July 2024

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Disassembly Report:

Honda’s Chinese new EV bland aggressive to adopt local technology like Huawei
Bosch predicts “EV will occupy 70% of European market by 2030” - hydrogen engines go to public roads
Seven carmakers announced FY2023 financial results
“Collaboration is key to triumph”- reason why “established” Aston Martin teams up with EV start-ups and
Apple
Daihatsu new business policy restructures small car business to jointly develop with Toyota
ADAS of Honda new Accord also evolves functions of existing systems
Musical instrument Yamaha assumes offensive in in-car audios, breaking into “explosive speedy”
Chinese car development
Chinese EV battery major Gotion to mass-produce next-generation cells for VW by end-2024
ZF passive safety arm aims IPO, focusing electrification and other competitive business

New Car Report

McLaren PHEV offsets weight increase from electrification and convertible by light PF and acceleration
performance

Cover Story

Evolving “car values”

Features

In-house production of semiconductors by Chinese auto makers, not only BYD but also NIO and Geely emerging
Collision safety body of Suzuki Swift and Spacia

Interview

Interview with Sony Honda Mobility’s head of technology

News Digest

Market Watch

Letters From Readers/From Editors