Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

July 22, 2026

This issue highlights JSAE 2026 SDV presentations including AI applications in vehicle development, the regional division of North America's E-Axle supply base, and component sourcing details for the Honda City manufactured 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.

Table of contents

▶ Applying AI to Vehicle Development, Level 4 Autonomous Trucks

▶ Supply Chain: e-Axle / Traction Motor

▶ Supply Chain: Honda City (India)

▶ Statistics: Japan's vehicle production

▶ Automotive News

Applying AI to Vehicle Development, Level 4 Autonomous Trucks

Applying AI to Vehicle Development, Level 4 Autonomous Trucks

JSAE 2026 in Yokohama: SDV-related technology presentations

Microsoft: The Impact of Generative AI on the In-Car Experience
T2: Technology Development Toward the Realization of Level 4 Autonomous Truck Hub-to-Hub Transportation Services

SDV reports:
https://www.marklines.com/en/report/tag/258/sdv?rf=latest-contents

Supply Chain: e-Axle / Traction Motor

Search by Model / Supplier/ Component category

e-Axle (64 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/e-axle/?rf=latest-contents
Traction Motor (57 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/traction-motor/?rf=latest-contents
Inverter (52 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/inverter/?rf=latest-contents
Motor Core (29 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/motor-core/?rf=latest-contents
Reduction Gear for EV (2 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/reduction-gear-for-ev/?rf=latest-contents

North America E-axle suppliers Distribution

North America's E-Axle supply base is structured through a regional division of roles, with the U.S. serving as the hub for development and technology, and Mexico as the manufacturing base. In the U.S., R&D functions of OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers are concentrated in automotive hubs such as Michigan and Ohio, while in Mexico, electrified powertrain production has been established in regions such as Coahuila and Nuevo León, supported by USMCA requirements. Canada, although limited in scale, plays a role in EV technology development and commercial vehicle electrification.

Supply Chain: Honda City (India)

Supply Chain: Honda City (India) Components

Honda's City is a C-segment sedan. The fifth-generation model has been produced in India since June 2020 at Honda's Tapukara plant in Rajasthan. The model is also manufactured in Thailand and Indonesia.

As with other vehicles produced by Honda Cars India, the City has a relatively high reliance on Japanese suppliers. Major suppliers include Yutaka Giken for exhaust systems, TS Tech for seats, Denso for HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) systems, and Motherson Yachiyo Automotive Systems for fuel tanks.

Statistics: Japan's vehicle production

Japan's production rises 7.4% in June, driven by increased output from Toyota, Mazda, Honda, and Nissan; Honda and Nissan, in particular, saw growth exceeding 30%. Overall production surpassed the level of the same month last year, supported by the strong performance of major manufacturers.

https://www.marklines.com/en/vehicle_production/month?nationCode=JPN&fromYear=2026&isYearOnYear=true&rf=latest-contents

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