Automotive Industry News and Content List 2026 [Updated Daily]

June 22, 2026

An exclusive interview with Gestamp on their new hot stamping technologies, the supply chain for the Mercedes-Benz GLS, and the supply chain for FCEV and electric powertrain 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

Gestamp: World debut of Gestamp's hot stamping technology that shortens manufacturing processes

Marklines interviewed with Mr. Miguel Ferrandez, R&D Japan BIW Director, and Mr. Tomohiro Kunishige, Japanese OEM Sales Director, about the world premiere of the new hot stamping technologies "Ges-HighForm" and "Ges-FastForming," as well as an overview of the company’s latest technology innovations, future directions, and business strategies.

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Supply chain: Mercedes-Benz GLS

The Mercedes-Benz GLS is a full-size, three-row crossover SUV that was launched in the United States in 2019.

It utilizes a 48V mild-hybrid platform. It is manufactured at the Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama.
While many of the components are supplied by major European suppliers, among U.S. suppliers, Visteon provides the cockpit domain controller, and Cerence's technology is used in the MBUX voice recognition system.
Interior components include seats from Lear and carpet from Borgers Ohio.
For ADAS components, radar sensors and cameras are sourced from Magna Electronics (formerly Veoneer).

Mercedes-Benz GLS launch schedule

Production plant for Mercedes-Benz GLS (USA)
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Plant news of Mercedes-Benz
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Supply Chain: FCEV Parts, Electric Powertrain Parts

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Statistics

Sales in Thailand rise 10.2% in May, with top OEMs Toyota and Isuzu struggling, while Chinese OEMs such as Chery, Geely, and SAIC drive market expansion, primarily with EVs.

South Korea's May sales fall 10.3%, with Hyundai struggling due to supply constraints caused by a parts upplier fire, while Tesla and BYD continue to see significant growth, boosted by EV subsidies.

South Korea's production falls 8.2% in May, with Hyundai reducing production due to continued supply constraints caused by a fire at a parts supplier, and Renault Korea significantly reducing production due to sluggish exports and sales. Production at major OEMs also stagnates.

Thailand BOI approval of projects related to parts suppliers

Period: May 5 - 27, 2026, 6 projects related to automotive parts were approved.

AGC Automotive (Thailand)(Manufacture of rubber- encapsulated glass for vehicles)
Synoelec Technology (Thailand)(Manufacture of EV Fuse Singaporean)
JA SMART RENERGY (THAILAND)(Electrical vehicle charging station)
SANHEZHONGTAI TECHNOLOGY (THAILAND)(Manufacture of support rods and fuel spray nozzles for vehicle fuel systems)
EVIVA SUPERCHARGE TECHNOLOGY(Electrical vehicle charging station)
UNESTABLISHED(Manufacture of vehicle parts)

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Supplier Database
Information on approximately 75,000 parts suppliers is available.

Market & Tech Reports

Auto China 2026: SAIC, DFG, GAC
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SAIC: Intelligent electrification of its own brands, AI-native vehicles
DFG: Aiming for 5 million units in global sales by 2030, launching the first model under its new Epicland brand
GAC Group: Huawei collaborative brand Aistaland; Expanding global strategy and commercial vehicle business

Huawei HIMA brand models

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