Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

August 6, 2026

This issue highlights the cutting-edge e-Axle and motor technologies presented at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026, the 4% year-on-year sales expansion in Spain's automotive market driven by SUVs and Chinese brands, and the Japan-collaborative local supply network for the Indonesia-produced Toyota Veloz Hybrid EV.

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

▶ TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026: e-Axles, Motor Parts and Materials

▶ Spain July sales up 4%

▶ Supply chain: Toyota Veloz (Indonesia)

▶ Supply Chain: Body Components

▶ Automotive News

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026: e-Axles, Motor Parts and Materials

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026 Exhibition Highlights Report

Nidec e-Axle, Teardown parts on display (Tesla Cybertruck, BYD Seal) and more.

e-Axle, motors for micromobility: Nidec, Dynax, Sumitomo Electric, Mabuchi Motor
e-Axle related parts/materials/processes: Taisei Monac, Nomex, TE Connectivity, Vicor, Shindengen
Measuring instruments, charging-related products: Denso EMCES, Hioki E.E., B&PLUS
EV teardown parts exhibit: Evolution of EV technology, LTEC

Related databases & reports:

eAxle reports:
https://www.marklines.com/en/report/tag/180/eaxle?rf=latest-contents
Traction motor analysis reports:
https://www.marklines.com/en/analysis_report?rf=latest-contents#motor
MarkLines Fee-based Data & Reports:
https://www.marklines.com/en/teardown/products?rf=latest-contents

Spain July sales up 4%

Spain July Light Vehicle Sales Analysis

SUV models underpin market growth. Among OEMs recording significant sales increases, key models include the BMW X1, BYD Atto 2, Chery Omoda 5, and Geely Starray EM-i. Chinese OEMs, in particular, expand sales by focusing on electrified models.

Car Sales Volume

1 VW Group: 25,792 → 24,752 (4.0% Down)
2 Stellantis: 18,487 → 18,331 (0.8% Down)
3 Renault: 13,010 → 12,493 (4.0% Down)
4 Toyota Group: 11,632 → 11,807 (1.5% Up)
5 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group: 12,286 → 11,257 (8.4% Down)
6 BMW Group: 4,498 → 5,474 (21.7% Up)
- - X1: 1,018 → 1,200 (17.9% Up)
7 Mercedes-Benz Group: 5,073 → 5,226 (3.0% Up)
8 Ford Group: 5,239 → 4,895 (6.6% Down)
9 BYD Auto: 2,159 → 3,913 (81.2% Up)
- - ATTO 2 (Yuan UP): 333 → 1,522 (357.1% Up)
10 SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group)): 3,787 → 3,857 (1.8% Up)
11 Chery Automobile: 2,135 → 3,380 (58.3% Up)
- - OMODA 5: 724 → 1,289 (78.0% Up)
12 Nissan: 3,251 → 3,245 (0.2% Down)
13 Geely Holding Group: 1,557 → 2,869 (84.3% Up)
- - Starray EM-i: 0 → 907 (-%)

Supply chain: Toyota Veloz (Indonesia)

Toyota Veloz Procurement & Local Supplier Network

The Toyota Veloz, produced in Indonesia, is a 3-row 7-seater MPV that serves as the premium model above the entry-level "Avanza" MPV. It is manufactured at Toyota's Karawang Plant 2. Production volume for the first half of 2026 is approximately 34,000 units. The "Veloz Hybrid EV" was launched in November 2025. It is an affordably priced full-hybrid model in Indonesia's Low MPV segment.
In terms of parts supply, major Japanese suppliers based in Indonesia and the ASEAN region play a central role, including Panasonic Automotive Systems (parking assist ECU), Denso (blind spot monitor sensors, engine ECU, etc.), and EDS Manufacturing Indonesia, the local subsidiary of Yazaki Corporation (engine wiring harnesses, etc.).