Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
We bring you updates on US March sales down 11.8%, Solid-state battery parts suppliers, Supply chain: Nissan Murano, and NY Auto Show news.
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Statistics
High interest rates, persistently high vehicle prices, and soaring gasoline prices due to the Iran conflict reduced consumer demand, compounded by a decline following the surge in demand last year.
…Read moreSolid-state battery–related parts suppliers and industry trends
(as of March 2026)
Influenced by InterBattery 2026 (Korea), held from March 11th to 13th, South Korean parts suppliers are actively making announcements.
- LG Energy Solution
LG Energy Solution develops all-solid-state battery technology that uses sulfur cathode - Solus Advanced Materials
South Korea’s Solus Advanced Materials completes development of nickel-plated copper foil - SBTL Advanced Materials
South Korea’s SBTL Advanced Materials to build battery pouch film plant in Daejeon, South Korea - SK nexilis
SK Nexilis to exhibit copper foil for secondary batteries at InterBattery 2026 in South Korea - EcoPro BM
EcoPro to showcase cathode materials at InterBattery 2026 in South Korea - L&F
L&F to showcase LFP battery cathode material technologies at InterBattery 2026 in South Korea - ProLogium Technology
The Battery Show ASIA 2026:Superfluidized All Inorganic Solid-State Lithium Ceramic Battery - Beijing WeLion New Energy Technology
The Battery Show ASIA 2026:Small power solid-state battery - Basquevolt
Basquevolt, Spain, secures new investors to accelerate industrialization of battery technology - Kanadevia Corporation
Suzuki to acquire all-solid-state-lithium-ion battery business from Kanadevia - Chery Auto releases energy strategy
Battery-related exhibition coverage information
Supply chain: Nissan Murano
Sales in the Japanese market are scheduled to begin in early 2027. This time, details on 114 components have been confirmed.
The powertrain has been updated from the previous generation's CVT to a 9-speed automatic transmission sourced from ZF.
In the ADAS segment, Astemo is responsible for the ADAS ECU (integrated control), while Bosch handles brake control.
For the chassis, JTEKT supplies the steering gear.
Regarding the interior and exterior, Adient supplies the seats, and North American Lighting, a subsidiary of Koito, supplies the head lamps and rear lamps.
- Nissan Murano launch schedule
- Production plant for Nissan Murano
Nissan North America, Smyrna Plant(Tennessee, U.S.)
Production models include Rogue, Pathfinder - Nissan's suppliers in the U.S. South (including indirect transactions)
List / Distribution
Supply Chain: Engine (Main Engine Parts)
Launch Schedules
1) Nissan Z, Infiniti QX65
2) VW Caddy
3) BYD Sealion 5 DM-i, ATTO 1
New York Auto Show
- Subaru unveils all-new, three-row 2027 Getaway electric SUV
- Subaru debuts 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid SUV
- Volkswagen debuts all-new second-gen 2027 Atlas SUV
- Hyundai debuts Boulder Concept as prelude to future U.S.-built pickup
- Kia exhibits K3 as competitive entry-level EV
- Kia presents all-new 2027 Seltos small SUV
- Genesis to launch 22 new, enhanced vehicles in North America by 2030



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