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Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]
This issue highlights the 1.6% decline in U.S. vehicle sales for July, the technological details of Geely's pioneering 16-in-1 intelligent E-Drive with an on-site look at InfiMotion's Wuxi plant, and a 7.6% drop in Thailand's June automotive production caused by slow exports.
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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US July sales down 1.6%
U.S. Light Vehicle Sales and Market Trends
In addition to declining sales of EV models such as Ford's Mustang Mach-E and VW's ID.4, Mazda's CX-5 also posts lower sales than the previous year, weighing on the market. Conversely, SUV sales grow for models including Honda's CR-V, Hyundai-Kia's Sportage, and Geely's Volvo XC90.
U.S. July Light Vehicle Sales Volume by Major OEM (July 2025 → July 2026 y/y%)
- 1 GM Group: 237,466 → 228,144 (3.9％ DOWN)
- 2 Toyota Group: 218,022 → 216,361 (0.8％ DOWN)
- 3 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group: 157,353 → 165,284 (5％ UP)
- - Sportage: 14,392 → 16,083 (11.7% UP)
- 4 Ford Group: 183,891 → 163,533 (11.1％ DOWN)
- - Mustang Mach-E: 5,308 → 1,863 (64.9％ DOWN)
- 5 Honda: 121,017 → 136,549 (12.8％ UP)
- - CR-V: 32,268 → 38,335 (18.8% UP)
- 6 Stellantis: 106,082 → 105,420 (0.6％ DOWN)
- 7 Nissan: 74,201 → 75,958 (2.4％ UP)
- 8 Subaru: 54,035 → 54,454 (0.8％ UP)
- 9 VW Group: 51,884 → 46,504 (10.4％ DOWN)
- - ID.4: 4,189 → 302 (92.8％ DOWN)
- 10 Mazda: 45,057 → 39,180 (13％ DOWN)
- - CX-5: 15,539 → 12,068 (22.3％ DOWN)
- 11 Geely Holding Group: 8,181 → 11,693 (42.9％ UP)
- - XC90: 2,559 → 4,658 (82％ UP)
Geely: 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive Presentation
[On-site Coverage] InfiMotion product exhibit, Wuxi manufacturing and R&D site
- Hybrids, batteries, and electric drives: three core technology systems
- InfiMotion supporting the Group's electric drive: Global R&D and manufacturing capabilities
- World's first 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive: Analysis of major technologies, exhibition of core components
- InfiMotion's Wuxi production site: Intelligent manufacturing and R&D validation
- Wrap-up
Geely related reports:
https://www.marklines.com/en/report/tag/42/geely?rf=latest-contents
Geely's Electric Powertrain Parts Supply Chain:
https://www.marklines.com/u/424f7720d6
EV/HV Drive Motor Analysis Report:
https://www.marklines.com/en/analysis_report?rf=latest-contents#motor
Thai June production volume declines 7.6%
Production has been cut back, primarily by Japanese OEMs, due to sluggish exports—particularly to the Middle East. Output falls below year-earlier levels for models such as Toyota’s Hilux Revo, Honda’s Accord, Nissan’s Frontier, and Ford’s Everest. In contrast, Chinese OEMs such as BYD, Changan Automobile, and SAIC Motor increase production.
Thai Production Volume by Major OEM (June 2025 → June 2026 y/y%)
- 1 Toyota Group: 53,251 → 50,234 (5.7% DOWN)
- - Hilux Revo: 29,834 → 12,234 (59.0% DOWN)
- 2 Isuzu: 15,484 → 16,284 (5.2% UP)
- 3 Ford Group: 17,450 → 13,110 (24.9% DOWN)
- - Everest: 7,547 → 4,554 (39.7% DOWN)
- 4 Mitsubishi: 13,766 → 11,367 (17.4% DOWN)
- 5 Honda: 14,309 → 8,535 (40.4% DOWN)
- - Accord: 3,660 → 330 (91.0% DOWN)
- 6 BYD Auto: 0 → 4,321 (-%)
- 7 SAIC (Shanghai Automotive): 2,829 → 3,309 (17.0% UP)
- 8 Mazda: 3,985 → 2,973 (25.4% DOWN)
- 9 Great Wall Motor Company Ltd. (GWM): 2,262 → 2,724 (20.4% UP)
- 10 Changan/Chana: 530 → 2,608 (392.1% UP)
- 11 Nissan: 5,459 → 1,730 (68.3% DOWN)
- - Nissan Frontier (Navara): 2,007 → 277 (86.2% DOWN)
Supply chain: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is currently in its fourth generation. A BEV version was added to the lineup in 2023. The GMC Sierra serves as its sister model. A full model change is scheduled for the end of 2026, and GM announced an overview of the next-generation model in June 2026. Production of the gasoline-powered Silverado 1500 is carried out at three plants: the Fort Wayne Plant in Indiana, USA, the Silao Plant in Mexico, and the Oshawa Assembly Plant in Canada. Procurement of components and supplier selection for the Silverado 1500 are characterized by GM's strong partnerships with global suppliers, optimized logistically across North America.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Sourcing Details
- Chevrolet's Suppliers in U.S. (including indirect transactions):
List / Distribution - Launch Schedules for the U.S. Pickup Truck Market:
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will launch next-generation models at the end of 2026 - U.S. Pickup Truck sales volume by Model:
Jan.–Jun. 2026 / 2020–2025 - Production plants for Chevrolet Silverado 1500:
- (Canada) Oshawa Car Assembly Plant: https://www.marklines.com/en/global/2543?rf=latest-contents
- (USA) Fort Wayne Plant: https://www.marklines.com/en/global/2509?rf=latest-contents
- (Mexico) Silao Plant: https://www.marklines.com/en/global/869?rf=latest-contents
- Chevrolet related plant news
Body / Structure / Module / Others Supply Chain
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- Bumper (11 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/bumper/?rf=latest-contents
- Crossmember (10 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/crossmember/?rf=latest-contents
- Fuel Tank (8 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/fuel-tank/?rf=latest-contents
- Door Module (7 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/door-module/?rf=latest-contents
- Door Frame (4 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/door-frame/?rf=latest-contents
- Side Impact Beam (2 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/side-impact-beam/?rf=latest-contents
- Cross Car Beam (2 items): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/cross-car-beam/?rf=latest-contents
- Front End Module (1 item): https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/front-end-module/?rf=latest-contents
Sango Interview
Deepening exhaust system technology; fostering new battery and body businesses
MarkLines interviewed Mr. Tetsuya Watanabe, Director of Sango Co., Ltd., how simultaneously redefining its four core businesses, exhaust systems, battery-related products, body and chassis, and precision steel products, and expanding into areas outside the automotive sector.
