Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

August 24, 2026

This issue features a strategic patent map analysis of powertrain technologies across 13 major global OEMs, July automotive sales figures for Malaysia showing a 3% year-on-year increase, and a detailed supply chain overview of automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems in North America.

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

▶ Market & Tech Reports

▶ Statistics

▶ Air Conditioning / HVAC Supply Chain

▶ News

Market & Tech Reports

[TTDC Report] Powertrain Technology Strategic Patent Map of 13 Major OEMs

Analysis of patent applications for BEV, HEV, PHEV, ICE and CN fuel technologies

Overall Trend: The number of BEV-related patent applications remains at a high level
BEV: BEV Battery and Drive Unit Mounting Structure Technology and Charging Control and Charging System Technology
HEV: Hybrid Powertrain/Transmission Structure Technology
PHEV: Energy Management and Power Generation Control Technology
ICE: Internal Combustion Engine Hardware Technology, Exhaust Purification and Aftertreatment System Control Technology, Vehicle Driving Control and Powertrain Integrated Control Technology
CN Fuels: Hydrogen Fuel Technology, Methanol Fuel Technology

TTDC patent trends reports

Statistics

July Malaysian sales volume rises 3%

Proton saw sales growth driven primarily by the Saga, while Honda’s City also performed well. In addition, Mazda's increased sales of the Mazda3 contributed to the overall market growth.

Perodua 33,486 → 31,842（4.9%Down）
Proton 13,182 → 17,016（29.1%Up）
- Saga 6,150 → 6,201（0.8%Up）
Toyota Group 9,287 → 9,027（2.8%Down）
Honda 4,746 → 5,014（5.6%Up）
- Honda City 2,020 → 2,483（22.9%Up）
Chery Automobile 2,990 → 3,805（27.3%Up）
BYD Auto 971 → 1,169（20.4%Up）
Mitsubishi 1,162 → 1,011（13.0%Down）
Mazda 601 → 1,002（66.7%Up）
- Axela (Mazda 3) 24 → 553（2204.2%Up）
Isuzu 1,215 → 947（22.1%Down）
Great Wall Motor Company Ltd. (GWM) 511 → 747（46.2%Up）

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Air Conditioning / HVAC Supply Chain

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GM's HVAC and Air-Conditioning Component Suppliers in North America (including indirect transactions)
GM's North American HVAC system supply chain is built on GM's own HVAC component manufacturing facilities, while also leveraging major suppliers such as Hanon, MAHLE, and DENSO to establish a supply network spanning the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In particular, GM manufactures HVAC modules, radiators, condensers, and other components in-house, while also sourcing a wide range of thermal-management components from external suppliers. This combination of in-house manufacturing and external sourcing is a key characteristic of GM's North American HVAC supply chain.
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Analysis Report: Air Conditioning System (American and European Markets)