Automotive Industry Latest News & Contents 2026【Updated Daily】
We have updated our supply chain analysis featuring Ford's compact pickup "Maverick" in Mexico and a comprehensive database of interior components, along with in-depth reports on Nissan's newly unveiled emerging-market SUV "Tekton" built in India.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.
Supply chain: Ford Maverick (Mexico)
The Ford Maverick is a four-door, five-passenger compact pickup truck produced at the Hermosillo plant in Mexico. Many key components are sourced from global suppliers such as Dana, Visteon, Aumovio, and Aptiv.
- Ford Maverick launch schedule
- Production plant: Ford Motor Mexico, Hermosillo Plant
- Mexico related plant news
Ford's suppliers in Mexico (including indirect transactions):
Pickup Truck Market Analysis Report
Analysis of unique evolution and structural changes in the global pickup truck (P/U) market.
Supply chain: Interior
Component-specific supplier maps and detailed list data for interior trims and parts:
- Instrument Panel: Sourcing (49 items) / Supplier List
- Inside Door Handle: Sourcing (47 items) / Supplier List
- Console: Sourcing (37 items) / Supplier List
- Door Trim: Sourcing (35 items) / Supplier List
- Interior Mirror: Sourcing (27 items) / Supplier List
- Floor Carpet: Sourcing (27 items) / Supplier List
- Trunk / Tailgate Trim: Sourcing (21 items) / Supplier List
- Pillar Garnish: Sourcing (12 items) / Supplier List
- Glove Box: Sourcing (11 items) / Supplier List
- Pedal: Sourcing (9 items) / Supplier List
- A/C Ventilator (6 items)
- Cockpit Module (3 items)
Nissan Tekton: India-built SUV for Emerging Markets

The highly contested Indian C-segment SUV market—currently led by Hyundai Motor Group—will see the entry of Nissan, Toyota, and Mahindra in 2026.
- Competitor analysis: Indian C-Segment SUV market
- Production plant: Renault Nissan Automotive India (RNAIPL), Oragadam Plant
- Nissan plant news
- Nissan's suppliers in India: List / Distribution Map
- Nissan models built in India
- Nissan's production volume in India (by model)
Launch Schedules
2026 China International Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Conference
Prospects for hydrogen-based energy and hydrogen internal combustion engines:
Statistics
Sales in China fall 3.2% in June: While rising sales by Chinese OEMs (BYD, Chery, Geely, SAIC) help prop up the market, a sharp decline in VW and sluggish performance from other foreign OEMs drag the overall total down.
China Sales Volume update / China Monthly Sales Statistics
China's production in June falls by 1.2%: Slashes in output by VW, Toyota, Nissan, and Honda are balanced by increased production from Chinese OEMs (BYD, SAIC, Chery), keeping levels nearly on par with the previous year.
China Production Volume update / China Monthly Production Statistics
Email notification setting for sales/production volume updates
News
- [USA] GM's Ultium Cells begins production of LFP battery cells at Spring Hill plant
[USA] GM leases 340,000-square-foot Silicon Valley complex for software development, AI, EVs
[USA] Honda Ohio Transmission Plant builds over 26 million transmissions in 30 years
[USA] Hyundai Motor America, Chamberlain join on myQ Connected Garage technology
[USA] Tesla expands Robotaxi service to Florida
[USA] BMW i Ventures invests in KredosAi for behavioral intelligence in customer financing
[Mexico] Mexico’s auto parts production reached USD 42 billion in January–April 2026
[Germany] VW Group to reduce lineup by 50% through 2030 to strengthen competitiveness
[Germany] Continental to build its first wind farm to power its tire plant in Korbach, Germany
[EU, UK] Kia announces specifications for second generation Seltos SUV in Europe
[UK] MG unveils new technology roadmap featuring advanced electrification and ADAS technologies
[UK, EU] DENZA announces European debut of new BAO 5 SUV
[UK] BYD opens orders for all-new Shark pickup in UK
[UK] KGM Motors UK launches all-new Musso Rhino and Rhino+ pickup trucks
[EU] Mercedes-Benz reports Group sales down 6% in Q2 2026, due to lower China sales
[EU, UAE, Kuwait] LEPAS ships L8 PHEV SUVs to Europe and Middle East
[Russia] ESTEO introduces V27 hybrid SUV in Russia
[China] Dongfeng Aeolus to launch four new models for family vehicle market in H2 2026
[China] China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for June 2026
[Germany, China] Mercedes-Benz to launch new China-focused models in H2 2026
[India] Nissan unveils Tekton C-SUV in India
[India] BMW Group India delivers 9,075 cars in H1 2026
[India] EKA Mobility, India unveils 9M electric school bus at Prawaas 5.0
[India] BharatBenz, India launches intercity AMT chassis and 8 metre compact bus at Pravaas
[India] Switch Mobility, India unveils all-new 9-metre electric bus EiV9 at Prawaas 5.0
[Brazil] Honda to launch Prelude in Brazil in late August
[Argentina] Honda establishes new financial services subsidiary in Argentina
[Syrian Arab Republic] Ghassan Aboud Automotive signs IVECO distribution agreement for Syrian market
[Uzbekistan] Ministry of Investment reviews BYD’s electric vehicle manufacturing project in Uzbekistan
[Azerbaijan] BYD enters Azerbaijan's passenger vehicle market
[Zambia, Uganda] JMCG introduces Vigus pickup in Zambia and Uganda
[Japan, USA] Honda releases its Honda ESG Report 2026
[Japan] Mitsubishi Motors collaborates with startup Highlanders for mass production of humanoid robots in Japan
[Malaysia] Malaysia’s stricter CBU EV import rules take effect, Chinese EV brands expected to reassess market strategies
[Malaysia] Wanli Tire, Berjaya Property agree to jointly invest in USD 320 million tire project in Malaysia
[Indonesia] Daihatsu Indonesia reports June 2026 retail sales of 12,725 units, up 27.2% YoY
[Pakistan, China] Bestway partners with Geely to launch electric and hybrid vehicles in Pakistan
[Australia] Honda Australia reports highest customer deposits since 2022 amid hybrid expansion
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