Automotive Industry News and Content List 2026 [Updated Daily]
Xiaomi SU7 Teardown Survey, the supply chain for the Suzuki Spacia, and the Interior Supply Chain.
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Market & Tech Reports

In-depth analysis of material quality and interior design
- What is Perceived Quality?
- Xiaomi SU7 interior component survey (Instrument panel)
- Structure of main components
- Material and Texture
- Points of interest from a perceived quality perspective
***Previous reports***
Xiaomi SU7 Teardown Survey: Gigacast body structure
Supply chain: Suzuki Spacia
The safety feature "Dual Sensor Brake Support" now utilizes a monocular camera and millimeter-wave radar manufactured by Denso.
While front seats are supplied by SNIC and the CVT shift lever by Hamana Parts Industry — both group companies — the vehicle also actively sources components from non-group suppliers, such as Denso for HVAC, Aisin for the power sliding door system, and Mitsubishi Electric Mobility for engine controls.
The fuel pump is supplied by TI Automotive, and the fuel tank by Plastic Omnium, demonstrating a broad adoption of components from both Japanese and overseas companies.
Production plant for Suzuki Spacia
Suzuki Motor, Kosai Plant
63 Global EREV/REEV Models
Chery iCAR V27
Statistics
Launch Schedules
1) Audi A2 e-tron, Q9, VW ID. Cross
- VW Group models for European market
2) Buick ELECTRA Encasa
- GM models for Chinese market
3) BYD Song Ultra DM-i, Song Plus DM-i, Song Plus EV
- BYD models built in China
News
- [USA] States warn Trump EV charger proposal would kill USD 5 billion NEVI fund
- [USA] U.S. House Transportation Committee wants to collect EV fees for road repairs
- [USA, China, Sweden] New Lincoln Corsair spotted in development in Sweden
- [USA, Germany] Audi Q9 to be launched in U.S. before rest of world, A8 to remain in U.S. lineup
- [USA] Tesla Roadster reveal postponed again
- [USA] Blue Bird delivers 62 low-emission propane buses to Virginia school district
- [Mexico] Cadillac launches 2026 Optiq-V in Mexico
- [Mexico] Scania launches 13-liter Scania Super powertrain in Mexico
- [Germany] BMW unveils all-electric i3 Neue Klasse, deliveries begin this autumn
- [France, Italy] Stellantis unveils DS N°7 SUV with electric and hybrid powertrains
- [UK] Bentley plans up to 275 job cuts amid shift to electric models
- [UK] Windrose, China launches E700 electric truck in UK
- [Russia] Former Toyota St. Petersburg plant to debut new model at SPIEF 2026
- [Russia] AVTOVAZ, Russia launches “LADA Business” unit to expand LCV portfolio
- [Turkiye] Turkiye plans Venture Capital Investment Fund to support automotive exports
- [China] SAIC-VW unveils core technologies for ID. ERA lineup, with ID. ERA 9X SUV scheduled for end-March pre-order
- [China] BYD debuts new Seal 08 plug-in hybrid electric sedan
- [China] Geely Galaxy unveils some specifications of Galaxy M7 plug-in hybrid electric SUV
- [China] Geely Galaxy releases official images of Xingyao 7 plug-in hybrid electric sedan
- [China] China to strive for FCEV ownership of 100,000 units by 2030
- [China] CaoCao Inc. activates 3,600 Robotaxi pick-up, drop-off points in Hangzhou
- [India] Bosch, Tata Autocomp to form 50:50 JV for e-axles and electric traction motors in India
- [Brazil] BYD to add 3,000 workers at Camacari plant in Brazil
- [Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE] Nissan to cut production of 1,200 units in Kyusyu due to Middle East crisis
- [Japan, Taiwan] Mitsubishi Electric issues statement on reported Foxconn investment in automotive business
- [Japan, USA] Marelli, AWS launch AI-based system for software-defined vehicle validations
- [Korea, USA] POSCO Future M to jointly develop next-generation battery materials with US-based Sila Nanotechnologies
- [Thailand] Isuzu commits to advancing Thailand’s carbon neutrality; D-Max EV local launch in March
- [Malaysia] Omoda C9 PHEV launched in Malaysia with initial CBU units, followed by CKD models from Shah Alam
- [Philippines] CAMPI-TMA vehicle sales in Philippines fall 8.5% YoY to 35,842 units in February 2026



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