February 2024

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Disassembly Report:

Veoneer showing presence in ADAS of BYD SEAL with Qualcomm’s shadow behind

Automotive Report:

Toyota realizes practical use of steer-by-wire, having good outlook for responding regulation
Level 4 autonomous driving accidents caused by insufficient learning data
Next-generation technology of Honda SENSING 360 to be loaded in Accord for China
Why auto parts maker THK challenges luxury EV
Denso’s new mid-term plan aims to secure 18k software staffs in FY2030
Autoliv restructures footprint in Japan: human-robot collaboration in Chubu office
ZF unveils technology for next-generation vehicles, highlighting drive motors and vehicle dynamics
Renesas to apply chiplet in automotive SoC for SDV in 2027
Hitachi to use generative AI in automotive software development

New Car Report:

Suzuki Spacia installs ottoman for the first time in light vehicles
Interview with Honda new N-BOX developer: aiming for “run like standard-sized car”
BYD launches mid-size EV bus in Japan autumn 2025, “complying with JAMA voluntary regulation”

Cover Story:

Mazda rotary engine strikes back

Features:

Level 4 autonomous driving for heavy trucks in Japan

Interview:

Aim of reviving the rotary engine: Interview with Mazda executive
Head of Circular Economy in Volvo says “we will review automotive designing”

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