Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

August 13, 2026

This issue highlights a 23.6% domestic sales contraction in China's July automotive market, key technology and AI localization trends under China's Q2 2026 policies, and the globally diversified component sourcing network for the Indonesia-produced Mitsubishi Xforce.

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

▶ Statistics (China & Mexico July Data)

▶ Market & Tech Reports (China Q2 2026 & European Passenger Car Sales)

▶ Supply chain: Mitsubishi Xforce (Indonesia)

▶ Wheel & Tire Supply Chain

▶ Automotive News

Statistics (China & Mexico July Data)

China Sales & Production Flash Reports and Mexican Output Details

Flash report on Chinese sales and production, Mexican vehicle output, and global ranking updates.

Flash report: China July sales fall 0.3%
Domestic sales (factory shipments) are sluggish, dropping 23.6% year-on-year, as high temperatures and typhoons or floods in certain regions impact sales activities. Conversely, exports surge by 81.3%, providing support for overall sales.
China Monthly Sales Database
Flash report: China's production in July falls by 0.7%
Weighed down by sluggish domestic sales that drop 23.6% year-on-year. Meanwhile, exports surge by 81.3%—maintaining a high level by exceeding the one-million-unit mark for the second consecutive month—yet total production volume remains below the level of the same month last year.
China Monthly Production Database
Mexico's production falls by 2.2% in July
Driven by a decline in output amid a worsening export environment to the U.S. resulting from the imposition of additional tariffs on automobiles and parts. Production volumes for models such as Nissan's Kicks, Stellantis's Compass, and Honda's HR-V fall below year-earlier levels. Maverick (Ford) and Silverado (GM) increased production, but not enough to offset the decline.
Mexico Monthly Production Database
- Production Update:
  - GM Group 70,197 → 75,310（7.3%Up）
    - - Silverado 11,048 → 23,418（112.0%Up）
  - VW Group 42,176 → 39,626（6.0%Down）
  - Nissan 47,452 → 38,496（18.9%Down）
    - - Sentra 15,458 → 13,759（11.0%Down）
    - - Kicks 14,491 → 9,008（37.8%Down）
  - Ford Group 18,665 → 31,171（67.0%Up）
    - - Ford Maverick 1,001 → 13,920（1290.6%Up）
  - Stellantis 38,821 → 30,955（20.3%Down）
    - - Compass 12,892 → 5,156（60.0%Down）
  - Toyota Group 22,881 → 22,797（0.4%Down）
  - Hyundai Kia Automotive Group 18,600 → 21,604（16.2%Up）
  - Honda 23,019 → 16,589（27.9%Down）
    - - HR-V 17,060 → 12,474（26.9%Down）
  - Mazda 11,210 → 13,055（16.5%Up）
  - BMW Group 9,106 → 10,569（16.1%Up）
  - Anhui Jianghuai Automotive Group 2,701 → 2,401（11.1%Down）
  - Mercedes-Benz Group 4,625 → 100（97.8%Down）
    - - GLB 4,625 → 100（97.8%Down）

Global Sales Volume Ranking by Major OEMs and Groups (Top 10 in June 2026):
https://www.marklines.com/en/statistics/sales/sales_ranking_2026?rf=latest-contents

Market & Tech Reports

China Automotive Market Q2 2026 Trend Report

Non-Chinese OEMs continue to intensify China strategies; Government policies promote NEV CVs.

China Market Q2 2026: In-House Development of Core Technologies and AI Intelligence:
- Analysis of sales trends: NEV adoption in rural areas, transition to intelligent cars
- Chinese OEMs: AI intelligence and in-house development of core technologies
- Overseas-based OEMs: Evolution of localization strategies; intelligent technology
- Q2 trends: AI agents, in-house development of core technologies, globalization
- Policies related to the Chinese automotive industry: Intelligence, green/low-carbon, and consumption stimulation
China reports:
https://www.marklines.com/en/report/tag/789/china?rf=latest-contents
GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (July 2026):
Sales continue to defy the broader economic picture.
https://www.marklines.com/en/report/eu_report_202607?rf=latest-contents

Supply chain: Mitsubishi Xforce (Indonesia)

Mitsubishi Xforce Sourcing Structure Analysis

The Mitsubishi Xforce, manufactured in Indonesia, is a five-seat C-segment SUV designed for the ASEAN, South Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and African markets. Production began in October 2023 at MMKI's Bekasi plant, with cumulative production from January to June 2026 totaling approximately 15,000 units. Exports began in February 2024, and a hybrid (HEV) version was added in July 2026. For parts procurement, the blind spot monitor sensor is supplied by Aptiv (Singapore); the alternator and starter motor by Mitsubishi Electric (Indonesia); the immobilizer ECU by Nidec (China); the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor by Bosch; and the oxygen sensor by Denso.

Launch Schedules for the Toyota Yaris Cross and Honda HR-V, Competitors of the Mitsubishi Xforce:
Yaris Cross and HR-V competitive market trends
- Production Volume Full-Year 2025 / January–June 2026:
  - Toyota Yaris Cross: 42,235 units / 23,081 units
  - Mitsubishi Xforce: 37,971 units / 15,705 units
  - Honda HR-V: 8,762 units / 3,420 units
Production plants for Mitsubishi Xforce:
- PT. Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI), Bekasi Plant (Indonesia): https://www.marklines.com/en/global/9279?rf=latest-contents
- Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh), Laemchabang Plant (Thailand): https://www.marklines.com/en/global/2033?rf=latest-contents
- Hicom Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Pekan Plant I (Malaysia): https://www.marklines.com/en/global/929?rf=latest-contents
- China Motor, Yangmei Plant (Taiwan): https://www.marklines.com/en/global/7?rf=latest-contents
Mitsubishi related plant news
Mitsubishi’s Suppliers in Indonesia (including indirect transactions):
List / Distribution

Wheel & Tire Supply Chain

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Wheel Bearing : https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/wheel-bearing/?rf=latest-contents
Wheel Cover / Cap : https://www.marklines.com/en/wsw/wheel-cover/?rf=latest-contents

Tire Supplier Distribution in North America

The North American automotive tire market is highly competitive, with major manufacturers such as U.S.-based Goodyear, Bridgestone, and Michelin competing across the region. German Continental and South Korean Hankook Tire also have established business operations, while Yokohama Rubber is building a new tire plant in Mexico to expand its regional footprint.