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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
A report on the Thailand International Motor Expo 2025, an exclusive interview with Unipres from Automotive World 2026, and supply chain information for the Zeekr 007.
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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▶ News
Market & Tech Reports
Thailand International Motor Expo 2025 (2) Japanese OEMs and Others
Mitsubishi, Mazda, Suzuki, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Hyundai, NEX Point, etc.
- Mitsubishi：XFORCE HEV, Xpander HEV, Xpander Cross HEV
- Mazda: Mazda6e (mass-production BEV)
- Suzuki: Fronx, Swift
- Nissan: X-TRAIL e-POWER x e-4ORCE
- Toyota: Hilux Travo (pickup truck), Hilux Travo-e (BEV)
- Lexus: Lexus RZ, Lexus LX 500d
- Honda: CR-V e:HEV (HuNT Series)
- Isuzu: D-MAX X-SERIES
- BMW: iX xDrive45 M Sport (LCI), iX1 eDrive20L M Sport
- MINI: Cooper SE, Aceman SE
- Mercedes-Benz: CLA
- Hyundai: Santa Fe XRT Concept
- NEX Point: NEX VANTASTIC (commercial EVs, EV tractors, BEV pickups)
- Ford: Ranger, Everest (custom colors)
- Volvo: XC60 (PHEV), ES90 (BEV)
- Tesla: Model 3, Model Y, humanoid robot Optimus 2
- Audi, Jeep, Kia, Porsche
- Motorcycle manufacturers’ booths
Automotive World 2026 Exclusive Interview
Supply chain: Zeekr 007
For ADAS, Chinese companies provide the ECUs using NVIDIA chips. NVIDIA chips are also used in components like LiDAR and cameras. Seats are supplied by a SAIC-affiliated supplier outside the Geely Group.
General / Small Parts Supply Chain
GlobalData Analyst Briefings
A short report by GlobalData analysts. View recent trends in the automotive industry
BMW's price restructuring: strategic self-rescue amid transition pains
Launch Schedules
ORA ORA 5, Good Cat, Good Cat GT
BMW iX3
Nissan Leaf, Clipper Truck
Honda CR-V e:FCEV
Hyundai Staria, Kia EV3, EV4, EV5
News
- [USA, Korea] Trump threatens to raise U.S. tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
- [USA] GM reports Q4, 2025 results with increased deliveries offset by tariffs, EV costs
- [USA] Toyota teases new SUV
- [Canada] Toyota begins mass production of all-hybrid 2026 RAV4 at Canadian plants
- [Germany] Daimler Truck unveils NextGenH2 hydrogen truck with BZA150 fuel cell
- [Germany] Audi expands use of AI and Cloud Technology across production
- [France, Korea] OPmobility explores potential acquisition of Hyundai Mobis’ lighting business
- [Italy] Italian unions raise alarm over workforce uncertainty at Stellantis Melfi plant
- [Spain] Antolin launches LUXIA project to develop adaptive emotional lighting for vehicle interiors
- [UK] Scotland announces funding for charging infrastructure and e-mobility
- [Sweden] Scania launches Super 13-litre coach powertrain with up to 8% fuel savings
- [China] BAIC BJEV to invest CNY 1.991 billion in upgrading Stelato Super Plant in Beijing
- [China] CATL, Minyun Group to jointly promote full electrification of public transportation
- [China] Faurecia settles NEV intelligent cockpit project in Changshu, Jiangsu
- [India] Renault launches new-generation Duster SUV in India
- [India] India-EU free trade agreement enables Make in India auto exports with calibrated tariff reductions
- [Saudi Arabia, USA] Lucid to ramp 50,000 unit order for Saudi Arabia in 2027 with midsize launch
- [UAE] WeRide and K2 partner for autonomous mobility in UAE
- [Japan] [AW 2026 Exclusive Interview] Unipres: World's first display of frame components featuring continuous strength gradients
- [Thailand] Mazda Thailand plans 5 electrified models over 3 years; reveals 2026 sales outlook
- [Malaysia] GWM Malaysia marks first export of locally-made Wey G9 Hi4 PHEV to Thailand
- [Vietnam] Kim Long Motor, BYD Battery partner on USD 130 million EV battery project in Vietnam
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