Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

May 12, 2026

China April sales down 2.5% / Bangkok Motor Show: Chinese OEMs / Vienna Motor Symp.: BorgWarner, Magna / Supply chain: Toyota Fortuner

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Table of contents

▶ Statistics

▶ Market & Tech Reports

▶ Vienna Motor Symposium 2026

▶ Supply chain: Toyota Fortuner (Thailand)

▶ Various Sensors Supply Chain

▶ Aion Brand Lineup (Model Launch Schedules)

▶ Launch Schedules

▶ News

Statistics

News flash: China April sales down 2.5%. In terms of factory shipment-based sales, domestic shipments falls by about 20%, while a sharp increase in exports offsets the decline, resulting in only a marginal overall decrease

News flash: China's April production falls 1.7%
While production for the domestic market falls by approximately 20%, higher production for export markets offsets the decline, leading to only a marginal overall decrease year-on-year.

Spain sees an 8.1% increase in sales in April
Increase driven by strong sales in the B and C segments, led by SEAT's Ibiza and Leon models. Chinese brands such as BYD and Chery also perform well, indicating continued strong sales.

Major OEM and Group Sales Figures
Top 10 in March 2026: Ford, Honda, Nissan, and others perform well; Geely ranks 10th.

Sales in Japan increase by 9.1% in April
Significant increase in registered vehicle sales due to tax changes. Among major OEMs, all except Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Mazda see year-on-year increases.

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Market & Tech Reports

GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (April 2026)
April Sales Surge on Low Base Effects and BEV Momentum

Bangkok International Motor Show 2026

Chinese OEMs
NIO Firefly, Geely Starray EM-i, MG Maxus 9 V, GWM ORA 5, BYD Atto 1, Atto 2 and others

Japanese & European OEMs
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ、Isuzu D-Max EV、Mazda6e、Honda e:N2、Suzuki e VITARA and others

Bangkok Motor Show reports

Vienna Motor Symposium 2026

Global Exhibition Reports

Email notification

Supply chain: Toyota Fortuner (Thailand)

The Toyota Fortuner is a three-row, seven-passenger SUV part of the "IMV Series," a line of strategic vehicles designed for emerging markets.
For the models produced in Thailand, powertrain-related components are supplied by Japanese suppliers, including forged parts for axle shafts and crankshafts from Aichi Forge (Thailand) and EGR coolers from T.RAD (Thailand). In addition to exterior parts such as grilles, emblems, and bumper garnishes from Ogawa Asia, the vehicle also incorporates ADAS-related components, including the parking assist ECU from Panasonic Automotive Systems and the front radar sensor from Denso.

"IMV Series" launch schedule

Production plant for Toyota Fortuner (Thailand)
Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), Ban Pho Plant

Toyota's production figures in Thailand (by model, 2020-2025)

Various Sensors Supply Chain

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