Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

July 17, 2026

This issue features a deep dive into the latest commercial vehicle AD technologies from VDI Autonomous Truck 2026, an analysis of Mexico's 7.7% sales growth in June, a comprehensive map of Malaysia's local supplier base for the Perodua Axia, and essential wiring harness and connector supply chain details.

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

▶ VDI Autonomous Truck 2026

▶ Mexico's sales rise 7.7% in June

▶ Supply Chain: Harness / Switch / Connector / Other Electronics

▶ Supply chain: Perodua Axia (Malaysia)

▶ News

VDI Autonomous Truck 2026

AD Technologies for Commercial Vehicles

Real-World Driverless Truck Deployment: Lessons from Kodiak AI’s 24/7 Customer Operations (Kodiak AI)
Real-World Data: The Critical Path to L4 Autonomous Trucks (Inceptio)
Automated Underbody Megawatt Charging for Heavy-Duty Application (Fraunhofer IVI)

Commercial Vehicle reports
Autonomous Driving reports

Mexico's sales rise 7.7% in June

Automotive Sales in Mexico by Month

While Nissan and VW see declines, GM, Hyundai, Toyota, and Honda post gains. Stellantis, Mazda, and Renault perform particularly well, recording double-digit growth. Among Chinese OEMs, Geely and SAIC expand their sales.

Mexico vehicle sales data details

Supply Chain: Harness / Switch / Connector / Other Electronics

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Supply chain: Perodua Axia (Malaysia)

The Perodua Axia, manufactured in Malaysia, is an A-segment compact hatchback jointly developed with Daihatsu that utilizes the DNGA platform. Positioned as Perodua's entry-level model at an affordable price point, it has maintained strong sales in the Malaysian market. In terms of safety features, it is equipped with Advanced Safety Assist. The blind spot monitor sensors and camera ECU are supplied by Denso, while the electric power steering ECU is supplied by Furukawa Electric. Additionally, chassis components such as the frame are supplied by Namicoh Suria, a local joint venture between Namicoh and Suria Component Manufacturing, a major Malaysian Tier 1 supplier.

Perodua Axia Supplier Details
Perodua's vehicle assembly plant in Malaysia
Perodua related plant news

Perodua's suppliers in Malaysia (including indirect transactions)

Suppliers for Perodua, Malaysia's national car manufacturer, are concentrated in the state of Selangor. A key characteristic of these suppliers is their ability to provide high-quality automotive components—ranging from stamped parts and chassis components to electronic parts—backed by strong partnerships and capital alliances with Japanese companies, as well as established local production systems.

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