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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
We bring you updates on Supply chain: Nissan Sakura EV, HVAC, Spanish March sales up 12.7%, and Toyota bZ7 EV sedan.
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Supply chain: Nissan Sakura
The Nissan Sakura (sister model: Mitsubishi eK X EV), launched in June 2022, is a BEV kei tall wagon planned and developed by NMKV - a joint venture between Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors - and manufactured under contract at Mitsubishi Motors' Mizushima Plant.
The e-Axle (which integrates the motor and inverter) is supplied by Meidensha, and the lithium-ion battery cells are supplied by AESC Japan. The ADAS ECU is supplied by Astemo, the front camera by ZF, the electric compressor by Toyota Industries, the radiator by Marelli, and some of the wiring harnesses by Lear; components are supplied not only by Nissan-affiliated companies but also by independent global companies.
- Nissan Sakura launch schedule
- Production plant for Nissan Sakura
Mitsubishi Motors, Mizushima Plant
Supply chain: Air Conditioning / HVAC
Toyota bZ7 (Launched in Mar. 2026)
Launch Schedules
1) Hyundai Mid-size Pickup truck, Ioniq 6, NEXO, Kia Seltos, EV3
- Hyundai Mid-size Pickup truck, Ioniq 6, NEXO, Kia Seltos, EV3 updates
- Hyundai/Kia models for US market
2) Toyota bZ7, Harrier, Venza, Levin GT, Allion, Lexus UX
- Toyota bZ7, Harrier, Venza, Levin GT, Allion, Lexus UX updates
- Toyota models for Chinese market – See “Detail” under each model
News
- [USA] U.S. auto sales fall 11.8% in March amid elevated vehicle prices and weakening demand
- [USA] GM U.S. Q1 2026 sales fall 9.7% from pre-tariff market high
- [USA] Ford Q1 U.S. sales down 8.8% from Q1 2025 to 457,315 units
- [USA] Stellantis U.S. Q1 sales increase 4.3% on strength of ICE vehicles
- [USA] Tesla slide continues with Q1 production down 6.0%, deliveries down 14.4% from Q4 2025
- [USA] Rivian Q1 production down 29.5%, but deliveries up 20.0% in Q1 2026
- [Canada, China] Stellantis in talks to build Leapmotor EVs at idled Brampton, Ontario plant
- [Canada] Canadian sales down 8.2% in March, down 4.4% in Q1 2026
- [Mexico] GM may face strike at San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico amid wage negotiations
- [Mexico, USA, China] GM’s joint venture in China seeks to build vehicles in Mexico
- [Germany] BMW upgrades Munich plant for EV production from 2027
- [Germany, Sweden] Mercedes-Benz completes winter testing of AMG GT 4-Door Coupé in Sweden
- [Germany, Turkiye, Poland] MAN Truck starts electric Lion’s City E bus production at Ankara plant, Turkiye
- [France] French passenger car sales up 12.9% in March
- [Italy] Italian passenger car sales up 7.6% in March 2026
- [Italy] Stellantis Melfi plant, Italy faces work shortage under new production plans
- [Italy] LEPAS to marks its European debut in Milan, Italy
- [UK] Scotland Government announces funding to support electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
- [UK] NSK plans to cease production at Newark sites in UK
- [UK, France] Appning by FORVIA partners with Radioplayer to bring branded radio apps into cars
- [Spain] Spanish passenger car sales increase 11.7% in March
- [Hungary] Audi Hungaria begins production of new high-performance V6 engine in Győr plant
- [Russia] LADA Azimut completes factory safety tests
- [China] Dongfeng Global Design Center opened in Wuhan
- [China] Geely Auto launches Azkarra REV SUV
- [China] FAW-VW launches Sagitar S sedan
- [China] CaoCao Inc. approved for safety officer-free road testing of ICVs
- [India] Kia Seltos earns 5-star Bharat NCAP rating in India
- [India] Hero MotoCorp, India picks up 36.67% in Euler Motors
- [India] EKA Mobility, India sold 1,143 units across buses, trucks and SCVs in FY 2026
- [India] VinFast opens bookings for VF MPV 7 in India
- [Saudi Arabia] CEER, Saudi Arabia, trials body in white production in KAEC plant
- [UAE] Chery launches TIGGO 8 CSH Hybrid SUV in UAE
- [South Africa] Automotive companies commit ZAR 19.8 billion in investment during 6th South Africa Investment Conference
- [South Africa] JMC unveils all-new Vigus pickup in South Africa
- [Nigeria] Hyundai introduces Palisade models in Nigeria
- [Japan] Toyota launches US-produced Tundra and Highlander in Japan
- [Korea] LG Chem to strengthen automotive electronics material business
- [Thailand] AUMOVIO officially launches in Thailand, showcases autonomous and advanced mobility solutions
- [Malaysia] 2026 Isuzu D-Max with new 2.2L turbocharged diesel engine launched in Malaysia
- [Cambodia] YAZAKI plans Cambodia factory expansion for vehicle wires and components by 2027
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