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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This issue features our exclusive interview with ETAS and Elektrobit on their co-developed ADAS platform, the latest HMI technology trends from Xiaomi, NIO, and other major players, Nissan's strategic assembly plants in China, and a comprehensive supply chain analysis of the XPeng G6.
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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Exclusive Interview: ETAS and Elektrobit ADAS Platform
ETAS and Elektrobit Announce Jointly Developed ADAS Platform
ETAS and Elektrobit Automotive have announced a jointly developed Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) software platform. MarkLines interviewed Bungo Mizumoto, President and Representative Director of ETAS K.K., and Akihiko Kawai, Managing Director of Elektrobit Japan K.K., the Japanese subsidiaries of the two companies, regarding the objectives of the collaboration, future directions toward realizing a next-generation mobility society including SDVs, and business strategies.
...Read moreAuto China 2026: Latest HMI Technology
Xiaomi, NIO, AION, AVATR, Zeekr, Nissan, Toyota, Audi, BMW. Highlights include the evolution of the HMI in Chinese cars, HMIs of vehicles from European and Japanese OEMs for the Chinese market, and external HMI of autonomous vehicles.
Nissan's car assembly plants in China
Nissan exports Chinese-built cars globally, benefiting from development speed and cost efficiency.
Supply chain: XPeng G6 (China)
Supply chain: XPeng G6 (China) details
The XPeng G6 is the best-selling D-segment electric SUV among XPeng models in Europe. Deliveries began in Northern Europe and the Netherlands around August 2024. In 2025, an upgraded G6 (supporting 5C fast charging and featuring an 800V SiC architecture) was announced for the European market, with orders opening in July 2025. The supply chain primarily consists of Chinese suppliers, though it also incorporates some overseas suppliers such as NVIDIA and Qualcomm. The drive battery packs are manufactured by CALB, while the battery packs for REEV model and rear 3-in-1 electric drive system are produced in-house by Xpeng Group subsidiary. The inverter is sourced from Inovance, and the integrated on-board charger and DC-DC converter unit is supplied by Shinry Technologies. The ADAS chip is sourced from NVIDIA, and the cockpit SoC from Qualcomm. The braking system is supplied from Bosch.
Supply Chain: Engine (Ignition System, Lubrication System)
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- [USA] GM to develop sodium-ion battery cells for grid-scale storage
- [USA] Stellantis recalling 1,076,999 Jeep Wranglers, Gladiators in U.S. over power steering defect
- [USA, Canada] Honda recalls 1,016,744 Pilots, Ridgelines, Passports, Acura MDXs in U.S., Canada
- [Canada] Magna CEO open to assembling Chinese vehicles in Canada
- [Mexico] Mexican government presents Olinia 1, domestically developed electric vehicle
- [EU] Stellantis unveils next-gen Dodge Charger to Europe with electric and ICE powertrains
- [EU] Geely G-ASD system receives UN certification, first vehicle to launch in Europe in 2026
- [Germany, Slovakia] Audi unveils third-generation Q7 SUV with V6 diesel and MHEV plus tech
- [Germany] Mercedes-Benz begins mass production of Axial Flux Motors in Berlin-Marienfelde, Germany
- [Germany] Kautex wins new Pentatonic battery enclosure order from leading automaker
- [France, EU] FORVIA secures new major contract in Europe for mirror-integrated driver and occupant monitoring system
- [France, Belgium] Valeo and Calyos partner to develop passive two-phase chip cooling solutions for mobility and data centers
- [China, Germany] BMW completes final testing of new iX3 long-wheelbase version in China
- [China] Dongfeng Motor’s new solid-state battery to enter mass production and vehicle installation in the second half of 2026, delivering a range of over 1,000 km
- [China] Dongfeng Motor launches its new autonomous logistics vehicle brand Dongfeng OpenVAN
- [India] Hyundai India targets full production recovery by June 22, 2026, following Mobis plant fire
- [Brazil] Stellantis evaluates expanding its partnership with Dongfeng to Brazil
- [Argentina] Toyota introduces RAV4 PHEV and bZ4X BEV in Argentina
- [Chile] Geely aiming to double sales in Chile in 2026
- [Japan] NTN and NSK to hold discussions to optimize work functions prior to business integration
- [Thailand] Changan Rayong plant, Thailand marks 1 year, reaches 20,000-unit production milestone
- [Vietnam] Auto sales in Vietnam up 2.5% in May
- [Philippines] PIMS 2026: Omoda Jaecoo launches J5 EV, opens pre-orders in Philippines
- [Philippines] Philippines’ 2026 vehicle sales outlook improves as CAMPI lowers decline forecast
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