Channel
Tracking EVs, batteries, rail systems, software-defined vehicles and urban transport experiments shaping Japan's next mobility cycle.
Mobility Future
Deep analysis of the strategic adjustments in Japan's hybrid electric vehicle industry under carbon neutrality policies, technological innovation, and global competition: how hybrids have evolved from a transitional solution into a source of long-term competitiveness.
Japan's automotive OEM market is expected to reach $3.32 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.16%. But behind the moderate growth, electrification, digitalization, and digital channels are restructuring the industry value chain. Based on the latest research reports, this article analyzes the technology paradigm shift in Japan's automotive industry and the path to reshaping its global competitiveness.
With electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technologies accelerating their penetration, the Japanese automotive OEM market will maintain steady growth through 2035. This article interprets the deeper implications of this shift from the perspectives of industry ecosystem and competitive landscape.
The IEA report shows that global electric vehicle sales grew by 35% in 2023, but Japan clearly lags behind in major automotive markets. This article interprets the competitive landscape behind this trend and Japan's technological choices from the perspective of Japan's technology industry.
In 2025, global electric vehicle sales surpassed 20 million units, accounting for a quarter of the new car market. With China leading, Europe accelerating, and the US stagnating, this landscape poses a profound challenge to Japan's automotive industry, which has long relied on hybrid and fuel vehicle technologies. Based on data from the IEA's Global EV Outlook 2026, this article analyzes how global EV trends are compelling Japan to rebuild its competitiveness in batteries, semiconductors, and autonomous driving.
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the growth trajectory of Japan's electric vehicle market through 2035, exploring the impact of policy, technology, corporate strategy, and global competition on Japan's automotive industry, and revealing the underlying logic of its transformation from traditional manufacturing to smart mobility.
Toyota CEO Koji Sato calls on Japanese automakers to strengthen parts standardization. This move marks a shift from zero-sum game to collaborative innovation in Japan's auto industry under global competitive pressure, potentially reshaping the collective competitiveness of Japanese manufacturing.
Toyota and NVIDIA are expanding their collaboration from autonomous driving to manufacturing, smart cities, and transportation systems, reflecting the cautious yet pragmatic digital transformation path of Japanese manufacturing in the AI era.
Stellantis did not detail Jeep brand plans on Investor Day, but the three new European models recently revealed hint at its electrification and market expansion strategy. This article analyzes how Jeep is using its product lineup to address European emission regulations and competition from local brands, and explores the impact on the global SUV market landscape.
After receiving a huge response at the Beijing Auto Show, Zeekr is considering launching extended-range electric vehicles in Europe. This move highlights the global EV market's re-evaluation of extended-range technology, and Japanese automakers' traditional advantages in the hybrid field are facing new competition.
Nissan reportedly suspends development of all-electric Qashqai, reflecting intensified pressure in the global electric vehicle market and strategic adjustments among Japanese automakers during the transition. This article analyzes the industrial logic behind this move and its impact on Japanese automotive competitiveness and the electrification roadmap.
Valmet Automotive has signed a multi-year agreement with Patria to increase the annual production capacity of Patria 6×6 armored vehicles to several hundred units. This transformation demonstrates the application of automotive manufacturing expertise in the defense sector, providing a reference for Japanese automakers to diversify their paths.
Based on the June 2026 issue of Automotive World magazine, analyze Japanese automakers' hybrid strategies, autonomous driving investments, and global market challenges in the wave of electrification.
Toyota has canceled the next-generation Lexus pure electric project LF-ZC. On the surface, this is an adjustment to the development of a single model, but in reality it reflects how Japanese automakers are readjusting the priorities among electrification, softwareization, and manufacturing capabilities.
Chery is entering the Japanese kei electric vehicle market through a new joint venture. On the surface, this is a model launch, but in essence it reflects the brand, distribution, subsidy, and localization barriers Chinese automakers face in the Japanese market, as well as the redefinition of competition in Japan’s kei car electrification.