Automotive Industry News & Contents 2026 [Daily Updates]

September 01, 2026

This issue features July vehicle production statistics for Thailand showing a 6.1% increase, an extensive supply chain analysis and competitor roadmap for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder in India, and an overview of mandatory Chinese national safety standards for EVs and traction batteries.

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

▶ Thai July production up 6.1%

▶ Supply chain: Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder (India)

▶ Various Sensors Supply Chain

▶ Overview of China Mandatory National Standards for EVs and Batteries

▶ News

Thai July production up 6.1%

Thai July production up 6.1%

Production increase driven by expanded output from Honda, Isuzu, and Changan Automobile. Honda’s increased production of the City and Isuzu's ramp-up of the D-Max contribute to the growth. Overall production shifts to an upward trend, supported by strong domestic demand.

Toyota Group 49,312 → 48,644（-1.4%）
Isuzu 12,772 → 15,618（+22.3%）
- D-Max 10,056 → 12,722（+26.5%）
Ford Group 17,747 → 12,133（-31.6%）
Mitsubishi 14,704 → 10,424（-29.1%）
Honda 3,725 → 9,947（+167.0%）
- City 565 → 3,653（+546.5%）

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Supply chain: Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder (India)

Supply chain: Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder (India)

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder in India is a C-segment-class SUV launched in October 2022 and developed in collaboration with Suzuki. Suzuki markets it as the Grand Vitara. In addition to full-hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains, a CNG model is also available. Average monthly sales in India from January to June 2026 were approximately 9,300 units. It is produced at the Toyota Kirloskar Motor's plant in Bangalore. Parts suppliers include ADVICS for the ABS system, JTEKT for the steering gear, Toyota Boshoku for the seats, Toyoda Gosei for interior and exterior plastic parts, Gabriel for shock absorbers, Subros for HVAC, and Marelli Motherson and Uno Minda for lamps; a variety of local suppliers, primarily from the Toyota group, have been selected.

Launch Schedules for the Indian-made SUV, Competitors of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
Kia Seltos, which received a new model in early 2026, outsold the Urban Cruiser Hyryder in India during January–July of the same year. With Hyundai planning to launch a new Creta in 2027, attention will focus on whether the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, which is expected to receive a new model in 2028, can surpass the Seltos in sales and capture a larger share of the Creta’s market.

Sales Volume Full-Year 2025 / January–July 2026

Hyundai Creta: 201,122 units / 109,479 units
Suzuki Victoris: 36,267 units / 85,246 units
Kia Seltos: 71,200 units / 75,346 units
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: 85,710 units / 62,784 units
Suzuki Grand Vitara: 104,209 units / 45,366 units

Production plant for Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder (India):
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), Bangalore Plant

Production plant for Urban Cruiser Taisor and Urban Cruiser Ebella (India):
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), Gujarat Plant

Toyota and Suzuki related plant news

SUV Sales in India by Model (July 2025 – June 2026)

Various Sensors Supply Chain

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European Wheel Speed Sensor and Acceleration Sensor Suppliers Distribution
The distribution of wheel speed sensor and acceleration sensor suppliers with European parent companies is concentrated primarily in Germany. Major suppliers such as Bosch and AUMOVIO offer a broad range of products covering both wheel speed sensors and acceleration sensors, which are important components for vehicle safety and control systems. Meanwhile, Germany is home to independent suppliers such as GST that specialize in wheel speed sensors, while companies in Spain and Italy also offer specific products such as wheel speed sensors, contributing to the formation of Europe’s automotive sensor supply chain. Major suppliers have established production and development facilities not only in Europe but also in China and North America, supplying sensor products to local automakers.
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