWh). It supports a battery electric range of 51km/110km and consumes 4.4L/4.5L fuel per 100km at its lowest state of charge under NEDC conditions. On April 7, BYD announced that its full lineup of battery electric vehicles will be equipped with a blade battery, and a nail penetration test will be used as its standard procedure. Four battery electric models with a blade battery were launched on the same day. The models a...

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ear. Market analysis and outlook In November 2025, China’s passenger car production, export, and wholesale volumes all set a record high for the month, with the export volume also hitting an all-time high. Independent sub-brands of state-owned large automakers achieved robust growth. Domestic NEV penetration rate stood at 59.3%, reflecting a stable growth amid a range of inclusive policies. In December 2025, there will be 23 working days, up 1 ...

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2% in the same period last year. In November 2025, China’s passenger car production, export, and wholesale volumes all set a record high for the month, with the export volume also hitting an all-time high. Independent sub-brands of state-owned large automakers achieved robust growth. Domestic NEV penetration rate stood at 59.3%, reflecting a stable growth amid a range of inclusive policies. In December 2025, there will be 23 working days, up 1 ...

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is equipped with a drive motor (maximum power output of 100kW, peak torque of 210Nm) and a 50.1kWh lithium iron phosphate blade battery. It supports an NEDC range of 401km. On April 7, BYD announced that its full lineup of battery electric vehicles will be equipped with a blade battery, and a nail penetration test will be used as its standard procedure. Four battery electric models with a blade battery were launched on the same day. The models a...

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025 to 2026, it will launch more than 10 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and range-extended models, for “full electrification of newly planned products”, and that it is slated to upgrade some ICE models to plug-in hybrid models to achieve an estimated NEV penetration rate of over 60% by 2027. From 2025 to 2027, the automaker will launch eight refreshed ICE models for mainstream and high-value market seg...

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Chongqing. Located in Bishan District of Chongqing, the FinDreams Battery Factory is currently the only production base for the Blade Battery. The factory has a total investment of CNY 10 billion with a planned annual production capacity of 20GWh. The Blade Battery has successfully passed the "nail penetration test", one of the most stringent safety tests for power batteries. BYD Han EV is the first electric vehicle equipped with the Blade Batter...

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Representative technologies: BYD e4, Geely 4-motor distributed electric drive, Dongfeng Mengshi MORA platform, etc. (Source: Created by MarkLines based on the content of the presentation) Evolution of safety and intelligent driving experience   Currently, China's driver-assisted Level-2 (L2) penetration is rising rapidly, and in 2025 the penetration rate in passenger cars will exceed 65%. The penetration rate of NOA (Navigate-On-Autopilot)...

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new plant. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on May 18, 2018) Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. will collaborate with automakers on research and development of body sealing products with a high level of sound insulating properties. Automakers have been making an effort to reduce outside noise penetration, which decreases riding comfort, by using noise-insulating materials. Because external noise can also come into the vehicle through sealin...

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pporting fast charging from 20–80% in just 20 minutes using a 175 kW DC charger.  To ensure compliance and reliability, the battery underwent global safety and performance testing at Mahindra’s R&D center in India and FEV’s eDLP facility in Germany. These tests included fire resistance, nail penetration, and rollover trials, meeting international standards such as IEC, ISO, UL, SAE, and AIS. AI-supported, innovative vehicle structures  FE...

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enarios and create the ultimate smart charging experience. Charging stations installed in Singapore/Thailand/Malaysia by XPeng and Singapore Charging Operator (Source: XPeng official website) XPeng S5 fast charging stand   Currently, the 800V high-voltage vehicle model already has a 35% penetration rate. However, ultra-fast charging stations account for only 15% of the market, and the supply balance between vehicles and compatible hig...

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ustrial chain, radiating and driving the low-carbon development of the entire industrial chain. In terms of sales of New Energy Vehicles, FAW Hongqi plans to increase its share of total FAW Hongqi sales to 40% by 2025 and 80% by 2030. At the same time, in the area of intelligent connected cars, the penetration rate of L2 class (partially automated driving) and above vehicles will be increased to 70% by 2025 and to 90% by 2030. On August 4, 2022, ...

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SAE China 2025: Technology Roadmap 3.0 for Energy Saving and NEVs By 2040, over 80% of sales to be NEVs; smart connected cars will reach L4 Summary China's automotive industry targets for 2040 Industry-wide technology Roadmap classifications Energy-efficient vehicles: Approx. 30% of passenger car sales in 2040 NEV: Market penetration rate will be over 85% in 2040, of which BEVs will account for 80% Intelligent Connected Cars: Towards full deploym...

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), to Liaoning Hengdasheng Investment, an investment company based in Liaoning, China. TTZ was established in 2010 for the purpose of production and sales of tires for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks. It has been producing tires not only for the Chinese but also Asian markets. However, the penetration of the brand and product power in the sales of automotive tires in the Chinese market has been slower than expected, and the company has b...

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