Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
We bring you updates on Woven by Toyota: SDV presentations, Supply chain: Suzuki Fronx, sensors, and VW ID.3.
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From the SDV presentation coverage at the Automotive World 2026
- Woven by Toyota: SDV: A Revolutionary Industry Transformation
- Q1. What is SDV?
- Q2. Why is it difficult for traditional OEMs to implement SDV?
- Q3. How can we continue to provide a better mobility experience with SDVs?
- Q4. Competitive strategy in the SDV market
- Q5. What is Arene's approach?
- Customer value in SDVs: Toyota's perspective
Supply chain: Suzuki Fronx
For its supply chain, the company utilizes various Indian-owned suppliers, including SKH Y-TEC and VeeGee Industrial for body press parts, Uniproducts for carpets, Rane Steering for steering systems, and Nippon Audiotronix for on-board cameras.
- Suzuki Fronx launch schedule
- Production plants for Suzuki Fronx
(India) Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), Gujarat Plant
Production models include e Vitara, Swift
(Indonesia) PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor (SIM), Cikarang Plant
Production models include Ertiga - Suzuki's Indian parts suppliers (including indirect transactions)
List / Distribution
Launch Schedules
1) VW ID.3
2) ARCFOX αS5, Wendao V9, Kaola, Huazhang STELATO High-end SUV, STELATO High-end MPV, Beijing BJ40, FOTON Big General EV, Toano X7, BAIC Ruixiang Ruixiang X3, Ruixiang X5, Boteng V1, Boteng V2
- ARCFOX αS5, Wendao V9, Kaola, Huazhang STELATO High-end SUV, STELATO High-end MPV, Beijing BJ40, FOTON Big General EV, Toano X7, BAIC Ruixiang Ruixiang X3, Ruixiang X5, Boteng V1, Boteng V2 updates
- BAIC Group (own brands) models built in China
3) Toyota RAV4
News
- [USA, Japan] Sony Honda Mobility awaits decision on AFEELA project
- [USA] Uber and Motional launch Hyundai IONIQ 5 robotaxi service in Las Vegas
- [USA] Scout Motors develops connected sound experience for its new EVs
- [USA] Toyota recalls 500,007 Highlander SUVs in U.S. over faulty seat backs
- [USA] Tesla opens first public Semi truck Megacharger site in Los Angeles
- [USA] IIHS launches safety ratings for commercial vehicles in U.S.
- [Mexico] U.S. companies to invest USD 500 million for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Mexico
- [Mexico] Yutong unveils highway lineup in Mexico
- [EU] Denza to introduce Z9GT model with FLASH Charging technology in Europe
- [EU] Ford introduces new Capri with longer range
- [Germany] VW reveals 2026 product updates across its commercial vehicle lineup
- [Germany] BMW Group EBIT down 11.5%, net profit down 3.0% in 2025
- [Sweden, Japan] Autoliv and Yamaha Motor introduce airbag for commuter scooter
- [Turkiye] Stellantis launches new generation Fiat Scudo pickup in Turkiye
- [Italy] Ferrari unveils Amalfi Spider with 640 hp twin-turbo V8 convertible
- [Ireland] Infineon officially opens new R&D Centre in Cork, Ireland
- [Russia] SOUEAST expands lineup in Russia with launch of SOUEAST S06
- [Russia] Geely introduces updated Geely Monjaro in Russia
- [India] India tribunal orders liquidation of Hero Electric Vehicles
- [India] Tata Motors, India bags pan-India orders for over 5,000 buses
- [India] Kia India launches new Sonet diesel AT, turbo DCT trims
- [Brazil] Changan to launch Uni-T SUV in Brazil
- [Brazil] BMW inaugurates TechWorks technology center in Brazil
- [South Africa] Suzuki Auto South Africa announces pricing of new Suzuki Across
- [Qatar] Hydro announces controlled shutdown of aluminium production at its JV in Qatar
- [Japan] Mitsui High-tec revises downward financial targets of medium-term management plan
- [Japan] Rohm and Toshiba consider integrating power semiconductor businesses
- [Thailand] GWM introduces ORA 5 HEV and BEV in Thailand ahead of Motor Show price reveal
- [Thailand] Wuling Thailand targets 8,000 sales in 2026 with 5 new EV models planned
- [Thailand, USA] U.S. investigates Thailand under Section 301; automotive and parts among sectors examined
- [Malaysia] JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in February 2026, rankings by brand and model



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