Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This issue features a report on the 18% increase in 2025 EV sales, supply chain details for IVI systems and Highly Marelli, January sales data for Canada and Germany, and exclusive interviews from Automotive World with Mitsuba and Astemo Cypremos.
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

Electric vehicle sales up 18% in 2025, Chinese OEMs accelerating overseas expansion
- Electrified vehicle market (12 major countries and 3 Nordic countries)
- Electric vehicle sales in major countries: Impact of incentives
- Electrified vehicle OEM rankings (2025 sales volumes)
- BEV sales trends of Chinese OEMs: Price competition and export expansion
- Breakthrough by Chinese OEMs: Accelerating overseas expansion, Top global sales share
EV/PHV/FCV Sales Monthly Reports
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Harsh winter weather and economic uncertainty dampen market; Honda, Kia, and Nissan see significant declines
BEV subsidies have started, but the market is on hold. Sales are generally sluggish, with the exception of some Chinese brands, Fiat, etc.
Automotive World 2026
Tesla Fremont plant
Tesla to end Model S and X production to mass produce Optimus robots
Launch Schedules
Subaru Forester
Production of the Forester for the U.S. market will be transferred from the Yajima plant to the Lafayette plant.
Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3
- US
- Europe
- China
- Tesla models for US market
- Tesla models for European market
- Tesla models for Chinese market
- Parts supplier for Tesla (including indirect transactions)
Mitsubishi Minicab Truck
News
- [USA, EU, South America] Stellantis Q4 2025 consolidated shipments up 9% to 1.5 million units
- [USA, EU] Stellantis takes EUR 22 billion in H2 2025 charges with EV realignment
- [USA] GM heavy-duty pickups to keep Allison Transmission branding
- [USA] Hyundai recalls 568,576 Palisade SUVs in U.S. over airbag performance
- [USA, Taiwan] Samsung nears Tesla AI chip production with early approval at Texas fab
- [USA] Prime Planet Energy & Solutions announces establishment of new U.S. subsidiary
- [Canada] Stellantis sells 49% stake in NextStar Energy JV to LG Energy Solution
- [EU] Volkswagen and Stellantis’ CEO give suggestions to strengthen Europe’s automotive industry
- [Germany] AUMOVIO Engineering Solutions unveils hybrid HIM solutions for sports and luxury vehicle cockpits
- [Spain] Spain announces new EUR 40 million aid to purchase electrified vehicles
- [China] GAC sets target of overseas sales of 300,000 units in 2026
- [China] FAW Bestune releases new global strategy
- [India] Mahindra, India unveils INR 150 billion Nagpur mega-manufacturing hub plan
- [Brazil] Brazilian vehicle sales down 0.4% to 170,536 units in January 2026 (ANFAVEA)
- [Brazil] Brazil vehicle production down 12%, exports down 18.3% in January 2026 (ANFAVEA)
- [UAE] WeRide, China and Uber to deploy 1,200 robotaxis across Middle East
- [Japan] Suzuki announces Q3 FY2025 sales revenue up 5.4%, operating profit down 10.6%, revises full-year forecast upward
- [Japan] Flash Report: Toyota's operating income for the April-December quarter of 2025 is JPY 3,196.7 billion, down 13.1%
- [Korea] Hyundai Motor, Kia unveil ‘Vision Pulse’ using UWB to boost driver safety
- [Thailand] GAC AION Thailand posts 438% YoY growth with 5,584 vehicle registrations in January 2026
- [Philippines] Mitsubishi Versa Van officially returns to Philippines with Nissan OEM supply
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