Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

Mar 9, 2026

This issue features a report from the CTI Symposium on net-zero powertrain technology, an update on Australian February sales which were down 2.7%, and supply chain details for the Toyota Sienta and HVAC systems.

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

▶ Statistics

▶ Supply chain: Toyota Sienta

▶ Air Conditioning / HVAC Supply Chain

▶ Launch Schedules

▶ Electric / Autonomous

▶ News

Market & Tech Reports

Toward Net-Zero Powertrain: From Technology Competition to Collaboration

From the presentation coverage at the CTI Symposium Germany 2025

Hybrid Futures – A Key Path to Net Zero (Horse Powertrain / Renault, Geely)
Development of EV Powertrain and Battery for the Third Generation LEAF (Nissan)
Lightweight Twin Electric Drive Unit Platform with Torque Vectoring (InfiMotion / Geely)
Electric Drive Efficiency – A Systematic Engineering Approach from Vehicle to Chip (Li Auto)

Traction Motor reports

Statistics

Australian February sales down 2.7%

Chinese brands such as BYD, Great Wall (GWM) and Chery grow on increased supply, while Japanese brands decline except for Honda

Supply chain: Toyota Sienta

The Toyota Sienta is a compact minivan (3rd generation) launched in August 2022.

Hybrid models utilize nickel-metal hydride battery packs from Toyota Battery Co., Ltd. The inverter and key ADAS-related components are manufactured by Denso. Blind spot monitor sensors are sourced from Aumovio, while airbag sensors and airbag ECUs are supplied by Bosch.