Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This edition covers China's 2025 sales, which rose 9.4%, Tesla's strategic shift towards robotaxis amid sluggish sales, Amazon Web Services' role in SDVs, and a supply chain analysis of the Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton.
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

Passenger car sales exceeded 30 million units for the full year. Mexican production decreased by 2.6%, while sales increased by 0.1%.
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GlobalData forecasts a gradual decline from 1.6 million units, with a recovery expected around 2030 with the launch of a low-cost model.
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Nissan Navara
Supply chain
Launch Schedules
GlobalData Analyst Briefings
News
- [USA] CEO Mary Barra speaks at new GM headquarters on opening day
- [USA] Tesla launches seven-seat version of 2026 Model Y in U.S.
- [USA] CES 2026: FORVIA HELLA integrates NXP chip technology into ForWave7HD radar sensors
- [USA] CES 2026: AUMOVIO and 4screen showcase in-car digital services
- [USA, Netherlands] Visteon, TomTom to launch world's first in-car local AI navigation system
- [EU, China] EU issues Guidance Document on submission of price undertaking offers for BEVs from China
- [Germany, USA] FORVIA HELLA and Analog Devices, US, partner on iConF (intelligent Configurable Fuse) solution
- [France, Korea] Renault reveals specification of Filante, announces global plan for this model
- [Belgium] XPENG unveils new P7+ electric sedan at 2026 Brussels Motor Show
- [Czech Republic] Skoda reveals name of new electric 7-seater flagship as ‘Peaq’
- [Russia] Russian car sales increase 6.2% in December, decrease 19.0% for 2025
- [China, Germany] FORVIA HELLA introduces next-generation Intelligent Battery Sensor in China
- [China, Germany] FORVIA HELLA develops “Thor’s Hammer” headlamps for Volvo XC70
- [Japan] Honda to adopt new “H mark” for automobile business
- [Thailand] Thailand implements new vehicle excise tax structure from January 2026
- [Indonesia] Indonesia targets 2 operational EV battery plants in 2026



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