Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
Interview: ZF on “Chassis 2.0” / JSAE: Toyota RAV4 PHEV system, Nissan X-in-1 e-Axle / Supply chain: Tata Curvv.ev, suspension parts.
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.
[Interview] ZF Showcases Latest Technologies under the Theme “Intelligence in Control, Innovation in Driving”

In this interview, with a focus on technologies related to “Chassis 2.0,” we spoke with Mr. Nobuo Momose, Head of Chassis Solutions Technology at ZF Japan, regarding an overview of the technology as well as future direction and business strategy toward realizing next-generation mobility.
...Read moreJSAE 2026 in Yokohama: xEVs, e-Powertrains, Motors

Toyota RAV4's new PHEV system, Nissan's X-in-1 e-Axle, and more.
- OEM xEV models and e-Powertrains (Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, Isuzu, Daihatsu)
- Japanese suppliers of electric powertrain components (Aisin, JATCO, IJTT, Meidensha, Astemo, Univance)
- Electric powertrain suppliers from Europe and the U.S. (BorgWarner, Valeo, ZF, YASA, Mahle)
- eAxle reports
- JSAE related reports
Global May Sales Statistics

Supported by economic recovery. While Western OEMs, including Stellantis, VW, and GM, maintained strong sales, Chinese OEMs, such as BYD, Geely, and Great Wall, rose significantly.
Supply chain: Tata Curvv.ev (India)
Supply chain: Tata Curvv.ev details
The Tata Curvv.ev, launched in August 2024, is the first full-fledged B-segment electric SUV in the Indian market. It utilizes the "acti.ev" platform, designed specifically for electric vehicles. For electric vehicle components, the drive battery is sourced from Tata AutoComp Systems, a group company, while the 3-in-1 on-board charger comes from Valeo China, and the reducer is supplied by Divgi TorqTransfer Systems, an Indian-owned company. Other key components include an electric water pump from PV Clean Mobility Technologies, head lamps from Marelli Motherson, airbags from Autoliv India, and shock absorbers from Gabriel India - all sourced from local production facilities.
- Indian electrified car sales by model (2020-2025)
- Tata Curvv launch schedule
- Production plant for Tata Curvv.ev: (India) Fiat India Automobiles Private Limited (FIAPL), Ranjangaon Plant
- Plant news in Maharashtra, India
- Tata Motors' suppliers in India (including indirect transactions)
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Suspension / Subframe Supply Chain
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- Shock Absorber (23 items)
- Subframe / Suspension Member (6 items)
- Suspension Spring (4 items)
- Suspension Module / System (3 items)
- Suspension Control Arm (2 items)
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- [EU, USA] Tesla submitted misleading FSD safety data to EU regulators, report says
- [EU, Germany] Stellantis presents Leapmotor B05 to European media
- [Germany] BMW unveils all-electric M Concept Neue Klasse at 24 Hours of Le Mans, France
- [Spain] Nissan Motor Iberica reaches agreement on workforce reduction plan for its 3 facilities in Catalunya
- [Portugal] Gestamp invests EUR 16.6 million to expand its plant in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal
- [China] Three Japanese OEMs release May 2026 new car sales figures in China, all down y/y
- [China] Geely Galaxy launches mid-size battery electric SUV Starship 7
- [China] SAIC Roewe launches all-new range-extended SUV Jiayue 07
- [India] Minda Corporation, India, to start mass production of sunroofs in 2026
- [Turkiye] Renault Boreal starts production in Bursa, Turkiye
- [Brazil] BYD introduces Atto 2 DM-i Flex B segment SUV in Brazil
- [UAE, China] Chery-JLR’s Freelander presents FREELANDER 8 ahead of official launch in UAE
- [Japan] Furukawa Electric to conduct absorption-type merger with optical components subsidiary
- [Japan] Yazaki to start new solution business utilizing data obtained from vehicles
- [Thailand] Hyundai Thailand opens registrations for locally-assembled 2026 IONIQ 5 N Line ahead of June 29 launch
- [Thailand] CP FOTON launches eView Connect new energy van in Thailand
- [Indonesia] Indonesian sales up 14.0% to 69,219 in May



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