Automotive Industry Latest News & Content List 2026 [Updated Daily]

Oct 28, 2026

Key highlights include on-site booth coverage from The Battery Show North America 2026 featuring advanced battery materials and thermal management solutions, an in-depth supply chain overview of the Dacia Duster, and the latest September automotive sales and production statistics for Russia and the United States.

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Table of contents

▶ The Battery Show North America 2026

▶ Supply chain: Dacia Duster

▶ Statistics

▶ Sanoh Industrial CEO Takeda Interview

▶ GlobalData Analyst Briefings

▶ News

The Battery Show North America 2026

Booth Coverage at The Battery Show North America 2026

Report on Major Component Suppliers
Lithium-Ion Battery Analysis Report
EV Battery-Related Reports
Global Exhibition Reports

Supply chain: Dacia Duster

Dacia Duster Supply Chain Details

The Dacia Duster is a C-segment compact crossover SUV produced by Dacia under Renault Group, manufactured at the Mioveni plant in Romania. The current third-generation model was launched in Europe in spring 2024. In 2025, Dacia added the "Hybrid-G 150 4x4". Components are sourced from leading suppliers including Autoliv (airbags and seat belts), Valeo (head lamps, A/C, cameras, and e-Axle), and Leopold Kostal (steering columns).

Production plant: SC Automobile Dacia SA, Mioveni Plant (Romania)
Dacia related plant news

Statistics

Russia Sales (-0.6%) & U.S. Production (-1.3%) in September

In September, vehicle sales in Russia fall by 0.6%. While major Chinese automakers see sales dip below last year's levels, strong performance from AvtoVAZ helps cushion the decline, limiting overall market contraction.

1 AvtoVAZ 29,299 → 31,261（+6.7%）
2 Great Wall Motor Company Ltd. (GWM) 18,589 → 16,018（-13.8%）
3 Geely Holding Group 19,735 → 13,218（-33.0%）
4 Changan/Chana (Changan Automobile (Group)) 5,983 → 6,989（+16.8%）
5 Chery Automobile 17,286 → 6,891（-60.1%）
6 Toyota Group 3,829 → 3,639（-5.0%）
7 GAZ Group 4,808 → 3,609（-24.9%）
8 Mazda 842 → 3,384（+301.9%）
9 VW Group 2,410 → 3,174（+31.7%）
10 Sollers Group 2,207 → 2,389（+8.2%）

U.S. production in September falls by 1.3%. Ford sees a decline in output, driven primarily by the F-Series, which was affected by parts supply issues. Production cuts for the BMW X5 and Tesla Model 3 also weigh on the total, while Subaru, Nissan, and Honda post gains.

1 Ford Group 193,453 → 167,990（-13.2%）
- Ford F-Series 89,854 → 77,686（-13.5%）
2 GM Group 141,992 → 145,628（+2.6%）
3 Toyota Group 123,647 → 120,054（-2.9%）
4 Honda 84,928 → 90,972（+7.1%）
5 Stellantis 78,005 → 81,019（+3.9%）
6 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group 65,247 → 66,923（+2.6%）
7 Nissan 46,170 → 53,964（+16.9%）
8 Tesla 53,259 → 46,842（-12.0%）
- Model 3 20,034 → 11,059（-44.8%）
9 Subaru 26,173 → 35,243（+34.7%）
10 BMW Group 40,051 → 26,723（-33.3%）
- BMW X5 15,300 → 5,536（-63.8%）

US Production Volume Dashboard

Sanoh Industrial CEO Takeda Interview

Supporting the Supply Chain; “Last Man Standing” Strategy; and Taking on New Challenges

Sanoh Industrial Co., Ltd. is pursuing its “Sanoh Last Man Standing Strategy,” continuing to supply internal combustion engine (ICE) products as competitors withdraw or scale back. In North America, the strategy is already bringing tangible benefits, including order transfers and improved price negotiations. In China, Sanoh is using its operations as a base for equipment and procurement, while expanding into new areas such as data center cooling and factory automation (FA). We spoke with President, CEO, and COO Genya Takeda about the strategy, regional operations, future growth areas, and Sanoh’s vision for 2030.

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