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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This issue features a report from CES on ADAS, robotaxis, and AI solutions, with exhibits from Gentex, Goodyear, and HL Mando. We also look at the supply chain for the Nissan N7 in China and the upcoming VW Atlas.
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
Market & Tech Reports
CES 2026: Progression of autonomous technologies and AI applications
Exhibitors highlight new ADAS functions, robotaxis, robotic applications, and AI solutions
- BMW iX3 driving assistance with Snapdragon Ride Pilot, Geely unveils G-ASD intelligent driving
- Tensor offers personal robotaxis; Waymo and Zoox expands public robotaxi deployment
- Hyundai looks to lead in AI robotics; Schaeffler and HL Group highlight robotic portfolio
- Sonatus demonstrates flexibility of AI solutions
Supply chain: Nissan N7 (EV)
Suppliers for core component - the electric powertrain, smart cockpit, and ADAS-related parts - are primarily Chinese companies. Procurement also occurs from Dongfeng Motor subsidiaries such as Dongfeng Yanfeng Automotive Cockpit Systems Co., Ltd. Japanese suppliers include Nidec (Zhejiang Province) and Unipres (China).
Supply chain: Wheel & Tire
Launch Schedules
VW Atlas
- Update History
- VW Group models for US market
- VW's redesigned 2027 Atlas SUV readied for New York Auto Show debut
Toyota C-HR+, Lexus LS
Nissan Skyline
News
- [USA] U.S. Customs begins collecting new tariff at 10% rather than 15%
- [USA] Toyota and Lexus partner with Treehouse for EV charger installations in U.S.
- [USA] Nissan recalls 318,781 Rogue SUVs in U.S. over electronic throttle bodies
- [USA] Daimler Truck, Torq Robotics expand autonomous testing to Michigan roads
- [USA] Rivian, EnergyHub partner to expand access to utility EV programs in U.S.
- [USA] Uber launches Uber Autonomous Solutions for autonomous vehicle partners
- [Mexico] GM Silao plant suspends second shift due to safety issues in Mexico
- [Mexico] Audi Mexico stops first shift activities due to recent violent incidents
- [Mexico] Mexico’s federal highways partially closed
- [Germany] Daimler Buses to debut Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with new NMC4 battery at Mobility Move 2026
- [Germany, Israel] Elektrobit and Mobileye partner on autonomous vehicle solutions
- [Germany] Infineon to present microcontroller and sensor solutions at embedded world 2026
- [France] Renault 2025 financial presentation and Q&A: Resilient European momentum, cost headwinds, and disciplined capital strategy driving 2026 transition
- [UK] LEPAS to introduce L8 in UK in Q3 2026
- [EU] EU passenger car sales down 3.5% in January 2026
- [EU] Latvia announces support for purchase of environmentally friendly cars
- [Netherlands] Bosch opens new site at Building TX in Strijp-T, Eindhoven, Netherlands
- [Luxembourg] Luxembourg to support businesses acquiring zero-emission heavy-duty trucks
- [EU] Škoda expands 4×4 line-up across ICE and electric models
- [China] China issues compliance guidelines for pricing behaviors in auto industry
- [China] SAIC Financial Holdings to invest in solid-state batteries, chip localization
- [China, EU] Li Auto joins EU-China Chamber of Commerce
- [China] China’s installed drive battery capacity increases by 8.4% y/y in January
- [UAE] IM Motors launches IM5 and IM6 in UAE and Tunisia
- [Japan] Panasonic Holdings’ nanoe X adopted for Mitsubishi Motors’ Triton
- [Japan] Renesas Electronics' automotive SoC adopted for Toyota RAV4’s ADAS
- [Thailand] Thailand e-mobility registrations reach 45,668 units in January 2026, up 210.4% YoY
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