Integrated proposals enabled by collaboration between electronic components and automotive information equipment

「As a result, we were able to release several projects under development in spring 2026. Key products include overhead consoles for in-cabin sensing, premium sound products and steering-wheel switch products operable by capacitive touch. We also plan to release a cabin domain controller (IVI + METER) product during 2026, and development is progressing smoothly.」

「We are also developing products such as cabin controllers and system integration environments to support the transition to SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles) and enhance the value of the vehicle interior. Development is being carried out in collaboration not only with our group companies but also with universities, research institutions and other companies, bringing together their respective technologies and product capabilities to generate synergies.」

「Specifically, in 2027 we will develop an integrated display audio system (IVI + METER), referred to as a cockpit solution integrating several products, as well as premium sound products. In 2030, we will further integrate products and develop cabin controllers (IVI + METER + BODY + ADAS), door control modules and other products.」

「In development activities, we advanced concrete initiatives toward commercializing the future mobility concept Digital Cabin from 2022, which aims to provide the entire vehicle interior as a comfortable, premium environment, including collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in the United States.」

「As initiatives for the future, we accelerated proposals and product development for the Digital Cabin product lineup created through synergies with the electronic components business, and developed products using a 5G platform for autonomous driving.」

「In this area, the automotive information equipment business strengthened the MaaS (Mobility as a Service) business through proposals for the Digital Cabin product lineup created through synergies with the electronic components business, development of digital key systems for car sharing using blockchain technology, and management of vehicle information in connected cars.」

「In this area, the automotive information equipment business accelerated development of products for the Digital Cabin created through synergies with the electronic components business, developed digital keys for car sharing using blockchain technology, advanced development to use a 5G platform for autonomous driving, and strengthened the MaaS (Mobility as a Service) business for managing vehicle information in connected cars.」

「Against this backdrop, the automotive information equipment business strengthened proposals for digital cabins that leverage synergies with the electronic components business and accelerated the development of related products.」

「Against this backdrop, the automotive information equipment business accelerated the early realization of synergies from the management integration by focusing on developing new products linking display products with sensors from the electronic components business and commercializing drone systems using technology that combines navigation GPS (Global Positioning System), image processing technology and sensors.」

「Against this backdrop, the automotive information equipment business accelerated the early realization of synergies from the management integration by focusing on developing new products linking display products with sensors from the electronic components business and commercializing drone systems using technology that combines navigation GPS (Global Positioning System), image processing technology and sensors.」

「Alpine Electronics' stock exchange agreement was approved and adopted at the extraordinary general meeting of Alpine Electronics shareholders held on 5 December 2018, and the stock exchange took effect on 1 January 2019.」

「Through the management integration, we will combine our sensing and communications device technologies with Alpine Electronics' software technologies and strengthen the development of HMI (Human Machine Interface) that provides drivers and passengers with an inspiring mobility environment and experience.」

「Based on the basic business alliance agreement, our company and Alpine Electronics plan to bring forward initiatives in non-competing product fields, including joint promotion of strategic products in sales, formulation of development roadmaps and promotion of joint development for strategic products in development, mutual use of production technologies and production sites in manufacturing, mutual use of evaluation and analysis facilities in quality, and strengthened centralized purchasing and development procurement functions in procurement.」

「We will combine our sensing and communications device technologies with Alpine Electronics' software technologies to develop Premium HMI, providing drivers and passengers with an inspiring mobility environment and experience, and provide total solutions for automotive information systems.」

「Following the announcement of this management integration, we established an integration preparation committee with Alpine Electronics, comprising the representative directors and presidents and relevant officers of each company, and, in parallel with discussions on creating synergies through mutual use of management resources, including core technologies and infrastructure,」

「Accordingly, our company and Alpine Electronics will transition to a holding company structure and undertake full-scale collaboration under a holding company with group strategy functions, including strengthening the Group's proposal and sales functions for customers, developing employees through cross-business exchanges among engineers, sales personnel and others, and making mutual use of our fundraising capabilities, network and manufacturing capabilities.」

「As a measure to achieve this, our company and Alpine Electronics will transition to a holding company structure and undertake full-scale collaboration under a holding company with group strategy functions, including strengthening the Group's proposal and sales functions for customers, developing employees through cross-business exchanges among engineers, sales personnel and others, and making mutual use of our fundraising capabilities, network and manufacturing capabilities.」

「We will focus on integrating advanced consumer electronics technologies and devices that form the core of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) with infotainment systems, and provide automakers with total solutions for automotive information systems, including digital cockpits.」

「We also developed new proposals, including automotive modules integrating HMI (Human Machine Interface), sensors and connectivity.」

「Against this backdrop, the automotive information equipment business exhibited at a motor show in China, the world's largest automotive market, seeking to promote vehicle-specific solutions centered on navigation systems and premium sound systems. In anticipation of the era of autonomous driving, it also began jointly developing next-generation automotive systems with IBM Japan, Ltd. and pursued a strategic partnership with Toshiba Corporation to create a new business using drones that apply positioning control technology developed through navigation development. These initiatives strengthened the business foundation, but operations remained challenging due to the significant impact of exchange-rate fluctuations.」

「We exhibited at a motor show in China, the world's largest automotive market, seeking to promote vehicle-specific solutions centered on navigation systems and premium sound systems. We also aimed to expand sales by introducing new, high-value-added products to domestic and overseas aftermarket markets.」

「We will also strengthen collaboration with the electronic components business, aiming to provide total solutions for automotive equipment and incorporate advanced consumer electronics technologies.」