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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
Battery Show HK: CATL, SAIC exhibts / Supply chain: Mazda EZ-60 / 13 Thai BOI approved suppliers / Alibaba partnership status
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The Battery Show Asia 2026
From the exhibits of CATL, SAIC, and others
- Comprehensive technology exhibits of NEV batteries and materials (CATL, REPT BATTERO, BTR, COSMX)
- SAIC and Hongjing Drive overseas expansion of NEV commercial vehicles
Supply chain: Mazda EZ-60 (China)
Regarding the drive battery, the BEV model is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery manufactured by CALB, while the range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) model is equipped with an LFP battery manufactured by CATL.
While some electronic components, such as cockpit chips and smart keys, are sourced from Chinese manufacturers, the rear seats are supplied by the Chinese subsidiary of the Japanese manufacturer TS Tech.
Production plant for Mazda EZ-60
Mazda's suppliers in China (including indirect transactions)
Body Components Supply Chain
- Hinge (50 items)
- Tailgate/Trunk Closure (22 items)
- Wiper Arm / Wiper Blade (19 items)
- Side Door Lock (17 items)
- Fuel Filler (16 items)
- Window Regulator (13 items)
- Sunroof (7 items)
- Wiper System (5 items)
- Window Washer (4 items)
- Side Door/Sliding Door Closure (2 items)
- Back Door Lock / Trunk Lock (2 items)
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Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approval of projects related to automotive parts manufacturers.
Period: February 25 – March 23, 2026, 13 projects related to automotive parts were approved.
- Cataler (Thailand) (Automotive Exhaust Filters)
- Fast Auto Drive (Thailand) (Transmission System Parts)
- Junkai Industry & Trade (Thailand) (Automotive Wheels)
- Kaidi Everyday (Transmission System Parts and Suspension System Parts)
- Kumi (Thailand) (Plastic Vehicle Parts)
- Minth Metals Asia Pacific (Plastic Vehicle Parts)
- Primevista Auto System (Automotive Seats and Parts)
- Renyuan Industry & Trade (Thailand) (Vehicle Parts)
- Resonac Automotive Products (Thailand) (Vehicle Parts)
- Thai Whetron Electronics (Electronic Devices for Vehicles)
- Spark EV (Electric Vehicle Charging Station)
- Unestablished (Electric Vehicle Charging Station)
- Unestablished (Automotive Clock Spring)
*Entries without a URL are currently being researched for further details.
Previously report
Information on approximately 75,000 parts suppliers is available.
Alibaba's Partnership
Launch Schedules
1) Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Sedan, VLS
- Mercedes-Benz Group models for US market
- Mercedes-Benz unveils refreshed Maybach S-Class with mild-hybrid engines
News
- [USA] Lucid to expand Uber partnership to 35,000 robotaxis, receive new investments
- [USA] IONNA charging network JV to expand with Circle K stores across U.S.
- [USA] Ford transforming Product Development Center into World Headquarters South
- [USA] International Motors, Samsara expand pre-delivery installation of AI connectivity solutions
- [USA, Canada, Mexico] USTR representative says USMCA agreement talks unlikely to be resolved by July 1
- [USA, Spain] Gentex, US, and Antolin partner to bring dimmable sun visors to European market
- [Canada, Japan] Asahi Kasei to delay Canada plant opening on Honda EV delay
- [Mexico] Kia starts EV3 pre-production in Mexico
- [Germany, EU] Volkswagen presents new lineup of affordable electric cars for Europe
- [Germany] Mercedes-Benz unveils first all-electric EQS luxury saloon
- [Germany] German Government rejects planned tightening of CO2 emission limits for hybrid vehicles in 2027
- [Germany] Purem by Eberspaecher develops De-Hydrator to reduce steam formation in fuel cells
- [France] Stellantis France invests EUR 120 million to modernize paint shop in Sochaux plant
- [France] Chery launches OMODA and JAECOO brand in France
- [France] France announces new stage of energy strategy, to support e-mobility
- [UK] Nissan to start trial production of Juke EV at Sunderland plant, UK
- [Poland] Toyota Motor Europe announces new digital hub in Wrocław, Poland
- [China] Three ID.-series vehicle models exhibited at VW Group Night
- [China] Hyundai Motor launches IONIQ lineup brand in China, unveiling two concept cars
- [China, USA] Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai welcomes robot production possibilities
- [Egypt] Egypt announces EGP 5.5 billion to support automotive industry
- [Japan, USA, China, EU] Nissan sets long-term direction, reveals X-Trail and Rogue Hybrid e-Power and Juke EV
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