Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This issue features a report on in-vehicle entertainment from CES 2026, a list of Ford's U.S. EV plants, an update on German 2025 production figures, and a look at the Tata Nexon supply chain.
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.
Market & Tech Reports

BMW, Mercedes show infotainment functions; suppliers show display and sound systems
- BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC and CLA highlight entertainment capabilities
- Afeela unveils new concept vehicle and outlines entertainment features
- Aumovio showcases display technologies, LG previews cockpit concepts
- QNX and Pioneer feature software-based sound demonstrations
- Amazon displays next-gen in-vehicle assistant featuring Alexa+
Ford's electrified car assembly plants in U.S.
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Statistics
Largely impacted by a decline in exports to the U.S. However, a recovery in domestic EV demand helped mitigate the overall slight decrease. Export-heavy OEMs Mercedes and BMW saw declines.
Supply Chain
Drive Battery
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- Drive Battery Cell/Module
- Drive Battery Pack/System
- Drive Battery Case
- Drive Battery Cooling/Heating System
- Battery Management System
- Drive Battery Products
Tata Nexon
Launch Schedules
Chery Arrizo 7, Arrizo 8L, RELY R08, Jetour Huanraozhe, Zhongheng G600, EXEED STERRA EX6, STERRA EX7, STERRA ES7
VW Tayron S, ID. UNYX 07, JETTA J01, J02
- Update History
- VW China begins production of first China Electronic Architecture based ID. UN YX 07 model
- FAW-VW to introduce 13 new vehicle models in 2026
- VW Group models built in China
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Automotive World 2026
- ASTEER: Aluminum steering member for light vehicles, center pillar made of 1.7GPa material
- FCM: Cost reduction proposals for flat copper wire plating, Ni-P non-magnetic electrolytic plating film
- Matsuo Industries: Compact and lightweight EV resolver, neutral bus bar, three-phase terminal
- NISSIN PREVO: Ultra-thin die-cast samples, high-airtight, high-strength die-cast parts designed to prevent breakage and improve strength
- Sanko Die cast: Boss-shaped and fin-shaped heat sinks, throttle bodies, etc.
- Sumitomo Bakelite: Optical waveguides that enable complex optical circuit designs, and polycarbonate molded samples that can replace tempered glass
GlobalData Analyst Briefings
A short report by GlobalData analysts. View recent trends in the automotive industry
Navigating 50% tariffs: strategic options for Chinese automakers in Mexico
News
- [USA] Musk says Tesla Cybertruck could become autonomous delivery vehicle
- [USA] Scout Motors CEO says EREVs will 'most likely' launch before pure EVs
- [USA] Volvo Cars considers large SUV for U.S. production
- [USA] VW recalls 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles in U.S. for battery fire risk
- [USA, France] FORVIA wins over USD 1 billion in new and extended business from major European automaker
- [USA] Gentherm to acquire Modine’s thermal management arm in USD 1 billion deal
- [Germany] Mercedes-Benz unveils updated S-Class with wide range of electrified powertrains
- [Germany] Vector invests in key technologies and portfolio expansion for software-defined systems
- [France] Stellantis opens advanced Battery Safety Lab at Belchamp Test Center in France
- [France, USA, Austria] Valeo partners with Kapsch TrafficCom to develop V2X tolling solution
- [Italy] Stellantis restarts third shift at Atessa and Melfi plants in Italy
- [UK] Bentley unveils fourth-generation Continental GT S and GTC S with new hybrid V8 engine
- [Belgium, China] Windrose, China to build first European flagship facility in Antwerp, Belgium
- [China] Geely, CAERI establish JV for auto technology R&D
- [UAE, USA] Faraday Future announces FX Super One deliveries in UAE
- [Saudi Arabia, USA] Lucid to drop magnet supplies from China, source in Saudi Arabia in 2026
- [Thailand] Mercedes-Benz Thailand outlines 8-model launch plan, expects 2026 recovery
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