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Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota was the largest car manufacturer by sales in 2023, with over 10 million vehicles sold. It was an early leader in hybrid technology, however it has been more cautious in its adoption of fully electric technologies. This IDTechEx profile focuses on Toyota's latest plans to decarbonize its vehicles.

Continental AG

Continental AG is a German multinational company that specializes in the manufacturing of several automotive parts such as tires, brake systems, powertrain, chassis, and interior electronics. Founded in 1871, it has cemented its position as a market leader on multiple fronts. This profile will focus on Continental's approach to automotive displays, particularly its work on heads-up displays (HUD), where it recently presented a new scenic HUD at CES 2023 as well as a Curved Ultrawide Display covering the entire cockpit of a passenger vehicle.

Mazda announces electrification and connectivity strategies

Mazda Motor Corporation announced electrification and connectivity strategies. The strategies are based on Mazda's long-term vision for technology development.

Chinese rescue another electric laggard: Fiat Chrysler?

Analyst IDTechEx has long appraised the auto industry as consisting of those leading the move to pure electric powertrains such as Tesla, Renault + Nissan, Yutong and BYD of China, those only recently giving it major emphasis such as Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen (under duress) and Daimler and those almost in denial such as Fiat Chrysler, Mazda and Suzuki, their pure electric activity being more of a gesture than a serious activity.