Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
Honda to expand parts procurement in China, India / Auto China: Leapmotor, XPeng / Supply chain: BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) / BYD Ti7 for Europe / Korea April sales by model
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Honda supply chain in India
In its efforts to restructure its automobile vehicle business, Honda outlined its policy of improving its global cost structure by proactively adopting standardized components through a review of proprietary standards, while also leveraging the competitiveness of China and India.
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Leapmotor showcases a diverse lineup; XPeng exhibits "Physical AI"
- Leapmotor: Showcasing its flagship SUV, the D19 and the full product lineup
- XPeng: Full-size SUV GX exhibited; shift to "Physical AI"
- Auto China related reports
Supply chain: BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
The new BMW iX3 (based on the Neue Klasse: a D-segment electric SUV) is set to launch in 2026.
General / Small Parts Supply Chain
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Launch Schedules
1) VW ID. Polo
2) BYD Ti7
3) Toyota Harrier
News
- [USA] GM and Samsung SDI pause New Carlisle, Indiana battery plant construction
- [USA] Slate investing USD 10.4 million to expand HQ staffing in Troy, Michigan
- [USA, Japan] Panasonic Connect North America launches Tough Command for connected fleets
- [USA, Korea] Hyundai Mobis searches for robotics tech partners in Silicon Valley
- [Canada, China] Nissan considers exporting China-built EVs to Canada
- [Germany] VDA, Germany warns about 125,000 additional job losses by 2035
- [Germany] Vector and Solectrix develop data replay solution for camera-based ADAS and AD testing
- [Italy] Stellantis unveils small and affordable E-Car project, production set for 2028 in Pomigliano, Italy
- [China, EU] BYD to acquire idle plants of European automakers including Stellantis
- [China] NIO Onvo launches L80 electric SUV
- [China] Huawei-backed HIMA launches Luxeed V9 range-extended electric MPV
- [China] BYD to include Shark pickup truck in Fang Cheng Bao’s product portfolio
- [China] FAW Bestune sees first mass-produced Yueyi 08 sedan roll off production line
- [India] Apollo Tyres, India to invest INR 30 billion into India tire capacity
- [Japan] April 2026 EV sales in Japan see robust 2.6-fold y/y increase
- [Japan] Kanagawa Prefecture et al. hold meeting to discuss measures against Nissan’s production reduction
- [Japan] Moriroku revises upward medium-term plan targets for FY2027
- [Japan] Yokohama Rubber to build new tire plants for mining and construction machinery vehicles in India and Mexico
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