Automotive News
Japanese OEMs' financial results
- Toyota's operating income for the April-June quarter of 2026 is JPY 1,063.5 billion, down 8.8%
https://www.marklines.com/en/news/348653?rf=latest-contents - Nissan posted an operating income of JPY 77.9 billion in the April-June quarter of 2026
https://www.marklines.com/en/news/348586?rf=latest-contents - Mazda posted an operating income of JPY 32.8 billion in the April-June quarter of 2026
https://www.marklines.com/en/news/348651?rf=latest-contents - Mitsubishi Motors reports FY2026 Q1 operating profit up 78.8% and maintains full-year forecast
https://www.marklines.com/en/news/348589?rf=latest-contents - Isuzu Q1 FY 2026 operating profit up 30.7% to JPY 74.8 billion, maintains full-year forecasts
https://www.marklines.com/en/news/348582?rf=latest-contents
Plant operating status after Kumamoto earthquake in Japan
- Toyota extends operation shutdown at Kyushu Plant until August 5, stops operation at Tahara Plant in Aichi Prefecture from August 3
https://www.marklines.com/en/news/348505?rf=latest-contents - Nissan Kyushu extends production halt to August 5 due to parts supply disruption
https://www.marklines.com/en/news/348502?rf=latest-contents - Daihatsu Kyushu Oita and Kurume plants to extend production halt to August 5
https://www.marklines.com/en/news/348503?rf=latest-contents - Quake-hit Aisin Kyushu begins test production for certain parts
https://www.marklines.com/en/news/348504?rf=latest-contents
Other Global News
- [USA] Subaru delays production of Getaway electric SUV
- [USA] GM showcases latest software updates for Cadillac user interface
- [USA] Ford CEO says Chinese OEMs could enter U.S. market in the next decade
- [USA] California new vehicle registrations forecast to decline 3.9% as hybrid demand grows
- [USA] Clean Energy to build hydrogen fueling station in Garden Grove, California
- [Mexico] Isuzu launches diesel-powered D-MAX, enters Mexico’s pickup market
- [France, USA, Taiwan] ProLogium raises funding from existing investors to support gigafactory in Dunkirk, France
- [Luxembourg, Hungary] Rolling Wireless expands Budapest office and Product Development Center
- [Germany] BMW expands cost reduction efforts with voluntary workforce restructuring program
- [Italy] Italian passenger car sales up 3.9% in July 2026
- [China] F-TECH to reduce workforce by around 500 at two Chinese subsidiaries
- [India] Kia to introduce All-New Sorento hybrid SUV in India
- [India] JSW Greentech, India, delivers first fleet of electric buses
- [Japan] Eight Japanese OEMs' H1 2026 global production rises for second year as India and Japan offset China decline
- [Japan] Panasonic Automotive Systems develops integrated ANC for road and engine noise, adopted for all-new Nissan Elgrand
- [Korea] New vehicle sales by five major OEMs in South Korea down 2.8% in July; Kia tops Hyundai for second time this year
- [Korea] South Korea’s L&F Plus makes first shipment of LFP cathode material samples from mass-production line
- [Korea] Three companies, including South Korea's EcoPro BM, team up to jointly develop sodium-ion battery materials
- [Korea] StradVision, Korea, wins order from Aptiv for vision recognition software
- [Korea] Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Porsche 911 Carrera
- [Indonesia] GIIAS 2026: DFSK E5 Plus PHEV officially launches in Indonesia; pre-bookings exceed 1,200 units
- [Indonesia, Korea] South Korea’s EcoPro to introduce autoclave reactors at BNSI smelter in Indonesia
- [Philippines] Philippines establishes EV Incentive Strategy to expand local manufacturing
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