Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

June 8, 2026

Sustainable interior: 3D printing, recycling etc. / Toyota's South American plants / Supply chain: Subaru Forester.

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Table of contents

▶ [ATZ report] Sustainable Interior – 3D Printing, Recycling, and Vegan Materials

▶ Launch Schedules

▶ Canadian Sales Statistics

▶ Toyota's South American plants

▶ Supply chain: SUBARU Forester

▶ Exterior Supply Chain

▶ News

[ATZ report] Sustainable Interior – 3D Printing, Recycling, and Vegan Materials

Introduction
RECYCLED PLASTICS
FLEXIBLE USE OF 3D PRINTING
COMPOSITES FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS AND RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS
MONOMATERIALS FOR IMPROVED RECYCLABILITY
SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED LEATHER AND BIO- BASED SYNTHETIC LEATHER
SYNTHETIC SILK FROM MICROORGANISMS
HIGH REQUIREMENTS FOR USE
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Lotus Eletre X

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Canadian Sales Statistics

Canadian sales in May rise 1.4%

Canadian sales in May rise 1.4%; Among major OEMs, Ford, VW, and Toyota maintained growth, while Tesla continued to expand following the previous month. Japanese manufacturers other than Toyota saw declines.

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Toyota's South American plants

On May 29, Toyota confirmed it will inaugurate its second plant in Sorocaba, Brazil, in November 2026. The new facility is designed to support modern manufacturing technologies, improved efficiency, and lower emissions. The company will end production at its Indaiatuba plant on June 30, 2026, after nearly three decades of operation.

Toyota's South American assembly, engine and battery plants
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(Previously Reported) Toyota to inaugurate second plant in Sorocaba in November
Plant news of South America
Toyota's production figures in South America (by model, 2020-2025)

Supply chain: SUBARU Forester

Supply chain: SUBARU Forester details

The new SUBARU Forester (6th generation) launched in April 2025 and are available in a 2.5L strong hybrid (S:HEV) and a 1.8L turbo gasoline model. The "Eyesight" driver assistance system has been upgraded (with an expanded camera field of view, the addition of a front radar, and 360-degree cameras on some models). The S:HEV model integrates Toyota's hybrid system with SUBARU's horizontally opposed (BOXER) engine and Symmetrical AWD (all-wheel drive) technology. For vehicles produced in Japan, exhaust system components such as mufflers and fuel system parts are sourced from Sakamoto Industry, while interior plastic parts—including door trim and instrument panels—are supplied by Shigeru. Various motors are supplied by Mitsuba, connecting rods by Sanjo Machine Works, ignition coils by Diamond & Zebra Electric, and shock absorbers by Astemo. The company also utilizes overseas suppliers, such as Autoliv for airbags and seat belts, and Aumovio for blind spot monitor sensors.

Production plants for SUBARU Forester: (Japan) Subaru, Gunma Yajima Plant
(USA) Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. (SIA), Lafayette Plant
SUBARU related plant news
SUBARU's suppliers in Japan (including indirect transactions)
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SUBARU's production figures by model (Apr. 2025 － Mar. 2026)
SUBARU Forester launch schedule

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