Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

Feb 27, 2026

This issue covers the dominance of Chinese OEMs in Thailand's BEV market, an update on ASEAN Q4 sales and production, supply chain details for the BMW M2, and a list of 12 recently BOI-approved suppliers in Thailand.

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

▶ ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q4 2025)

▶ Supply chain: BMW M2 (Mexico)

▶ Engine (Cooling System)

▶ Search Suppliers

▶ CES 2026

▶ News

Market & Tech Reports

Chinese OEMs Dominate BEV Market in Thailand with Over 20% Share

Rapid growth of NEVs, expanding product lineup from SUVs to pickup trucks

Chinese vehicle sales grow 5.2 times in 5 years
Analysis of sales volume by OEM: Chinese OEMs enter Top 5, Japanese OEM volume shrinks
NEV Ranking: Chinese OEMs lead the way in BEVs and PHEVs
Product trends: From compact EVs to a full-scale product lineup
Switching from exporting Chinese-made models to local production
Chinese suppliers: Building an industrial cluster centered on electric powertrain components

China related reports

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q4 2025)

Improving thanks to EV policy support and strong year-end demand, with Chinese OEMs on the rise

ASEAN reports

Supply chain: BMW M2 (Mexico)

The BMW M2 is the high-performance model of the 2 Series.

Core components are primarily sourced from European suppliers, though the head-up display (HUD) is manufactured by the Japanese company Nippon Seiki. The bumper is sourced from the Mexican plant of the Chinese company Minghua, and the steering column comes from the Korean company Namyang Nexmo, reflecting a trend toward multinational sourcing.