Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This issue features presentations on SDV from AUMOVIO, Bosch, Porsche, and BMW, a look at CES suppliers like AGC, Alps Alpine, and Amazon, a list of PROSEC-eligible suppliers in Mexico, and details on the new Nissan Gravite MPV.
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

From the presentation coverage at the SDV Europe 2025
- AUMOVIO: Scalable Function Deployment for SDV
- Bosch: Enabling the Software-Defined Vehicle: Accelerating SDV integration with Continuous Integration and Testing (CI/CT)
- Porsche: Beyond the engine - Ensuring speed and quality in Porsche's software supply chain
- BMW: Agentic AI in the Car - From Orchestration to Agentic Personalization
Mexico PROSEC-eligible suppliers
The following companies were eligible for PROSEC Sector 19 (automotive and auto parts industry) from November 1 to December 31, 2025.
Nissan Gravite: MPV made in India
Nissan India launches all-new Gravite MPV for INR 565 thousand
Supply chain: Arteb Indústria e Comércio Ltda. (Brazil)
Supply chain: Engine (Ignition System, Lubrication System)
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Statistics
Italian January sales up 5.1%
Strong sales of Grande Panda and Fiat 500 lead to significant increase for top-selling Fiat
UK January sales up 2.1%
BYD and Chery lead the market with significant increases, while other major OEMs struggle
French January sales down 5.8%
Sales remain sluggish due to continued slow economic growth. Major automakers, except for Renault, report year-on-year declines.
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News
- [USA, China] Ford CEO, Trump officials discuss possible U.S.-China OEM joint ventures in U.S.
- [USA] Tesla avoids California suspension after changes to “Autopilot” marketing
- [USA] Toyota launching electric 2026 C-HR in March in U.S. EV push
- [USA] Rivian targets 20,000 to 25,000 R2 deliveries in 2026
- [USA] Uber plans to invest USD 100 million, prompt an equal amount, for robotaxi charging
- [Canada] GM investing CAD 63 million for next-gen truck production at Oshawa Assembly
- [Germany, Saudi Arabia] FEV, Germany partners with CEER to advance EV development in Saudi Arabia
- [Italy] Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy plans to add 430 workers as Fiat 500 Hybrid production ramps up
- [Spain] Mercedes-Benz Vitoria plant, Spain plans to add third shift ahead of Electric VLE launch
- [Sweden] Polestar plans to launch four new models by 2028
- [India] Mahindra India to expand capacity in FY 2027 for EVs
- [India] Bharat Forge, India ties up with VVDN Technologies for AI-led automotive, defence and data-centre solutions
- [Brazil] GM as the highest EV sales brand in Brazil
- [South Africa] Mitsubishi to launch all-new Destinator SUV in South Africa
- [Thailand] Thai govt. urged to adopt additional non-subsidy measures to accelerate BEV, PHEV uptake
- [Thailand] Honda Thailand sets 76,000-vehicle sales target for 2026, expands electrified line-up
- [Philippines] 2026 Chevrolet Captiva BEV and PHEV launched in Philippines
- [Philippines] Toyota confirms March 2026 arrival of all-new RAV4 HEV in Philippines
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