Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

Mar 12, 2026

We bring you updates on China Feb. sales down 15.2%, BorgWarner LFP battery packs, Supply chain: Zeekr 9X, and Renault's futuREady strategy.

Updated daily with the latest information for the automotive industry. Coverage (Japanese/English/Chinese) of information directly related to business, including complete vehicles, EVs, automated driving, sales figures, and industry reports.

Statistics

<Flash report> China February sales down 15.2%

Sales fall sharply by double digits due to fewer operating days caused by Chinese New Year compared with previous year and impact of revisions to NEV purchase tax incentives.

<Flash report> China February production down 20.5%.
Passenger vehicle production falls by more than 20% y/y due to fewer operating days during Chinese New Year and a drop in NEV sales.
Russia February sales down 1.8%
AvtoVAZ, the top seller, sees a significant decline, emerging domestic brand TENET enjoys strong sales.
Mexio February production down 3.8%
Nissan and Mazda see a significant reduction due to impact of declining U.S. demand and the effects of production transfers following factory shutdowns. European automakers Volkswagen and Stellantis see significant production increases.

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Market & Tech Reports

Automotive World 2026: Batteries, Charger-related Technologies

BorgWarner LFP battery packs, Yazaki charging wire harnesses, and more

Battery-related exhibits (BorgWarner, Tokyo Cosmos Electric, NGK Insulators)
Charger-related products and measuring equipment (Yazaki, Nabtesco, Anritsu)
Engineering services (Persol Cross Technology, TCS, SolutionX, NST)

EV battery reports
Automotive World 2026 exhibition reports
Lithium-ion battery pack Suppliers
List / Distribution

Supply chain: Zeekr 9X

The Zeekr 9X is a full-size SUV from Geely's subsidiary brand, featuring a plug-in hybrid model built on the SEA-S platform.

Forty-seven supply chain entries have been confirmed, primarily involving Chinese suppliers. The battery cells are sourced from CATL, with the pack assembled by the group company Quzhou Jidian Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. The headlamps feature high-output projector light sources, necessitating the inclusion of auxiliary cooling fans. Displays are supplied by Tianma for some center display, while Samsung provides the passenger seat display, overhead rear display, and some center display. Additionally, supplier information for millimeter-wave radar, telematics, ADAS chips, and on-board cameras is also included.