Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This issue covers the ADAS supply chain, a look at the Ford Ranger supply chain in Thailand, February sales data from Mexico and Brazil showing a surge in Chinese brands, and details on the XPeng G6.
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.
Supply Chain : ADAS / AD
Supply chain: Ford Ranger (Thailand)
Thai-based suppliers like Thai Summit and Bangkok Eagle Wings, an overseas affiliate of Hiruta Kogyo, are also involved in supplying frame and chassis components.
Statistics

Japanese automakers Nissan, Toyota, and Mazda struggle, while Chinese automakers Geely and Changan make big strides
Market & Tech Reports
GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (February 2026)
February growth held back by France; 2026 outlook tempered by energy-market risks
News
- [USA, Mexico] U.S. Trade Representative announces launch of U.S.-Mexico review process for USMCA
- [USA] U.S. NHTSA to hold self-driving safety forum with Waymo, Zoox, Aurora
- [USA] SK On reduces Georgia plant workforce by 37% as EV demand falls
- [Germany] thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems Test Center and ALEE partner on durability testing
- [Italy] Stellantis outlines plans to reduce redundancies at Termoli plant, Italy
- [Spain] Antolin signs long-term renewable energy purchase agreement with BRUC
- [UK, EU] Lotus presents hybrid EV technology called X Hybrid, first European model to be named Eletre X
- [UK, Korea] UK and South Korea bodies sign MoU to advance automated driving technologies
- [Russia] Russian vehicle sales decrease 1.8% in February 2026
- [China] BYD releases Blade Battery 2.0, FLASH Charging technologies
- [China] NIO establishes new auto battery R&D site in Jiading, Shanghai
- [India] Hyundai Motor India launches new Verna sedan
- [Saudi Arabia] Hyundai’s Saudi Arabia plant faces uncertainties due to war in Middle East Asia
- [Iran] Saipa, Iran, resumes production after one week of shutdown
- [Japan] Suzuki launches all-new mini-commercial BEV van e Every in Japan
- [Japan] Subaru collaborates with Infineon on design of automotive MCU
- [Korea] Global EV battery installation in Jan up 10.7%, top CATL with 45.2% share
- [Korea] Kumho Tire resumes daily production of 10,000 tires at Gwangju Plant
- [Korea, Germany] Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for BMW iX3
- [Thailand] Thailand BOI, auto industry discuss xEV incentives, demand stimulus, and localization
- [Indonesia] Polytron EV begins gaining ground in Indonesia’s auto market
- [Indonesia, Vietnam] VinFast partners with Indonesian transport firms to supply 20,000 EVs by 2028
- [Malaysia] Jaecoo J5 2WD SUV launched in Malaysia
- [Australia, USA] Ford CEO raises doubts about continuation of Australian engineering center
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