January 2025

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Disassembly Report:

Zeekr adopts “coaxial” electric axle, a key to downsizing relying on Europe despite its intention of in-sourcing

Automotive Report:

New risks arising from re-election of Trump: Seven carmakers announced FY2024 1H financial results “Autonomous driving is just a means” says President of Toyota - challenging to prevent traffic accidents from all directions
Denso expands ADAS sales outside Toyota Group
MAHLE to increase production for demands in engine parts amid EV headwinds
Subaru develops “most fuel-efficient” horizontally-opposed engine for new hybrids
Suzuki and Honda launch new light vehicles to attack tall-wagon market with SUV
Honda and Plugo form an alliance to promote EV by installing quick chargers
Looking back on the starting point of Nano, legacy of former-Chairman Ratan Tata, at Azabudai Hills
Honda Group parts maker develops new business: general-purpose no-welding frames receive great responses
Mitsubishi Fuso developed automatic truacking garbage truck, which recognize workers with cameras
Fujikura develops in-vehicle optical harness reducing power consumption by 65%, targeting high-speed communication for autonomous driving

New Car Report:

Mazda launches new CX-80, completing its portfolio of large vehicles generating double profit
Mitsubishi Motor reviews Outlander PHEV battery to overtake Toyota in EV cruise range
BMW refurbishes 1 Series for the first time in 5 years, to closer to upper-models with hybrid and hands-free driving

Cover Story:

48V system showing a sign of re-emergence

Event Watch:

Report from Guangzhou Motor Show

Features:

Suzuki’s technology strategy pursues “just right”
Honda hybrid system: “opposite approach from Toyota”

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