Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This issue features a teardown of the BYD U8 focusing on the sensory quality of its door trim, highlights from the India SIAT Expo including Bosch, Aisin, and Varroc, a look at BYD's EV lineup in Europe, and supply chain details for the Toyota Fortuner.
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

Comprehensive analysis of interior design and texture expression
- What is Sensory Quality ?
- BYD U8 interior component survey(Door trim)
- Structure of main components
- Material and texture
- Points of interest from a sensory quality perspective
BYD Yangwang U8 teardown report
…Read moreSymposium of International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026
Supply chain: Toyota Fortuner
Supply chain: Body / Structure / Module / Others
Search by Model / Supplier/ Component category
- Chassis Frame
- Crossmember
- Bumper
- Front End Module
- Dash Panel
- Side Impact Beam
- Door Frame
- Door Module
- Fuel Tank
Toyota C-HR+/C-HR, Subaru Uncharted
Statistics
Turkish sales increase 9.8% in January
Toyota, BYD and Chery seeing significant increases thanks to recovery in domestic demand and expansion of EV sales
India's January sales increase 11.2%
GST rate cut, growing demand in rural areas, and expansion of EV models contribute to strong performance for all automakers
India's January production increased 5.6%
Passenger car production increases at Suzuki and Mahindra on strong sales
Japan's January production increases 4.2%
Nissan, Subaru and Mitsubishi seeing significant increases compared to the previous year
GlobalData Analyst Briefings
A short report by GlobalData analysts. View recent trends in the automotive industry
Tariffs as a structural constraint: How US trade volatility is reshaping Hyundai and Kia’s production strategy
News
- [Germany, Sweden] MAN Trucks showcases MCS fast-charging capability for electric trucks in Sweden
- [Germany] Knorr-Bremse partners with AWS to drive AI transformation in manufacturing
- [Germany] Infineon partner with BMW on next-gen software-defined vehicles for Neue Klasse
- [Spain] Horse Powertrain and Repsol, Spain unveils concept HORSE H12 hybrid engine
- [Finland] Nexen Tire opens winter tire testing center in Finland
- [India] Indian passenger vehicle wholesale increases by 8.0% in January 2026
- [Thailand] Thailand-built GAC AION V, AION UT roll out nationwide
- [Malaysia] Malaysian new car sales increase by 28.7%, and production increases by 7.0% in January
- [Cambodia] RMA Cambodia boosts Ford local assembly, starts component production line
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