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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This issue features an analysis of India's motorcycle OEM market, details on the new BMW iX3, a look at the Toyota Alphard supply chain, and a forecast for A-segment models in Europe.
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.
Table of Contents
▶ News
Market & Tech Reports
Analysis of India’s Two-Wheeler Production and Manufacturing Capacity
Trends among ICE Two-Wheeler Manufacturers including Hero, Honda, TVS, and Baja
- Two-wheeler production/sales/export volume
- Production analysis by category
- Two-wheeler OEM production analysis
- Two-wheeler export analysis
- Hero MotoCorp Ltd.
- Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI)
- TVS Motor Company (TVSM)
- Bajaj Auto Ltd.
- Royal Enfield
- Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL)
- India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.
- Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (PVPL)
- Premium Two-Wheelers
Supply chain: Toyota Alphard
Powertrain options include a 2.5L inline-4 gasoline engine, a hybrid version, and a PHEV variant added in January 2025. Major components are sourced primarily from the Toyota Group. The drive-use bipolar NiMH battery is supplied by Toyota Industries, headlamps by Ichiko, mufflers by Sango , and shock absorbers by Astemo.
FCEV Parts & Electric Powertrain Parts Supply Chain
Launch Schedules
A-segment (Basic) models sold or scheduled to be launched in Europe
: All future models are BEVs.
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Automotive World 2026
Exhibitions
- Topia: Synchronous stir welding (low heat input, high strength joining technology), STAF one-piece molded bumper system
- Asano: Weld-less construction method that applies kumiko technology, magnesium processed products that are lighter than aluminum
- Oshino Lamps: 1,000mm long light guide, Mercedes-adopted seat belt buckle illumination
- Tsuzuki: Radial forging (Shaft weight reduction, improved strength, reduced manufacturing costs)
- Whetron Electronics: Smart key, ultrasonic sensor, AI camera, BSD radar
- Sumida: High-current busbar line filter / module, winding-type non-contact current sensor (under development)
- UniMax Electronics: Bird-bath WHUD, combiner-type HUD, in-car wireless charger, in-car abandoned vehicle detector
- Manabe: Die-cast parts such as EV motor cases
- Zept: Various electric powertrain system, on-board charger (OBC) prototype
News
- [USA] Tesla operating income down 11.0% in Q4, down 38.0% for all of 2025
- [USA] Tesla to end Model S and X production to mass produce Optimus robots
- [USA] GM invests USD 30 million preparing its Fairfax workforce for new launches
- [USA] Lear to establish new seating plant to supply GM Orion plant
- [USA, Germany] VW reported to rename ID.4 as ID. Tiguan along with refreshed design
- [Canada, Taiwan] Canada, Korea discuss auto manufacturing, EV ecosystem in Canada
- [UK] UK vehicle production increases 6.1% in December, decreases 15.5% in 2025
- [UK] Toyota UK launches Land Cruiser Commercial with 48V powertrain in UK
- [UK] BYD with EVUK to support transition to EVs in the UK
- [Germany] Mercedes-Benz S-Class selected to develop SAE level 4 robotaxi ecosystem
- [Spain] Stellantis Vigo plant, Spain halts System 2 production line over bad weather disrupts parts shortage
- [EU] Ford Europe upgrades Explorer and Capri models with new battery options
- [EU] H2Accelerate TRUCKS secures new funding to deploy 125 hydrogen trucks across Europe
- [Bulgaria, Egypt] Sincars, Bulgaria, to produce electric cars in Egypt
- [Russia] Valdai 12 truck upgraded with Euro-5 emission standard YaMZ-53445 engines
- [China, Germany] VW China begins production of first China Electronic Architecture based ID. UNYX 07 model
- [China] CATL to break ground on Yunnan lithium battery green intelligent manufacturing site in Q1 2026
- [India] Montra Electric, India receives PM E-DRIVE certification for electric truck
- [India] Volkswagen India announces 5 product interventions for 2026
- [Brazil] Kia opens pre-orders for Sorento 4x4 model in Brazil
- [South Africa] South African Government to focus on localization, job creation and transformation of automotive industry
- [South Africa] South African government plans to increase tariffs on Indian and Chinese cars
- [South Africa] LEPAS ships first batch of 500 L4 NEVs to South Africa
- [Egypt] SCZONE sign agreement with Guide Automotive to produce electric vehicles in Egypt
- [Kuwait] MG Motor Middle East introduces all-new MG Rakan
- [Thailand] BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport becomes first BMW BEV assembled in Thailand
- [Thailand] BMW Group Thailand posts 12,247 BMW and MINI registrations in 2025, retains premium market lead
- [Thailand] FTI assesses potential supports and risks for Thailand’s auto market and economy in 2026
- [Indonesia] Honda Prelude HEV debuts in Southeast Asia via Indonesia, 2026 local allocation fully booked
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