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2026 Automotive Technology Seven Major Themes | SDV, Autonomous Driving, SoC

From SDV to AI-driven, what is the future of hybrid resurgence and giga casting? An explanation of the strategies and technology trends of major OEMs that are winning under rapidly changing geopolitical risks.

The global automotive industry is currently undergoing a major transformation. This document explains the "seven key topics" in the automotive industry for 2026, as analyzed by the specialized research company FOURIN, which focuses on the automotive and mobility sectors. ◆Table of Contents - From SDV to AIDV: The transformation of the value chain brought about by AIDV, which emerged at CES - The resurgence of hybrids: A shift towards reality and new trends in the development of range extender (REEV) engines - Small and affordable cars: Focus on the electrification of A/B segment BEVs in light of EU CO2 regulations and trends in the U.S. - Aluminum giga casting vs. new steel technologies: The mass production realities of Chinese companies and countermeasures through the integration of steel technologies - Level 3 autonomous driving and occupant monitoring: The spread of China's NOA and the need for improved accuracy in DMS/OMS during the eyes-off era - Zone architecture and SoC: Transition plans of legacy OEMs and collaboration with semiconductor IP vendors - New competitive axes under geopolitical risks: Evaluating the competitiveness of 15 major OEMs, including Toyota, BYD, and Tesla We hope this document serves as a helpful resource for gaining insights into the future of the automotive industry.

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FOURIN, Inc. is a Japan-based research and publishing company specializing in the global automotive industry. Since its establishment in 1980, we have continuously conducted research and analysis on automobile manufacturers, suppliers, electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, policies, and supply chain trends worldwide. Our mission is to provide accurate and practical market intelligence through periodicals, reports, and custom research services. With a strong foundation of historical data and current industry analysis, FOURIN offers deep insights that help companies, government agencies, and research institutions understand and forecast future developments in the automotive industry. As a trusted source of global automotive information, we support decision-making with reliable data and professional analysis.