Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
We bring you updates on Supply chain: Isuzu D-MAX, Audi Q9, BMW i3, Thai Feb sales up 0.2%, and Tesla's shift to robotics & AI.
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Supply chain: Isuzu D-MAX (Thailand)
For this model, Japanese and global Tier 1 suppliers such as MAHLE, NSK, and Schaeffler supply drivetrain components from their local bases in Thailand, while leading Thai-owned Tier 1 suppliers such as Thai Summit supply body and suspension parts, and Thongchai Industries supply piping and functional components. Additionally, Astemo supplies stereo cameras, and Clarion, from its local Thai location, supplies rear cameras.
- Dynamic Drive platform vehicle launch schedule
- Thailand's pickup truck production figures by model (2020-2025)
- Thai parts suppliers with business ties to Isuzu (including indirect dealings)
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Bangkok Motor Show

From March 25 to April 5, 2026, Thailand's 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (47th BIMS) will be held under the theme "The Iconic Synchronicity" (Press Day/VIP Day: March 23 for vehicle brands and March 24 for motorcycle brands).
Supply chain: Airbag & Safety Products
Launch Schedules
1) Audi Q9
- Audi Q9 updates
- VW Group models for US market
- Audi Q9 to be launched in U.S. before rest of world, A8 to remain in U.S. lineup
2) BMW i3
- BMW i3 updates
- BMW models for European market
- BMW unveils all-electric i3 Neue Klasse, deliveries begin this autumn
3) DS 7, DS Nº7 E-Tense
- DS 7, DS Nº7 E-Tense updates
- Stellantis models for European market
- Stellantis unveils DS N°7 SUV with electric and hybrid powertrains
4) FangChengBao Sedan series
5) Xiaomi SU7
6) Nissan Murano
- Nissan Murano updates
- Nissan models for Japanese market
- Nissan to introduce U.S.-built Murano to Japanese market
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News
- [USA] Toyota investing USD 1 billion in Kentucky, Indiana plants
- [USA] GM investing USD 40 million in Toledo Propulsion Systems for new transmission line
- [USA] GM begins supervised public-road testing of autonomous eyes-off tech
- [USA] Tesla CEO Musk announces Terafab chip plant in Austin, Texas
- [USA] Subaru announces global debut of all-new electric SUV at New York Auto Show
- [USA, Israel] Mobileye secures major Driver Monitoring System program with U.S. OEM
- [Germany] Leapmotor opens first overseas Innovation Center in Munich, Germany
- [Germany, Slovenia] FORVIA HELLA develops highly integrative Front Phygital Shields for new BMW iX3
- [Spain] Spain announces tax benefit for purchase of electric vehicles
- [UK] Tensor presents world's first personal level 4 Robocar in UK at European AV Summit
- [Netherlands, EU] Tesla completes final vehicle testing phase for full self-driving (Supervised) with RDW, Netherlands
- [Czech Republic] Škoda updates Elroq and Enyaq EVs with new tech and LFP batteries from 2026
- [China] BAIC Arcfox launches new Alpha S5 coupe
- [India] Sona Comstar, India approves INR 622 million capex to add gear capacity
- [South Africa] Volvo Trucks begins Euro 6 and FH Aero truck assembly in South Africa
- [Japan] JAMA’s Chairman Sato comments on Middle East: cross-industrial collaboration needed
- [Japan] Mazda announces possibility of data leakage due to malicious access



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