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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

This issue highlights German automotive production rising 3.9% in June driven by Tesla and BMW, the localized and Japan-collaborative supply chain of the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara, and global automotive lighting supply network analyses.

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.

　

German June production up 3.9%

German Automotive Production Dynamic Analysis

German June production volume rises 3.9%, with Tesla ramping up output of the Model Y, BMW Group the X1, and Mercedes-Benz the GLC. Production was underpinned not only by strong domestic demand for EVs and robust exports, but also by having two more working days compared to the same month last year.

Production Volume by Major OEMs (June 2025 → June 2026 y/y)

  • 1 VW Group: 145,035 → 148,391 (2.3% Up)
  • 2 BMW Group: 93,238 → 98,857 (6.0% Up)
    • - X1: 20,955 → 23,838 (13.8% Up)
  • 3 Mercedes-Benz Group: 76,856 → 83,820 (9.1% Up)
    • - GLC-Class (GLK-Class): 13,435 → 19,070 (41.9% Up)
  • 4 Tesla: 29,776 → 38,068 (27.8% Up)
    • - Model Y: 29,776 → 38,068 (27.8% Up)
  • 5 Stellantis: 13,844 → 11,092 (19.9% Down)
  • 6 Ford Group: 12,855 → 5,782 (55.0% Down)
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Supply chain: Maruti Suzuki e Vitara (India)

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Sourcing Analysis

The Maruti Suzuki's e-Vitara is Suzuki's first mass-produced SUV-style BEV. Production began at the Gujarat plant in August 2025. This model is supplied to Toyota on an OEM basis and is also sold as the Toyota Urban Cruiser. In terms of parts sourcing, the lithium iron phosphate batteries are supplied by BYD. The e-Axle was jointly developed by Denso and Aisin as the "BluE Nexus," while the battery thermal management system is supplied by Denso, reflecting a Japan-led development process. In addition, interior and exterior plastic parts are sourced from Kheria Autocomp, seat frames from NDR Auto, and rear axles from VeeGee Industrial Enterprises; for parts shared with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, leading Indian suppliers have been selected.

Supply Chain: Lamp Products

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GlobalData Analyst Briefings

[China] GlobalData blog: Crossing mountains and seas: China's NEV Go-Global “2.0 Era”
https://www.marklines.com/en/news/348461?rf=latest-contents

SDV-related Cybersecurity

JSAE 2026 in Yokohama: VicOne and PlaxidityX Exhibits
https://www.marklines.com/en/report/rep3051_202607?rf=latest-contents

  • Cybersecurity as an SDV-related technology: UN-R155 and ISO/SAE 21434
  • VicOne: Automotive solutions based on Trend Micro's cybersecurity technology
  • PlaxidityX: Providing solutions as a global leader in automotive cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Reports:
https://www.marklines.com/en/report/tag/247/cybersecurity?rf=latest-contents

Global Top 10 OEMs Production Forecast (Q2 2026)
Global production expects to decrease by 1.2% to 91.97M units in 2026, 92.64M units in 2027
https://www.marklines.com/en/report/forecastprod_202607?rf=latest-contents

Global Top 10 Countries Sales Forecast (Q2 2026)
Global sales expects to decrease by 3.2% to 89.36M units in 2026, 90.38M units in 2027
https://www.marklines.com/en/report/forecastsales_202607?rf=latest-contents

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