Automotive Industry News and Content List 2026 [Updated Daily]

March 19, 2026

Japanese OEMs' BEV sales recovery in China, India's February vehicle sales and production statistics, and Thailand BOI's approval of automotive parts projects.

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.

Market & Tech Reports

Japanese OEMs' BEV Sales in China Recover

Toyota bZ3X, Nissan N7: Local-spec equipment and prices improve competitiveness

Japanese BEV models doing well in the Chinese market
Toyota bZ3X (C-segment SUV BEV)
Nissan N7 (D-segment sedan BEV)
Honda S7/P7 (D-segment SUV BEV)
Japanese BEV launch plans and NEV market trends

Toyota, Nissan, and Honda electric vehicle sales in China (Jan–Dec 2025)

Launch Schedules of Toyota, Nissan, and Honda BEV models in China

China reports

Statistics

India's February sales increase by 10.0%. Tata and Mahindra, which have many SUV models, see strong sales due to expanding demand for SUVs, while Suzuki, which mainly focuses on small cars, experiences sluggish growth.

India's February production increases by 9.8%, with Suzuki increasing production by 20% and Mahindra by 10% amid continued strong sales.

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Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approval of projects related to automotive parts manufacturers.

Period: January 26 – February 16, 2026, 17 projects related to automotive parts were approved.

ADD Suspension (Thailand) (Suspension System Parts)
Denso (Thailand) (Vehicle Parts)
Highly Marelli (Thailand) (Air Conditioning System Components for Vehicles)
Synoelec Technology (Thailand) (Electrical Circuit Breakers for Electric Vehicles)
Vossen Manufacture (Thailand) (Vehicle Parts)
Worldwide Auto-Accessory (Thailand) (Engine Valves)
*Parent company: Jinan Worldwide Auto-Accessory
Zeli Precision Industry (Thailand) (Plastic Components for Automotive Seat Belts)
*Parent company: Shanghai Zeli Precision Industry

Shijun Hose-Tek Industry (Vehicle Brake System Components)
Sy Industry (Thailand) (Vehicle Parts)
Tarmeka Tech (Thailand) (Sound and Heat Insulation Panels for Vehicles)
Thai Brake Systems (Brake Linings)
Thai Precision Valve Train Manufacturing (Engine Valves)
Yong Tai (Air Suspension Components for Vehicles)
Thai Honda (Electrical Vehicle Charging Station)
Triumph Motorcycles (Thailand) (Motorcycles and Motorcycle Engines of 500 cc or More, and CKD Motorcycle Parts Manufactured In-House)
PTT Oil And Retail Business Public (Electric Vehicle Charging Station)
Unestablished (Air Ducts for Vehicles)

*Entries without a URL are currently being researched for further details.

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Launch Schedules

1) Nissan Pathfinder, Rogue, Ariya
- Nissan models for US market

2) BYD Qin MAX DM-i, Da Tang DM-i/p, Haibao 08 DM-i/p, FangChengBao Tai 3
- BYD models built in China

3) MG MG 4X, MG 07, MAXUS T60, Xingji L, Roewe i6
- SAIC Motor (own brands) models built in China

4) Toyota Tundra, Highlander
- Toyota models for Japanese market

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NVIDIA GTC 2026

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TPR's Global Vision and Challenge Toward Next-Generation Technologies

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Supply chain: Li L6 (China)

The Li (Li Auto) L6 is a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) SUV that has been Li Auto’s best-selling model since its launch in 2024.
Li Auto highlights its home-oriented features, including a refrigerator, TV, and sofa.
The refrigerator in the L6's cockpit is supplied by ICECO in Guangdong Province. The displays are provided by major manufacturers Desay SV and Wuhan-based Hiway. The seats are sourced from Jifeng Seating, which incorporates technology from Germany's Grammer.
Supply information of the drive battery, drive motor, ADAS components, and other parts are also available.

Li Auto models launch schedule

Supply information for cockpit refrigerators

Production plant for Li L6
Beijing Li Auto Automobile Co., Ltd. Changzhou Branch