Automotive Industry News and Content List 2026 [Updated Daily]

March 18, 2026

Major Standards and Regulations Seminar for China's Automotive Industry, launch schedules for various models, and the supply chain for the Mitsubishi Triton.

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Major Standards and Regulations Seminar for China's Automotive Industry

From presentations on Intelligent Connected Car standardization and key technology policies

Standard system for intelligent connected cars
New implementation phase of intelligent connected vehicle technology policy (L2/L3/L4/unmanned automated driving)

Connected Car reports

Launch Schedules

Forecast by market (up to 2030)

1) iCAR V27
- Chery models built in China

2) Li Auto i9
- Li Auto models built in China

3) Leapmotor A05
- Leapmotor models built in China

4) VW ID. UNYX 08
- VW Group models built in China
- ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV rolls off production line at VW Anhui

5) Suzuki e Every
- Suzuki models for Japanese market
Suzuki launches all-new mini-commercial BEV van e Every in Japan

Refined search

Supply chain: Mitsubishi Triton (Thailand)

The Mitsubishi Triton, manufactured in Thailand, is a global model set to launch in July 2023.

It adopts the New Triton platform, which is also scheduled to be used in the Pajero Sport in 2026.
Many Thai facilities of global Tier 1 suppliers are involved, primarily in the powertrain and chassis sectors.
Denso supplies the common rail system, BorgWarner supplies the timing chain and variable camshaft timing mechanism, NSK supplies various bearings, and Clarion Asia (Thailand) supplies the rear camera.
Meanwhile, local Thai suppliers such as AAPICO Hitech and P.C.S. Machine Group are also responsible for supplying parts.

New Triton platform vehicle launch schedule

Production plant for Mitsubishi Triton (Thailand)
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh), Laemchabang Plant

Mitsubishi's Thai parts suppliers (including indirect transactions)
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