Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
Q1 ASEAN Sales & Production / Honda Full-size HEV / Supply chain: VW T-Roc, intake & exhaust system / Thailand sales in April up 3.5%
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.
Market & Tech Reports
Domestic demand fluctuations across ASEAN countries, growth in BEVs from Chinese automakers.
- Thailand: Supported by rising domestic demand, exports continue to face pressure.
- Indonesia: Trend remained generally positive, albeit with fluctuations.
- Malaysia: March saw a recovery, influenced by disruptions due to public holidays.
- ASEAN reports
Supply chain: VW T-Roc (Europe)
VW's B-segment SUV, manufactured at the Palmela plant in Portugal, based on the MQB evo platform.
Engine (Intake / Exhaust System) Supply Chain
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- Exhaust Cold End (Muffler) (138 items)
- Air Cleaner / Air Filter (27 items)
- Turbo / Supercharger (11 items)
- Diesel Particulate Filter (4 items)
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Statistics
- Thailand's sales rise 3.5% in April
- South Korea's April production falls 6.2%
- Japan production in April increases by 12.5%
- Malaysian sales increase by 16.7% in April
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News
- [USA] U.S. House proposes annual EV fee, adding to current state charges
- [USA] Faraday Future to transform into Physical AI ecosystem company
- [Mexico] COMPAS plant in Mexico officially finishes production activities
- [EU, China, France] Stellantis and Dongfeng expand partnership with new EV joint venture in Europe
- [Germany] Audi to launch A2 e-tron as new entry level electric model in 2026
- [Germany] Mercedes-AMG unveils all-new, all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe
- [Germany, EU] Infineon launches EU flagship project Moore4Power to develop advanced power electronics
- [Germany] ZF continues in-house production and development of electric motors and inverters
- [Italy] Yutong Bus, China, presents premium battery electric models at Next Mobility Exhibition in Italy
- [Sweden] Horse Powertrain and Aurobay Technologies unveils new generation HORSE V20 engine for hybrid systems
- [Netherlands] HERE Technologies launches Location Reasoning for real-world AI decisions
- [Czech Republic] Skoda unveils new all-electric Epiq SUV based on MEB+ platform
- [China] Li Auto launches next-gen Li L9, its first EI-powered REEV SUV
- [China] GWM WEY launches V9X plug-in hybrid electric SUV
- [China] XPeng sees first mass-produced Robotaxi roll off production line
- [China] NTN to mass-produce electrical pitting-resistant bearings for EVs and HVs in China
- [India] Hyundai India to produce two new upcoming models in Chennai plant
- [Uzbekistan] President of Uzbekistan reviews automotive industry, Volkswagen project
- [Japan] Astemo and Hitachi to collaborate on development platform for Driver-Assistance AI
- [Thailand] FTI reports drop in Thailand April industrial confidence
- [Malaysia] Malaysian new car sales increase by 16.7% in April
- [Cambodia] Cambodia discusses incentives supporting local EV assembly industry
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