Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This edition covers the latest from CES 2026, including the AFEELA Prototype 2026, BMW's Neue Klasse iX3, and Hyundai's AI robotics strategy. We also feature launch schedules for Porsche and Audi, and a supply chain analysis of driveline and transmission components.
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.
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Launch Schedules
Porsche Cayenne Electric
Explore the latest launch schedules for upcoming models, including the new Porsche Cayenne Electric and Audi A6L e-tron.
…Read moreSupply Chain: Driveline (Axle, etc.), Transmission / Clutch
News
- [USA] U.S. auto sales down 2.5% in December, up 1.9% for the full year
- [USA] Ford U.S. Q4 sales up 2.7%, full-year 2025 sales up 6.0%
- [Canada] Canadian sales down 7.3% in December, up 2.0% for full-year 2025
- [Canada, Germany] BlackBerry’s QNX technology to power safety systems in BMW’s Neue Klasse
- [France] French passenger car sales down 5.0% in 2025
- [Austria] Vienna Motor Symposium to feature new engine and drivetrain development
- [Netherlands] TomTom unveils Orbis lane model maps to boost automated driving
- [China, EU, Germany] Smart to launch Smart #2 and #6 in 2026 and enters new markets
- [China, Japan] Three GAC Honda plants extend production suspension until Jan. 16
- [China] BYD establishes battery company in Yichang, Hubei
- [China] Changan Auto announces 2025 sales results
- [China] China’s 2025 automobile trade-ins exceed 11.5 million units
- [India] Government of India releases battery pack Aadhaar guidelines for EV battery traceability
- [India] Mahindra, India launches XUV 7XO premium 7-Seater SUV
- [India] Aptiv secures Indian commercial vehicle OEM Deal for Gen 6 ADAS platform
- [UAE] JAECOO to launch JAECOO J8 SHS in UAE
- [UAE] EXEED unveils VX quad-motor AWD PHEV in UAE
- [Korea] New vehicle sales by 5 major OEMs in South Korea down 2.5% in December, up 0.7% in 2025
- [Thailand] November vehicle sales in Thailand up 20.6%, production up 11.1% (detailed report)
- [Malaysia] Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia confirms upcoming launch of Jaecoo J5 SUV (ICE)
- [Taiwan] Mitsubishi Motors launches Xforce in Taiwan, all-new local production model
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