Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
We bring you updates on Supply chain: Nissan X-Trail, BYD Song Ultra, ARCHION global plants, and Bangkok Motor Show news.
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.
Supply chain: Nissan X-Trail (China)
Japanese suppliers are widely used for seat assemblies, door trim upholstery, and suspension components, and so on.
Within the smart cockpit segment, the domain controller and telematics systems are sourced from two companies with which Dongfeng Group has deep partnerships.
The cockpit domain controller chip is also supplied by a Chinese manufacturer.
A notable characteristic of this model is that Japanese suppliers provide interior and suspension components, while Chinese suppliers provide intelligent components.
- Nissan X-Trail launch schedule
- Production plants for Nissan X-Trail (China)
Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. Dongfeng Nissan Dalian Branch Company
Fengshen Xiangyang Automobile Co., Ltd. - Nissan's Chinese parts suppliers (including indirect transactions)
List / Distribution
Supply Chain: Driveline (Axle, etc.), Transmission / Clutch
ARCHION Group's Global Locations
You can also check the box for "Hino" or "Fuso" under "Maker/Brand" after clicking "Select OEM" to narrow down your search.
Launch Schedules
1) Skoda Peaq
2) Isuzu D-MAX EV
3) MAXUS T60, Xingji L
4) Azkarra REV, Galaxy Xingyao 8
5) Honda ZR-V
SDV/In-Vehicle Software Vendor Report
News
- Changan introduces NEVO Q05 electric SUV in Thailand; local assembly planned
- Ford Ranger Super Duty pickup truck launched in Thailand
- New Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ electric officially launched in Thailand; locally assembled
- Bangkok Motor Show news
- [USA] Mercedes-Benz debuts new GLE and GLS, announces USD 4 billion investment for Tuscaloosa plant
- [USA] Polestar to consolidate Polestar 3 production in the USA facility
- [USA] Ford to cancel summer shutdowns to boost truck production at four U.S. plants
- [USA] GM idles 1,300 workers at Factory ZERO as EV demand drops
- [USA] Tesla files site plans for Gigafactory Texas campus expansion
- [USA] Faraday Future notes robotics launch ahead of Q4, 2025 financial results
- [USA, Korea] SK On to name North American battery JV with Hyundai Motor Group "Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America"
- [EU] Volvo Cars intends to handle operations of Lynk & Co in Europe
- [Germany] Stellantis tests all-electric Opel Corsa GSE at Nurburgring, Germany ahead of production
- [Germany] BMW introduces entry-level iX3 40 New Class SAV
- [Germany] Schaeffler develops software and E/E architecture for comprehensive vehicle control
- [Germany] Freudenberg dissolves e-Power Systems business group; retains hydrogen components business
- [Spain] Antolin Ingenieria receives SEPIDES funding for EUR 2.87 million EV interior components project
- [Portugal] Visteon inaugurates new High-Voltage Electrification Laboratory in Palmela, Portugal
- [China] BYD launches Song Ultra EV electric SUV
- [China] BYD achieves CNY 804 billion annual revenue in 2025, up 3.5% y/y
- [China, Belgium] Umicore opens innovation center in Shanghai, China
- [India] Valeo, India inaugurates e-Axle manufacturing line for Mahindra's Born Electric platform
- [Pakistan] Sazgar Engineering, Pakistan approves PKR 22 billion paint shop, land purchase and PHEV rollout
- [Japan, EU, Germany] Toyota plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in fuel cell JV cellcentric
- [Thailand] Nexteer Automotive opens first Thailand site in Rayong for CEPS systems




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