Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

June 15, 2026

This issue features a deep dive into the HVAC system transition in the U.S. and European markets, key takeaways from the Vienna Motor Symposium (VMS) plenary presentations by Schaeffler and PowerCo, a comprehensive overview of Huawei's smart car models under the HIMA brand, and a detailed supply chain analysis of the SUBARU Ascent.

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.

Table of contents

▶ Analysis Report: Air Conditioning System (American and European Markets)

▶ Vienna Motor Symposium 2026 (2) Advance Electrification in Europe

▶ Huawei HIMA brand models

▶ Supply chain: SUBARU Ascent (USA)

▶ Brake Supply Chain

▶ Exclusive Interview

▶ China May Sales and Production Statistics

▶ News

Analysis Report: Air Conditioning System (American and European Markets)

This report highlights the paradigm shift of HVAC systems from "comfort equipment" to "core system that determines driving range" as automotive electrification accelerates.

Other Analysis reports

Vienna Motor Symposium 2026 (2) Advance Electrification in Europe

Key insights from the plenary closing session featuring Alpine, Schaeffler, and PowerCo

Alpine Future Line Up: How to Make a True Electric Sports Car (Alpine)
Europe at a Crossroads – Turning Global Challenges into opportunities (Schaeffler)
The European Battery Tech Driver (PowerCo)
Q&A: Policy, Electrification Ecosystem & Industrial Transformation
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Electric reports

Huawei HIMA brand models

Newly added listings for Huawei HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) brand models. A total of 18 models are covered: 13 current models and 5 new models.

SERES AITO, Chery Luxeed, BAIC Stelato, JAC MAEXTRO
Forecast by market (up to 2030)

Supply chain: SUBARU Ascent (USA)

Supply chain: SUBARU Ascent (USA) details

The Subaru Ascent is a D-segment, three-row SUV designed for the North American market. It has been produced at the factory in Indiana, U.S., since 2018. It is Subaru's largest SUV, and the company is considering introducing it to the Japanese market in the second half of 2026. The powertrain features a 2.4L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder direct-injection turbo engine. The latest generation of EyeSight is standard equipment starting with the 2024 model year. For electrical components, Denso (U.S. operations) supplies the instrument cluster, rear HVAC, and smart key. Engine ECU is supplied by Astemo (U.S. operations), while transmission ECU is supplied by Mitsubishi Electric (U.S. operations). Higher trim levels will be equipped with a driver monitoring system (Mitsubishi Electric) and seat memory ECU (Tokai Rika).

SUBARU Ascent launch schedule
Production plant for SUBARU Ascent: Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. (SIA), Lafayette Plant
Plant news in Indiana (automakers’ production facilities, business plans, models, and equipment)
SUBARU's suppliers in U.S. (including indirect transactions)
List / Distribution
Subaru production figures (by model, 2020-2025)

Brake Supply Chain

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Exclusive Interview

UNIPRES: First public display of battery case upper with cross-member functionality

Mr. Ito, Deputy General Manager, explained the company’s battery case product technology.

Other Exclusive Interviews
Going beyond press releases and publicly available information, we explore on-the-ground perspectives, the background behind business initiatives, and future strategic directions.