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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
Pickup truck market analysis / Nissan NX8 in China / Cupra Raval / Supply chain: Suzuki Ertiga / German March sales up 14.4%
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.
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Market & Tech Reports
Pickup Truck Market Analysis
The number of competing mid-size models is increasing
- Global sales trends of pickup trucks (P/U)
- Pickup truck (P/U) sales by model
- Electric pickup truck (P/U)
- China's pickup truck (P/U) market
Nissan NX8 (Launched in Apr. 2026)
Nissan NEV Series in China
Supply chain: Suzuki Ertiga (India)
Like the XL6, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is a three-row MPV model built on Suzuki's global "HEARTECT" platform.
For parts sourcing, the company relies heavily on Indian-owned suppliers, including Nippon Audiotronix for in-vehicle cameras, Krishna Maruti for seats, Subros for HVAC systems, and SKH for fuel tanks.
The battery for the Smart Hybrid (Suzuki' s term for mild hybrid) is manufactured by TDS Lithium-Ion, a joint venture between Suzuki, Toshiba, and Denso.
Lamp Products Supply Chain
News
- [USA] EPA eases DEF sensor requirements, allowing NOx-based compliance
- [USA, China] Windrose challenges Tesla Semi with lower-cost EV truck entry into U.S.
- [USA, China] U.S. Trade Representative says data rules will prevent Chinese cars from entering U.S. market
- [USA, Germany] Bosch and Qualcomm expand partnership to add ADAS solution development
- [Canada] Canadian government invests in regional battery innovation projects
- [Mexico] Mexican auto production increase 2.5% in March 2026
- [Mexico] Yazaki to invest additional USD 66 million in Mexico
- [EU, Italy] EU approves EUR 211 million funding for Graphene Chip Technology Project in Italy
- [EU] Green NCAP provides ratings for Renault 4 E-Tech, 5 E-Tech, Dacia Bigster, Sandero, Cadillac Optiq, and Citroën C3
- [Germany] Mercedes-Benz expands production of electric CLA amid demand rises
- [Germany, Canada] Mutares, Germany, to acquire lighting and rooftop systems businesses from Magna
- [France, Turkiye] Karsan’s Autonomous e-ATAK approved for high-traffic routes in Paris, France
- [Italy] Lear’s Grugliasco plant in Italy to be transferred to Mechatronix on May 1, 2026
- [UK] UK announces GBP 380 million government grant for Agratas battery gigafactory
- [UK] Honda to introduce Super-N mini EV in UK
- [Italy] GAC to host European premiere of AION UT in Milan, Italy
- [Italy] Stellantis production in Italy increases by 9.5% in Q1 2026
- [Russia] LADA Azimut completes advanced testing in Russia ahead of production
- [China] China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for March 2026
- [China] Mass production, in-vehicle application of DFMC’s DF30 MCU chip proceeding steadily
- [India] Olectra Greentech, India refreshes brand identity
- [India] Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India and Wipro 3D to set up additive manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TTTI
- [South Africa] Kia introduces its first-ever bakkie “Tasman” to South African market
- [Japan] Honda to launch all-new Super-ONE A-segment EV in Japan in late May
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