January 2023

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Automotive Report:

Seven carmakers announced FY2022 1H financial results
AESC receives first EV battery order from BMW, steadily dissolving “Nissan dependence”
Influence of Hino Motors’ engine fraud
JTEKT develops ADAS steering control system
Mazda CX-60 adopts JTEKT developed parts
Kyocera develops non-contact sensor system to detect infants left in vehicles
Continental estimates V2X communication reducing vulnerable road users’ accidents by 90%
BASF to develop high-performance coating material amid wave of EVs and autonomous drive
Semiconductor shortage spills over to breathalyzer tests
Toray to establish new team for EV materials, thinking “old framework has a limit”
Maxell enters truck HUD market, aided by electrification
JR West and Softbank present buses’ autonomous driving and platooning
Pre-booking of EV rapid charge service aiming to solve “refugee issue”

New Car Report:

Mazda improves CX-8 to reduce car sickness by achieving less head rocking
Nissan X-Trail equips with new four-wheel drive system offering better driving skills
Daihatsu Tanto partially improved to add outdoor model
Mitsubishi Motors Minicab MiEV, coming back with commercial light EV

Cover Story:

New warring period among mega suppliers

Features:

Prevent sudden unintended acceleration with “sensorless”
12 years a mold maker in Tatebayashi walked with BYD
Technology by parts makers that supported Mazda CX-60 in “other than powertrain”

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