login
Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
2026 outlook for XPeng, Li Auto, NIO etc. / Supply chain: Perodua Alza, suspension / Suzuki Across, Isuzu D-MAX EV
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.
Table of contents
Market & Tech Reports
China’s Emerging EV Automakers: Leapmotor, XPeng, Xiaomi, Li Auto, NIO
Growth analysis and outlook for 2026
- Overview of the five companies: From Li Auto's dominance to fierce competition
- Leapmotor: Promoting a diverse product lineup to reach its sales target of 1 million units
- XPeng: Strengthening "Physical AI" and local production
- Xiaomi: Increasing investment in AI and autonomous driving
- Li Auto: Accelerating AI upgrades and expanding globally amidst pressure of declining sales
- NIO: Accelerating semiconductors for intelligent driving and establishment of overseas sales network
Supply chain: Perodua Alza (Malaysia)
Chassis-related components are supplied by Japanese–Malaysian JV company Namicoh Suria.
Lamps are provided by the Malaysian subsidiaries of Japanese companies - Koito Malaysia (headlamps) and Ichikoh Malaysia (rear lamps) - as well as by the local Malaysian company Xenso Electronics (DRL).
Functional components are supplied by Aisan Industry (fuel pump), Mitsuboshi Belting Indonesia (timing belt), and Tokai Rika (immobilizer).
ADAS-related components are supplied by Xenso Electronics (ultrasonic sensors) and Denso (blind spot monitor sensors).
Supplies come from both Japanese and Malaysian companies.
You can show the results on the map or download in Excel format, or you can change the conditions by the country, region, OEM or type of location.
See the search instructions for details.
Perodua's suppliers in Malaysia (including indirect transactions)
Launch Schedules
- Isuzu models built in Thailand
- BIMS 2026: Isuzu D-MAX EV launched in Thailand, locally assembled from THB 1,591,000
News
- [USA] Tesla to expand Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, Texas
- [USA] Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150s for unexpected gear downshifting
- [USA] U.S. Energy Secretary says gas prices may remain elevated until next year
- [USA] Samsung prepares for chip production at Taylor fab, while upgrading Austin fab in Texas
- [Germany, Croatia] BMW advances battery cell production with AI-based project ‘Insight’ initiative
- [France] Valeo opens new high-voltage production lines at Etaples plant in France
- [UK] KGM Motors UK to showcase new Musso at Commercial Vehicle Show 2026
- [China] VW Group and XPeng launch co-developed ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV
- [China] Audi and SAIC deepen partnership to jointly develop future generation of AUDI models in China
- [China] Auto China 2026: Smart to reveal Concept #2 and #6 EHD
- [China] Auto China 2026: Horse Powertrain unveils compact X-Range C15 hybrid powertrain system
- [China] IM Motors launches LS8 flagship range-extended electric SUV
- [China] FAW unveils China’s first automotive-grade five-domain integrated SoC Hongqi One
- [India] Government of India breaks ground on first advanced 3D chip packaging plant in Odisha
- [India] Bosch India updates about sub-125cc two-wheeler ABS
- [Japan] With mini-passenger EV market gaining attention, Nissan is boosting offerings with partially-redesigned Sakura
- [Japan] Japanese government to provide up to JPY 60 billion in subsidies for Sony Group company’s image sensor volume production to meet to autonomous driving, physical AI demand
- [Japan] Japanese government calls for stable supply of engine oil and other lubricants
- [Korea] Hyundai Mobis builds ECU evaluation and validation system for SDVs and autonomous driving vehicles
- [Thailand] Chery, Omoda & Jaecoo officially open Thailand NEV factory
- [Philippines] CAMPI-TMA vehicle sales in the Philippines down 10.4% YoY in March to 36,104 units; Q1 2026 totals 105,642 units
- [Cambodia] CDC approves 2 EV assembly projects in Cambodia in Q1 2026
Japan
+81-3-4241-3907
USA
Mexico
Germany
China (Shanghai)
Thailand
India
Free Trial
Online Demo