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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
China Q1: Full-stack AI, solid-state batteries / Lexus TZ, VW ID. ERA 5S / Supply chain: Hyundai Venue / AITO M6 EV with Huawei's Tuling platform
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
Chinese Market Q1 2026
Full stack AI on board; all-solid-state/sodium-ion batteries; advanced AD trials; green regulations
Full stack AI on board; all-solid-state/sodium-ion batteries; advanced AD trials; green regulations
- OEMs Q1 2026 sales volumes (factory shipments)
- Trends of Chinese OEMs (Q1 2026)
- Trends of major non-Chinese manufacturers (Q1 2026)
- Q1 Trends: Autonomous driving and AI
- Major Chinese OEMs 2025 Financial Results and 2026 Sales Targets
- Policies related to China automotive industry (Q1 2026)
Lexus TZ Launch Schedule
- Lexus TZ550e (Electric / Autonomous)
- Lexus unveils TZ, all-new, all-electric three-row full-size SUV
* Other Updated Toyota Models
- All-New Lexus ES Launched
US:
China: - Europe: All-New RAV4, bZ4X Touring, and Hilux BEV Launched
- Noah / Voxy in Japan Shifted to HEV-Only Lineup
Supply chain: Hyundai Venue (India)
Notable suppliers include Motrex (South Korea) for the forward-looking camera, a joint venture between Hyundai Transys and Lear in India for the seats, HL Mando India for the steering and brake booster, and Hyundai WIA India for the driveshaft - which are local subsidiaries of South Korean companies.
Production plant for Second-gen Hyundai Venue (India)
Hyundai Motor India, Talegaon Plant
Hyundai and Kia's production figures in India (by model, 2020-2025)
Motor / Actuator Supply Chain
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- Body Mechanism Motor (38 items):
- Power Steering Motor (11 items):
- Cooling Fan Motor (4 items):
- Actuator / Solenoid Valve (4 items):
- HVAC Blower Motor (3 items):
- Seat Motor (2 items):
- Other Motor (2 items):
- Body mechanism motor Supplier List
- Power steering motor Supplier List
- Radiator fan motor Supplier List
- Blower fan motor Supplier List
- Power seat motor Supplier List
Hyundai's suppliers in India (including indirect transactions)
Mid-to-large SUV equipped with Huawei's Tuling platform
Launch Schedules
- 1) Nissan Kicks
- 2) VW ID. ERA 5S
- 3) Galaxy TT, Geely Preface, Preface L, Lotus Sports car FHEV
- 4) Zeekr 9X, Lotus Sports car FHEV
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News
- [USA, Germany] VW reportedly considering Scout Motors IPO
- [USA] GM accelerates use of AI in vehicle manufacturing
- [USA] Lexus USA announces enhanced version of Lexus Interface multimedia system
- [USA] Tesla officially presents last Models S and X built in Fremont plant
- [Canada, China] Geely first Chinese company to ship EVs to Canada under new trade deal
- [Canada] Ford Oakville plant gets CAD 464.5 million from Canada to boost Super Duty production
- [EU, Mexico] EU approves signing modernized free trade agreement with Mexico
- [Germany] Porsche AG moves to close three subsidiaries impacting over 500 jobs
- [Italy] Stellantis Cassino halts production operations from May 11 to 15, 2026
- [Spain] Renault Spain suspends new model allocation after union talks fail
- [Greece] Renesas completes acquisition of Greece-based Irida Labs
- [China] On-site coverage: Geely Night: Globalization acceleration for 33% proportion of sales outside of China in total volume by 2030
- [China] SGMW launches Huajing S plug-in hybrid electric SUV developed with Huawei
- [China] Auto China 2026: Jetta releases new logo for NEVs, names first battery electric sedan “Jetta M6”
- [China] Auto China 2026: GAC Commercial Vehicle launches new AITRUK, MONTX brands
- [China] Yokohama Rubber establishes new R&D center in China
- [Brazil] Brazilian vehicle sales increase 19.0% to 248,337 units in April 2026 (ANFAVEA)
- [Brazil] Brazil vehicle production up 2.4%, exports down 11.7% in April 2026 (ANFAVEA)
- [Argentina] Mercedes-Benz Trucks inaugurates new Zarate Industrial Center in Argentina
- [Japan] Subaru revises down financial forecasts for FY2025, EV-related impairment loss recognized
- [Japan] Mitsubishi Motors reports 45.6% decrease in operating profit for fiscal year 2025
- [Thailand] Thailand-assembled JAECOO 5 EV MAX+ to begin deliveries in May, targeting 6,000 units by June
- [Malaysia] Dongfeng plans to build commercial vehicle assembly plant in Sabah, Malaysia
- [Philippines] CAMPI sees 2026 Philippine auto sales missing 500,000-unit target amid fuel price pressures
- [Vietnam] Vingroup's V-Green expands e-mobility infrastructure in Vietnam with Viettel and PVOIL partnerships
- [Taiwan] Bridgestone announces cessation of manufacturing operations at Hsinchu Plan, Taiwan
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