Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

July 29, 2026

This issue features Geely's subcompact EV launch plans in Europe for the second half of 2026, an extensive supply chain analysis of ADAS/AD components including cameras and ECUs, and an in-depth look at Maruti Suzuki "Jimny" sourcing alongside Suzuki's supplier ecosystem in Haryana, 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.

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▶ Geely's European Market Launch Schedule

▶ Supply Chain: ADAS / AD

▶ Supply chain: Maruti Suzuki Jimny (India)

▶ News

Geely's European Market Launch Schedule

Geely E2 / EX2

Geely plans to launch its small electric vehicle in Europe in the second half of 2026, targeting the expanding EUR 20,000 subcompact EV market. The model—corresponding to the Xingyuan in China— will be named E2 in the Italian market and EX2 in the UK and other European markets. According to MarkLines data, the European subcompact EV market is already crowded with major rivals, including the BYD Dolphin Surf, Firefly by Nio, Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, Citroën ë-C3, and Peugeot E-208. In addition, Leapmotor plans to launch its B03 model (marketed in China as the A05) by the end of 2026, further intensifying competition in this segment.

Supply Chain: ADAS / AD

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Supply chain: Maruti Suzuki Jimny (India)

Supply chain: Maruti Suzuki Jimny (India)

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is a 5-door compact SUV with a ladder frame that has been produced at the Gurgaon plant since May 2023. Over the past two years, production has consistently averaged 6,000 units per month. In April 2025, a Japan-spec model based on this vehicle was launched in Japan as the "Jimny Nomade." While the company relies on global system suppliers for certain components - such as air conditioning from Denso (Subros), steering from JTEKT, and lamps from Koito (India Japan Lighting) - it also makes extensive use of local Indian suppliers, including Highly Marelli Motherson for A/C compressors, Motherson Yutaka for exhaust systems, and Bharat Seats for seats.

Production plant for Jimny 5-Door (Japanese version：Jimny Nomade) - Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Gurgaon Plant (India)
Suzuki related plant news
Suzuki's Suppliers in Haryana, India (including indirect transactions)
Suzuki's manufacturing footprint in India, primarily through Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., relies heavily on a highly concentrated supplier ecosystem centered in Gurgaon and the Industrial Model Township (IMT) Manesar in the state of Haryana. This supplier cluster provides Suzuki with a broad range of components, from conventional powertrain and chassis systems to advanced electric vehicle (EV) driveline technologies.
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