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Disassembly Report:

BYD SEAL with three body ECUs, imitating Tesla for 12V

Automotive Report:

Mitsubishi Motors withdrawing from China can defend its main battlefield?
Seven carmakers announced FY2023 1H financial results
Honda new Accord loads Honda SENSING 360 for the first time
Acoustic Metamaterials hides a not beautiful ultrasonic sensor
Honda with GM to launch autonomous driving taxi service in central Tokyo early 2026
More and more European parts majors develop “non-hydraulic” brakes
Maxell develops its second HUD for commercial vehicles, expecting opportunity in “logistics 2024 crisis”
VicOne of Trend Micro relocates to Japan, aiming 10% share in automotive security

New Car Report:

Toyota new Crown Sport – why taking out 2.4L dual booster
What Honda aims by re-launching 5th gen Odyssey, shifting to production in China
Hyundai launches its second EV Kona in Japan – will it be a rival to BYD?
Alfa Romeo’s first PHEV can be a keystone to its electrification strategy?
Reason why Lamborghini “inverted” orientation of PHEV V12 engine

Cover Story:

No time left for automobile recycling measures

Features:

Japan Mobility Show 2023 report
Expanding “X in 1” axles – mega suppliers changing direction to high added value
Collision safety body of Noah/Voxy

Interview:

Next generation battery strategy: interview with AESC Group CTO

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