Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

July 03, 2026

This issue features the latest U.S. sales showing a 7.8% rise in June, Schaeffler's upcoming Automotive Symposium 2026 showcasing SDV and thermal management technologies, and a report on Volkswagen's intelligentization and electrification strategies in China.

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

▶ U.S. sales rise 7.8% in June

▶ Schaeffler Automotive Symposium 2026 (June 15–17, Germany)

▶ Volkswagen's China Strategy: Intelligentization and Electrification; Introduction of Smart Agent AI

▶ Supply chain: Chery Tiggo 7

▶ Supply Chain: Engine (Valve Train System, Starter/Battery System)

▶ Launch Schedules

▶ News

U.S. sales rise 7.8% in June

U.S. sales rise 7.8% in June; overall market expands

The overall market expands as GM returns to growth and major automakers—including Stellantis, Toyota, and Honda—all see their sales figures increase.

Preliminary U.S. sales figures
U.S. import volume: Excel sheet can be downloaded from this link to view monthly data by model.

Schaeffler Automotive Symposium 2026 (June 15–17, Germany)

Schaeffler Automotive Symposium 2026 details

Schaeffler’s flagship event, held once every four years, will be staged sequentially around the world starting in Germany, with the U.S. edition scheduled for Sept. 17, 2026 in Detroit.

Software-defined vehicle technology: zone control units, central control unit, high performance vehicle motion controller
Compact thermal management system, Single-stage OBC for Chinese market, P1.5 Range Extender, High-value Coax 3-in-1 AFM E-Axle
Schaeffler to present innovative products at symposium
[Exclusive Interview] Schaeffler on Europe's Automotive Future

Volkswagen's China Strategy: Intelligentization and Electrification; Introduction of Smart Agent AI

Volkswagen's China Strategy Report

From the Auto China 2026 in Beijing:

Volkswagen Group Night: Launching an intelligent-electrification offensive
SAIC VW: "Hybrid Twin Engine" strategy, range extender EVs and PHEVs
FAW-VW: Launch of Smart Electrification 2.0, BEVs and PHEVs
VW Anhui: Unveiling ID. UNYX 07 to the world, expanding its BEV product matrix
Porsche: World premiere of Turbo Coupé, China premiere of Cayenne Turbo
VW related reports
VW sales volume in China (by model)

Supply chain: Chery Tiggo 7

Chery's compact SUV, the "Tiggo 7," is a model developed based on the company's SUV-specific "T1X" platform. It is available in both gasoline and plug-in hybrid (PHV) versions. The PHV is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine and incorporates the company's proprietary PHV system. Global sales for 2025 are projected at 327,000 units, of which 89,000 units are sold outside China. While Chery manufactures its own engines and automatic transmissions, and sources window glass from Fuyao and navigation maps from AutoNavi Software - all major Chinese suppliers. It also procures components from leading global suppliers, such as Bosch (China) for ABS and Qualcomm for the cockpit domain controller.

View detailed supply chain mapping and launch details below: