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Latest Automotive News & Contents 2026【Daily Update】
Featured in this issue: JSAE 2026 Exhibition Report focusing on Carbon Neutrality, an overview of the IVI System Supply Chain, and in-depth supplier analysis for the Nissan Note.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
Market & Tech Reports
Market & Tech Reports
JSAE 2026 in Yokohama: Carbon Neutrality
Horizontal recycling, chemical sorting, CO₂ capture equipment, biomass materials, and more.
- Initiatives to realize resource circulation (Honda)
- Initiatives related to CO₂ recovery equipment (Suzuki)
- Monomaterialization and the product with enhanced ease of disassembly (Toyota Boshoku)
- Resource recycling technology (Toyoda Gosei, Yazaki Corporation, Toray Industries)
- Plant-derived materials and biomass materials (Tokai Rika, Suncall, DaikyoNishikawa)
Recycling reports
Carbon neutral reports
Supply Chain: IVI System
Search by Model / Supplier / Component category
- Display (86 items)
- Infotainment Information Equipment (Car Audio) (65 items)
- Meter (23 items)
- Telematics (16 items)
- Antenna (15 items)
- Infotainment Related Parts (15 items)
- Car Navigation System (6 items)
- Head Up Display (5 items)
- Infotainment ECU (1 item)
Supplier Lists:
- Display unit Supplier List
- In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system/Car audio Supplier List
- Instrument meter Supplier List
- Telematics Control Unit (TCU / DCM) Supplier List
- Antenna Supplier List
- Car navigation Supplier List
- Head Up Display (HUD) Supplier List
- Car navigation ECU Supplier List
Analysis Reports: Cockpit Module
HMI Trend Report: 100 models from Japan, Europe, the US, China, and Korea
Supply chain: Nissan Note
The Nissan Note is a 5-door hatchback hybrid equipped with e-POWER, launched in December 2020, featuring a 1.2L inline-3 engine for power generation. It is currently produced at the Oppama Plant, with production scheduled to transfer to Nissan Motor Kyushu after fiscal year 2027.
In addition to utilizing Nissan Group suppliers such as Aichi Machinery Industry (engine assembly and gear box (Multiplier/Reducer for e-POWER)), Marelli (inverter and radiator), Unipres (crossmember), Alpha (door handles and smart key), Tachi-S (seat frames), and Ichikoh Industries (lamps), it also incorporates Denso (Hybrid ECU), Aumovio (formerly Continental) (ABS/ESC), Astemo (engine ECU), Sakamoto Kogyo (fuel tank), and Bosch, Valeo, and others (various ECUs), utilizing components from major domestic and international suppliers.
- Nissan Note launch schedule
- Nissan's suppliers in Japan (including indirect transactions):
Supplier List / Global Distribution Map
Electric / Autonomous
- smart #6 EHD: smart's First PHEV Sedan
- Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV: BEV variant of the PHEV-available Galaxy Starship 7 mid-size SUV
- Other Information:
News
- [USA] GM investing USD 275 million at Spring Hill Assembly and Engine plants
- [USA] GM ends production of Cadillac CT4 at Lansing Grand River Assembly
- [USA] Stellantis expands stamping capabilities at Warren, Sterling Stamping Plants
- [USA] Subaru announces pricing for 2027 Uncharted entry-level EV in U.S.
- [USA] U.S. to eliminate brake pedal mandate for autonomous vehicles
- [USA] Daimler Truck North America updates software to align with EPA guidance
- [USA] Zoox unveils updated production-intent robotaxi, arrives later in 2026
- [USA] Michelin to consolidate BFGoodrich tires production in US, to shut down Tuscaloosa plant
- [Germany, USA] BMW to deploy Figure 03 humanoid robot at Spartanburg plant, US for logistics tasks
- [Germany] MAN Truck achieves 3,000-Amp megawatt charging breakthrough for electric trucks
- [Germany] Tesla to increase Giga Berlin production to 7,500 vehicles per week
- [Germany] ZF LIFETEC develops 4-airbag concept for comfort seating positions with increased seatback recline
- [UK] UK vehicle production increases 2.7% to 51,178 units in May 2026
- [France, UK] Alpine to debut next-generation A110 mule EV at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, UK
- [France] Renault’s The Future is NEUTRAL supports six startups for circular economy and sustainable mobility
- [Spain] Stellantis Vigo plant, Spain halts production after data network outage
- [Spain] EBRO commissions new M1 production line in Barcelona, Spain
- [Italy] Stellantis Cassino plant halts production from June 26 till July 3, 2026 amid weak demand
- [Russia] JELAND unveils flagship J8 full-size crossover in Russia
- [Russia] Jeland, Russia starts production of J7 midsize crossover
- [Russia] TENET Plus unveils L4 compact urban crossover in Russia
- [China] MIIT to accelerate formulation of 15th Five-Year Plan for intelligent connected new energy vehicle industry development
- [China] China’s vehicle ownership reaches 370 million units, auto sales rank No.1 globally for 17 consecutive years
- [China] JAC Group launches four battery-swapping commercial vehicles
- [China] Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (May 2026)
- [China, Saudi Arabia] FAW Jiefang’s Saudi Arabia subsidiary officially established and commences operations
- [China] Great Wall Motor establishes Tianjin R&D center in Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area
- [China] China’s Ministry of Transport and other departments to launch R&D and testing of “end-to-end” large models for intelligent driving
- [China] Li Auto launches next-generation mid-to-large range-extended SUV Li L8
- [India] BMW India, launches X6 M60i xDrive for INR 17.79 million
- [India] Government of India extends rare earth permanent magnet tender deadline
- [Brazil] Anfavea criticizes renewal of zero-tariff import quota for electrified vehicle kits
- [Brazil] GM announces additional investment of BRL 3.5 billion in Brazil, bringing the total to BRL 10.5 billion by 2028
- [South Africa] Audi launches third-generation Q3 luxury compact SUV in South Africa
- [Tunisia] Autoliv inaugurates expanded facilities at Tunisian plant
- [Korea] SK On and EVE Energy complete share swap for two battery JVs
- [Malaysia] Chery Malaysia's MYR 2.2 billion Lembah Beringin facility in Selangor reaches structural completion
- [Malaysia] Inokom highlights growth at Malaysian Kulim facility as vehicle assembly and exports expand
- [Philippines] CAMPI-TMA: Philippine vehicle sales down 15.7% YoY to 33,532 units in May 2026
- [Thailand] Mazda6e first batch arrives at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand as Mazda prepares local deliveries
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