Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

May 8, 2026

Connected car regulations in India and SE Asia / Vienna Motor Symp.: FORVIA / Supply chain: Renault Captur / 68 China PHEV models

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

▶ Vienna Motor Symposium 2026

▶ Supply chain: Renault Captur

▶ Supply Chain: Engine (Valve Train System, Starter/Battery System)

▶ 68 PHEV models sold in China (15–20 kWh/100km)

▶ Launch Schedules

▶ German March production up 4.7%

▶ News

Market & Tech Reports

Cybersecurity, AD & Wireless Regulations in India & Southeast Asia

Overview of the governing agencies and systems; impact on the automotive industry

In countries such as the United States, Europe, and China, there is a shift from traditional machine-centric automotive technology to vehicle development based on software, data, and communication. This includes the advancement of AI-powered driver assistance and autonomous driving functions, cybersecurity measures accompanying vehicle connectivity, and the introduction of wireless communication technologies such as V2X and 5G. In response to these technological advancements, India and Southeast Asia are developing and revising legal systems and guidelines that cover new technological fields such as cybersecurity, radio frequency communications, and autonomous driving, in addition to the existing legal regulations that primarily focus on vehicle body structure and collision safety.

TTDC patent trends reports

Vienna Motor Symposium 2026

Global Exhibition Reports

Email notification

Supply chain: Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is a subcompact SUV that has been a mainstay in the European market since the first generation was launched in 2013.

The second generation debuted in 2020 and offers a diverse range of powertrains, including full hybrid, mild hybrid, gasoline, and LPG models. It is manufactured at the Valladolid plant in Spain. ADAS components are primarily sourced from Tier 1 suppliers in Europe and the U.S., such as ZF and Valeo for the front camera, and Aumovio and Aptiv for the millimeter-wave radar. However, there are also instances of sourcing from outside Europe, such as purchasing the air conditioner ECU from Marelli in Japan and the DC-DC converter from Delta Electronics in Thailand.

Renault Captur launch schedule

Production plant for Renault Captur
Renault Spain, Valladolid Plant

Renault's suppliers in Spain (including indirect transactions)

Renault's European production figures (by model, 2020-2025)