[SANEI] Special Feature: A Complete Review of the Automotive Industry “Motor Fan Illustrated Vol. 228” ~ Understanding the Technology Makes Cars Even More Interesting [Motor Fan Illustrated] ~
SANEI Press Release: September 12, 2025 Special Feature: A Complete Review of the Automotive Industry “Motor Fan Illustrated Vol. 228” ~ Understanding the Technology Makes Cars Even More Interesting [Motor Fan Illustrated] ~ –Aligning plans with reality and formulating a business strategy–
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~Comprehensive Review of the Automotive Industry~ Release date: September 12, 2025 Price: ¥1,980 (base price: ¥1,800) JAN code: 9784779652851 SANEI Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masashi Suzuki) will release “Motor Fan Illustrated Vol. 228,” which provides detailed explanations of automotive technology through photographs and illustrations, on September 12, 2025. The automotive industry requires large-scale production facilities, so each company must develop forward-looking business plans and invest in the future. We will analyze the automotive industry from various angles, including external factors surrounding OEMs and suppliers, recent market trends, and new trends for the future. (Sanei official
website:https://shop.san-ei-corp.co.jp/shop/g/g505285/） [Front Feature] Comprised of four chapters, this feature explores topics such as tariffs on automobiles, sales trends in each region for the first half of 2025, decarbonization, and trends in various fields. Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23526/1319/23526-1319-85f5d3cdbea6baf11383803bdc8cbd0b-1332×841.jpg p022-023 A multifaceted explanation of automobile tariffs, which have suddenly attracted attention due to Trump’s tariffs.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23526/1319/23526-1319-bd6b4bc2bd327e2e1b7f8212e6fc53a3-1332×841.jpg p008-009 Report from Aisin’s Powertrain Technology Briefing: Transmission expertise that shines even in the age of electrification. ★CONTENTS 002 Table of Contents 005 MF-eye: Leading Teams in Student Formula 2025 Check Their Progress in Final Test 007 MF-eye: Pioneering Next-Generation Vehicle Intelligence with Silicon Valley DNA 008 Special Report: Aisin Holds Powertrain Technology Briefing
Transmission Knowledge Shines Even in the Electrification Era 012 Special Report: Motorsports Moves Towards Carbon Decarbonization: Domestic Cellulose Ethanol Blend E10 to be Used in the All Japan Super Formula 016 Briefing Report: KAYABA Environmental Hydraulic Oil Sustenalve 020 Feature Article: Automotive Industry Complete Review 022 Chapter 1 Economy and Trade: September 2025 Automobile Tariffs and Economic Zones [Only Four Countries Have Unconditional Zero Tariffs] 026 “BEVs are selling,” says the Chinese government, but the reality is they’re struggling to make ends meet 028 Chapter 2 Sales Analysis European Sales Results for the First Half of 2025 032 North American Sales Results for the First Half of 2025 036 Domestic Sales Results for the First Half of 2025 040 Chapter 3: Decarbonization: The Current State of Battery Technology [The Next Step for Lithium-ion Batteries] ］ 044 Background to the Hydrogen Disaster [The Japanese and European Automotive Industries Have Been Left Behind] 046 Chapter 4 | Trends Gigacast is a viable option [Japanese cars will also be introduced by 2030 ］ 050 Aiming for Loss Reduction Across the Entire Vehicle [Reasons for the Revival of Short-Stroke Next-Generation ICE] 052 Will CAN Be Replaced by Ethernet? [Behind the Scenes of the “EE
Architecture Reform” Aiming for SDV] 054 Revisiting the Latest AD/ADS Keywords 056 “We don’t want to fail” and “We want to sell in large quantities” are the same everywhere. Design is management itself. 062 “Screen-filled” is already becoming a bit of a fad. The next generation will be a digital detox [Interior, HMI] 066 Epilogue China Risks Facing BEVs 072 BirdView: Bird’s-Eye View of an Automobile 074 RACING CAR: Engineer’s Way LAP89 076: The Legend of the Unusual Internal Combustion Engine, Part 9 078 Technical Report: Symmetrical AWD continues to evolve even in a strong hybrid. The driving performance expected of a SUBARU vehicle cannot be compromised. 082 Test Drive Report: New Honda Prelude Civic Type R Chassis Evolved e: HEV Control 086 Formula E 2024/25 Season 11: Nissan Aims for Its First Driver’s Championship in the “Gen3” World Championship “Evo” and “PIT BOOST” Change the Winning Formula 090 Technical Report: Isuzu Focuses on Technological Development of Autonomous Driving Solutions. Will Commercial Vehicles Lead the Way in Social Implementation of Level 4? 092 Technical Report: Further Improved Comfort and Safety: Nissan Roox, Mitsubishi Delica Mini, and Mitsubishi EK Space to Get Model Changes in the Fall 094 TEST RIDE REPORT: Test Ride of the Daihatsu e-SNEAKER, a Pedestrian Mobility Device That Gives You the Feel of Walking 096 Preview of the Next Issue Motor Fan Special Edition: Motor Fan Illustrated Vol. 228 ~Comprehensive Review of the Automotive Industry~ Release date: September 12, 2025 Price: ¥1,980 (base price: ¥1,800) JAN code: 9784779652851 ●Fukkokudo ~ New Model News The out-of-print New Model News series is back in a [reprint]! A lineup of many nostalgic titles. Click here for the on-demand car and motorcycle bookstore [Fukkokudo] ↓↓↓
https://sanei-web-shop.jp/products/list.php?category_id=668 ●New Model News: Import Series New models that were out of print are back! The Import Series is back as a [reprint]! A lineup of many nostalgic titles. Click here for the on-demand car and motorcycle bookstore [Fukkokudo] ↓↓↓
https://sanei-web-shop.jp/products/list.php?category_id=680 ●Fukudo ~Hyper Rev The out-of-print Hyper Rev series is back in print as a reprint! A lineup of many nostalgic titles. Click here for the on-demand car and motorcycle bookstore [Fukkokudo] ↓↓↓
https://sanei-web-shop.jp/products/list.php?category_id=667 ■About SANEI Co., Ltd. Throughout its 70-year history, SANEI has continued to publish magazines primarily related to automobiles and racing. Armed with the various resources it has accumulated through these
activities, a diverse network both inside and outside the industry, and highly specialized knowledge and archives, the company has expanded its reach to various genres, including sports, fashion, and the outdoors. Through magazines and events, the company has
strengthened its brand power and is also actively developing content on the web and in video. Representative Director: Masashi Suzuki Founded: October 1947 Incorporated: September 17, 1952 Capital: 98 million yen Employees: 141 Address: 6-22-1 Nishi-Shinjuku,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-1126 Shinjuku Square Tower 26F SANEI Official Website: https://san-ei-corp.co.jp/ September 12, 2025 SANEI Co., Ltd.